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We are taking a break from Twitter. But you can still keep up to date with library events and the latest research with the Austin Library Bulletin austin.org.au/library-bullet…

@DrAndrewHuang @TroveAustralia If you'd like to view the Austin publications (I think of them as retro Pulse News!) just pop into the library and we'll set you up

@DrAndrewHuang @TroveAustralia Trove only goes up to the 50s, but the State Library has an online newspaper database which covers the Age and SMH from 1831-2000 - the Australian Newspaper Collection. You can join the State Library to access it from home. find.slv.vic.gov.au/permalink/61SL…

Before I forget, yesterday's patient taught me that the orthopaedics ward at the Austin Hospital used to be in the 3KZ building. I always knew the 3KZ building as the place for the spinal ward (late 1990s-early 2000s).

@HLInc This article has some great insights into what has changed in the social media landscape thesiswhisperer.com/2023/07/10/aca…

Is your library considering other platforms for social media engagement/promotion? What platform has worked best for you and your users? Let us know! #medlibs

@HLInc Right now, our two biggest tools for engagement are our email newsletter (Mailchimp), and our organisation's intranet homepage.

Who knew it could be this fun talking about placentas? I did 🙋🏼‍♀️ @Littlerang7 and I got to talk all things placentas and preeclampsia with @ProfStephenTong for @MercyPerinatal’s newest initiative “Prepare”, a podcast for patients. Coming soon!

The free PCA online shop has a range of resources to help you navigate palliative care and end-of-life conversations. Shop resources have always been available as printed hardcopies and still are but they are now also available as a digital download 👉 palliativecare.org.au/shop/

Curious about what constitutional recognition would look like? Have questions about the referendum? The Voice to Parliament Handbook has answers! Pop into the library to borrow this clear and simple guide #TheVoice austin.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1373010509

This #NAIDOCWeek, Austin Health staff respond to questions to provide insight around the social stigmas and stereotypes they encounter as First Nations Peoples bit.ly/44n2pt2

Celebrate our Elders this NAIDOC WEEK with a new page-turner. shop.aiatsis.gov.au/collections/na… Swipe through to see some of the titles in our NAIDOC week reading guide; Get your own copies and more at the link above. #NAIDOCweek #AIATSIS #AboriginalStudiesPress

We are excited to announce that @Austin_Health have recently signed up as a new supporter of the campaign, joining our movement to challenge racism through practical anti-racist action. To learn more, visit: itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au/take-action/su…

Looking for information on cancer? #OurMobAndCancer has a range of culturally safe information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on cancer types, living with cancer and where to find support. ourmobandcancer.gov.au

40% of ill health and premature death among males and 34% of ill health and premature death among females could have been potentially prevented by avoiding or reducing exposure to certain risk factors.

If you work in health and use/have used the current Pregnancy Guidelines we would love to hear from you. We’re keen get feedback on priority topics and areas for improvement. Share your thoughts in our brief online survey at livingevidence.org.au/leapp @MidwivesACM @ranzcog

Recognising this PTSD Awareness Day, we chat with experienced, and exceptional Associate Nurse Unit Manager (ANUM), Harriet Comerford to share her experiences and insights about PTSD. To read the full story, click here: bit.ly/3JvZVAN

#AusGov is developing a National Health and Climate Strategy, in response to the need to reduce greenhouse emissions from the health system & strengthen the health system to anticipate & respond to the health impacts of #climatechange. Learn & contribute: bit.ly/46bT5tM

Time is running out to make a tax-deductible donation to our kidney Machine Perfusion Program Appeal ⏰ Make a tax-deductible donation before 30 June to be part of a historic first that will change lives for the better. Donate now: bit.ly/3MhLxxM

The Australian Rare Cancer (ARC) Portal is an online service for clinicians to access a network of expert support, guidelines and research for persons diagnosed with a rare cancer. arcportal.org.au/page/87/about-… @RareCancers #WeAreRare