SCU offers free visits to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Exercise Physiology Clinic
Southern Cross University (SCU) is offering Aboriginal people with a chronic health condition or disease 10 free visits to its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Exercise Physiology Clinic. The 10 free visits, for people with a referral from either their GP or a specialist, consist of a health assessment and exercise. Each subsequent visit costs
Virtual 2021 Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Conference
The Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Network at the Agency for Clinical Innovation, the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council and NSW Primary Health Networks invite you to register for the virtual 2021 Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Conference. The theme this year is ‘Rethink Virtual Care Models’. In recent times with bushfires, floods and now COVID-19, many challenges
National Reconciliation Week 2021 — more than just a word, reconciliation takes action
Reconciliation is a journey for all Australians – as individuals, families, communities, organisations and importantly as a nation. At the heart of this journey are relationships between the broader Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation, and in playing our part
Local social media video encourages Aboriginal people to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Healthy North Coast’s Djaan Jarret is back to spread the word about protecting our mob and getting vaccinated against coronavirus. Djaan is a descendant of the Bundjalung, Gumbayngirr, Dunghutti and Wadja Wadja Nations. This social media video has been produced by Healthy North Coast — share and like it today. View the post on Facebook.
Consultation on Palliative Care Resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families
Health professionals, health workers and other interested parties are invited to take part in national consultation to assist in the development of tailored resources for the caring@home for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families project. The Australian Government-funded project aims to support the provision of palliative care at home for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Abstracts Wanted for the 2021 Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Conference
The Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Network at the Agency for Clinical Innovation, Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council and NSW Primary Health Networks would like to cordially invite authors to submit abstracts for the virtual 2021 Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Conference. In recent times with bushfires, floods and now COVID-19, many challenges have arisen in how people
Primary Care Impact: Launch of Aboriginal Health QI Activity
Healthy North Coast is excited to present our first Aboriginal Health Primary Care Impact quality improvement activity. Recent studies have found that only a minority of GPs routinely collect and record the Indigenous identity of patients. Rather than making assumptions, it is vital the question is asked of all patients to shape client care, planning,
SCU Clinic Offers Exercise Physiology Services to Aboriginal Patients
Southern Cross University (SCU) is offering Aboriginal people with a chronic health condition or disease two free visits to its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Exercise Physiology Clinic. The two free visits consist of a health assessment and development of a targeted exercise program. Each subsequent visit costs $10. It is also possible to arrange
Cultural Safety Training Roadshow with Banaam Pty Ltd
Healthy North Coast is committed to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities. Part of our commitment is to improve cultural safety and the quality of service delivered by health care providers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We invite you to join your primary health care colleagues for
Clarence Valley Families Benefit From New Child and Family Wellbeing Hub
Mr Chris Gulaptis MP, Member for Clarence, and Mr Kevin Hogan MP, Member for Page, officially opened a new Child and Family Wellbeing Hub in Grafton on Thursday 4 November. The Hub is being delivered as part of the First 2000 Days Project in Northern NSW. First 2000 Days is a collaboration between Northern NSW
NAIDOC Week Celebrates History, Culture and Achievement
It’s NAIDOC Week – a time in Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Postponed from its usual month of July due to COVID-19, NAIDOC Week runs from 8-15 November. This year’s theme is ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’. It recognises that First Nations people have occupied
Aboriginal Health Scholarships Available
Applications for the Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship Scheme are now open. The scholarships support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people studying entry level health courses. Eligible health areas include: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners Allied health (excluding pharmacy) Dentistry/oral health (excluding dental assistants) Direct entry midwifery Medicine Nursing; registered and enrolled Click here
