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Improving NACCHO communications to members and stakeholders

To reduce the number of NACCHO Communiques we now  send out most weeks  an executive summary -Save the date on important events /Conferences/training , members news, awards, funding opportunities :

Lodge info :  nacchonews@naccho.org.au

1.National Stroke week kits are now available for ACCHO’s

SPEED SAVES This Stroke Week we want all Australians to know the signs of stroke and act FAST to get to treatment. Time has a huge impact on stroke and we need your help to spread this message. A speedy reaction not only influences the treatment available to a person having a stroke but also their recovery. Most treatments for stroke are time sensitive so it is important we Think F.A.S.T. and Act FAST!

Get your Stroke Week kit NOW Whether you are an office, hospital, community group or support group, there are lots of ways you can be involved in Stroke Week 2016 like: • Organise an awareness activity • Fundraise for the Stroke Foundation • Host a health check There’s no cost for your Stroke Week kit which includes posters, a campaign booklet and resources as well as social media kit and PR support. Act FAST and register NOW at:  www.strokefoundation.com.au/strokeweek

2.Celebrate #IndigenousDads Registrations now open

ONLY 4 Weeks to go / Limited numbers

Aboriginal Male Health National -NACCHO OCHRE DAY

This year NACCHO is pleased to announce the annual NACCHO Ochre Day will be held in Perth during September 2016. This year the activities will be run by the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) in partnership with both the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) and Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc.

Beginning in 2013, Ochre Day is an important NACCHO Aboriginal male health initiative. As Aboriginal males have arguably the worst health outcomes of any population group in Australia.

NACCHO has long recognised the importance of addressing Aboriginal male health as part of Close the Gap by 2030.

• There is no registration cost to attend the NACCHO Ochre Day (Day One or Two)
• There is no cost to attend the NACCHO Ochre Day Jaydon Adams Memorial Oration Dinner, (If you wish to bring your Partner to this Dinner then please indicate when you register below)
• All Delegates will be provided breakfast & lunch on Day One and morning & afternoon tea as well as lunch on Day Two.
• All Delegates are responsible for paying for and organising your own travel and accommodation.

For further information please contact Mark Saunders;

REGISTRATION / CONTACT PAGE

3. NACCHO Members Conference AGM: Save a date  : 6-8 December 2016  Melbourne Further details

4. Biennial National Forum from 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2016 Canberra ACT

Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA), a national not for profit, member based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health organisation, is holding its biennial National Forum from 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2016 at the Rex Hotel in Canberra.

The 2016 IAHA National Forum will host  a diverse range of interactive Professional Development workshops and the 2016 IAHA National Indigenous Allied Health Awards and Gala Dinner.

The fourth IAHA Health Fusion Team Challenge, a unique event specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health students, will precede the Forum.

Collectively, these events will present unique opportunities to:

All workshop participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance, detailing the duration, aims and learning outcomes of the workshop, which can be included in your Continuous Professional Development (CPD) personal portfolio.

Register HERE

5. NATSIHWA  6th & 7th of October 2016

On the 6th & 7th of October 2016 NATSIHWA is holding the bi-annual National Conference at the Pullman Hotel in Brisbane. The conference is the largest event for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and health practitioners.

The theme for this year’s conference is “my story, my knowledge, our future”

my story – health workers and health practitioners sharing their stories about why they came into this profession, what they do in their professional capacity and what inspires them.

my knowledge – being able to gain new knowledge and passing knowledge onto others by sharing and networking.

our future – using stories and knowledge to shape their future and the future of their communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and health practitioners are our valuable frontline primary health care workers and are a vital part of Australia’s health care profession. This conference will bring together health workers and health practitioners from across the country.

Register now and get the early bird special. Each registration includes a ticket to the awards dinner.

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 6. VACCA Cultural Awareness Training – Book Now!