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New report centres voices of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly has released a report to Government, recommending a series of critical reforms to improve aged care for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Healthcare providers are helping people overcome bowel screening hesitancy
Doctors are helping more people translate intention into action when it comes to doing the free bowel cancer screening test.
Have your say on Australia’s Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) Strategy
You can help guide how we continue to improve sexual health in Australia by providing feedback on our draft National STI Strategy. Consultation is now open until 20 December 2024.
Webinars on cervical screening for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander patients
NACCHO are hosting two CPD accredited webinars for healthcare workers on the cervical screening self-collection option. The webinars will focus on how to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander women and people with a cervix in their cervical screening.
Measuring the wellbeing of First Nations youth
Australian youth are among the healthiest in the world, but First Nations youth continue to be left behind. To help close this gap, researchers are developing a wellbeing measure specifically for First Nations youth.
Launch of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan aims to deliver positive outcomes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Future changes to the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS)
The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme (PHMSS) helps entry-level First Nations health students complete their studies and join the health workforce.
Childhood immunisation – One more way to keep them safe
Learn more about childhood immunisation and how to protect your kids with free routine immunisations.
Keep your lungs strong and healthy this winter with Lung Foundation Australia
Make time for your lungs. Learn about lung health and how you can best protect your mob from lung disease.
Protect yourself and your mob from the flu this winter
Influenza (also known as 'flu') is a highly contagious illness caused by the influenza virus. There are simple things you can do to protect yourself and your mob from flu.
Autism, Our Kids, Our Stories
Positive Partnerships is proud to offer a new resource called Autism, Our Kids, Our Stories: Voices of Aboriginal Parents Across Australia, to address the lack of awareness or recognition of autism in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Young Deadly Free – Safe sex and sexual health
Practising safe sex is everyone's responsibility. Reduce the risk of infection by using condoms and getting regular sexual health checks.
Healthy Lunchbox Week
Thinking about what we feed our bodies every day is important to stay well and strong. Learn how to pack healthy lunches like Dhauwurd-Wurrung Elderly & Community Health Service Inc. for Healthy Lunchbox Week.
Strong Born
The Strong Born campaign raises awareness of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in rural and remote communities. The campaign addresses the harms of drinking alcohol while pregnant and breastfeeding.
New provider resources about influenza vaccination for First Nations’ people
Vaccination providers play an important role in offering influenza vaccines for First Nations people. New resources are now available to support vaccination providers in having conversations with First Nations’ families.
Early cancer detection and screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
It’s easy to forget about cancer screening. But detecting cancer early saves lives. Learn more about cancer screening programs and how to enter the Beautiful Shawl competition.
How to deal with loneliness and get support
Everyone feels down sometimes, but if it’s constant you may want support. Learn some ways to keep yourself strong and how to reach out for help.
13Yarn
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Keep your spirit strong this holiday season
Most people look forward to the holiday season, but others may find it a challenging time for many different reasons. It is not uncommon for people to feel isolated, sad or anxious, so you’re not alone if you find yourself feeling down this Christmas.
Updated eligibility for COVID-19 oral treatment
Some people who are at higher risk of getting very ill from COVID-19 are eligible for the COVID-19 oral treatments.
Stay COVIDSafe
During the upcoming holidays it is important that we stay COVIDSafe. As we start to enjoy our summer, we need to be aware the next wave of COVID-19 has arrived. Cases are again on the increase. We know that what can be a mild illness for some people can be life threatening for others.
Changes to the Practice Incentives Program Indigenous Health Incentive
Updates to the Practice Incentives Program Indigenous Health Incentive (PIP IHI) aim to improve continuity of care and health outcomes for First Nations people with chronic disease.
Cancer Australia – Yarn for Life
Cancer Australia’s Yarn for Life is the first national cancer awareness campaign developed for and by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
ATAGI recommend the COVID-19 vaccination for some children aged 6 months to under 5 years
Australia’s immunisation experts, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, recommend COVID-19 vaccination for some children aged 6 months to under 5 years who have an increased risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. The COVID-19 vaccination will help reduce this risk.
Take a Step
Did you know that in Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 24 years and under are 3 times more likely than other young people to die by suicide?
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