News
Sexual health strategy release
The first NT-specific strategy to help reduce the high rates of Sexually Transmissible Infections and improve the sexual health of all Territorians has been released.
No new measles cases but the risk is not over
The measles outbreak that began in Darwin in mid-February is over but Territorians are reminded they still need to ensure they are immune from the disease.
Early influenza season in Central Australia
The 2019 flu season has arrived early in Central Australia, with increasing numbers of cases being reported over the past three weeks.
World Immunisation Week: Vaccines Work
This week is World Immunisation Week and the theme is ‘Protected Together: Vaccines Work!’
Holiday health reminder - measles and mosquitoes
Territorians are being reminded to take extra precautions over the school holiday period, with measles still circulating and the mosquito-borne Kunjin virus being detected in the Top End.
High School students to explore career options in health
High school students from across Darwin and Palmerston are expected at today’s interactive ‘Health Careers to Try’ Day at Royal Darwin Hospital to experience what it is like to work in the health sector.
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and the Central Australia Health Service, in collaboration with other community organisations, is drawing attention to the prevalence of sexual violence in our community.
Finalists announced for 2019 NT Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards
The finalists in the 16th annual Northern Territory Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards have been announced in Alice Springs.
Consider Advance Care Planning
The Central Australia Health Service is inviting members of the community to start conversations with loved ones about what living well means to them and to reflect on who they would want to speak for them if they were too sick to speak for themselves.
Elevate the consent conversation through Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year’s theme is ‘I ask’.