Cancer has overtaken cardiovascular disease as the major cause of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Studies show that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples receive less cancer treatment and poorer quality of treatment even after adjusting for patient factors.With increasing remoteness, cancer survival rates decrease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Donnella Mills, the Chair of NACCHO, “welcomes the announcement by Minister Butler...

NACCHO partners with organisations that have an interest in and commitment to developing and maintaining culturally appropriate health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Dr Charles Perkins Oration - University of Sydney, 12 November 2020 Werte – Hello, my name is Pat Turner. I am honoured to deliver this year’s Charles Perkins Oration. To stand where Charlie stood, at the University of Sydney, where he was the first Aboriginal man to graduate from a u...

The Coalition of Peaks is a representative body of over seventy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled peak organisations and members who have come together as an act of self-determination.We share a belief that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should have a meaningful say on policies and programs related to Closing the Gap through formal partnerships with Australian governments at all levels. As our journey continues, the Coalition of Peaks Secretariat are now lo...

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in Aboriginal health care? We're seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as an Aboriginal Health Worker.

The Morrison Government will provide an additional $33 million to strengthen primary health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.The funding, to be provided over three years, will help to ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can access culturally appropriate primary health care, when and where they need it.Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) and other eligible providers will be able to apply for grants, to improve hea...

Based in Wodonga with travel as required to other sitesPermanent Part Time (0.8 EFT)Start Date ASAPABOUT USGateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic)....

Join our dynamic team at John Hunter Hospital Switchboard, the busiest and largest Trauma hospital outside of Sydney, where you'll play a pivotal role as a Switchboard Operator, handling up to 6000 calls daily and setting the tone for patient journeys!Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Administration Officer Level 4Remuneration: $69,840.79 ...

Based in WodongaFull Time or Part Time Permanent (0.9-1.0 EFT)Next step in our domestic violence careerABOUT USGateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic)....

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) welcomes the Budget initiatives targeting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. These include funding for the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, point-of-care testing, rheumatic fever strategy, bowel cancer screening, workplace training packages for health professionals in rural and remote areas, changes to the Midwife Professional Indemnity Scheme and changes to the Practice Incentives Program (Indigenous Health Incenti...