This Monday, Thursday Island will host the first of six face-to-face engagement meetings in Queensland on the development of a new National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
The meetings provide an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Queensland to tell the Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Peaks (Coalit...
As of 31 January 2022, Closing the Gap (CTG) PBS scripts will not be available for people who aren’t registered correctly with Services Australia.
There are recent changes to the Closing the Gap (CTG) program which aim to make it easier for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access medicines. Patients from any geographical location only need ...
Miwatj Health is an independent Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. We provide culturally appropriate and comprehensive primary health care to over 10,000 remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents, spread across the East Arnhem region. Services include fixed clinics and outreach workers with a focus on preventative and acute care.Why would you be interested in working for Miwatj Aboriginal Health Corporation? Whethe...
Pat Turner has been appointed for a further three years until July 2020 by the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) Board.
NACCHO Deputy Chairperson, Sandy Davis welcomed Ms Turner’s appointment highlighting her extensive life experiences in Aboriginal affairs, government, academia and corporate practice.
Sandy also ‘acknowledged her invaluable record of public service achievements and that her leadership style co...
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) encourages all Australians to take time to reflect and talk to each other on the ways we can support Reconciliation in Australia.NACCHO Chair Donnella Mills, says the extraordinary response by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and other Australians, during COVID to keep communities and Elders safe is Reconciliation in action.
We have a great opportunity for dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as an Indigenous Outreach Worker. Take on an important role improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians by reaching out to the community and promoting better health choices. We will provide great learning opportunities, giving you the chance to grow your skills and progress your career.About UsEstablished in 1991, Danila Dilba Health Service is a community organisation providing comprehensive pri...
•Darwin location, Full-Time (Fixed Term)•Have a real impact on the health and wellbeing of our Indigenous communities•Work with a down to earth team, dedicated to what we do We have a great opportunity for dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as an Indigenous Outreach Worker. Take on an important role improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians by reaching out to the community and promoting better health choices. We will provide great learning opportunities,...
Recent research published in Health Affairs, a leading international journal on health policy, thought and research,has shown how the Closing the Gap (CTG) prescription measure is significantly improving medicines access by addressing cost barriers. This CTG prescription measure could have a significant impact on improving health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples related to chronic disease.
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The Coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peak Organisations (Coalition of Peaks), together with Australian governments, want to hear your views on what is needed to im...
*NACCHO, acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land which continues to be under their ongoing custodianship. We pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
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