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On-site pharmacists in residential aged care homes

2 July 2024

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Community pharmacies and aged care providers can now employ credentialed pharmacists to work on-site in residential aged care homes.
Expansion of the National Sign Language Program (NSLP)

23 May 2024

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From 1 July 2024, the NSLP will include sign language interpreting and captioning services for health and medical appointments.

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