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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking back: Lifestyle Medicine 2022 conference, ‘The evolution of practice’ It goes without saying we were beyond excited to see most of you in-person in Cairns last month for our international conference, Lifestyle Medicine 2022, ‘The evolution of practice’. We’re still buzzing from the hugs, smiles, connection, and knowledge shared. The caliber of speakers and […]
Roni Beauchamp appointed as ASLM’s new CEO It is with great excitement and anticipation that the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) announces the appointment of Roni (Veronica) Beauchamp as our new Chief Executive Officer. We feel so fortunate to have Roni step into this role and look forward to seeing the Lifestyle Medicine movement […]
The Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine is pleased to have published today the following 2022 Federal Election Priorities statement. The statement outlines solutions to three current challenges in primary care in Australia. These solutions take into consideration preventing and better managing chronic disease, adopting innovation in the primary care model, and supporting the health workforce to […]
Roni Beauchamp appointed as ASLM’s new General Manager Dear friends and colleagues, As we bring another tumultuous year to a close, I am delighted to be writing with some important news for ASLM members and partners. Those of you who have followed the development of the society since we relaunched ALMA as ASLM in July […]
Dr Hung The Nguyen named 2021 RACGP General Practitioner of the Year The Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (ASLM) is delighted to formally acknowledge and congratulate Dr Hung The Nguyen, on being awarded the National RACGP General Practitioner of the Year for 2021. This award is a well-deserved recognition for Dr Nguyen who has dedicated his […]
