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Focus on Diabetes in July
National Diabetes Week (13–19 July 2025) focused on the theme ‘Prevention at every stage’, shining a light on the importance of early action and access to the right support across all stages of life. Diabetes…
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Gestational Diabetes – New Guidelines for Mothers and Clinicians
The Australasian Diabetes in Pregnancy Society (ADIPS) has released their latest consensus recommendations for the screening, diagnosis and classification of gestational diabetes (GDM), the changes aim to focus care where it is needed the most….
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NSW Aboriginal Led Precision Medicine
AH&MRC alongside ALIGN have been working hard with the P4P Aboriginal Led Precision Medicine pre community engagements. So far, we have been invited to communities such as: Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation (Broken Hill), Tamworth…
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CQI Awards Night Winners
On Wednesday 4th June, the AH&MRC Compliance team hosted the annual CQI Awards Night at the Pullman Hotel Hyde Park in Sydney. Our Member Services dressed to impress and enjoyed a gala dinner filled with…
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Lead the Way: Promote Cervical Screening in Your ACCHO
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers—and ACCHOs play a vital role in helping community members stay safe and informed. The cervical screening test, whether clinician-collected or self-collected, checks for human papillomavirus (HPV)—the…
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The HPV Vaccine: How One Shot Guards Against Warts and Cancer
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is an extremely common virus spread through sexual contact. Nearly all sexually active people will encounter HPV at some time. Not only is HPV responsible for most cases of genital warts…
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RSV Protection Begins Before Birth: Maternal RSV Vaccination
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common and highly contagious virus that can cause respiratory infections. RSV infection most often occurs for the first time in infants and young children under two years of age,…
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Fighting Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in NSW– Vaccinate, Spray up, Cover Up, Clean Up
Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) causes Japanese Encephalitis (JE), which is a rare but serious disease. So far in 2025, there have been five JE infections acquired in NSW and two deaths. JEV is spread to…
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New Vaping Laws and Community Impact – We Want to Hear From Your ACCHS
From 1 July 2024, the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024 introduced new national controls on all vaping products. Under these reforms, all vapes—whether they contain nicotine or not—can now only…
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Don’t Miss Out – Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator Grant
Applications are still open for the Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator (ACCC) Grant under the Aboriginal Cancer Primary Care Pathways Program. This grant supports Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across NSW to employ a dedicated Aboriginal…
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AH&MRC at the Preventive Health Conference 2025: “Prevention is Political”
From 28–30 April, AH&MRC staff joined public health leaders, researchers, and advocates at the Public Health Association of Australia’s Preventive Health Conference in Canberra. This year’s theme, “Prevention is Political”, sparked powerful discussions on how…
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Disaster Resilience – New Dedicated Page on AH&MRC Website
AH&MRC is committed to supporting our Member Services and communities in preparing for and responding to disasters and critical incidents that impact health and wellbeing. We recognise the increasing risks our communities face from climate…
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Knockout Health Challenge – Applications are now open
The Knockout Health Challenge is a free 10-week community led health program, where the whole mob can get involved and ‘Blak on Track Together’. Apply to become a Knockout Health Challenge team manager. It is…
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New Funding to Expand Goanna Academy Mental Health Programs
Greg Inglis’ Goanna Academy is set to broaden its reach with an expansion of its mental health education initiatives, thanks to a proposed funding boost. The Labor Party has pledged $6.4 million over three years,…
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Women’s group-based Program, Resources and Training is live!
To support our 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 Women’s Health…
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