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Atypical Pneumonia Alert
There has been a recent increase in pneumonia presentations to emergency departments in NSW. There are a variety of causes of pneumonia but of note: there have been 12 adults with confirmed Legionella infection, all…
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Bicillin shortage update from NSW Health
TGA reported a supply disruption for the benzathine benzylpenicillin shortage which is expected to improve by late February 2024. Please see the attached document for the full updates, but as previously mentioned: Prioritise the use…
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Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Centre Staff Development Day
The Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Centre was lucky to have Richie and Kay in Tamworth this week to be apart of their staff development day. Covering a range of topics from funding to 715 health checks,…
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Cancer Institute NSW Primary Care Cancer Control Symposium
The theme of the 2024 symposium is – Shared vision: lung cancer screening implementation. The symposium will bring together perspectives from across primary care and cancer services to discuss the design and implementation of the…
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2024 Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Conference
The Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Network and Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council invite abstracts for the 2024 – Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Conference Theme: Closing The Gap Priority Reform Areas and Aboriginal Chronic Care Dates: 3rd &…
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NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal
The Minister for Mental Health is seeking applications from qualified persons interested in appointment as part-time sessional members of the NSW Mental Health Review Tribunal. Appointments are generally for four years, and candidates must be…
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CINSW Evaluation Data Governance Group
Phrase 2 of the evaluation project for KOWA Pty Ltd will be to develop a First Nations Data Governance Framework and First Nations Data Sovereignty Protocol to underpin the evaluation of the NSW Aboriginal Cancer…
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General Practitioners [Job Opportunity]
Awabakal are looking for General Practitioners. Immediate Start Clinic Hours only (Monday to Friday) Not for profit salary packaging benefits available About the organisation Awabakal has provided health & community services to Aboriginal people living…
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The Regional Health Ministerial Advisory Panel
The NSW Regional Health Strategic Plan for the years 2022-2032 is specifically tailored to address the needs of regional, rural, and remote communities. It will serve as the guiding document for NSW Health’s strategic initiatives…
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AH&MRC Playing Cards
Did you know that AH&MRC have created playing cards designed to promote the importance of holistic health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW? The deck covers physical, social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual…
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Japanese Encephalitis Vaccination Update for Primary Care Providers
Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) vaccine eligibility has been expanded to people in 14 additional Local Government Areas (LGAs). Offer appropriate vaccination to eligible patients, including in new eligibility LGAs (see below). Refer to information available…
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Helping Mob Live Healthy and Prevent Cancer
Helping Mob Live Healthy and Prevent Cancer is ‘one-stop shop’ toolkit for people working in Aboriginal health, with: cancer screening information – breast, cervical and bowel cancer screening cancer prevention tips about healthy living and being smoke and vape-free…
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – Aboriginal Identified position
Lead the design and delivery of Primary and Allied Health services for Indigenous Australians to build healthy and strong communities. Not-for-Profit Organisation, Primary and Allied Health for Indigenous Australians $210,000 + Super + Vehicle/allowance +…
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EOI – Casual Part-Time Teacher
The AH&MRC are seeking a casual part-time teacher to join our training team. As a Registered Training Organisation, teachers employed by the AH&MRC teachers must meet ASQA’s standards. To apply for a teaching role you…
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Prescription, Recreational and Illicit Substance Evaluation (PRISE) Program
The CAOD Toxicity Response, Epidemiology and Surveillance (TRES) team are pleased to advise that the Prescription, Recreational and Illicit Substance Evaluation (PRISE) Program summary report is available online – (available here). The report summarises the key findings of…
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