There is now clear and growing evidence of the value of the arts in providing access to groups and communities to profound information, and change of behaviour. Recommend that Commonwealth Health Department establish an arts and health program to deliver grant based funding at a regional level... more
14NRHC Recommendations
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
In an effort to improve the lives of the most vulnerable children, more of whom live in rural and remote areas, All Jurisdictions should mandate an " effect on rural children" lens on new policy. This would be particularly important in areas as diverse as education, Heath, justice,... more
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
Develop or adopt a generic D.I.Y evaluation tool for arts and health projects/programs to generate a body of evidence on the impacts and benefits, and associated advocacy tools, for investing/spreading arts and health initiatives nationally.
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
Identify need and sets up interdisciplinary model with upskilling of clinicians. Make use of technology and sharing resources. Have excellent administration to make it work seamlessly
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
Over the past few years there has been a focus on oral health in rural and remote areas. However, this seems to have waned to a point - the funding is not consistent year to year and there is lack of clarity about the funding programs - including State funding, National Partnerships Agreement... more
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
“While subsidised spectacle schemes are currently operational in all Australian states and territories, existing schemes vary and often have limited impact in overcoming barriers to access.
• Vision 2020 Australia believes that all schemes should be aligned with the set of nationally... more
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
The CRANAplus Remote Health Workforce Safety & Security Project has consulted nationally on safety & security issues. The consultation report is available on the CRANAplus web site. While many significant issues have been identified, one encompassing conclusion is proposed for... more
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
I would like to recommend that all Ministers for Health budget for more money to be put into the arts to help those patients with mental health issues as a means to help them express how they feel and to ensure better understanding of this complex issue.
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
The recommendation is that health budgets include the Arts to ensure that patients have some form of narrative therapy to provide them with a conceptual framework to express their lived experience and help their well-being.
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
Australia needs a reform of the health care system to create a unified system across Federal and State that extends beyond a government term of office at both levels, and is a collobrative endeavour across multiple government systems working in an efficient and productive operative environment... more
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
Please rethink the My Aged Care process to bring this back to a locally based process. The changes in my area (Victoria) have reverted our practices from an integrated process through care coordination and service provision, to a very disjointed one where the care coordinators and service... more
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
We call on the Government, education departments and NRHA work to implement a standardised health education program in Australian primary and secondary schools. This is intended to educate school students on health careers, what different health professionals do and methods of maintaining own... more
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
Facilitate locums for artists with a proven track record in arts and health to spend time with other practitioners of similar standing so that knowledge and experience is shared directly for mutual benefit and to spread and adopt successful models of practice.
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
That Rural GPs have the opportunity to apply for funding grants to complete an initial FPS-ST course , and to complete one FPS-CPD event (six hours online or face to face) per triennium after that, to maintain their accreditation as “level 2” mental health providers.
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
Indigenous youth receive greater support to acquire culturally appropriate research skills as the next generation of decision makers in Indigenous communities.
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
10 points of the annual CPD requirement for doctors be quarantined for Anti Microbial Stewardship
Similar to the 10 points allocated to Life Support Skills
Proposal to regulatory bodies such as Australian Medical Council, Australian Medical Association, ACRRM and RACGP and other... more
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
The recommendation is that The Minister for Health, with the Minister of Indigenous Affairs develop a closer relationship between the arts and health to improve social cohesion and connectivity which results in an increase in self -esteem for indigenous communities.
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
We need a theme on alcohol - the most harmful substance in our society.
eg reinstate Aboriginal community initiated alcohol management plans
Reinforce reductions to opening hours
Oppose advertising and promotion of alcohol in sport and particularly to children
Provide... more
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
That federal,state and territory governments identify an implementation framework that enables local partnership across health care providers and communities in delivering truly integrated healthcare, focused on promotion of health and wellbeing and primary prevention. The key enablers of this... more
Concurrent Session Recommendations are submitted by session chairs.
Submitted Paper Recommendations are submitted by Conference speakers.
That researches engage with local communities, build capacity within the local community to conduct the research, and ensuring there are positive outcomes as a result of the research.