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AH&MRC Welcomes the 2022-23 Federal Budget
This week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2022-23 Federal Budget. The AH&MRC particularly welcomes the $314 million allocated towards Aboriginal Health, which fulfils the ALP’s election commitments. Notably, only $30 million will be spent in…
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AH&MRC will be hosting the Deadly Doctors Forum
On the 24th of November, the AH&MRC will be hosting the Deadly Doctors Forum at the Crowne Plaza at Coogee Beach. The Deadly Doctors Forum is being held in conjunction with the Rural Doctors Network, who…
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The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 has been released.
The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 (National Plan) has launched on Monday, 17 October 2022. The National Plan is the policy framework that will guide all parts of society, including…
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AH&MRC CEO Robert Skeen was appointed Co-Deputy Chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council.
This week, Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) CEO Robert Skeen was appointed Co-Deputy Chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council on family, domestic and sexual violence. This honour was recognised…
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NACCHO’s Youth Conference 2022
Monday 17 October 2022National Convention Centre, Canberra The National Youth Conference will bring together up to 100 youth from around Australia to gain experience and exposure to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sector on…
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POLICY UPDATE – Jurisdictional Implementation Plan on Closing the Gap
The second Jurisdictional Implementation Plan on Closing the Gap was released on Wednesday the 31st of August. As a member of NSW CAPO, the AH&MRC has played a central role in the development of this plan,…
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POLICY UPDATE – Capacity Building training program
AH&MRC Policy and Non-Profit Training (NPT) have developed a Capacity Building training program specifically for our member services. The training program has been developed to build the capacity of staff at member services to ensure…
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HEALTH PROGRAMS UPDATE – ASHHN Network Meeting
ASHHN Network Meeting of 25 August 2022 Colin and Debbie, both AOD and Mental Health Program officers jointly chaired the ASHHN Network meeting on 25 August with several members. This meeting was very productive and…
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HEALTH PROGRAMS UPDATE – National Disability Summitt
Health Programs Update – NDIS As the program officer for NDIS and aged care, I had the privilege of attending the 13th annual National Disability Summit. The event brought together major stakeholders, including The Hon Bill…
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NSW Government must do more for rural, regional and remote communities
The NSW government recently released its response to the Inquiry into health outcomes and access to health and hospital services in rural, regional and remote New South Wales. The Inquiry, which received over 700 submissions…
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NSW Government and CAPO launch the 2022-2024 NSW Closing the Gap Implementation Plan
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) is pleased to announce the release of the 2022-2024 NSW Closing the Gap Implementation Plan. The 2021 NSW Implementation Plan marked the beginning of the NSW Government’s commitment…
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Yoorana Gunya launches their wellness van for holistic care.
Yoorana Gunya has launched their wellness van called Walan Marra Ngayiny translating to very strong mind in Wiradjuri. The purpose of the van is for Yoorana Gunya to continue to provide a holistic model of…
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Preventative Health Conference 2022
Date: 11-13th May 2022 Location: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, QLD Hosted by: Public Health Association Australia (PHAA) Attended by & prepared by: Shelley Du AH&MRC supported 3 staff from the Public Health Intelligence unit and…
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Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council NDIS Forum 2022
On the 5th of May the AH&MRC held its first combined NDIS forum with the objective of addressing the barriers that Aboriginal communities face in engaging with the NDIS, as well as opportunities to work with…
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference 2022
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference 2022 “Our Vision Our Hands”(NATSIEHC22) Date: 24th-26th May 2022 Location: Double Tree Esplanade Darwin Hosted by: University of Melbourne & Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory Attended…
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