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NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE (CHRONIC CONDITIONS)

Why is the Non-Communicable Disease (Chronic Conditions) an issue?

Non-communicable diseases (cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory conditions, and musculo-skeletal conditions) are the number one cause of death and disablement for women and men globally and in Australia, with increasing recognition that women and men experience those conditions differently.

Despite the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among women, there has been little emphases and even less action, on the differences that women experience in these diseases. Most guidelines and policies on NCDs are gender neutral.

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Non-Communicable Disease (Chronic Conditions): Policy and Policy Development

Non-Communicable Disease (Chronic Conditions): Analysis, Comments and Position

Non-Communicable Disease (Chronic Conditions): Evidence

Non-Communicable Disease (Chronic Conditions): Practice

Non-Communicable Disease (Chronic Conditions): Tools

Non-Communicable Disease (Chronic Conditions): Policy and Policy Development

Hidden Hearts: Cardiovascular Risk and Disease in Australian Women

10/28/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Policy Development Tool /by admin

Publisher:  Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia, Oct 2016

Status – CURRENT

This report highlights a number of compelling issues surrounding cardiovascular disease, one of the most critical health issues for Australian women. The report provides a number of recommendations for consideration.

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Chronic diseases in Australia: Targets, indicators and accountability – Policy forum report

11/25/2015/in Australia-wide, Government Policy, Policy Development Tool /by admin

Publisher: Australian Health Policy Collaboration, 2015

Status – CURRENT

At a forum on 25 November 2015, representatives from seven working groups and the broader public health sector came together to discuss chronic disease targets and indicators. The working groups covered the topics of mortality, morbidity and high risk populations; alcohol; salt; physical inactivity; tobacco; diabetes and obesity; and mental health.  Attendees supported development of a prevention scorecard.

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Chronic Disease Action Framework for Tasmania 2009–2013

01/01/2009/in Government Policy, Policy Development Tool, Tasmania /by admin

Publisher: Department of Health and Human Services. Connecting Care: Chronic Disease Action Framework for Tasmania 2009-2013. Hobart: Tasmanian Government, 2009

Status – CURRENT

Together with Tasmania’s Health Plan and Strategic Directions 2009 – 2012, Connecting Care charts the direction for a coordinated and strategic approach to improve the prevention, detection and management of chronic disease in Tasmania over the next four years. The Framework identifies a shared vision, principles, goals and action areas that can guide all individuals and groups working to improve the health and well being of Tasmanians.

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Non-Communicable Disease (Chronic Conditions): Analysis, Comments and Position

Women and NonCommunicable Diseases (Chronic Conditions)

06/22/2014/in AWHN Position /by admin

Publisher: Australian Women’s Health Network, 2014

Status – CURRENT

This position paper examines the gender dimensions of non-communicable diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory conditions, and musculo-skeletal condition, to raise awareness, and to inform prevention and treatment guidelines. Building on the inequities for women documented in the AWHN Position Paper on Women’s Health and Wellbeing,this paper highlights the specific areas where gender blindness is occurring and the areas where change is needed.

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Women and health and well-being : position paper

04/28/2012/in Australia-wide, AWHN Position /by admin

Published: Australian Women’s Health Network 2012

Status – CURRENT

Women in Australia have fewer financial resources, less wealth and property, and higher family burdens in the dual economies of paid and unpaid work than their male counterparts. They ensure the reproduction, well-being and survival of others, from newborn to old age, but often lack necessary support and financial independence. There are specific groups of women whose health is significantly compromised by their exposure to risk and social experiences. In particular, the poor standard of health of Indigenous women, refugee women and women with disabilities raises concerns about the capacity of health services to meet their needs. This paper considers the means by which Australian health programs and policy can redress these inequities. It further highlights the inequities for women in relation to non-communicable diseases (chronic diseases). The social gradient, the health sector, and gender are key determinants of health equity for women. The health sector in Australia has a responsibility to improve equity; however, prevailing inconsistencies in its understanding of how gender impacts on women’s health outcomes currently inhibit effective action. The paper argues broadly for recognition of a number of principles essential to establishing a firm basis upon which to redress health inequities for women. [Executive summary, extract]

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ABORTION AND BREAST CANCER POLICY

03/14/2002/in Australia-wide, AWHN Position /by admin

Publisher: Australian Women’s Health Network, 2002

Status – CURRENT

The Australian Women’s Health Network recognises that there is controversy about whether induced abortion increases the risk of breast cancer but that the best available evidence indicates that induced abortion does not increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer later in life.

