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Don’t let COVID stop the festivities: New Vaccine and Easier Antiviral Access
COVID-19 cases are expected to rise this festive season, but it’s possible to protect ourselves and our loved ones from serious illness. Here are two key updates to help you stay safe: Exciting News: New…
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Workforce development opportunities: Building capacity to respond to co-occurring mental health conditions in AOD treatment settings
NSW Health has partnered with the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre to deliver a series of free skills-based training and train-the-trainer workshops, building capacity to respond to co-occurring mental health conditions in AOD treatment settings. Training…
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Join AH&MRC Community of Practice: Earbuds
Unsure how to bill for ear health in your clinic? Confused about ear health nKPI’s? Not sure how to replace or check your tympanometers and otoscopes? You are not alone! Are you looking to learn…
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Healthy Eating and Active Living Aboriginal Action Plan
We are excited to invite you to help shape NSW Health’s Healthy Eating and Active Living Aboriginal Action Plan. By joining one of our yarns and sharing your insights, ideas, and experiences on the needs…
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Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Webinar Series: Aboriginal Aged Health Yarns with NeuRA
As part of the Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Webinar series, Neura is joining them to yarn about their programs of work on Aboriginal Dementia and Healthy Ageing. Online event Date: Wednesday 4 Dec Time: 2:00 pm…
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EOI for AOD Family Carers and Friends Grant
The NSW Government has opened up EOI’s for the AOD Family Carers and Friends Grant. Total funding of $1 million per year is available, with a maximum of $250,000 per organisation per year. Funding is…
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Allies Against Violence: Turning Awareness into Action
Australia is facing a national crisis of violence in our communities. Approximately one woman is killed every four days by a current or ex-partner, and men also experience high rates of violence from other men….
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Active Kids Program
The NSW government is making it easy for kids to be active and creative while helping you save money. The new Active and Creative Kids Program is offering families one $50 voucher for each eligible…
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Healthy Eating, Active Living
BlaQ are excited to announce that we will soon be launching a 3-week healthy eating, active living (HEAL) intensive program starting Nov 18! The HEAL program will cover: ✔️ Fitness Classes ran by the NCIE team…
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Anselm John Delaney
On behalf of The AHMRC, it is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Anselm John Delaney, a proud Kamilaroi man and an inspiring leader and advocate for his people. Born in 1934…
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Cannabis and tobacco use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and early childhood: Webinar
The Jumbunna sessions are a series of dedicated professional development webinars presented by the Training Support Unit (TSU) for multidisciplinary staff working in the Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Service (AMIHS) and Building Strong Foundations (BSF) teams…
Read More Health Policy and Planning at the University of Sydney
Apply now to study Health Policy and Planning at the University of Sydney Applications to commence postgraduate study in Health Policy and Planning in Semester 1 2024 are now open and close on 31st January 2024. Hosted by the…
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AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship
The AMA recognises the critical importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors in contributing to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Established in 1994, the AMA Indigenous Medical Scholarship contributes to growing…
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Boosting Smoking and Vaping Cessation in Aboriginal Communities: Key Insights from Recent Survey
Thank-you to the staff from our member services who completed the AH&MRC survey titled “Smoking and Vaping Cessation Support: A Gap Analysis”. The information from respondents revealed critical gaps in the support for smoking and…
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Vape access—what has changed?
From 1 October 2024, vaping laws in Australia have changed. Vapes and vaping products can now only be sold in participating pharmacies. It is illegal for other retailers including tobacconists, convenience stores and online stores…
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