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Maaruma-Li Aboriginal Corporation Family Day
AH&MRC attended Maruuma-Li Aboriginal Corporation (MLAC) in Coonabrarabran in collaboration with Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service (TAMS) to assist with NAIDOC community day events. The primary purpose of this visit was to support MLAC by conducting…
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Dreamtime Story: The Seven Sisters
The Seven Sisters Dreamtime story is widely known by First Nations Peoples across Australia and is one with many names and variations. Most commonly it is referred to as Kungkarangkalpa and is a significant creation…
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Caddyshack Project Surfboard Competition Now Open!
The Caddyshack Project Surfboard Competition is now open for upcoming NAIDOC Week. 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…
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Get Ready NSW: Be prepared and know your apps
NSW has experienced tough times, from drought to storms, or fires to floods. It is important for the community to be prepared for extreme weather and have a plan in case of an emergency. NSW…
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Rabbit Proof Fence Q&A at Dendy Newtown
We are very excited for our upcoming Virtual Q&A Screening of Rabbit Proof Fence on July 11 at 6:30pm, followed by a live Zoom Q&A with acclaimed director Phillip Noyce. Winner of three AFI Awards…
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Nominations open for 2024 NAATSIHWP Excellence Awards!
NAATSIHWP Excellence Awards celebrate and acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners who have made exceptional professional contributions to their communities and workplaces. NAATSIHWP Excellence Awards are open to individuals and…
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Tamworth and Ballina Alcohol and Other Drugs Skill Set
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals struggling with alcohol and other drug issues? Take the next step in your career with our comprehensive Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Skill…
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Nominate today for the 2024 National Rural and Remote Health Awards
Nominations are now open for the second National Rural and Remote Health Awards, which aim to pay tribute to exceptional professionals and organisations that have significantly contributed to improving rural and remote health across Australia. Rural Health…
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Have your say on remote food security
The Australian Government is in the process of developing a National Strategy for Food Security in Remote First Nations Communities in a partnership with state and territory governments and First Nations health organisations. To gather…
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Mental Health Survey – Findings
We would like to give out a big thank you to all our member services who supported us by submitting the mental health support for flood affected areas survey. With your support we were able…
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Age Lowered for Bowel Cancer screening – screen from age 45
From 1st of July 2024, the eligibility for bowel cancer screening age has been lowered to 45 years of age. All adults 45 and over can now join the program and screen for bowel cancer. …
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NSW ACCHOs Drug Alerts
Nitazene is a synthetic opioid that is up to 10 times stronger than fentanyl and up to 500 times stronger than heroin. Only a small amount of Nitazene can lead to an opioid overdose or…
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NSW Health Alerts – Gonnorrhoea and Mpox
Gonorrhoea with Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) A NSW Health Alert was released in response to the increased detection of Antimicrobial Resistant (AMR) Gonorrhoea within NSW Gonorrhoea notifications. Gonorrhoea is a standard request for all Asymptomatic STI Screening together…
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ACCHO Request for RAT/PPE
Since the closure of the Government Stockpile for COVID-19 resources, AH&MRC has been able to support our members with ongoing access to the supply of RATS and PPE for their communities. However the AH&MRC short-term…
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“Now’s the Time” Flu Vaccination Resources
The cold months of winter are here, and it is more important than ever to make sure our patients are up to date with vaccination, Vaccination will help keep our communities well and prevent severe…
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