- Give your feedback on the draft National Health Genomics Policy Framework 2026 to 2030
- New FASD diagnosis and assessment guidelines
- Reform readiness for NATSIFAC providers – Webinar Q&A
- AbSec launches program to help ACCOs access $350 million in NSW family preservation funding
- NSW Parliament empowers next generation of Aboriginal Leaders in historic program
- 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.
Give your feedback on the draft National Health Genomics Policy Framework 2026 to 2030
The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DoHDA) is currently seeking feedback on the draft National Health Genomics Policy Framework and Implementation Plan 2026 – 2030. The framework and plan can be found here.
A team at NACCHO are working to prepare a submission to provide feedback on the document. Please reach out to NACCHO Public Health Registrar, Sophie if you would like to join the submission working group or provide feedback via email: sophie.moustaka@naccho.org.au
If you would like to provide feedback to NACCHO via email, please share your feedback by Friday 18th of July, so our team have time to synthesise feedback prior to the submission due date.
Alternatively, if you would like to share feedback from your Organisation directly to DoHDA, please see more information about the document and consultation process here.
New FASD diagnosis and assessment guidelines
Updated Australian Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) were released in May 2025 to support Australian health practitioners involved in the assessment and diagnosis of FASD across the lifespan.
The University of Queensland is holding face-to-face workshops for health practitioners using these guidelines in each state and territory. The first workshop will be held in Meanjin on 28 July – see attached flyer for more details. Details of these workshops will be published on the University website when available:
Access the webinar recording introducing the guidelines.
Please reach out to fasdprograms@naccho.org.au if you have any questions.
Australian Guidelines for Assessment and Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Workshop flyer
Reform readiness for NATSIFAC providers – Webinar Q&A
This Q&A document covers questions and answers asked at the webinar Reform readiness for NATSIFAC providers. This document will help National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care providers understand how the new Aged Care Act will impact them.
Access and download the Webinar Q&As – Reform Readiness for NATSIFAC Providers
Reform readiness for NATSIFAC providers – Webinar Q&A
AbSec launches program to help ACCOs access $350 million in NSW family preservation funding
The peak body for Aboriginal children, young people and families in New South Wales has launched a new initiative to help Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) prepare tenders for the state government’s $350 million Family Preservation funding package.
Last month, the NSW Labor government announced a $900 million five-year investment aimed at better supporting vulnerable families, improving child safety, and reforming the child protection system.
Forty per cent of the funding — almost $350 million — is earmarked for ACCOs, which the government says “are best-placed to support Aboriginal children and families to stay safely together”.
To support Aboriginal organisations through the application process, AbSec has launched a new initiative offering free, independent consultancy support during the Department of Communities and Justice’s (DCJ) eight-week tender window.
Read the full article here.
NSW Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty David Harris, NSW Coalition of Aboriginal Peak Organisations co-chair John Leha, NSW Premier Chris Minns and LGNSW President Cr Darriea Turley. (Image: LGNSW)
NSW Parliament empowers next generation of Aboriginal Leaders in historic program
In a step towards greater First Nations representation and political empowerment, the NSW Parliament recently introduced its first-ever Young Aboriginal Leaders Program, uniting aspiring young First Nations leaders from June 17 to 20 in Sydney.
Held at Parliament House, the program brought together selected Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians aged 18 to 25 from across NSW. Welcomed by the Parliament’s Aboriginal Engagement team, led by Joe Stewart and Damon Goolagong, participants engaged in leadership training, learnt about parliamentary processes and real-world policy case studies, and connected with established Aboriginal leaders.
Among the young leaders selected were proud Gamilaraay and Ngiyampaa man, Jayden Kitchener-Waters, and proud Wiradjuri woman, Eliza Darney.
Read the full article here.
2025 Young Aboriginal Leaders cohort pictured alongside the Premier and President in the Legislative Assembly Chamber (Image: CEE Team / Parliament of NSW)
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.
