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14 Oct

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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2 Oct

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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a white bus with pink container behind serves as the BreastScreen NSW Mobile Clinic
2 Oct

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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30 Sep

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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30 Sep

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…

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30 Sep

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…

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30 Sep

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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30 Sep

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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27 Sep

Upcoming Webinars – Navigating Mpox and Doxy-PEP- RACGP Webinar  

Navigating Mpox and Doxy-PEP- RACGP Webinar    Date: Monday 30 September   Time: 7:30- 8:30PM AEST    As Mpox cases continue to increase, the RACGP is holding a webinar on Navigating Mpox and Doxy-PEP in your practice. This…

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27 Sep

A Look Back at Winter Immunisation Efforts 2024

As the winter season ends, it is time to reflect on the remarkable efforts of our member services in providing immunisations to build the community’s immunity for winter in 2024. We hope that each of…

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an illustration of a lung with the left side full of cigarette dried leaves and on the right as a healthy green leaves
27 Sep

Exciting Developments in the National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP)

In a significant stride towards combating lung cancer, the upcoming National Lung Cancer Screening Program (NLCSP) is set to launch in July 2025. This initiative was the main topic at the recent monthly AH&MRC Updates…

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26 Sep

Whooping Cough: Keep it on the Radar

Back in April, we shared an alert from NSW Health about rising cases of pertussis (whooping cough). Unfortunately, the trend continues, with NSW experiencing its highest pertussis rates in 15 years. Infants are at risk of…

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26 Sep

HIV PrEP Medication Shortage

There is currently a shortage of the HIV PrEP combination tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine until November 2024.  The TGA has approved a limited supply of an S19A combination product.   NSW Health has been able to…

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AH&MRC personnels wearing their black shirts standing behind the desk with full of pamphlets, booklets, tote bags and more. in the AH&MRC booth inside the IUSTI World Congress 2025
26 Sep

25th IUSTI World Congress

Our Sexual Health Nurse Kodie and Head of Member Engagement Lockie attended the 25th IUSTI World Congress in Sydney last week.  Some highlights…  Lockie was impressed with the advantage of using Point of Care testing…

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26 Sep

What do ACCHOs need to support community members on their QUIT journey?

Addressing the prevalence of smoking and vaping in our communities presents a significant public health challenge. To support our member services in their tobacco control initiatives, AH&MRC is working with other stakeholders to ensure the…

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