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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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RSV Immunisation – Chief Health Officer Update
RSV (short for Respiratory Syncytial Virus) is a common respiratory virus that mostly affects babies and young kids but can infect people of any age. Most babies catch RSV in their first year of life…
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AH&MRC Winter Immunisation Grant
Every year we know NSW ACCHO’s use their valuable resources immunising their community. From 6 months of age, ALL people are recommended to have the seasonal flu vaccine and it is FREE for your community members…
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COVID-19 still a threat…
We know that many ACCHO’s are continuing to feel the impact of COVID-19 and the lack of access to COVID-19 medical supplies from the Department of Health. AH&MRC are continuing to support member services with…
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Let’s Work Together to Strengthen Immunity in the Community
This year we want ALL our community 6 months of age and older to get a flu vaccine and help keep our families healthy and strong this winter. Protect the community from respiratory infections this…
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Influenza Season 2024 – what to expect
The ‘flu’ season is coming and Influenza vaccines for the 2024 season are available now. Clinical advice for the 2024 influenza (Flu) vaccination program is available through ATAGI and the National Immunisation Program. NSW Health…
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Seeking applications for Treaty Commissioners
The NSW Government is committed to a 12-month consultation process with Aboriginal communities on their aspirations for a Treaty framework or other formal agreement making process, to be led by three dedicated Commissioners. Candidates are sought to serve…
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Empowering Fitness Workforce: A Unique Opportunity
The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) is excited to announce a unique opportunity for our members to participate in a project to enhance our communities’ health and wellbeing through fitness education. We are…
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Our Healthy Kids Program
Gilgandra Public School has been the first to take part in ‘Our Healthy Kids’ program, aimed at promoting health, wellbeing, and education to primary school children from years 1 to 6. Throughout Term 1, Year…
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2024 NSW Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Forum
We are pleased to announce that registrations are now open for the 2024 NSW Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing Workforce Forum, being held on Gadigal Country in Sydney from Wednesday 05 to Thursday 06 June 2024 at the Sydney…
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Strengthening the Healthcare Workforce: First Nations Health Worker Traineeship Program Launched
More than 190 First Nations healthcare trainees have embarked on a transformative journey as the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) launch the First Nations Health Worker Traineeship (FNHWT) program. Senator Malarndirri McCarthy, Assistant…
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Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia appoint new CEO
The board of the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia is pleased to welcome and announce Tanya McGregor as their new CEO. Tanya is a proud Yaruwu (Broome) woman who has lived and worked most…
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