- First Nations Cancer Scholarship – Open for applications
- 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2025
- Empowering youth through connection, culture, and conversation
- Sector Jobs
- Events and training
The NACCHO Sector News is a platform we use to showcase the important work being done in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, focusing on the work of NACCHO, NACCHO members and NACCHO affiliates.
We also share a curated selection of news stories that are of likely interest to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector, broadly.
First Nations Cancer Scholarship – Open for applications
Cancer Australia, in partnership with the Aurora Education Foundation is calling for applications for the second round of the First Nations Cancer Scholarships program.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander post graduate students, early career researchers and health professionals in cancer related fields are encouraged to apply for up to $120,000 annually for up to 3 years, as well as academic, wellbeing and community support.
Recognising the urgent need to strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer workforce, this scholarship program seeks to grow the capacity of Indigenous health professionals and researchers through advanced studies and research opportunities.
Expressions of Interest for the First Nations Cancer Scholarship are currently being accepted until 12 September 2025.
Learn more here.
Image source: Australian Government – Cancer Australia
4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2025
This morning, at Lowitja Institute’s 4th International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference the Opening Plenary featured Lowitja Institute Co-Patron Pat Anderson AO; the Hon Mark Butler Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme; Keynote Speaker, Donnella Mills, Chair of NACCHO; and Deb Edwards, Head of the Lowitja O’Donoghue Foundation.
Lowitja Institute’s International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference is a biennial event attracting a global audience committed to sharing knowledge for the health and wellbeing of Indigenous peoples and communities from around the world. It is a space for sharing innovative ideas and transformational research grounded in our ways of knowing, being and doing.
Learn more here.
Donnella Mills, Chair of NACCHO. Image source: Lowitja Institute
Empowering youth through connection, culture, and conversation
Over the past month, the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services ‘Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS)’ team has continued to engage and inspire young people from the Ted Noffs Foundation through a series of enriching outdoor and wellness-focused activities. These included a relaxing day at Casuarina Sands, a dynamic boxing session at Cuz Boxing, and a fun-filled golf day at the Canberra Golf Club—each offering unique opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.
Across all activities, the TIS team focused on creating safe, engaging environments where young people could build skills, strengthen relationships, and reflect on their choices. These sessions not only promoted physical health but also nurtured emotional resilience and confidence.
Read more here.
Image source: Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services
Sector Jobs – you can see sector job listings on the NACCHO website here.
Advertising Jobs – to advertise a job vacancy click here to go to the NACCHO website current job listings webpage. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find a Post A Job form. You can complete this form with your job vacancy details – it will then be approved for posting and go live on the NACCHO website.
Webinar: Shared decision-making for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – National Lung Cancer Screening Program
On Wednesday 25 June (1-2pm AEST) the Shared decision-making for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – National Lung Cancer Screening Program webinar will explore how to support meaningful shared decision-making with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The webinar will feature guest presenter, Associate Professor Lisa Whop.
Shared decision-making is an essential part of the lung screening process. It involves both receiving and understanding key information about lung cancer screening, that enables individuals to make informed decisions about participation based on their values, preferences and personal circumstances. The way this conversation is held plays a vital role in building trust and fostering understanding.
To register, go here.
The webinar recording will be available after the event. 
