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Nominate today for the 2024 National Rural and Remote Health Awards
Nominations are now open for the second National Rural and Remote Health Awards, which aim to pay tribute to exceptional professionals and organisations that have significantly contributed to improving rural and remote health across Australia. Rural Health…
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Have your say on remote food security
The Australian Government is in the process of developing a National Strategy for Food Security in Remote First Nations Communities in a partnership with state and territory governments and First Nations health organisations. To gather…
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Mental Health Survey – Findings
We would like to give out a big thank you to all our member services who supported us by submitting the mental health support for flood affected areas survey. With your support we were able…
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Age Lowered for Bowel Cancer screening – screen from age 45
From 1st of July 2024, the eligibility for bowel cancer screening age has been lowered to 45 years of age. All adults 45 and over can now join the program and screen for bowel cancer. …
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NSW ACCHOs Drug Alerts
Nitazene is a synthetic opioid that is up to 10 times stronger than fentanyl and up to 500 times stronger than heroin. Only a small amount of Nitazene can lead to an opioid overdose or…
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NSW Health Alerts – Gonnorrhoea and Mpox
Gonorrhoea with Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) A NSW Health Alert was released in response to the increased detection of Antimicrobial Resistant (AMR) Gonorrhoea within NSW Gonorrhoea notifications. Gonorrhoea is a standard request for all Asymptomatic STI Screening together…
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ACCHO Request for RAT/PPE
Since the closure of the Government Stockpile for COVID-19 resources, AH&MRC has been able to support our members with ongoing access to the supply of RATS and PPE for their communities. However the AH&MRC short-term…
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“Now’s the Time” Flu Vaccination Resources
The cold months of winter are here, and it is more important than ever to make sure our patients are up to date with vaccination, Vaccination will help keep our communities well and prevent severe…
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Vapes now prescription-only
As advised in the January article Reduced access to vapes coming – is your ACCHO ready? the government is continuing to introduce additional regulations in an effort to control access to recreational vapes. Therapeutic Goods…
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AH&MRC Announces Appointment of New Chair and Deputy Chair
The Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Newman as the new Chair and Kristine Falzon as the new Deputy Chair of our organisation. Read the full…
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Every Yarn Counts
Come and have a yarn about hepatitis C treatment. Treatment for hepatitis C has changed and is easier than it’s ever been before. It’s a cure, all it takes is one to three pills a…
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BlaQ Lead NAIDOC Week Events
Pride in Culture BBQ BlaQ welcomes community for a day of good food, fun activities, and cultural well-being. Join us at Redfern Park, right near the fountain on Sunday 7th July, from 10am to 4pm….
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Aboriginal Wellbeing Conference | Healing Through our Community Connections
Healing Through our Community Connections conference will focus on the healing power of community connections within Aboriginal families and communities. The conference aims to provide participants with the chance to participate in workshops and listen…
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AH&MRC Employee and Former ACCHO Worker Named Finalist in 2024 NSW Department of Education Training Awards.
Ivan Morris, an employee of the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) and former worker at the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) has been named a finalist in the 2024 NSW Department of…
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Yarning About Alcohol and Pregnancy – Webinar
The Centre for Alcohol and other Drugs (CAOD) and the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC) are hosting a free webinar about preventing alcohol use in pregnancy, with a focus on health professionals who are supporting…
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