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Do hormones influence cholesterol levels after menopause?

11/14/2016/in Australia-wide /by admin

Publisher: Monash University Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences 2013

Status – CURRENT

The main risk factors for heart attacks in women are elevated cholesterol, abdominal obesity and diabetes. Hormones (estrogen and testosterone) have been implicated as being protective against heart disease in women in some studies, and contributing to risk in others. Therefore we asked the question: are hormone levels in postmenopausal women related to an increase in risk of diabetes or elevated blood cholesterol and fats.

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WCHM Reports

05/16/2015/in Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Women’s Centre for Health Matters

Status – CURRENT

A collection of reports published by Women’s Centre for Health Matters, ACT. Includes research and findings about Women behind bars, CALD Women, Indigenous Women, Young and Old Women, Women with disabilities etc.

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Women in contact with the gay and lesbian community in Sydney: Report of the Sydney Women and Sexual Health (SWASH) Survey 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014.

03/06/2015/in Evidence / Statistics, New South Wales /by admin

Publisher: ACON & University of Sydney, 2015

Status – CURRENT

The Sydney Women and Sexual Health (SWASH) survey is a comprehensive survey of important health issues relevant to lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ) women including sexual health and wellbeing, violence, mental health, tobacco use, illicit drug use, alcohol consumption, and cancer screening behaviours. SWASH is run by a collaboration of ACON Health and university researchers since 1996. This report presents results from surveys conducted at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day and other community events and venues during the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras seasons in 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014. It highlights several areas of particular concern – many of which have persisted over time – where mainstream preventive health interventions that are inclusive of this group or targeted to LBQ, are needed.

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Women and Food

06/06/2012/in Evidence / Statistics, Victoria /by admin

Publisher: Women’s Health Victoria 2012

Status – CURRENT

This paper explores various aspects of women’s health relating to food. These include the impacts of nutritional deficiency, the links between nutrition and chronic disease, women’s roles in relation to food, how a woman’s relationship with food affects her psychosocial health and the socio-economic factors that impact on access to nutritious food.

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National Gynaecological Cancers Service Delivery and Resource Framework

05/22/2011/in Multiple Stakeholder Position /by admin

Publisher: Cancer Australia and the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2011

Status – CURRENT

Developed with extensive stakeholder consultation, this framework provides a way forward for future service development to enhance access to optimal multidisciplinary care for all Australian women with or at risk of a gynaecological cancer.

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It goes with the Territory! The views of ACT Women with Disabilities about Health and Wellbeing Information (2011)

02/16/2011/in Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Women’s Centre for Health Matters Inc, 2011

Status – CURRENT

This companion report presents the findings and views of the women who reported having a disability or long-term or chronic health issue and who participated in WCHM’s health and wellbeing information research, and identifies the major themes and the barriers facing women with disabilities in accessing the health and wellbeing information they need.

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ACE Prevention

09/15/2010/in Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: University of Queensland, Brisbane and Deakin University, Melbourne, 2010

Status – CURRENT

The overall aim of this project was to provide a comprehensive analysis of the comparative cost-effectiveness of preventive intervention options addressing the non-communicable disease burden in Australia, with a specific focus on Indigenous Australians. ACE Prevention is the most comprehensive evaluation of health prevention measures ever conducted world-wide, involving input from 130 top health experts. The research team assessed 123 illness prevention measures to identify those which will prevent the most illness and premature deaths and those that are best value for money.

