Yarn Connect
Whooping Cough: Keep it on the Radar
Back in April, we shared an alert from NSW Health about rising cases of pertussis (whooping cough). Unfortunately, the trend continues, with NSW experiencing its highest pertussis rates in 15 years. Infants are at risk of…
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HIV PrEP Medication Shortage
There is currently a shortage of the HIV PrEP combination tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine until November 2024. The TGA has approved a limited supply of an S19A combination product. NSW Health has been able to…
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25th IUSTI World Congress
Our Sexual Health Nurse Kodie and Head of Member Engagement Lockie attended the 25th IUSTI World Congress in Sydney last week. Some highlights… Lockie was impressed with the advantage of using Point of Care testing…
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What do ACCHOs need to support community members on their QUIT journey?
Addressing the prevalence of smoking and vaping in our communities presents a significant public health challenge. To support our member services in their tobacco control initiatives, AH&MRC is working with other stakeholders to ensure the…
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Knockout Health Challenge: Program Naming Competition
A new name for the program NSW Health have been listening to community and making improvements to the Knockout Health Challenge. They’ve heard that there might be some confusion when it comes to the program…
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New Options for Cervical Screening
There is a new campaign to help you choose how to do your Cervical Screening Test (once called a Pap smear). If you’d rather not have the test done by a doctor, you can opt…
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More medicines available for 60-day prescriptions
Almost 300 medicines listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) can now be prescribed for 60 days. If you or your mob take regular PBS medications, you may be able to get twice the amount…
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Caddyshack Project Surfboard Competition?
Have you entered the Caddyshack Project Surfboard Competition? Simply text: ‘Share Affection Not Infection’ and your Postcode to Caddyshack Project on 0434 568 233. You will get a reply text. Enter as many times as you like. The winner will…
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SEXtember @UNSW
On behalf of UNSW’s Health Promotion Unit and Safer Communities team – they’re delighted to share their annual sexual wellbeing festival: SEXtember @UNSW with you. This year they’ve partnered with universities across Australia to bring…
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Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme 2025 round now open
Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA), together with partners the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP) and Rural Doctors Network (RDN), are proud to announce that applications are now…
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Helping Mob Live Healthy and Prevent Cancer
The Cancer Institute NSW is pleased to offer this practical session on using the Helping Mob Live Healthy and Prevent Cancer Toolkit to improve community awareness, access and participation in cancer screening and living healthy for cancer…
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Strong Bubba Born Program
Stillbirth CRE have developed a very important survey to evaluate and improve the Stronger Bubba Born program. This survey is anonymous and will take about 10-15 minutes to complete. It is a part of the evaluation…
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Let’s Yarn About Cogenital Syphilis
Come and have a yarn about strategies to prevent cogenital syphilis. Infectious syphilis cases have surged in the last decade, with a six-fold increase in females nationally and a rise in cogenital syphilis cases. In…
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Forum Highlights
The Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Forum is an annual event organised by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with local health districts, specialty health networks, and the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council….
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Culture Care Connect Summit
We recently gathered for the Culture Care Connect Summit on the lands of Gimuy (Cairns), an event that brought together key stakeholders and leaders dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities. As…
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