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New smoking and vaping cessation training and resources launching soon!
To support our community controlled sector to deliver smoking and vaping cessation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in pregnancy and beyond, AH&MRC have partnered with the Which Way? team and Waminda South Coast…
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Come and see us at Fair Day!
Come and find us at Fair Day! We will be there with our lubly Public Health team to talk all things sexy health and how to stay safe while having fun. Plus, come on down…
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Empowering First Nations Carer Voices: Transforming Policy and Practice Webinar
Wednesday 26February 2025 | 11.00am – 12.30pm AEDT via Zoom Gain insights from research on the lived experiences of First Nations carers in Australia. This interactive event explores strategies to enhance First Nations carer voices…
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Psychiatrists Resignation in NSW
Update from NSW Health 7 Feb 2025: A significant number of public health psychiatrists in NSW have signalled their intention to resign from the NSW Health public health system, in relation to a claim about…
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Webinar: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Adults’ Mental Health and Wellbeing 12 Months on From the Voice Referendum
Gayaa Dhuwi Australia will host a free webinar on the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults, 12 months after the Voice Referendum. The webinar will present updated findings from the…
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Extreme Heat Reminder: Safety Messages for Community
Summer continues to bring extreme heat which kills more Australians than any other natural disaster. Extreme heat can affect anybody, so it is important communities are informed and prepared. Stay Informed: Awareness is key. Review…
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Nitazene Alert – New Guidelines for Clinicians
We previously published an article regarding the emerging risks of the synthetic-opioid drug Nitazene in Australia – see here. Due to the devastating effects of the circulation of this drug, NSW Health has released a…
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New RSV Prevention Program Launches in NSW
Starting 3rd February 2025, New South Wales (NSW) will roll out a new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Prevention program. For Pregnant Women: Under this initiative, the maternal RSV vaccine Abrysvo® will be available to pregnant…
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New Medication for Endometriosis Now Available on PBS
Endometriosis is a progressive and chronic condition that can severely impact quality of life. Around 14% of Australian people with a uterus have endometriosis. For the first time in 30 years, the PBS has added a…
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Syphilis Screening in Pregnancy – New National Guidelines
The Communicable Disease Network of Australia (CDNA) has released an updated version of the National Guidelines for Syphilis which you can view here. An important update from these guidelines is the increase of screening in…
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AH&MRC appoints Nicole Turner as Chief Executive Officer
To our valued Members and supporters, the AH&MRC is thrilled to announce that we have secured Nicole Turner as our Chief Executive Officer. Read the media release here.
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Driver Licensing Access Program (DLAP)
The Driver Licensing Access Program (DLAP) is a FREE program providing support to people in NSW who face extra challenges in getting a licence. DLAP is available to: Aboriginal communities refugee and resettlement communities communities who have…
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NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
The NDIS Commission is an Australian Government agency within the Social Services portfolio. It helps to protect the rights of people who receive NDIS support and/or services, and promotes their health, safety and wellbeing. It…
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On Country Program (OCP): Biosecurity
Are you ready for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Don’t miss out on this chance to care for Country. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting career as a Biosecurity Officer. This unique nationally…
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Summer Internship for Indigenous Peoples in Genomics (SING) Australia 2025
SING is a week-long workshop and mentoring program that covers technical and laboratory skills in genomics as well as theory, ethical and social implications of genomic research and the benefits and risks of genomics for…
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