The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) supports the pledge today by the Coalition Government to hold a national referendum on constitutional change to recognise Indigenous voices in the … Read More
NACCHO honours NAIDOC Week 2019 calling for Voice, Treaty and Truth
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) marks NAIDOC week 2019 with a call for voice, treaty and truth. NACCHO is proud to celebrate the rich history, culture and … Read More
New Closing the Gap targets and approach to be discussed by Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations.
The Coalition of nearly forty Peak Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations will meet face-to-face in Adelaide today to discuss possible new targets and a new approach on Closing the … Read More
Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week a time to encourage national conversation on truth-telling and cultural understanding
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) encourages all Australians to take time to engage in conversations about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and reflect on the ways … Read More
NACCHO encourages Morrison Government to seize the moment and make Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health a national priority
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) congratulates the Honourable Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Coalition on the federal election win. “NACCHO welcomes the opportunity to work with … Read More
Pharmacy Guild and NACCHO seek commitment to Indigenous Pharmacy Programs reform
Polices and strategies to help ensure equity of access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients to culturally safe primary healthcare services in rural, regional and remote areas must be … Read More
NACCHO welcomes ALP Pledge of additional $115.1 million to focus on Aboriginal health
NACCHO welcomes the commitment made by Labor leader Bill Shorten to pledge an additional $115.1 million toward Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health if a Labor government is elected on … Read More
Aboriginal Health needs to be an Election Priority
In light of the election being called on 18 May, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) urges all candidates, regardless of party or political leanings, to prioritise the … Read More
More support to the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector is needed to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
NACCHO welcomes the announcement of $4.5 million to support Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS) in the Kimberley, Pilbara and Goldfields to deliver two programs to improve awareness and access to the … Read More
Funding for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Absent from Federal Budget
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is disappointed at the lack of funding allocated in the 2019-2020 federal budget for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services and … Read More