February 1st, 2023
Who we are: Our team consists of a Policy Manager (Nyasha Mpofu), Senior Policy Officer (Deeandri Naicker), Closing the Gap Policy Officer (Jivani Murugan) and Closing the Gap Community Engagement and Project Officer (Madeleine Lawson). We come from a wide range of professional backgrounds with experience across both government and non-government organisations. What we...
February 1st, 2023
The auDA Foundation has announced recipients of its $40,000 2022 Grant for an education, research or community project that will enhance the utility of the internet for the benefit of Australians. The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) was announced as one of the recipients. AH&MRC is the peak body of ACCHOs in NSW...
January 31st, 2023
Two members of our Public Health Team, Dr. Kath Keenan and Lauren Owen drove the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) mobile health clinic from Ballina to Moree in a whirlwind 2-day trip on the 24th and 25th of January. AH&MRC received support from BHP to purchase a motorhome to help with mobile clinics...
December 22nd, 2022
AH&MRC Ear Health Forum in collaboration with our Ear health stakeholders and Member Services was held at Mercure Hotel Sydney NSW on Gadigal country, on Friday 9th December 2022. This event was a great opportunity for our ACCHO sector to discuss the critical issues around ear health, and also showcase health training and equipment that...
December 13th, 2022
AH&MRC The Deadly Doctors Forum was held at the Crown Plaza Coogee beach on Bidjigal and Gadigal country, who traditionally occupy Sydney Coast. This event was held on the 24th November 2022, with over 30 General Practitioners within the ACCHO sector. This event is a great opportunity for General Practitioners who work in the ACCHO sector...
December 8th, 2022
The NSW Government has announced $10.9 million in funding towards the Healthy Deadly Kids program (HDK) to enhance school attendance levels in Aboriginal communities across the State. The official announcement happened today at AH&MRC Training Institute in Little Bay today. In 2019, Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service designed and piloted this Indigenous community program as a...
December 2nd, 2022
We are reaching out on behalf of the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AHMRC) Training organisation, to enquire about your interest in participating in an Industry Validation Reference Group for CHC08 Community Services Training Package. AHMRC Training have three qualifications on scope within the CHC08 Community Services Training Package; Cert IV in Alcohol and...
November 4th, 2022
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) unveiled a new logo at their Annual General Meeting in October 2022, that aligns with the new vision and structure that the AH&MRC has embedded in the Strategic Plan for 2022 – 2025. This logo will take effect 1st of January 2023. The current logo represents twelve...
November 2nd, 2022
The AHMRC Service Performance and Quality (SPQ) staff had the privilege of attending and being part of Western Sydney University (WSU) Innovative event. This event was a chance for the team to network with other service members as well as hear about the new informative talks and presentations from industry specialists. The SPQ Team Kay...
November 2nd, 2022
The Mental Health Branch, NSW Ministry of Health are pleased to announce an Expression of Interest (EOI) inviting NSW Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) to participate in the Towards Zero Suicides Building on Aboriginal Communities’ Resilience initiative. The initiative aims to support NSW ACCHOs deliver locally designed and led, culturally appropriate social and emotional...
November 2nd, 2022
AH&MRC in collaboration with Telstra Health delivered Communicare training in Kempsey from 25th to 27th October 2022. Despite the rain and flooding in most parts of the NSW, 15 ACCHS staff attended the training, 11 were from Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service, 2 from Orange Aboriginal Medical Service, and 2 from Riverina Medical and Dental...
November 2nd, 2022
The AH&MRC hosted its first Indigenous Health Summit on the 13th-14th September at Sydney’s CBD Mercure Hotel. The event was attended by over 200 guests and brought together Aboriginal Health experts from across the country to discuss issues facing the sector and solutions to address these as we progress the Closing the Gap agenda. Over...
November 2nd, 2022
Cancer Australia’s 2023 Supporting people with cancer Grant initiative, Grant Round 14 Cancer Australia invites applications for funding under the Supporting people with cancer (SPWC) Grant initiative. The SPWC Grant initiative is an annual grants program that aims to support people affected by cancer through the provision of grants to community organisations and Aboriginal...
October 27th, 2022
This week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2022-23 Federal Budget. The AH&MRC particularly welcomes the $314 million allocated towards Aboriginal Health, which fulfils the ALP’s election commitments. Notably, only $30 million will be spent in this financial year. The package includes: $164.3 million over 4 years to invest in modern health clinics in areas of...
October 20th, 2022
The AH&MRC participated in the Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Services (IAMS) Community Event, at the Dapto Showgrounds on 5 October. Colin McGrath of the Health Programs Team, Sylvia Akusah from the AH&MRC’s Training College, as well as trainees Chloe Davis and Jacob Bloomfield, represented the AH&MRC at the event. The AH&MRC set up a stall at...