Health Alert: Rotavirus
Since 1 August 2022, 67 cases of rotavirus have been reported in the Northern Territory (NT). Most cases have occurred in Central Australia, however, case numbers in the Top End are expected to increase.
RAHC Workforce team travel to the NT
In September 2022, Remote Area Health Corps (RAHCs) Canberra-based team members travelled to the Northern Territory (NT).
Health Alert: Increase in Group A Streptococcal (GAS) diseases
The Northern Territory (NT) is experiencing high group A Streptococcus (GAS) rates.
Now or never
It’s a far cry from working night shifts at the neonatal intensive unit in the English city of Hull to life in a remote Northern Territory community.
Updates to Remote Primary Healthcare Manuals: September 2022
The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals (RPHCM) are currently under review, with the newest edition anticipated for release in November 2022.
RAHC eLearning milestone: 10,000 users
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is excited welcome our 10,000th eLearning user. This milestone highlights the wider interest in education around working within remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander c
Updates to Remote Primary Healthcare Manuals: August 2022
The Remote Primary Health Care Manuals (RPHCM) are currently under review, with the newest edition anticipated for release in November 2022.
National Nursing Forum 2022
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) team had a great time at the National Nursing Forum (NNF) in Darwin this year.
Upcoming Professional Development opportunities
To support our Health Professionals (HPs), the Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) has several sponsored spaces available in upcoming Remote Emergency Care (REC) and Maternity Emergency Care courses.
Health Alert: Brucellosis suis in pigs in the Northern Territory
Brucella suis has been detected in feral pigs in the Daly Region, marking the first case detection for the Northern Territory. Whilst Brucella suis is typically associated with pigs, the disease can infect humans.
RAHC's minimum credentialing criteria: Registered Nurses
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is a Commonwealth-funded programme, and the craft group requirements are set by the Department of Health.
RAHC Clinical trip to Alice Springs
RAHC Clinical Manager Emma Thomas and Clinical Coordinator Tony Lane recently travelled to the RAHC Central office in Alice Springs.
RAHC welcomes a new National Manager
RAHC is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Whiteley as its new National Manager. Kim commenced this position on Monday, 2 May 2022. Kim is a proud Wiradjuri woman born in Wellington NSW, on traditional Binjang country.