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Non-Communicable Disease (Chronic Conditions): Evidence

The projected timeframe until cervical cancer elimination in Australia

12/21/2018/in Australia-wide /by admin

Publisher: Elsevier October 2018

Status – CURRENT

In 2007, Australia was one of the first countries to introduce a national human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme, and it has since achieved high vaccination coverage across both sexes. In December, 2017,
organised cervical screening in Australia transitioned from cytology-based screening every 2 years for women aged from 18–20 years to 69 years, to primary HPV testing every 5 years for women aged 25–69 years and exit testing for women aged 70–74 years.

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ALSWH PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY- Sitting time not associated with heart disease

11/18/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2016

Status – CURRENT

In mid-aged women, sitting time does not appear to be associated with the risk of heart disease. These findings are contrary to expectations, given the growing evidence of a relationship between sitting time and heart disease. Research in this area is scarce and additional studies are needed to confirm or refute these findings.

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Hidden Hearts: Cardiovascular Risk and Disease in Australian Women

10/28/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Policy Development Tool /by admin

Publisher:  Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia, Oct 2016

Status – CURRENT

This report highlights a number of compelling issues surrounding cardiovascular disease, one of the most critical health issues for Australian women. The report provides a number of recommendations for consideration.

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ALSWH Plain Language Summary: Activity during late mid-age helps to delay joint symptoms in women

09/08/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2016

Status – CURRENT

Osteoarthritis affects an estimated 1.8 million Australians. No cure is available and developing preventive programs is therefore important.  Women who are active in their mid to late fifties receive optimal benefit from the protective effect of physical activity. This may have important implications for designing effective prevention strategies.

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ALSW PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY – Depression raises stroke risk in mid-aged women

07/05/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2016

Status – CURRENT

The 12 year Australian longitudinal study on women’s health revealed that depressed women in their 40’s and 50’s have a two-fold risk of having a stroke.

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ALSW PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY: Comparing women’s diets to the updated Australian dietary guidelines.

05/12/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2016

Status – CURRENT

The Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) 2013 were updated to reflect the latest scientific evidence. This summary reveals the low percentage of woman from different age groups with diets that would meet the new standards. The summary also suggests how diets could be changed transitionally to meet the new guidelines.

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and women

02/10/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Tools / 'How to' Resources /by admin

Publisher: Women’s Health Victoria, 2016

Status –CURRENT

Part of the Women’s Health Victoria Clearinghouse Connector Series, this document provides information and statistics on cardiovascular disease  – the leading cause of premature death in Australian women. It also has a number of links to other resources related to CVD.

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PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY Does physical activity counteract the adverse effects of weight?

12/11/2015/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2015

Status –CURRENT

Researchers investigated the individual and combined effects of BMI and physical activity on the rates of hypertension in 10,000 women (born 1946-51) in the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health. Participants BMI, physical activity and hypertension were measured at three-yearly intervals for 14 years (1996 to 2010).

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Chronic condtions, physical function and health care use: Findings from the Australian longitudinal study on Women’s Health

10/09/2015/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Government Department of Health, 2015

Status – Current

This  report  presents  a  summary  of  common  and  important  chronic  conditions  affecting women in the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health (ALSWH). In  this  report  we  present  data  on  the  increasing  prevalence  of  several  major chronic conditions  as  the  women  age, including arthritis,  asthma,  diabetes,  and  cardiovascular conditions. We show the relationship between chronic disease and decline in women’s physical and mental health related quality of life, and their increased use of general practice consultations.

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WCHM Reports

05/16/2015/in Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Women’s Centre for Health Matters

Status – CURRENT

A collection of reports published by Women’s Centre for Health Matters, ACT. Includes research and findings about Women behind bars, CALD Women, Indigenous Women, Young and Old Women, Women with disabilities etc.

