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ATLAS Indigenous Primary Care Surveillance Workshop
Our sexual health nurse Kodie and Dr Kath attended the ATLAS face-to-face workshop in Brisbane 14-15th October. ATLAS is a national surveillance and research network that is currently focused on collecting deidentified primary care data…
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Could it be Syphilis?
Syphilis is renowned as the ‘great imitator’. Patients can present with various clinical symptoms so it’s important that clinical staff don’t forget to consider syphilis as a possible diagnosis. The current increase in syphilis notifications…
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Mpox in NSW: Be Aware, Be Prepared!
We have continued to see a rise of Mpox cases within NSW. It’s important that people at high risk of Mpox infection get vaccinated. To check the recommendations for who should get an Mpox vaccination…
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Good Medicine Better Health – NACCHO eLearning
Good Medicine Better Health (GMBH) is a series of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-accredited learning modules and consumer resources on a range of health topics. These have been developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health…
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The Partnerships for Cancer Research
The Australian Government is bringing together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and the research sector to conduct innovative, First Nations-led cancer research through a new grant scheme and a $9.6 million investment. The Partnerships for…
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Anti-vaping Research with Aboriginal Youth and Community
Anti-vaping research with Aboriginal youth and community has been conducted via a collaborative partnership of Waminda, Pius X, Walgett AMS, Eleanor Duncan, Inside Policy (a 100% Aboriginal-owned and led agency), and the Cancer Institute NSW….
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Service NSW Mobile Service Centres
Each week, Service NSW update their website to provide the most current schedule, including the dates Mobile Service Centres will be visiting different communities. This schedule is available up until December, allowing residents to plan…
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Expressions of Interest for the NSW Health Aboriginal Heart Health Grants are now open
The NSW Health Office for Health and Medical Research is pleased to announce that Expressions of Interest for the Aboriginal Heart Health Grants are now open. This is a targeted call to fund high impact…
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Illawarra Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Business Expo
The second annual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Business Expo offers a fantastic opportunity for attendees to explore approximately 50 stalls showcasing local businesses across a variety of industries, including design, photography, education, construction, maintenance,…
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BreastScreen NSW mobile vans on tour
BreastScreen NSW mobile vans are visiting over 200 locations across NSW, bringing this important service to women in their communities. 🚌 Find out when a van is coming your way – visit the link here…
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Public Consultation: Updated Australian ACS Guideline Draft
Public consultation for the updated draft of the Australian clinical guideline for diagnosing and managing acute coronary syndromes (ACS) is now open! The National Heart Foundation of Australia and the Cardiac Society of Australia and…
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New Interactive Healthy Homes Factsheets
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has produced a suite of new interactive resources for Environmental Health Practitioners and clinicians to use with their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and clients. The My healthy home: home health factsheet…
Read More Call to action: sign the petition to build a healthier future for rural Australia
The National Rural Health Alliance has submitted a petition to the Australian Parliament calling for a 10-year National Rural Health Strategy including a schedule to the next National Health Reform Agreement embedding rural and remote policy and…
Read More Seeking Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector experiences for research into current use of the Blue Book
NSW Health are developing a digital version of the child personal health record known as the Blue Book, which will allow families who are caring for children aged 0-5 years to use the Blue Book…
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Work shouldn’t hurt: new resources to prevent strains and sprains
SafeWork NSW has a new webinar series to help NSW businesses prevent musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), the most common work-related injuries and illnesses. Also known as sprains and strains, MSDs make up more than half of all serious…
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