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The Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)'s purpose is to prevent and improve the quality of life of those living with emotional and mental health problems that occur in the perinatal period. COPE’s vision is a connected, informed and empowered community that supports women and their families to achieve strong and enduring mental health during pregnancy and the year following birth.

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (the Commission) is the national end-to-end regulator of aged care services, and the primary point of contact for consumers and providers in relation to quality and safety. The role of the Commission is to protect and enhance the safety, health, well-being and quality of life of people receiving aged care. The Commission promotes high-quality care and services to safeguard everyone who is receiving Australian Government-funded aged care.

Anchor Excellence is a consulting company based in Australia. We specialise in providing consulting services to the aged care and disability sectors, including organisational development, leadership training and compliance management. Our services are designed to help organisations improve their performance, achieve compliance with relevant regulations and standards, and enhance the quality of care provided to residents and clients.

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is an innovative, award-winning web resource that aims to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health by making the evidence base freely accessible via the Internet www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au. Since 1997, the HealthInfoNet is helping to close the gap in health between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians providing workforce support.

The Australian College of Nursing is the peak professional body and leader of the nursing profession. We are a for-purpose organisation committed to our mission of Shaping Health, Advancing Nursing. We support nurses to uphold the highest possible standards of integrity, clinical expertise, ethical conduct, and professionalism through our six pillars of Education, Leadership, Community, Social Impact, Advocacy and Policy.

BloodSafe eLearning Australia provides online education for health professionals on clinical transfusion practice and patient blood management. All courses are based on published guidelines, evidence-based practice and expert opinion. All courses are free to access.

With the number of creams, gels and ointments on the market, it can be confusing knowing which is best to use for a specific condition. In this presentation, Dr Jenny Gowan explores common skin conditions, including dermatitis, allergies, rashes, fungal infections and pairs these with the best topical treatment to suit.

Last updated24 Sep 2025 Due for review29 Sep 2027

This article provides a brief overview of vital signs and is to be used in conjunction with your organisation's policies and procedures. Note: This article does not encompass reasons why or when to conduct a vital sign assessment - rather, it serves as a summary of each vital sign. All ranges listed are for adults, and this overview does not discuss paediatrics. 1. Level of Consciousness The first vital sign that a healthcare worker may note is a patient’s level of consciousness.

A person’s strengths and abilities can vary greatly depending on their stage of dementia. What stays unchanged, however, is the need for engagement and involvement to maintain a good quality of life. By designing activities that promote meaningful engagement, we can ensure these needs continue to be met, long into the progression of their illness.