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5 Jan

Free Suicide Prevention Training  

Opening conversations around suicide is vital to increase awareness and help prevent suicide in our communities – but knowing exactly what to do that can help can be daunting. Over 10 million Australian adults are…

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19 Dec

Hot Weather Safety: How to Stay Well this Summer

NSW has already been experiencing days of extreme heat in the last few weeks. This summer, further heat extremes and subsequent bushfire risks are expected, which can have devastating effects on individuals and communities.  Everybody…

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19 Dec

Emergency Response Resources

For Emergency Accomodation: If you need emergency housing accommodation | NSW Government If you urgently need accommodation, call Link2home on 1800 152 152 for an information and telephone referral service open 24 hours a day,…

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19 Dec

GOANNA3 Survey – ONLINE NOW!

The GOANNA3 study aims to understand the social and behavioural factors related to Blood Borne Viruses (BBVs) and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged 16-29.  AH&MRC is again participating…

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18 Dec

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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9 Dec

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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2 Dec

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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26 Nov

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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25 Nov

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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18 Nov

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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18 Nov

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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15 Nov

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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14 Nov

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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8 Nov

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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7 Nov

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…

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