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High sensitivity cardiac troponin and the under-diagnosis of myocardial infarction in women: prospective cohort study

01/01/2015/in Evidence / Statistics, International (global), Other /by admin

Publisher: British Medical Journal, January 2015

Status – CURRENT

Although having little effect in men, a high sensitive troponin assay (blood test to check for changes in enzyme produced during heart attacks) may double the diagnosis of heart attack in women

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ACE Prevention

09/15/2010/in Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: University of Queensland, Brisbane and Deakin University, Melbourne, 2010

Status – CURRENT

The overall aim of this project was to provide a comprehensive analysis of the comparative cost-effectiveness of preventive intervention options addressing the non-communicable disease burden in Australia, with a specific focus on Indigenous Australians. ACE Prevention is the most comprehensive evaluation of health prevention measures ever conducted world-wide, involving input from 130 top health experts. The research team assessed 123 illness prevention measures to identify those which will prevent the most illness and premature deaths and those that are best value for money.

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Diabetes in pregnancy: its impact on Australian women and their babies

05/22/2010/in Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2010

Status – CURRENT

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and pre-existing diabetes complicating pregnancy,grouped as ‘diabetes in pregnancy’, have implications for the health of the mother and her baby in the immediate, short-term and long-term. This work aims to provide baseline information on pregnancy, labour and delivery for women affected by diabetes in pregnancy, and their babies, compared with those not affected by diabetes.

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Women’s Weight: Findings from the Australian Longtitudinal study on Women’s Health

10/09/2007/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, 2007

Status – CURRENT

This report has been prepared on the basis of discussions between the ALSWH research team and staff of the Department of Health and Ageing and presents findings on women’s weight from four surveys of the three cohorts. This report addressed questions relating to trends in women’s weight, height and BMI, factors to predict weight change, the effects of weight on health and the effects of weight on health care usage.

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Trends in Women’s health: Results from the ALSWH- priority conditions, risk factors and health behaviours

10/09/2006/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Government Department of Health& Ageing, 2006

Status – CURRENT

The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH) is a longitudinal population-based survey funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. This report aims to address the prevalence and incidence of selected chronic conditions, what the characteristics of women with different chronic conditions and what the long-term effects of risk factors have on women’s health.

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Alcohol Consumption and Women’s Health

10/09/2005/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health, 2005

Status – CURRENT

The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH) regularly collects information about women’s health and health behaviors, including their consumption of alcohol. Drinking alcohol at risky levels increases the likelihood of illness, hospitalisation and death. But while heavy drinking has negative health, social and  economic implications, there may be some benefits from low alcohol consumption.

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Young Women: Tobacco, Alcohol and other drugs

10/09/2005/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study of Women’s Health, 2005

Status – CURRENT

There is public concern about young women’s use of tobacco, alcohol and other recreational drugs. In particular, there is a perception that it is increasing, and there is apprehension about potential long term consequences. The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH) supports concerns that tobacco continues to pose a major challenge to women’s health. Evidence from the Study suggests that inappropriate use of alcohol and other drugs is relatively uncommon and is often limited to a brief period in young women’s lives. Nevertheless it has the potential for serious long-term consequences

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The First Decade

10/09/2005/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2005

Status – CURRENT

In 1996 over 40,000 Australian women were invited  take part in a long term project which would survey  the health of women across the nation, over time.   The participants were selected in three age cohorts:  younger women aged 18-23, mid-age women aged  45-50, and older women aged 70-75. These groups  were deliberately chosen in order to recruit women  before they passed through major turning points in  women’s lives. With eight years of change now tracked in the  surveys, the study is providing insights into major  trends in the lives of Australian women.

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Healthy activity, healthy weight, healthy women

10/16/2003/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 2003

Status – Current

The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (ALSWH) offers the first opportunity in Australia to explore the relationships between physical activity and weight and the development and progression of chronic disease in three cohorts of Australian women.  The study also provides the opportunity to track changes in physical activity and weight through natural life-stages, and to document the individual and social factors which are associated with changes in these variables across the adult life-span.

