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Strengthening Medicare Taskforce Report Released
The Strengthening Medicare Taskforce recently released its final Report, with recommendations for reforms to the funding and delivery of primary care. The taskforce was convened in July 2022, to provide recommendations to government on: improving…
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AH&MRC receives a $40,000 grant from auDA Foundation to help with a new data management platform.
The auDA Foundation has announced recipients of its $40,000 2022 Grant for an education, research or community project that will enhance the utility of the internet for the benefit of Australians. The Aboriginal Health and…
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Public Health Team tour from Ballina to Moree.
Two members of our Public Health Team, Dr. Kath Keenan and Lauren Owen drove the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) mobile health clinic from Ballina to Moree in a whirlwind 2-day trip on…
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Ear Health Forum 2022
AH&MRC Ear Health Forum in collaboration with our Ear health stakeholders and Member Services was held at Mercure Hotel Sydney NSW on Gadigal country, on Friday 9th December 2022. This event was a great opportunity…
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The Deadly Doctors Forum – another successful event.
AH&MRC The Deadly Doctors Forum was held at the Crown Plaza Coogee beach on Bidjigal and Gadigal country, who traditionally occupy Sydney Coast. This event was held on the 24th November 2022, with over 30 General…
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NSW Government announced $10.9 million in funding towards the Healthy Deadly Kids program.
The NSW Government has announced $10.9 million in funding towards the Healthy Deadly Kids program (HDK) to enhance school attendance levels in Aboriginal communities across the State. The official announcement happened today at AH&MRC Training…
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AH&MRC has unveiled a new logo for 2023.
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) unveiled a new logo at their Annual General Meeting in October 2022, that aligns with the new vision and structure that the AH&MRC has embedded in the…
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WSU Aboriginal Health Attachments Partners Gathering
The AHMRC Service Performance and Quality (SPQ) staff had the privilege of attending and being part of Western Sydney University (WSU) Innovative event. This event was a chance for the team to network with other…
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AH&MRC Communicare training
AH&MRC in collaboration with Telstra Health delivered Communicare training in Kempsey from 25th to 27th October 2022. Despite the rain and flooding in most parts of the NSW, 15 ACCHS staff attended the training, 11 were from…
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AH&MRC held its first Indigenous Health Summit
The AH&MRC hosted its first Indigenous Health Summit on the 13th-14th September at Sydney’s CBD Mercure Hotel. The event was attended by over 200 guests and brought together Aboriginal Health experts from across the country…
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AH&MRC Welcomes the 2022-23 Federal Budget
This week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered the 2022-23 Federal Budget. The AH&MRC particularly welcomes the $314 million allocated towards Aboriginal Health, which fulfils the ALP’s election commitments. Notably, only $30 million will be spent in…
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AH&MRC will be hosting the Deadly Doctors Forum
On the 24th of November, the AH&MRC will be hosting the Deadly Doctors Forum at the Crowne Plaza at Coogee Beach. The Deadly Doctors Forum is being held in conjunction with the Rural Doctors Network, who…
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The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 has been released.
The National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032 (National Plan) has launched on Monday, 17 October 2022.  The National Plan is the policy framework that will guide all parts of society, including…
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AH&MRC CEO Robert Skeen was appointed Co-Deputy Chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council.
This week, Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) CEO Robert Skeen was appointed Co-Deputy Chair of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Council on family, domestic and sexual violence.  This honour was recognised…
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NACCHO’s Youth Conference 2022
Monday 17 October 2022National Convention Centre, Canberra The National Youth Conference will bring together up to 100 youth from around Australia to gain experience and exposure to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sector on…
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