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Grants available to fund innovative health programs for Indigenous Western Australians

10 May 2012

The Aboriginal Health Division of the Western Australian (WA) Department of Health is working in partnership with Indigenous communities and health service providers to ensure Indigenous people receive culturally appropriate health care.

Applications for Western Australian nursing and midwifery fellowships now open

9 May 2012

Applications are now open for six nursing and midwifery fellowships, offered by the Nursing and Midwifery Office of Western Australia's (WA) Department of Health.

Cancer Council WA is running courses on cancer education for Aboriginal Health Workers

9 May 2012

The Cancer Council of Western Australia (WA) is calling for applications for their metropolitan Cancer education course for Aboriginal health professionals.

Advancement in infomation access for Queensland health practitioners

4 May 2012

Queensland's health practitioners will now have quick access to patient information, helping to provide fast and accurate medical assessments in remote Indigenous communities.

Aboriginal cadets carve a career in WA health

23 April 2012

Kickstarting her career and receiving a guaranteed income while she studied were reasons behind Naomi Smith's decision to undertake an Aboriginal cadetship with the Western Australian (WA) Department of Health.

Review of HLT07 Health Training Package for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers

20 April 2012

The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CS&HISC) is reviewing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker (A&TSIHW) qualifications and competency standards to ensure they are current and relevant to existing and emerging job roles.

New Indigenous traineeships for Perth's South Metro Area Health Service

11 April 2012

Numbers of Indigenous employees in Perth's South Metropolitan Area Health Service (SMAHS) will increase because of a new traineeship program launched last week.

Indigenous liaison bridges cultural divide in Queensland ED

10 April 2012

In a Queensland first, three Indigenous liaison officers have started work in the Townsville hospital's emergency department to help bridge the cultural divide and support Indigenous patients undergoing emergency care.

New traineeships in Certificates II-IV in Indigenous primary health care in WA

10 April 2012

Aboriginal Health Workers in Western Australia (WA) will have access to more training options with the launch last month of three new primary health care (PHC) traineeships.

Winners of 2012 NSW Aboriginal health awards announced

10 April 2012

Individuals, teams and communities in New South Wales (NSW) who have demonstrated excellence in 'closing the gap' in Indigenous health outcomes were celebrated at an Awards ceremony late last month.

National Indigenous health worker secretariat launched

4 April 2012

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association (NATSIHWA) Secretariat was launched by The Hon.

National Indigenous health award winners announced

3 April 2012

The winners of the 3rd Annual Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards 2012 were announced on 28th March 2012 in Sydney.

Indigenous graduates to take part in 'Prison officer in training program'

29 March 2012

Six Indigenous Territorians are on their way to a career in correctional services after recently completing the inaugural Pre-prison officer in training program.

Medicines training for Aboriginal Health Workers a success

29 March 2012

The National Prescribing Service (NPS) has announced that its training programs are successfully enhancing the abilities of Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) to help patients manage their medicines.

Work continues to 'close the gap' in access to medicines

29 March 2012

A continued robust partnership between the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia will see improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people getting the prescription medicines they need, along with tailored advice and assistance.

Expanded Aboriginal mental health workforce for New South Wales

22 March 2012

The New South Wales (NSW) Minister for Mental Health, Kevin Humphries, today launched a major initiative to encourage recruitment of Aboriginal health workers to the mental health sector.

HealthInfoNet workshops: helping to 'close the gap' in Indigenous health

20 March 2012

To increase access to its web resource and build the capacity of the frontline health workforce - and to assist the health workforce in 'closing the gap' in Indigenous health - the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will deliver a program of free workshops across Western Australia (WA) over 18 months from April 2012.

JUSTICEwa scholarships awarded to Indigenous criminal law students

15 March 2012

JUSTICEwa, organisers of the International justice conference, have established an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship in the hope of encouraging careers in criminal law and human rights.

Recipients of Strong spirit strong mind awards announced

15 March 2012

The Strong spirit strong mind awards were announced on the 14 March 2012 at the Western Australian (WA) Aboriginal drug and alcohol worker forum.

Tracking the progress of the Government's Indigenous chronic disease package

13 March 2012

The second annual report on the Australian Government's progress towards implementing the Indigenous chronic disease package has recently been released.

Students graduate for a healing future

7 March 2012

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) recently graduated with professional qualifications that will see them provide culturally relevant counselling and therapeutic services to their communities.

WA's pioneer Indigenous mental health workers

24 February 2012

Twenty Western Australian Indigenous people have enrolled in tertiary mental health courses following the success of two trail-blazing Indigenous mental health workers in the Pilbara.

WA health workers survey

23 February 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is undertaking a pilot workshop program in WA to help those working in Indigenous health to get the most from our website.

Registrations now open for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners

23 February 2012

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia is now accepting registration applications from health workers.

New Indigenous mental health web resource launched

22 February 2012

A new web resource for Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) workers is now available on the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet website.

Finalists announced, Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards

17 February 2012

The 3rd Annual Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards 2012 finalists have now been announced.

New national standards now published for Indigenous Health Workers

9 February 2012

Indigenous Health Workers can now find out exactly what is required of them in order to meet the new national standards for their profession.

NBN delivers hearing and vision services to the bush

3 February 2012

The Government today launched the Remote hearing and vision services for children initiative, to be delivered through the the National Broadband Network (NBN).

Remote health pioneer retires, NT

3 February 2012

Having contributed to the health and wellbeing of Northern Territorians for more than thirty years, Central Australian identity Margie McLean has decided to pass on the baton.

