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AH&MRC welcomes the NSW Government’s 2022-23 Budget
This week, Treasurer Matt Kean, delivered the 2022-23 Budget. The Budget included a commitment of $188.6 million in additional funding over four years to support the delivery of Closing the Gap. This funding will deliver…
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AH&MRC Human Research Ethics Committee wins a Indigenous Governance Award.
In its 25th year, the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW Human Research Ethics Committee has received from Reconciliation Australia, an Indigenous Governance Award. On Wednesday the 8 th of June 2022 at the ICC…
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The AH&MRC congratulates the incoming Labor government
The AH&MRC congratulates the Prime Minster and new Labor government on their election victory. The AH&MRC also extend its congratulations to the incoming Minister of Indigenous Affairs, Linda Burney, who will serve as a critical…
Read More Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) in New South Wales (NSW) are delivering action and leadership for their communities by providing services to their community and surrounding areas. Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) continues…
Read More Mass-vaccination of Aboriginal people in regional, rural and remote communities of Northern NSW made possible by partnership of Aboriginal Health Organisations
Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) in New South Wales (NSW) delivering action and leadership for their communities by partnering with essential organisations to upscale the vaccine rollout in ‘hard to reach’ Aboriginal communities. Bulgarr…
Read More AH&MRC is seeking GPs, Nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners to assist with the COVID19 vaccination roll out
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) is seeking health workers, to be employed on a temporary basis, in order to assist Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) to roll out the…
Read More Media Release: Eight ACCHOs fast-tracked to receive significant boost in COVID-19 vaccines
With COVID-19 numbers growing across New South Wales (NSW) the AH&MRC has advocated for increased COVID-19 vaccines for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) to ensure the safety of Aboriginal people and communities. AH&MRC is…
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First Nations People: Driving Their Own Futures by Partnering with Governments
The Coalition of Peaks, the collective voice of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector, are today proud to announce the public release of their first Implementation Plan under the National Agreement on Closing…
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AH&MRC and CAHS launch joint Basketball Sponsorship with Basketball legend, Tyson Demos
Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service (CAHS) and AH&MRC have launched a joint sponsorship venture with former Illawarra Hawks NBL player, Tyson Demos. Tyson has achieved so much in his basketball career so far, including his work…
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NSW State Budget: A Step in Right Direction However Partnership and Shared Decision Making Is Vital to Ensure Funding Makes a Difference to Aboriginal Communities
On 22 June 2021, the New South Wales Treasurer, Dominic Perrottet, delivered the 2021-22 State Budget. Under a commitment to enhance Aboriginal communities, the government has earmarked $995 million for Indigenous specific programs and services,…
Read More Media Release: First NSW Implementation Plan for Closing the Gap
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) is pleased to announce that the Aboriginal Affairs Minister, Don Harwin, has tabled the first New South Wales (NSW) Implementation Plan on Closing the Gap. The Plan…
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The Triumph of Telehealth
Photo caption: (L-R): Mariah Hall – Aboriginal Health Practitioner, Dr Liz Milla – GP, Hayley Waugh – RN, Brooke Turner – RN CLINICAL COORDINATOR and Taasha Layer – CEO Having swept through the health sector…
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AH&MRC Launch 2021 NSW Aboriginal Youth Symposium
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) of NSW is extremely proud to launch the 2021 NSW Aboriginal Youth Symposium – an exciting two-day event for young people (aged 18-29) to network, share knowledge…
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AH&MRC Launch ‘Yarn-Up about the COVID-19 Vaccine’ Campaign
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) of NSW have launched ‘Yarn-Up about the COVID-19 Vaccine’; a brand new campaign aimed at encouraging Aboriginal Communities to seek information about the COVID-19 Vaccine. The campaign…
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Lack of Funding Prevents Waminda from Closing The Gap
For the past three years, Waminda South Coast Women’s Health and Welfare Aboriginal Corporation has been lobbying for funding to build a Birthing and Community Centre which will allow a culturally safe space for Aboriginal…
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