December 7th, 2023
The Minister for Mental Health is seeking applications from qualified persons interested in appointment as part-time sessional members of the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal. Appointments are generally for four years, and candidates must be available at least one full day per month, although greater availability is welcomed. Appointment dates will fall between April and...
December 6th, 2023
Phrase 2 of the evaluation project for KOWA Pty Ltd will be to develop a First Nations Data Governance Framework and First Nations Data Sovereignty Protocol to underpin the evaluation of the NSW Aboriginal Cancer Primary Care Program. First Nations Data Sovereignty refers to the right of First Nations people to govern the collection, ownership...
December 4th, 2023
Awabakal are looking for General Practitioners. Immediate Start Clinic Hours only (Monday to Friday) Not for profit salary packaging benefits available About the organisation Awabakal has provided health & community services to Aboriginal people living across the Newcastle and surrounding regions for more than 40 years and is dedicated to advancing the wellbeing of our...
December 4th, 2023
The NSW Regional Health Strategic Plan for the years 2022-2032 is specifically tailored to address the needs of regional, rural, and remote communities. It will serve as the guiding document for NSW Health’s strategic initiatives for the next decade, outlining a roadmap for the future provision of healthcare services that recognises and celebrates the diverse...
November 30th, 2023
Did you know that AH&MRC have created playing cards designed to promote the importance of holistic health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW? The deck covers physical, social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual health. This free resource can be used with clients by health workers and practitioners to suggest ideas on how to...
November 29th, 2023
Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccine eligibility has been expanded to people in 14 additional Local Government Areas (LGAs). Offer appropriate vaccination to eligible patients, including in new eligibility LGAs (see below). Refer to information available in the Australian Immunisation Handbook regarding vaccine types. Check patients vaccinated with JEspect have received two primary course doses. Advise...
November 28th, 2023
Helping Mob Live Healthy and Prevent Cancer is ‘one-stop shop’ toolkit for people working in Aboriginal health, with: cancer screening information – breast, cervical and bowel cancer screening cancer prevention tips about healthy living and being smoke and vape-free for Aboriginal people social and emotional wellbeing information and links to trusted resources and support services ü downloadable...
November 27th, 2023
Lead the design and delivery of Primary and Allied Health services for Indigenous Australians to build healthy and strong communities. Not-for-Profit Organisation, Primary and Allied Health for Indigenous Australians $210,000 + Super + Vehicle/allowance + not-for-profit packaging benefits Lead the design and delivery of health and wellbeing needs through a community controlled model The Organisation...
November 24th, 2023
The AH&MRC are seeking a casual part-time teacher to join our training team. As a Registered Training Organisation, teachers employed by the AH&MRC teachers must meet ASQA’s standards. To apply for a teaching role you must have: a nationally recognised qualification in the discipline in which you want to teach at least three years industry...
November 22nd, 2023
The CAOD Toxicity Response, Epidemiology and Surveillance (TRES) team are pleased to advise that the Prescription, Recreational and Illicit Substance Evaluation (PRISE) Program summary report is available online – (available here). The report summarises the key findings of the program over the period 2018-2021. The TRES team welcomes any queries or comments at moh-prise@health.nsw.gov.au
November 21st, 2023
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, AH&MRC held regular Regional Public Health meetings with ACCHO executives to ensure they were well informed, and to provide an opportunity to raise any concerns that they may have had. We have since continued these meetings but have broadened the focus to include other key public health issues. In 2023, these...
November 21st, 2023
Extreme heat events can affect everyone, however older people, people with medical conditions, babies and young children, outdoor workers, homeless people, and pregnant women are at greater risk to be affected. Not only the heat events but also the bushfires can impact health, and worsen health conditions. As this summer is predicted to be very...
November 21st, 2023
In NSW FREE JEV vaccination is available for who are eligible including first nations people. Please ensure that all the ACCHO patients are vaccinated ahead of the mosquito season. Provide JEV Vaccination ahead of mosquito season: As per our previous Public Health Newsletter, from 1st November 2023 the Shingles vaccine Shingrix will replace Zostavax and...
November 21st, 2023
World AIDS Day is held globally every year on December 1st. A day to honour those that have died from AIDS-related illness around the world but also to show support for people living with HIV and to raise awareness of HIV and AIDS within our community. Although HIV diagnoses remain low in NSW for our...
November 21st, 2023
On the 20th November 2023, ATAGI announced the Therapeutic Goods Administration of Australia has approved new monovalent Omicron XBB 1.5 vaccines which the Australian Government will include in the COVID 19 vaccination program from 11 December 2023. However, as advised at the Deadly Doctors forum by Dr Kerry Chant and by ATAGI, due to the...