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Drug and Alcohol Specialist Advisory Service (DASAS) is a free 24/7 telephone advisory service for all health professionals to assist with the clinical diagnosis and management of patients who use alcohol and other drugs. If you’re a health professional call 1800 023 687, and speak to an experienced clinical nurse consultant for advice on: - Management of withdrawal and intoxication - Opioid dependence treatment - Treatment for alcohol dependence - Alcohol and other drug conditions, advice and management. For more information, visit: health.nsw.gov.au/DASAS If you’re not a health professional and you or someone you love is affected by alcohol and other drug use, contact Alcohol and Other Drugs Information Service (ADIS) telephone services for 24/7 information, support and referrals on 1800 250 015.

This is your chance to apply for up to $10,000 to help with study fees, technology, or placement costs. Our scholarships provide financial assistance to Aboriginal allied health students with a rural background who demonstrate an interest in a rural career. Applications close midnight Friday 5 October 2024. Be supported by Australia’s largest health system. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gJY8MPCE

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Meet Dr Jo Burnand, Acting Medical Director at Health Education and Training Institute (HETI). In 2016 Jo competed in the Australian Paralympic Team at Rio as the coxswain in the Mixed coxed four Para-rowing team. It was Australia’s first ever boat to qualify for a Paralympic Games in that class. The coxswain is the coach in the boat and responsible for steering a straight course, as well as being the race tactician and motivating the crew. Jo says there are a lot of parallels between competing in sport at an elite level and medical leadership. “Much like rowing, working in health is ultimately a team endeavour. At HETI, my role is to lead and support the team which provides oversight of medical education and training, particularly of early career doctors. While it was a great privilege to represent Australia in rowing, it is also a great privilege to work with NSW Health and to know that what we do in supporting medical education and training makes a difference to doctors working in our hospitals and ultimately to their patients.” Want to be like Jo and join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day? Find your next job in Australia’s largest health system: https://lnkd.in/gX--qX66

Don’t miss Multicultural Health Week from 2-8 September, 2024.

Have you been impacted or bereaved by suicide?  The NSW Government is introducing new legislation to help prevent suicide. Your voice is important in helping shape this legislation. You can join community consultations led by Suicide Prevention Australia and First Nations Co. Learn more about this proposed legislation and how to have your say: https://lnkd.in/gDJN3Y_B Talking about death and dying can be hard. Crisis support services are available: - Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511 - Lifeline - 13 11 14 - Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800 - Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467 - Beyond Blue - 1300 22 46 36 - Qlife – 1800 184 527 (available 3pm to midnight daily) - 13YARN – 13 92 76

Are you a clinician or carer in NSW? We want to know more about how your patients travel to access healthcare. Share the Transport for Health Community Survey with them or their carers and you’ll be helping to improve this important service for your patients. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e_Cx7giA

Applications for the international medical graduate Clinical Readiness Program close at 11:45pm on 14th August 2024 – apply now if you are interested in a voluntary role as a Medical Support Officer. Experience the largest health system in Australia and be supported by a word-class structure designed for impact and innovation. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gUps8nq9

An exciting opportunity is available to apply for the role of Chief Executive within the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. Join the team in leading the provision of health care services across multiple locations reinforcing the vision of the LHD in Together Achieving Better Health.  The Board are seeking a motivated senior executive with a commitment to continuous learning and to the community.     Your next career move awaits. Submit your application today: https://lnkd.in/g5-bXq4f #hiring #opportunity #nswhealth #publicsectorjobs #seniorexecutives

This week is Homelessness Week. NSW Health is committed to working across the health system to improve outcomes for people who are in social housing, who are homeless or at risk of experiencing homelessness. The Housing and Mental Health Agreement 2022 (HMHA 22) is an agreement with the Department of Communities and Justice which recognises that housing and mental health are closely related. Having a safe and secure place to call home is a fundamental foundation for health and wellbeing. In turn, having good health and wellbeing helps people to sustain housing and access housing supports. Read the agreement here: https://lnkd.in/gVf4qEK8