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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.
Keep Your Spirit Strong
During COVID-19 many people face challenges that have impacted their mental health. The ‘Keep Your Spirit Strong’ project aims to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders take important steps to ensure they are prioritising their social and emotional wellbeing.
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’.
ATAGI recommends COVID-19 vaccine use in some children aged 6 months to 4 years
From 5 September 2022, the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) recommends COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 6 months to 4 years who are severely immunocompromised, have a disability, or have complex and/or multiple health conditions.
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.
Book your COVID-19 vaccine winter dose
No matter where you live, whether you’re up north in the sun, or down south with the cold, it is recommended that some people receive a winter dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Dr Aleeta explains why it’s important for kids to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Dr Aleeta Fejo, Aboriginal GP and Senior Doctor, answers important questions about children and the COVID-19 vaccines, and explains why it's important for kids to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (the TGA) has found no evidence that COVID-19 vaccines cause infertility in males or females, or any future infertility in children.
Why is it recommended to get a COVID-19 booster?
Having two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine means you have very good protection, especially against severe disease, but a booster dose will make sure the protection from the first two doses is even stronger and longer lasting.
Pregnant and want to quit smoking?
iSISTAQUIT works in a culturally safe way to assist Indigenous women navigate health and wellbeing systems so they can quit smoking.
Dr Mark shows us how to use a rapid antigen test (RAT)
In these videos, Dr Mark Wenitong walks us through the testing process step by step
Maxi Vaxi Bus brings vaccine to WA doorsteps
To support the great work already being done by Aboriginal Health Services and organisations, WA have introduced the Maxi Vaxi bus, a vaccination bus that will travel to the Kimberley, Pilbara, Midwest and Goldfields regions during March and April 2022 to offer additional vaccination clinics.
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.
Diabetes and COVID-19
People with chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at greater risk of getting seriously sick from COVID-19. This includes people living with diabetes, like Nevaeh (pictured).
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.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
2021 is quickly coming to an end. With the holidays just around the corner, a lot of us will be travelling interstate and visiting family and friends.
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.
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