The release of the 2020 Closing the Gap report today confirms the need for a fundamentally new approach, according to the Coalition of Peaks. The report reveals that progress against … Read More
Tribute to Aunty Pamela Mam, Pioneer of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services
The Board and staff of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) today expressed sadness at the passing of Aunty Pamela Mam, a true pioneer of Aboriginal and Torres … Read More
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagements send a clear message to governments on Closing the Gap
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities around Australia have had their say on a new national agreement on Closing the Gap, which is currently in development through a partnership between … Read More
NACCHO leads PBS listing of medication to improve eye health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is proud to have led a successful submission to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) for an expansion to the listing of … Read More
2018 – 19 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey outcomes confirm that the ACCHOs smoking cessation programs are working
The 2018 – 19 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey (NATSIHS) released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows a reduction in smoking and improvements in … Read More