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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day
We are so excited to announce this year’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day Ambassador – Shelley Ware! Shelley is a proud Yankunytjatjara and Wirangu woman from Tarntanya/Adelaide, South Australia, and is well…
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Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Trauma Recovery Practice
Improving health outcomes for Indigenous communities is one of the biggest challenges facing Australia today. The Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Trauma Recovery Practice is a unique program that is designed, developed and delivered by Aboriginal…
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Movember’s Indigenous Mens Health Grant
Movember wants to fund Indigenous organisations to design and deliver community-owned and led strategies with the power to improve the social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) of their men and boys. To help make it happen,…
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Interim CEO appointment at AH&MRC: Nicole Turner
The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of New South Wales (AH&MRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of proud Kamilaroi woman, Nicole Turner, as its interim Chief Executive Officer. Nicole’s appointment is critical to the…
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Paid COVID-19 Video Campaign
Laundry Lane Media are looking for people to tell their own story on camera about why staying safe and COVID-free is important to them (with additional family/members if possible). The commitment would be one day…
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AH&MRC Ethics Committee announces second inaugural Forum
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW Human Research Ethics Committee (AH&MRC HREC) is proud to celebrate its 27th year by hosting the second inaugural forum. This event is set to take place…
Read More Priority Reform 4: Aboriginal Data Sovereignty and Governance | Second Series of Workshops
The ADS team will be visiting Walgett, Lightning Ridge, Moree, Tamworth, Orange, Nyngan, Dubbo, Broken Hill, Wilcannia, Griffith & Albury to talk about how Aboriginal communities could exercise sovereignty over their data through initiatives developing…
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2024 BlaQ Ball: Pride in Culture
A night of blak excellence, Doltone House will be turned into a wonderland of Queer culture with host 2Joocee, and entertainment from 2023 Australian Idol season 8 winner Royston Noell, Māori drag sensation Aunty Tamara, RuPaul’s Drag Race season 2 icon Pomara…
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Register for NSW & ACT Scope of Practice Consultations
Register now to help ensure our national minimum scopes of practice are designed by our workforce, for our workforce, so that we can deliver the best possible healthcare to our communities and our Mob! Batemans Bay –…
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The Knockout Health Challenge: Upcoming Workshops
The second Motivational Skills workshop, will take place next Thursday 2nd May from 10 am to 1 pm. It’s not too late to register to learn more about goal-setting tools and techniques to help motivate community…
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Flu Vaccine Provider Updates: Your Help Needed
NSW Health will be encouraging the community to book their flu vaccine this year through the healthdirect website. We need your help to ensure Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs) are included as a flu vaccine provider on this…
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Recent Developments at AH&MRC
Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of New South Wales (AH&MRC) responds to statements made. The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of New South Wales (AH&MRC), the leading peak body for Aboriginal health in…
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Regional NSW Aboriginal medical service reinstated as Out of Home Care provider
An Aboriginal medical provider in regional New South Wales is celebrating their return to delivering culturally safe out-of-home care services for local Indigenous kids. Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corpora5on (RivMed) in the Wagga Region…
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Diabetes Education Workshop – Dubbo
The Diabetes Education Workshop was successfully held at Dubbo Zoo on March 21, 2024. The team from the University of Technology Sydney provided the high quality education supported by the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council…
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Whooping Cough Alert in NSW
Whooping cough continues to increase in NSW, particularly amongst school-aged children. Prompt diagnosis, isolation and antibiotics can reduce transmission and protect infants. Stay one step ahead and ensure infants are vaccinated on time, and all…
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