Face masks are now part of everyday life in some parts of Australia. A face mask is recommended if: there are a lot of people getting sick with coronavirus in … Read More
Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) respond to COVID-19 high-rise lockdowns.
Extension of Yarning SafeNStrong crisis helpline to 24 hours, seven days. On Sunday 5 July 2020, VAHS, VACCA , VACCHO, AHV, Dardi Munwurro, VALS & Djirra met with Victorian Government … Read More
COVID-19 Message update from NACCHO CEO Pat Turner – 6 May 2020
“Let’s stand as one and continue being strong, our work is not done!” is the key message to encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to remain steadfast and … Read More
WINNUNGA CEO UPDATE COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) – Patient Alert
Winnunga doctors can now do telephone consultations for some clients. Changes have been made o medicare to reduce community risk or exposure to COVID-19. You may be able to have … Read More
COVID-19 Presentation to the CAO, March 2020 (CAAC)
The NT must become a Special Control Area for COVID 19 or else there will be a lot of preventable deaths. The Combined Aboriginal Organisations of Alice Springs held a … Read More
2019 Health status overview
Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status 2019 The most recent indicators of the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are documented in the Australian Indigenous … Read More
Bushfire Recovery Assistance
Bushfire Disaster Recovery Assistance This fact sheet brings together information on how to claim for Disaster Recovery Assistance at the Commonwealth and State levels. The information is taken from the … Read More
Bushfire Mental Health Recovery Package
In response to the bushfire emergency, the Australian Government has announced a comprehensive bushfire recovery package. As part of this package it is providing $76 million for immediate, short term … Read More