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We acknowledge the extreme stress our members, particularly those in Northern NSW, are facing given the unprecedented flooding in the State. If you need assistance during this time, please contact AMA (NSW).
If you have questions about leave, your employment, or staff management and support, contact AMA (NSW)’s Workplace Relations Team on 9439 8822 or workplace@amansw.com.au.
AMA (NSW) and the NSW Rural Doctors Network, along with other organisations, have partnered to coordinate a response to provide general practice and primary healthcare workforce support to areas of NSW affected by natural disasters. Please contact retention@nswrdn.com.au for more information. Further resources can be found at #RuralHealthTogether.
Many of you may have patients who have been forced to evacuate suddenly and may not have access to their prescription medicine. Patients are encouraged to contact their GP, or go to a local pharmacy to get a three-day emergency supply of medicine. The State Emergency Service may also be able to help.
Doctors’ Health Advisory Service NSW can also provide confidential support and assistance relating to stress, mental illness, drug and alcohol problems and relationship and other personal issues. The NSW & ACT Help Line is 02 9437 6552.
In addition, the The Medical Benevolent Association of NSW (MBANSW) provides counselling and short-term financial assistance through times of crisis, illness, accident, mental health conditions, grief and loss of income to help Doctors and their families in NSW and ACT. MBANSW can be reached on 02 9987 0504 or support@mbansw.org.au.
For information on how to apply for a storm and flood disaster small business grant, please visit here.
If you have any other questions or enquiries, please contact AMA (NSW) on 02 9439 8822 or enquiries@amansw.com.au.