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29 Jan

ADHD Reforms in NSW- EOI for Endorsed Prescribers

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is a complex condition for Aboriginal communities, requiring careful consideration in its identification, assessment, diagnosis and management, and can have significant impact. Until 2025, people seeking assessment and diagnosis for…

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29 Jan

Deadly GP’s Workforce Team Update January 2026

In response to the stories from yarning with our member services, the Deadly GP’s Workforce Team has created a new web page on the AHMRC Website for GP and Registrar Recruitment and is now live….

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29 Jan

Get in Early – Immunisation Courses at AH&MRC

We’ve been reaching out regarding Immunisation Training Opportunities for 2026 and really appreciate the number of responses from our member services. With the significant level of interest received, AH&MRC, together with NACCHO and Benchmarque confirm…

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29 Jan

Sexual Health Program Updates

The Deadly Sex NSW Forum is fast approaching! Don’t forget to register for this inaugural event being held on 17-18 March 2026 at AHMRC Training College, Little Bay (Bidjigal & Gadigal Lands). The theme of…

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Image: SWAT for safety poster: Screens should be closed, Wear clothes to cover up at dusk and dawn, Apply repellent, Tip out dirty water
29 Jan

Japanese Encephalitis Virus in NSW- Keep mozzies away and vaccinate your community

With current weather conditions across NSW, it is important to be mindful of mosquito borne diseases and follow mosquito reduction and bite prevention methods to keep yourself and your community safe. NSW Health has recently…

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15 Jan

Toyota Tour de OROC

The Rotary Club of Dubbo South hosted a biennial cycling event from October 6 to 12, 2025. Spanning over 800km across the Orana Region, it was one of Australia’s longest and most rewarding charity rides….

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15 Jan

Recognising and Supporting First Nations Carers

First Nations carers provide critical care to families and communities, yet are often unrecognised and unsupported. AH&MRC’s new Carer Recognition Project Pilot is working with ACCHOs to change this.   This new initiative is designed to help ACCHOs better identify, recognise and support…

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28 Nov

Upcoming events

RACGP and NSW Health webinar Primary care at the frontline: Tackling Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease in NSW. When: Wednesday 3 December 2025, 7:30-8:30 pm Speakers: Dr Jascha Kehr and Dr Coen Butters…

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28 Nov

Ear Health Workshops 

The Benchmarque Group will deliver three Ear Health Workshops in NSW in NSW in early 2026, offering practical training in irrigation and microsuction ear wax removal techniques and an opportunity to strengthen skills across the member services.  Workshop details:  Monday 2 March 2026 – Course in Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation),…

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28 Nov

Deadly Sex NSW Forum – Registrations Open!

AH&MRC is excited to partner with ASHM to host the inaugural Deadly Sex Forum in NSW in 2026. This event is supported by NSW Health and will provide a great opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres…

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28 Nov

Deadly Doctors Forum 2025 – Connecting and Learning

Held on Bidjigal and Gadigal Country at AH&MRC’s Little Bay campus (17–18 October), the Deadly Doctors Forum united GPs from Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across NSW to share knowledge and strengthen connections. Delivered in partnership…

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28 Nov

AH&MRC Sexual Health Workshop: Focus on Syphilis

On 28-29 October, the AH&MRC, with support from NACCHO, hosted a two-day workshop for the Sexual Health workforce in the ACCHO sector. The workshop focused on syphilis and the roll-out of NACCHO’s Syphilis Point-of-Care Testing…

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28 Nov

Prepare for Summer: Stay Safe and Healthy

AH&MRC participated in the recent NSW Health Emergency Management Forum and the NSW Health State Preparedness and Response unit update – it is clear from these discussions that communities across NSW need to prepare for…

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28 Nov

17 November: World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day

On 17 November 2020, 194 countries committed to eliminate a cancer for the first time with the launch of the World Health Organization’s Global Strategy to eliminate cervical cancer. The strategy sets ambitious targets for 2030:  90% of girls vaccinated against HPV by…

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28 Nov

Immunisation Training Opportunities 2026

The AH&MRC is conducting a survey  to identify the immunisation training needs of our member services. This information is important, as funding for upcoming immunisation training programs will be guided directly by the input received…

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