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The road out of burnout by Lisa Chiang Feeling like you’re running on empty? You’re not alone. As a mental health practitioner, I understand firsthand the toll of giving so much of ourselves in every interaction, every added ‘yes’ to our plate. Despite our expertise in recognising and addressing burnout in others, we often hold […]
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Life Medical Centre Leads the Way: Lifestyle Medicine Approved as Extended Skill for Advanced GP Registrars As of March 2024, in a pioneering first, Lifestyle Medicine is now an approved and accredited ‘Extended Skill’ for advanced GP Registrars to elect in their ‘Extended Skills Training’ in their final placement. This Extended Skill is available to […]
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ASLM Submission – Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes This year, the Australian government announced a Parliamentary Inquiry into Diabetes in Australia. The inquiry will place a heavy focus on the impact of diabetes on the health system and economy as well as advances in the prevention and management of the condition. ASLM’s submission to the inquiry […]
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An update on Medical Yarn Ups in the Northern Territory A postcard from Gapuwiyak, Arnhem Land, Northern Territory – Yolnu Country Professor Bob Morgan, a proud, senior Gamilaroi man and I travelled over 500 kilometres east of Darwin to the Arnhem Land community of Gapuwiyak to continue our work helping in the Northern Territory with […]
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Programmed Shared Medical Appointments rolling out to more than 40 Medical Centres thanks to COORDINARE ASLM are pleased to share that the long-awaited roll out campaign of Programmed Shared Medical Appointments (PSMAs) within the Southeast NSW Primary Health Network (PHN) footprint. Initially planned for 2021, the campaign was interrupted due to Covid-19 but is now […]
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The Federal Budget and how it relates to the practice of Lifestyle Medicine While there were little surprises announced at the 23-24 Federal Budget we will look at the main measures that provide opportunities for lifestyle medicine practitioners. Increased bulk-billing rates We are very pleased to see the details of measures aimed at increasing bulk […]
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A brief review of the evidence for Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) and Medical Yarn Ups (MYUs) SMA nomenclature and process Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) are also known in the medical literature as Group Consultations, Group Medical Appointments, and when applied to the care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Medical Yarn Ups (MYUs). A […]
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ASLM’s Statement on the Voice to Parliament The Uluru Statement from the Heart was drafted as a result of 13 Regional Dialogues held across Australia that culminated with the First Nations Constitutional Convention hosted in Central Australia on the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum. The convention is where First Nations people formed a consensus […]
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ASLM helping in the Northern Territory with Medical Yarn Ups (MYUs) ASLM is assisting in the Northern Territory to improve healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The NT has been in the news for its poor healthcare outcomes, particularly for Indigenous populations. The situation is dire, with Indigenous people experiencing some of the […]
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Develop, Disrupt and Drive – ASLM Board strengthen key objectives at strategic workshop We are thrilled to share with you the highlights from our recent ASLM board meeting, which took place on February 26th and 27th, 2023. The two-day strategy workshop was a resounding success, and we are excited to announce some significant developments. The […]
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