Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men bring unique perspectives, strength, and resilience to healthcare, making a significant difference in the wellbeing of our communities. Their involvement helps to address culturally specific health issues, promotes strong male role models, and supports a holistic...
“This significant commitment to our children should have bi-partisan support nationally and in all states and territories. Our children deserve this.” Mr Weatherill said while increasing the proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in early childhood education is one of the few ...
The result of 30 years of health research, the public health approach is based on the fact that alcohol is a significant risk factor in illness and injury, and the more an individual or a community drinks, the more alcohol-related problems they will have. Reducing overall alcohol consumption ...
However, there was a significant gender difference as females had lower odds of high social and emotional problems than their male counterparts. Children who experienced major life events (≥3) also had higher odds of social and emotional problems. In comparison, cultural knowledge and cultural ...
and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decisio...
This award highlights significant contributions in providing care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients and communities. Shannon Balfour, is a proud First Nations woman and manages the Woongi Unit at Rumbalara Aboriginal Cooperative in Shepparton-Mooroopna. She oversees a range of mental hea...
Delivering cancer control at scale for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is a national priority that requires Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and codesign, as well as significant involvement of the Aboriginal community‐controlled health sector. The unique genomic variation ...
territory and local governments and the Coalition of Peaks share accountability for the agreement’s implementation. Then-prime minister Scott Morrison lauded it as a new collaborative way forward. But Productivity Commission chair Michael Brennan says while the agreement holds significant promise, “so ...
Dr Ah Chee, a proud Bundjalung woman who has called Central Australia home for over 30 years, serves as the chief executive of one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services; Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. The award acknowledges her significant contribution to im...
“Our aim is to provide the finest care to the furthest corner and we’re grateful for the generous support of Hewitt over such a significant amount of time. “We’re continuing to work hard to provide positive and equitable health outcomes across Australia and this is only possible with ...