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This list of resources is compiled in large part from resources shared by Dr Ira van der Steenstraten at the AFMW Open Forum on Doctor Wellbeing held on October 24.
The next few weeks or so can bring a lot of challenges for doctors, and it may be timely to share this video to further explain the work of Drs4Drs. All contact telephone numbers are inc;luded at the end of the video. The video is absolutely new and came out of the work we did in Adelaide at the ADHC2022 and we are keen to keep highlighting our service especially at this time. Please share.
EVENT RECAP: AFMW Council member, Dr Marjorie Cross OAM attended the recent Australasian Doctors’ Health Conference 2022 “The Thriving Doctor: towards harmony, productivity, longevity” and provides this insightful update and shares key takeaways and an important contact number.
Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioer, Kate Jenkins has luanched the [email protected] website.The portal brings together a comprehensive set of resources for employers and workers. It includes best-practice guides, training programs, workplace-assessment tools, information, videos and advice. It is the first time all this information has been presented in a single place in Australia. Watch Kate’s video introduction.
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