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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.
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?
The Connection
The Connection is the Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy (CAHMA’s) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Service run by and for the Indigenous community.
Stay COVID-19 safe!
Masks help protect people from viruses like COVID-19 and help stop them from spreading between people. Wearing a mask is something easy that you can do to protect yourself.
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Getting a regular Kidney Health Check is important because often there are no warning signs for sick kidneys. That’s why kidney disease is sometimes called a ‘silent disease’.
Top 3 questions – Oral Treatments for COVID-19 with Dr Lucas de Toca (Part 2)
In this video Dr Lucas de Toca talks about COVID-19 oral treatments, including who is eligible, when to take them, and how to access them in rural or remote areas.
Award-winning healthcare for Western Desert communities
The Purple House story began with paintings by Papunya Tula artists from Walungurru and Kiwirrikurra.
Are you a young dad? Stay on track with this new resource
Stayin’ On Track is an online resource space offering mentorship and support for young Aboriginal dads to stay on track and be good dads.
Be Brave. Make Change.
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements. It is also time to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Routine childhood immunisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Campaign launched to encourage parents and carers to get their kids vaccinated on time for the best protection.
715 health check
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages can get their free 715 health check at Aboriginal Medical Services and bulk-billing clinics. This health check helps identify whether someone is at risk of illnesses or chronic conditions.
Top 3 questions – Closing the Gap day
Hear from Doctor Lucas De Toca, COVID-19 Primary Care Response First Assistant Secretary, talking about Closing the Gap day.
Rapid Antigen Tests
A rapid antigen test (RAT) is a quick way to test if you are positive for COVID-19.
2021 National NAIDOC Awards
The National NAIDOC Awards are an opportunity to recognise outstanding achievements by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the community, national and international level.
Refreshed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan charts new way forward
Today, we released the refreshed National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021-2031 in partnership between the Australian Government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health leaders.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander HIV Awareness Week (ATSIHAW) is held each year in the first week of December. Now in its 8th year, ATSIHAW has been making sure that all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people know about the risks of HIV.
Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support extended for the Municipality of Katherine, and Robinson River and surrounding homelands
The Australian Government Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sonya Bennett, has today extended the hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for the Municipality of Katherine, and Robinson River and surrounding homelands.
Returning Australian children
A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, about Australian children returning from overseas.
Brewarrina, the small town with huge community spirit
Brewarrina is a small town in north-west New South Wales, but don’t let its size fool you - it’s a town with huge community spirit.
The stroke journey
'Having a stroke is a scary experience. It can change your life in an instant. But our stories show that good outcomes are possible, even when everything feels overwhelming,' (Joe, survivor of stroke, and proud Kooma man).
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Michael Kidd’s press conference about COVID-19 – 28 August 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer Professor Michael Kidd's press conference on 28 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Working together to keep communities safe
As the case numbers of COVID-19 keep growing in western NSW, a massive effort is happening to help keep regional communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people safe.
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