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Reflecting on Connection, Innovation and Continuous Improvement at the 2026 CQI State Forum
The AH&MRC 2026 CQI State Forum brought together Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, health professionals, quality improvement leaders and sector partners from across New South Wales for three days of learning, collaboration and shared commitment…
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Upcoming Events
Indigenous Risk Impact Screen Training – EOIs Open for July in Central Sydney and Parramatta NSW Health is funding workforce development activities for the alcohol and other drugs sector, especially prioritising Aboriginal peoples and staff who work…
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Spotlight on Cancer Screening
Cancer screening is simple and free. It saves lives — but only when people get screened. That’s why supporting Aboriginal people and communities to participate is key. This month, we highlight new lung and cervical…
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World No Tobacco Day 2026
Over the past few years, AH&MRC has continued to support smoking and vaping cessation initiatives and ongoing work across the sector. AH&MRC has worked closely with member services and stakeholders to support access to Nicotine…
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Eligibility for FREE Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine Expanded to Older Children
As of May 22, NSW Health’s Nasal Spray Influenza Vaccination Program has been expanded to include children aged from 5 to 17 years, in addition to those aged from 2 to 4 years. This means…
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Diphtheria Outbreak: Key Actions for ACCHOs
A large diphtheria outbreak is currently affecting the Northern Territory, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia. Between 1 January and 26 May 2026, at least 248 cases were notified nationally, making this one of the…
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Smoking and Vaping Cessation training and resources available now!
To support our sector to deliver smoking and vaping cessation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, AH&MRC have partnered with Which Way? to implement and evaluate a Women’s Group Program. What is the Which…
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Upcoming Events
Five Day, Face-to-face Immunisation Course for Health Professionals Dates: Session 1 -Monday 13th to Friday 17th April 2026 Session 2 – Monday 15th to Friday 19th June 2026 Venue: AH&MRC Training Campus (35 Harvey Street, Little Bay NSW 2036) NACCHO and AH&MRC, together with…
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Flu and JEV Vaccination Updates: ACCHOs Can Lead the Way
2026 seasonal influenza vaccination With flu season fast approaching, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) has recently released a statement outlining its 2026 flu vaccine recommendations. The Australian Immunisation Handbook has also been updated. The ATAGI statement highlights the key role of…
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NSW Health issues expanded vaccination Authority for AHPs
NSW Health recently issued an updated Authority expanding the range of vaccines that appropriately-trained AHPs can administer and allowing AHPs to provide influenza vaccination to younger age groups. Lowering the age that AHPs may administer influenza vaccine from 5 years and over to 2 years and over. Inclusion…
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Inaugural Deadly Sex NSW
AHMRC together with ASHM and with the support of NSW Health, held the inaugural Deadly Sex NSW event on 17-18th March at the AHMRC Little Bay campus. This event bought together over 55 Aboriginal and…
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Collaborating for Safer Communities: Highlights from the NSW Health Emergency Management Forum
The biannual NSW Health Emergency Management Forum, held on 19 March 2026 at the NSW Ministry of Health in St Leonards, brought together health, emergency management and community partners to discuss preparedness, response and recovery…
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Key Medicare Updates from March 2026- Things to know
Significant Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) changes came into effect from 1 March 2026, with important implications for our member services. These updates aim to improve access, modernise care, and better support patients with complex needs….
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Clinical Care Standards for Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment in NSW- Upcoming workshops
NSW Health’s Clinical Care Standards for Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Treatment provide a structured reference to support consistent, evidence‑informed AOD care across NSW. To support AOD workforce, CAOD is delivering face‑to‑face workshops across NSW…
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$100 Million to Back First Nations Vocational Education and Training in New South Wales
First Nations students across New South Wales will soon benefit from expanded access to Vocational Education and Training (VET) support under a $100 million joint investment by the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments in partnership…
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