Record number of Djirruwang Indigenous mental health graduates

12 January 2012

The new head of a unique program at Charles Sturt University (CSU) to increase the size of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workforce has ticked more than a few boxes in 2011.

Time to nominate excellent local governments (Indigenous, rural health, roads and more...)

12 January 2012

Entries are now being sought for a competition that recognises local government achievements in Indigenous community engagement, reconciliation, rural and remote health and improving services to remote communities.

Time to nominate for Indigenous health awards

10 January 2012

Submissions are now being sought for the third Annual Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards.

Indigenous nursing pathway a success

22 December 2011

The success of an innovative program to get more Indigenous nurses into the health system is being celebrated following the graduation of six women with a Diploma of Enrolled Nursing last week.

New trust fund remembers respected Indigenous midwife

16 December 2011

Sister Alison Bush, a respected Indigenous woman and one of the longest serving and influential midwives in New South Wales, has been honoured with the launch of the Alison Bush Memorial Trust Fund recently.

Pilbara Indigenous employment program 2011 scholarships awarded

13 December 2011

The Western Australian Country Health Service recently awarded seven Aboriginal employees a scholarship.

Healthy Lifestyle Worker toolkit launched

13 December 2011

The Director of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Professor Neil Thomson, today attended the Canberra launch of a new Healthy Lifestyle Worker toolkit to help tackle chronic disease in Indigenous communities.

New alcohol and other drug worker positions for north-west WA under Royalties for regions program

9 December 2011

Up to 31 alcohol and other drug worker positions will be created to expand treatment, prevention and counselling services across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia.

Award for Pilbara's Indigenous health jobs program

1 December 2011

An innovative employment program, which is helping to retain and attract Aboriginal people to the health sector in Western Australia (WA), took out a major prize at last night's 2011 WA Health Awards.

High praise for Aboriginal Health Workers

25 November 2011

The Northern Territory's Minister for Health, Kon Vatskalis, has congratulated the recipients of this year's Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) Excellence Awards, presented at a function at Darwin's Parliament House this week.

Indigenous social worker from WA acknowledged for remarkable contributions

10 November 2011

Associate Professor Dawn Bessarab from the Aboriginal Health and Education Unit, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, has won a 2011 Social Worker of the Year award.

NSW Aboriginal Health Awards now open for nominations

9 November 2011

Closing the gap in health outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people is a key priority for New South Wales (NSW).

Aboriginal Community Worker of the Year awarded at Coffs Harbour

8 November 2011

Garry Matthews has won the Aboriginal Community Worker of the Year Award 2011 in recognition of his contribution to his local Coffs Harbour community in New South Wales (NSW).

Children of the Dreaming recognised for closing the gap in health

1 November 2011

An organisation based in Ipswich, Queensland, has received an award for their outstanding commitment to closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.

Sydney hospital promotes health jobs for Indigenous people

1 November 2011

More than 70 people recently attended an Open Day at a Sydney hospital where health jobs were promoted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Forum highlights need for Indigenous engagement in water planning

26 October 2011

Indigenous people play a vital role in managing water resources and must be engaged in water allocation planning to capitalise on future economic development opportunities and to protect environmental and cultural values for generations to come.

More Indigenous Australians accessing targeted health services

26 October 2011

There was a significant increase in the use of services targeted at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in 2009-10 compared with the previous year, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Healthy conversation point

24 October 2011

A new website, byalawa.com, is promoting communication between medical professionals and their Aboriginal patients.

Government releases NT consultation report

24 October 2011

The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Jenny Macklin released the Stronger futures in the Northern Territory consultation report in Alice Springs last week.

Community controlled health sector in Queensland demonstrates real influence

20 October 2011

A new blueprint for Indigenous health reform in Queensland has just been launched by Queensland's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Partnerships Minister, Curtis Pitt.

New primary health care services for south-east Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

20 October 2011

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in south-east Queensland will have better access to health checks, general practice services, dental health, allied health and follow-up care with the opening of two new clinics in Brisbane.

Nominate now for 2012 Western Australia (WA) Rural Health West Doctors' Service Awards

17 October 2011

The Western Australia (WA) Rural Health West Doctors' Services Awards are now open for nominations.

Breastscreen supports rural and remote communities

10 October 2011

More Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are participating in BreastScreen Queensland's breast cancer screening program, as a result of the efforts and support from local Indigenous female community health workers.

Indigenous STI plans need evidence

7 October 2011

Indigenous health expert, James Ward from the University of New South Wales's Kirby Institute, says programs that have a proven track record must be rolled out nationally to address high rates of sexually transmissible infections (STIs) in Aboriginal communities.

Indigenous theatre promotes safe sex and self-respect message

5 October 2011

A group of young performers and health workers are using their artistic skills to teach young Pilbara people about leading a healthy lifestyle.

School workshops encourage Indigenous kids to work in health

4 October 2011

Indigenous secondary students are being encouraged to consider pursuing a career in health, as part of the Australian Government's Attracting more people to work in Indigenous health campaign.

Health workers honoured at the Deadly Awards

28 September 2011

The 17th Deadly Awards were held at the Sydney Opera House on the 27 September 2011, recognising outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievements in sport, the arts, music and health.

Action needed to improve Aboriginal Health Worker training

27 September 2011

Key opportunities to improve Aboriginal health would be lost unless there is immediate action to improve Aboriginal Health Worker training, said Aboriginal Medical Services Northern Territory (AMSANT) board member, Ms Paula Arnol.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia has now released its draft registration standards for consultation

21 September 2011

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (the Board) has released a consultation paper on proposed registration standards for: continuing professional development criminal history English language skills professional indemnity insurance (PII) recency of practice.

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