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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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Enhancing Immunisation Efforts in 2024
In our September Newsletter, we highlighted the Immunisation Grants that AH&MRC provided to 18 member services to support their winter immunisation efforts in 2024. We are actively collecting feedback and success stories from ACCHOs that…
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Stay Informed on COVID-19 Vaccination Updates
Although rates are not high, we are still seeing COVID-19 in our communities with people presenting unwell to hospital emergency departments. Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) should continue to encourage vaccination particularly to our…
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Cervical Screening Updates
Self-collected cervical screening testing—let’s “Own It” The “Own It” campaign was launched in September to improve cervical screening rates in women and people with a cervix aged 25 to 74 years of age. The “Own…
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Upcoming webinars – Aboriginal Health Workforce Forum
Aboriginal Health Workforce Forum Date: Friday 1 November Time: 12:00- 1:00PM AEST Cost: Free The National Diabetes Service Scheme (NDSS) is holding an online forum and panel discussion on diabetes-related topics that impact First Nations…
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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…
Read More 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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