NACCHO Australia

We're thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between NACCHO Australia and The Snow Foundation aimed at empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to combat rheumatic heart disease (RHD). NACCHO is the national peak body representing 145 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing issues. With a $1 million grant over two years from The Snow Foundation, this partnership will expand NACCHO’s acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) Prevention Program across more community-controlled organisations, and their communities. This strategic investment aims to bolster the broader Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector, enabling it to scale up efforts to prevent and manage these devastating yet preventable diseases. RHD is preventable yet continues to disproportionately affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. With 81% of those managing ARF and RHD being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, urgent action is needed. "This collaboration reaffirms our commitment to community-led health solutions and backing Aboriginal leadership, ensuring Aboriginal health is controlled by Aboriginal people and communities," says Georgina Byron of The Snow Foundation. "Together with NACCHO Australia, we're driving toward healthier futures where Aboriginal leadership guides the way." Supporting Aboriginal-led initiatives is crucial for sustainable change. This partnership amplifies our shared dedication to health equity and self-determination. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gQppYSxh #HealthEquity #CommunityLedHealth #RHDPrevention #IndigenousHealth #Empowerment

Those delivering the Elder Care Support program must understand the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, says NACCHO Australia executive director Monica Barolits-McCabe https://hubs.li/Q02GkqG-0 #agedcare #agedcarenews NACCHO Australia

The National ACCHO CEO Summit kicked off yesterday in beautiful Noongar Boodja. The summit is an opportunity for representatives from the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector to come together over two days to share their experiences and discuss in detail some substantial strategic and policy matters that affect the Sector. The program consists of several information and workshop sessions which aim to enable representatives from around Australia to collaborate on topics including ACCHO needs based funding, raising immunisation rates, cancer planning, and antenatal to school ready planning. #OurHealthInOurHands #ACCHOCEOSummit2024 AHCWA (Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia) Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia AMSANT Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) AHMRC NSW Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Services @TasmaniaAboriginalCentre

“it’s time to enhance how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s medicines data are captured and overseen, consistent with our governments’ commitments under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap” - Mike Stephens, Director NACCHO Medicines Policy and Programs Director in a recent article in The Conversation.

Federal budget allocation will expand access to STI testing for thousands in remote communities: A submission from Kirby Institute, UNSW Sydney, supported by NACCHO will facilitate expanded access to point-of-care testing for sexually transmissible infections in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. "The item listing is a formal recognition of the staff time and costs associated with offering these tests. It means that there is now no cost disincentive to providing STI tests. This allows health services to be self-sufficient and have greater ownership and control over the way pathology services are provided to their community.” - Dr Dawn Casey, NACCHO Deputy CEO. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gRRKdrcV #OurHealthInOurHands #STITesting Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Services AHMRC 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

📣 $100m towards Indigenous health infrastructure Last week the federal government announced the funding, which will support 33 Indigenous health infrastructure projects across the country. This includes: 🩺 New health clinics 🔨 Renovations for existing health clinics 🏡 Housing for workers Pat Turner, NACCHO CEO said she was pleased the funding was being delivered in line with the National Agreement, and in genuine partnership with ACCHOs: "This funding supports the critical role that ACCHOs play and the contribution they make every day in improving health outcomes for our people." https://lnkd.in/gukCr8wv #OurHealthInOurHands #NationalAgreement #ClosingTheGap Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Services AHMRC 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

Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud 🔥 This NAIDOC week let's celebrate our resilience, our culture, and our strength. 🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍 From 7-14 of July, check out a NAIDOC event near you. There’s a range of culturally rich activities to attend and participate in. Get involved and have some fun, learn and amplify the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information including events in your local area, visit the NAIDOC Week website: https://www.naidoc.org.au/ #NAIDOC2024 #NAIDOCWeek #KeepTheFireBurning #OurHealthInOurHands Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Services AHMRC 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

There are two more days to have your say in shaping the First Nations Economic Partnership. The survey takes just 15 minutes and will help make this a truly equitable partnership that focuses on the right areas for reform to achieve economic justice for our people. To find out more and take the survey, visit https://shorturl.at/YW7Ql

Cancer is the number one killer of First Nations people - it's time that changed. It's time we had more First Nations people working in health and research to lead the way forward. Head to https://lnkd.in/gb9R3Dnm to see if you're eligible for one of Australia's largest scholarships in cancer care and research, with an annual $120,000 stipend.  #FirstNationsCancerScholarship #IndigenousCancer #IndigenousExcellence Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Services AHMRC NSW Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia AHCWA (Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia) AMSANT Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre

NACCHO's Good Medicine Better Health (GMBH) program, in collaboration with Quit, is thrilled to announce the development of an innovative online Vaping Cessation learning module! Before we begin crafting this crucial resource, we need your input!! Please join us at the: Uniting Health Professionals to Ignite Change: Good Medicine Better Health Online Vaping Cessation Yarning Circle When: Wednesday July 17: 12.30PM - 1:30PM Sydney time. 📅 Where: Online (register below for details) Register here: https://lnkd.in/gtiaRtuR For more details about the GMBH program: https://lnkd.in/gKFHw-CY #OurHealthInOurHands #GMBH #GoodMedicineBetterHealth #Vaping #VapingCessation