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The May-July 2017 edition of our newsletter, Dripline, is out now and available here or from our Dripline page. This issue is packed with a variety of reading: Justine at work, nursing, whilst infusing with PN; members’ comments about experiences in hospital and trying to access the Australian NDIS; latest research on preventing the formation of biofilm; PNDU in Perth for the …
People living with Intestinal Failure can at any time need a toilet urgently and/or may need the space and privacy of an Accessible Toilet. So we combined the two needs into one PNDU Toilet Card. As with our PNDU Restaurant Card for members, there is no legal obligation for any business or premises managers to …
You will notice this symbol starting to appear on PNDU’s printed and digital media. The symbol is known as the Registered Charity Tick, and is an endorsement of compliance with the Australian Charities and Non-Profit Commission (ACNC). We are proud to display the Registered Charity Tick as assurance to our members and the public that …
PNDU will be holding its 2nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) on the Thursday 17th August, 2017, 11am Australian EST (1pm NZ; 10.30am Australian CST; 9am Australian WST). Due to the geographic spread of our members, the AGM will be held online via Skype. The AGM agenda and dial-in details will be distributed to members in …
Is there someone you think does a marvellous job when it comes to HPN care or PNDU? Here’s your opportunity to let them know! This is PNDU’s 4th year of bestowing awards on dedicated people nominated by our members. Let’s celebrate the great work being done for those of us living ‘down under’ with HPN! There …
The February-April 2017 edition of our newsletter, Dripline, is out now and available here or from our Dripline page. Sit back, relax and read about holidays camping on Bribie Island, glamping at Patonga and bussing ‘out yonder’; read about the joy of swimming for 2 of our young members as well as PNDU’s involvement in various activities; learn about research into …
Open to all HPNers (adults and children) and their families Date: Saturday 6th May 2017, 12-3pm Venue: South Guildford Bring: everything you need, including lunch, drink … Contact PNDU today for more details, including registration.
Two great events for HPNers & carers in Brisbane in May: PNDU annual social gathering Open to all HPNers (adults and children) and their families. Date: Friday 12th May 2017, 12-3pm Venue: Roma Street Parklands AuSPEN HPN consumer workshop Open to all adult carers of children/adults on HPN, and adult HPNers only. Date: Saturday 13th …
Wishing all our readers a very happy and healthy 2017! The November-January 2017 edition of our newsletter, Dripline, is out now and available here or from our Dripline page. Sit back and relax as you read our latest edition, including patient comments about eating, exercise, and what they would wish for to improve their quality of life. Read about Mayana, a very young HPN …
The August to October 2016 edition of our newsletter, Dripline, is out now and available here or from our Dripline page. Read about one member who ‘Drips with talent’, as well as one whose PNALD was reversed; meet many members’ pets; learn some ways to manage Christmas time holiday stress; learn about member and hospital involvement in HPN Awareness Week 2016, a great …