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2023 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health
The 2023 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NATSIEHC23) was held on Dharug Country in Western Sydney from 24th – 26th May. The conference theme ‘Our Vision in Our Hands: Finding Our Voice’ sought…
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AH&MRC Deliver Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA) Training to Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service, Kempsey
AH&MRC Deliver Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid (AMHFA) Training to Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service, Kempsey Colin McGrath and Sylvia Akusah delivered AMHFA training to Durri ACMSs’ health workers in a marathon effort over four…
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The Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Conference 2023 event was a great success!
AH&MRC proudly partnered with ACIs Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Network (ACCN) to put on this year’s Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Conference. The theme was Aboriginal Workforce and Chronic Care Models and aimed to support the Aboriginal Health Workforce across…
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AH&MRC Ethics aims to educate and engage health professionals with its first public forum.
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW Human Research Ethics Committee (AH&MRC HREC) is marking its 26th year by organising its inaugural forum, scheduled for June 27th, 2023. This forum aims to cater…
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AH&MRC Influenza and COVID-19 Vaccination Update 2023
Last week, Dr. Kerry Chant, along with Dr. Kath Keenan, and Lachlan Madden from AH&MRC provided an update of influenza, COVID-19
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AH&MRC welcomes new State Government.
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) would like to congratulate the Minns Government on the recent state election. We look forward to working with the NSW premier who has shown an…
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EOI – Clinical Reference Group – Direct Access Colonoscopy (DAC) Model of Care
The Cancer Institute NSW seeking expressions of interest to participate in a Clinical Reference Group to review the existing Direct Access Colonoscopy (DAC) Model of Care. The DAC Model of Care was developed in 2019 to…
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The AH&MRC Congratulates the Incoming Labor Government
The AH&MRC congratulates the Premier and Labor government on their election victory. During its campaign, the ALP made several commitments to a fresh plan for healthcare, including: Labor’s Fresh Start Plan will boost access for…
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AH&MRC NSW State Election Priorities 2023
As the Aboriginal Health Peak Body in New South Wales, the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC NSW) is committed to working with the government of the day to develop and deliver policies and…
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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference 2023
Please join us at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference 2023 (NATSIEHC23) AH&MRC are the 2023 co-host of the 2023 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Conference (NATSIEHC23), which will be…
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AH&MRC SUPPORTS THE ULURU STATEMENT FROM THE HEART
As we embark on the long-awaited national referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Constitution, the AH&MRC reaffirms its support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. The 2017 Uluru…
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Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Workforce Report – the Impact of COVID-19
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW has authored a paper titled “Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Workforce – the Impact of COVID-19”. In this paper we have taken a comprehensive look beyond COVID-19’s…
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Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report Released
The Strengthening Medicare Taskforce recently released its final Report, with recommendations for reforms to the funding and delivery of primary care. The taskforce was convened in July 2022, to provide recommendations to government on: improving…
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AH&MRC receives a $40,000 grant from auDA Foundation to help with a new data management platform.
The auDA Foundation has announced recipients of its $40,000 2022 Grant for an education, research or community project that will enhance the utility of the internet for the benefit of Australians. The Aboriginal Health and…
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Public Health Team tour from Ballina to Moree.
Two members of our Public Health Team, Dr. Kath Keenan and Lauren Owen drove the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) mobile health clinic from Ballina to Moree in a whirlwind 2-day trip on…
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