The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group on COVID-19 (the Taskforce) convened in March 2020 to develop and deliver a National Management Plan to protect communities. The Group also … Read More
How to keep our mob safe using face masks
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
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group on COVID-19, 17 August 2020
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group on COVID-19 (the Taskforce) was convened in March 2020, to co-design the Management Plan for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Populations on … Read More
NACCHO Chair, Donnella Mills speaks with Kier Shorey from ABC Radio on NAIDOC Week 2020 (audio)
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) Chair Donnella Mills says postponing NAIDOC Week 2020 from July to November this year was a small price to pay for protecting our people … 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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group Communique, 30 June 2020
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group on COVID-19 (the Taskforce) was convened in March 2020, to develop and deliver a National Management Plan to protect communities and save … Read More
COVID-19 restrictions in remote communities (22 June 2020 update)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in remote communities Coronavirus has spread across the world and made many people sick. The good news is Australia has been very successful in both ‘flattening the … Read More
Message update from NACCHO CEO Pat Turner on COVID-19 advice for Black Lives Matter protesters
“Mass gatherings where people are close together are high-risk for spreading COVID-19,” said Pat Turner, CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. “It has been recognised that COVID-19 … Read More
COVID-19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group Communique, 29 May 2020
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group on COVID-19 (the taskforce) was convened in March 2020, to develop and deliver a National Management Plan to protect communities and save … Read More
Supporting prevention and management of COVID-19 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), the Lowitja Institute, and The Australian National University (ANU) are working together to provide practical … Read More
COVID-19 NACCHO Medicines and Pharmacy Update May 15, 2020
Medicine Review Changes Over the past weeks, there have been several changes to improve how ACCHO clients can receive medicines reviews. These changes are summarised below and include enabling telehealth … 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
COVIDSAFE: NEW APP TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS
The Australian Government today launches the new voluntary coronavirus app, COVIDSafe. The app is an important public health initiative that will help keep you, your family, and your community safe … Read More
World first rapid COVID-19 testing to protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
The Australian Government is investing $3.3 million to establish a rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) Remote Point of Care Testing Program for remote and rural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Under … Read More
COVID-19 Medicines and Pharmacy Update April 9, 2020
Interim arrangement for prescriptions for supply of medicines update 9 April, 2020 As the Australian Government works towards fast tracking electronic prescribing during the COVID-19 pandemic, an interim arrangement has … Read More
Securing the essentials for remote communities
Ensuring a reliable supply of essential goods, groceries, pharmaceuticals and other critical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic is a high priority for the Australian Government. The Australian Government is working … Read More
$123 MILLION BOOST TO INDIGENOUS RESPONSE TO COVID-19
The Australian Government is making $123 million available over two financial years for targeted measures to support Indigenous businesses and communities to increase their responses to COVID-19. Minister for Indigenous … Read More
COVID-19 Medicines and Pharmacy Update April 2, 2020
1. Australian Government COVID-19 and Medicines Update – new and updated measures announced There have been new announcements related to COVID-19 and medicines from the Australian Government. The measures include: … Read More
COVID-19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group Communique, 31 March 2020
In early March the Australian Government convened the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group on COVID-19 (the Taskforce) to develop and deliver a National Management Plan to protect communities … Read More
COVID-19 Medicines and Pharmacy Update March 26, 2020
New legal changes to support ongoing availability of salbutamol and hydroxychloroquine The Australian Government Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) have just released the information relating to new legal changes to stop … Read More
Government backs remote communities with COVID-19 support
The Australian Government is offering 45 flexible grants to help 110 remote communities across Australia protect themselves against COVID-19. The grants are available as part of the Government’s $57.8 million … Read More
COVID-19 Medicines and Pharmacy Update March 23, 2020
1. Out of stock products NACCHO has received reports that some ACCHOs may have been experiencing problems in accessing some essential over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines, including paracetamol tablets 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
COVID-19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group Communique, 12 March 2020
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group on COVID-19 (the taskforce) met for the third time on Thursday 12 March 2020. The taskforce discussed components of the recently announced … Read More
COVID-19 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group Communique, 10 March 2020
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group on COVID-19 (the taskforce) met for the second time on Tuesday, 10 March 2020. The taskforce provided significant input into the development … Read More