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Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) & Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) – video for Primary Care
NSW Health has developed a video to help primary health care teams recognise and manage acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD). ARF/RHD predominantly affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At-risk individuals can…
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Aftermath of Cyclone Alfred – Protection Against Mosquito Borne Viruses
Mosquito numbers can increase as a consequence of floods and cyclones, such as in the recent case of Cyclone Alfred. Heavy rainfall and flooding result in standing water which provides ideal conditions for mosquitos to…
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Disaster Resources for the Community
Some of you have been – and continue to be – impacted by the recent Cyclone Alfred. To assist with coping in the immediate aftermath of this extreme weather event, we have included links to…
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Book Drive for Orana Haven Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Centre
Orana Haven is an Aboriginal Residential Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Centre. Located in a remote part of New South Wales, clients undertake drug and alcohol rehabilitation activities throughout the time they are there. Whilst they are busy…
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Cyclone Alfred Update & Resources
As Cyclone Alfred continues to impact New South Wales, it’s crucial for residents to remain vigilant and prepared. The cyclone has brought heavy rainfall, strong winds, and significant flooding to various regions, necessitating prompt action…
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Upcoming Webinars
Advancing Health Literacy Research from Ideas to Implementation In this first webinar of their two-part series on translational health literacy research, they will: Break down the translational research continuum—what it is and why it matters Showcase…
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Barranggirra: Skilling for Employment Mentoring Program
Barranggirra will provide end to end support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners through culturally appropriate mentoring to ensure successful retention and completion of training and improved post-training employment outcomes. Barranggirra aims to achieve…
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First Nations Advance Care Yarning
To celebrate National Advance Care Planning Week, 17 – 23 March 2025, and National Close the Gap Day, Thursday 20 March, Advance Care Planning Australia is encouraging First Nations individuals to have a cuppa and a…
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Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Services: Monthly Breast Screens
Eleanor Duncan is thrilled to announce their ongoing partnership with Breast Screen to bring you their monthly ngnumus bus screenings! These events are more than just an opportunity to check in on our health; they’re…
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NSW Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Cadetship
Make a difference and care for Mob. Working with NSW Health as an Aboriginal nursing or midwifery cadet offers many opportunities. Connection to culture is central to the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres…
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New smoking and vaping cessation training and resources launching soon!
To support our community controlled 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…
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Come and see us at Fair Day!
Come and find us at Fair Day! We will be there with our lubly Public Health team to talk all things sexy health and how to stay safe while having fun. Plus, come on down…
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Empowering First Nations Carer Voices: Transforming Policy and Practice Webinar
Wednesday 26February 2025 | 11.00am – 12.30pm AEDT via Zoom Gain insights from research on the lived experiences of First Nations carers in Australia. This interactive event explores strategies to enhance First Nations carer voices…
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Psychiatrists Resignation in NSW
Update from NSW Health 7 Feb 2025: A significant number of public health psychiatrists in NSW have signalled their intention to resign from the NSW Health public health system, in relation to a claim about…
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Webinar: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Adults’ Mental Health and Wellbeing 12 Months on From the Voice Referendum
Gayaa Dhuwi Australia will host a free webinar on the mental health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults, 12 months after the Voice Referendum. The webinar will present updated findings from the…
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