AH&MRC of NSW

We are excited to share the 2024 National First Nations Elders Wellbeing Conference: Greater Choices for Aged Care! Date: 10 - 12 December 2024 Venue: Pullman International Hotel Cairns, QLD, on December The conference offers ACCHOs, service managers, and frontline workers in aged care a valuable chance to network, discuss, and share insights on the successes and challenges they've encountered with implementing My Aged Care's consumer-directed care. This initiative focuses on giving Elders in the community greater choice and control over their care, promoting independence, and supporting safe decision-making to help them remain at home. 📲 Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gxmzw2hs

Hey mob! Check out this awesome scholarship opportunity from the Australian Medical Association. The scholarship targets Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students who demonstrate a commitment to their community and to medicine, and who may not have the financial means to realise their dream. The value of the scholarship is currently $11,000 per annum, which is awarded for the full course of a medical degree, subject to the conditions of award. 👉🏽 Are you ready to take the next step? Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gqJhKArK #AMAScholarship #AboriginalHealth #AMA

Don't miss out on the second presentation in the Connecting Hearts & Minds Webinar Series 2024! Date: Wednesday, 13 November Time: 2:00pm – 3:00pm AEDT Topic: CVD Prevention & Management Presenters: ✨ Dr. Uday Yadav, Research Fellow, Public Health - UNSW Sydney ✨ Dr. Rosemary Wyber, Research Fellow, Cardiovascular Disease - ANU ✨ Aunty Vicki Wade, First Nations Principal Research Fellow - Menzies School of Health Research Join the George Institute for an opportunity to learn from experts in cardiovascular health and prevention. Register here: https://bit.ly/48voOrH #ConnectingHeartsAndMinds #CVDPrevention #PublicHealth #IndigenousHealth

This was the final block of the Skill Set in Alcohol and Other Drugs training delivered at Tamworth AMS. The program consisted of three blocks, each spanning three days, and was led by Sylvia Akusah and Kelvin Jarrett, with support from William Spek. The program was highly successful, with students expressing their gratitude by baking a cake and presenting Aunt Sylvia with a few handmade gifts — aw! A special thanks to the Tamworth staff for hosting the training, particularly Chris Allan, for their outstanding support throughout the process. #AlcoholAndOtherDrugs #TamworthTraining #SkillSetTraining #AHMRC

The Elder Care Support Program is addressing what has been missing in the aged care system for decades: simpler, culturally safe, and community-led process for Elders and older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to navigate the aged care system and access the aged care services they are entitled to. Vienna Richards, former Elder Care Support Workforce Training Coordinator at AMSANT, says even simple home modifications can go a long way, and the program is “potentially very life saving for Elders.” To learn more, go here: https://lnkd.in/g38e6QN9 care-support-program #ElderCareSupport #ECS #AgedCare #OurHealthInOurHands Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Services AH&MRC of NSW Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) AHCWA (Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia) Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia AMSANT Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre

⚠️ Public Drug Warning ⚠️ Following the recent detection of a high dose MDMA tablet (purple, shield-shaped), a public drug warning has been published on the NSW Health website. Please note, the tablet appearance is not a reliable indicator of drug contents. Party safe and find out more here: https://bit.ly/4fh4IDp #NSWHealth #PartySafe #MDMA #DrugSafety

The Cancer Australia Partnerships for Cancer Research grant program is here to support cancer research by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people! This initiative focuses on: - Enhancing cancer care for First Nations communities, - Building local research skills and leadership, - Empowering community-driven research, - Strengthening partnerships between communities, health services, and academic institutions. All of this aligns with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Plan. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4dRrkte #CancerResearchGrant #CancerResearch #IndigenousHealth

In NSW, the mpox vaccine is recommended and available for free to all sexually active gay and bisexual men (both cis and trans), their sexual partners, and sex workers. It's essential to note that two doses are required, with at least 28 days between doses. Call your doctor or local AMS right away if you think you might have mpox symptoms. If you have questions about mpox, you can call the NSW Sexual Health Infolink on 1800 451 624. #MpoxVaccine #SexualHealth #NSWHealth

The Anangu lobbied for decades for the rights to their traditional lands. Finally, in October 1985, the Hawke government handed back the title deeds for the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to the Anangu people.

Good Medicine Better Health (GMBH) is a CPD-accredited program offering learning modules and resources on health topics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers, Practitioners, and communities. Originally developed by NPS MedicineWise in partnership with NACCHO, the program will continue for the next two years, funded by the Department of Health and Aged Care under the Quality Use of Diagnostics, Therapeutics and Pathology Program (QUDTP). It will continue aiming to improve the quality use of medicines and medical tests. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gf7yigEM #GMBH #GoodMedicineBetterHealth #NACCHOOnlineLearning #OurHealthInOurHands