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Healthcare

The HPV Vaccine: How One Shot Guards Against Warts and Cancer

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is an extremely common virus spread through sexual contact. Nearly all sexually active people will encounter HPV at some time. Not only is HPV responsible for most cases of genital warts…

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29 May

Healthcare

RSV Protection Begins Before Birth: Maternal RSV Vaccination

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common and highly contagious virus that can cause respiratory infections. RSV infection most often occurs for the first time in infants and young children under two years of age,…

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29 May

Healthcare

Fighting Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) in NSW– Vaccinate, Spray up, Cover Up, Clean Up

Japanese Encephalitis Virus (JEV) causes Japanese Encephalitis (JE), which is a rare but serious disease. So far in 2025, there have been five JE infections acquired in NSW and two deaths. JEV is spread to…

29 May

Healthcare

New Vaping Laws and Community Impact – We Want to Hear From Your ACCHS

From 1 July 2024, the Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Act 2024 introduced new national controls on all vaping products. Under these reforms, all vapes—whether they contain nicotine or not—can now only…

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29 May

Healthcare Research and Studies

Don’t Miss Out – Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator Grant

Applications are still open for the Aboriginal Cancer Care Coordinator (ACCC) Grant under the Aboriginal Cancer Primary Care Pathways Program. This grant supports Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across NSW to employ a dedicated Aboriginal…

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29 May

Health Conferences Healthcare

AH&MRC at the Preventive Health Conference 2025: “Prevention is Political”

From 28–30 April, AH&MRC staff joined public health leaders, researchers, and advocates at the Public Health Association of Australia’s Preventive Health Conference in Canberra. This year’s theme, “Prevention is Political”, sparked powerful discussions on how…

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29 May

Emergency Preparedness

Disaster Resilience – New Dedicated Page on AH&MRC Website

AH&MRC is committed to supporting our Member Services and communities in preparing for and responding to disasters and critical incidents that impact health and wellbeing. We recognise the increasing risks our communities face from climate…

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30 Apr

Indigenous Health Mental Health

New Funding to Expand Goanna Academy Mental Health Programs

Greg Inglis’ Goanna Academy is set to broaden its reach with an expansion of its mental health education initiatives, thanks to a proposed funding boost. The Labor Party has pledged $6.4 million over three years,…

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14 Apr

Indigenous Health

Women’s group-based Program, Resources and Training is live!

To support our 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 Women’s Health…

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11 Apr

Indigenous Health Success Stories

Ear Checks with Mr. Aaron

Good hearing is essential for learning, and thanks to the Our Healthy Kids program, Year 6 students at Bowen Public School in Orange had the opportunity to receive on-site hearing and vision checks—right at school!…

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9 Apr

Indigenous Health

Our Healthy Kids Term 1 Recap

This term, the Our Healthy Kids program has been on the move—bringing smiles, support, and lifelong health advice to schools across NSW. Our Western team hit the road, travelling far and wide to reach students…

31 Mar

Healthcare

Grant Opportunity for Medical Research and Innovation

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is administering a new grant opportunity on behalf of the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, aimed at advancing medical research and innovation through the…

31 Mar

Research and Studies

Movember Institute of Men’s Health Indigenous PhD Scholarship

A full-time Indigenous PhD scholarship is available as part of a national project within Movember’s Indigenous Social and Emotional Wellbeing portfolio. This initiative is a collaboration between the Flinders Health & Medical Research Institute (FHMRI)…

27 Mar

Webinars

Upcoming Webinars

Triple protection: Vaccines for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV in 2025 Date: Thursday 27 March 2025 Time: 12:00 – 1:15 p.m The NCIRS is hosting a Webinar today on vaccinations, aiming to provide information on influenza, COVID-19…

New Packaging of Condoms and Lubricants in two of each

27 Mar

Healthcare

Doin’ it Right and Using Condoms!

Don’t forget we supply our member services with FREE condoms and lube! Check out our new packaging! (see pic above) Each packet comes with 2x latex condoms and 2x lube sachets in a handy packet…

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