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Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health: Annual Report- First Five years

10/09/1999/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health, 1999

Status – Current

The Australian Longitudinal Study on Women’s Health (now known as the Women’s Health Australia Project (WHA)) commenced in June 1995 as a result of initiatives arising from the National Women’s Health Policy. The project has two components: large scale surveys of three ‘main’ cohorts of women selected by age and smaller studies of indigenous and migrant women. The studies of the main cohorts are conducted by the University of Newcastle and the special cohort studies are conducted by the University of Queensland. This report covers the initial funding period from 1995 to 1999. In future  there will be Annual Reports in this series.

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Non-Communicable Disease (Chronic Conditions): Practice

WCHM Reports

05/16/2015/in Evidence / Statistics /by admin

Publisher: Women’s Centre for Health Matters

Status – CURRENT

A collection of reports published by Women’s Centre for Health Matters, ACT. Includes research and findings about Women behind bars, CALD Women, Indigenous Women, Young and Old Women, Women with disabilities etc.

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Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and management of endometrial cancer

05/22/2014/in Practice Guidelines /by admin

Publisher: Commissioned by Cancer Australia, Last modified 2014

Status – CURRENT

Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and management of endometrial cancer.

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THE AUSTRALASIAN DIABETES IN PREGNANCY SOCIETY CONSENSUS GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH OF TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 DIABETES IN RELATION TO PREGNANCY

05/22/2005/in Other Individual Stakeholder Position /by admin

Publisher: THE AUSTRALASIAN DIABETES IN PREGNANCY SOCIETY, 2005

Status – CURRENT

Recommendations and guidelines for the management of gestational diabetes.

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ACCF Comfort Checklist

11/09/2016/in Australia-wide, Tools / 'How to' Resources /by admin

Publisher: Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation, 2016

Status – CURRENT

This resource was developed to Increase awareness and understanding of the need for regular screening amongst Australian women, to increase the likelihood of cervical screening being perceived as a “comfortable” procedure and positive experience and to include ways to overcome barriers to improve screening adherence.

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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and women

02/10/2016/in Australia-wide, Evidence / Statistics, Tools / 'How to' Resources /by admin

Publisher: Women’s Health Victoria, 2016

Status –CURRENT

Part of the Women’s Health Victoria Clearinghouse Connector Series, this document provides information and statistics on cardiovascular disease  – the leading cause of premature death in Australian women. It also has a number of links to other resources related to CVD.

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Yarning Places

01/19/2016/in Australia-wide, Tools / 'How to' Resources /by admin

Publisher: Australian Indigenous Health Infonet

Status – CURRENT

Yarning places are electronic networks that enable people with an interest in Indigenous health to share information, knowledge and experience – even when they live in different states, territories and regions, come from different sectors (such as health, education and justice), and work for different organisations.

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Australian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society Resources

05/22/2015/in Tools / 'How to' Resources /by admin

Publisher: Australian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society – Current

Status – CURRENT

Information for service providers, and women with gestational diabetes about maternal health, infant health, planning pregnancy, and having a health baby.

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Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and management of endometrial cancer

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Publisher: Commissioned by Cancer Australia, Last modified 2014

Status – CURRENT

Clinical practice guidelines for the treatment and management of endometrial cancer.

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National Gynaecological Cancers Service Delivery and Resource Framework

05/22/2011/in Multiple Stakeholder Position /by admin

Publisher: Cancer Australia and the Royal Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2011

Status – CURRENT

Developed with extensive stakeholder consultation, this framework provides a way forward for future service development to enhance access to optimal multidisciplinary care for all Australian women with or at risk of a gynaecological cancer.

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THE AUSTRALASIAN DIABETES IN PREGNANCY SOCIETY CONSENSUS GUIDELINES FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF PATIENTS WITH OF TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 DIABETES IN RELATION TO PREGNANCY

05/22/2005/in Other Individual Stakeholder Position /by admin

Publisher: THE AUSTRALASIAN DIABETES IN PREGNANCY SOCIETY, 2005

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Recommendations and guidelines for the management of gestational diabetes.

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