NACCHO Sector News: 3 September 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health News

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.

Stuart Yiwarr McGrath’s journey to become the first Yolŋu registered nurse: ‘None of us are in the health system’

Having overcome childhood adversity and language barriers, Stuart Yiwarr McGrath is using his platform to help address the root cause of health inequality in Indigenous communities

He became an Aboriginal health practitioner, then enrolled to study at university – a “foreign concept” in his family. He completed his bachelor of nursing at Charles Darwin University over five years, juggling study and parenting as a single father of two daughters.

The 34-year-old returned to Ramingining on Yolŋu country last year to work as a registered nurse with the Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation. Often, as he is placing an IV, his patients will tell him how proud they are. But while he loves the clinical work, McGrath believes it’s a Band-Aid solution to a much bigger problem. Ultimately, he wants to effect change at a higher level to address the root causes of health inequality, including a lack of cultural safety in healthcare settings.

Read the full article here.

Registered nurse and 2021 NT Australian of the Year Stuart Yiwarr McGrath on the job in Ramingining on Yolŋu country in east Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Photograph: UNSW/Becky Laurence

Applications Now Open for the 2026 Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship

The Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship is the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health scholarship program, named in honour of Dr Arnold “Puggy” Hunter.

It supports more than 100 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students each year to study entry-level health qualifications, providing up to $15,000 per annum to help with expenses and cost of living.

The 2026 round is now open for applications: Empowering the Future of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce

Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA), the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP) and Rural Doctors Network (RDN) are proud to announce that applications for the 2026 Puggy Hunter Memorial Scholarship (PHMSS) round are now open. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health students who are studying – or planning to enrol in – a health degree in 2026 are encouraged to apply between 1 September and 31 October 2025.

Learn more or apply now here.

Image source: Indigenous Allied Health Australia

Indigenous Literacy Day – Strength in Our Stories: For Now & Future Generations

Indigenous Literacy Day is proudly produced and presented by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation in collaboration with the Sydney Opera House. It’s an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Stories, Cultures, and Languages.

Indigenous Literacy Day is held on the first Wednesday of September ‑ this year Wednesday 3 September. Sharing the diversity of First Nations languages and cultures with audiences across Australia.

Learn more here.

Image source: Indigenous Literacy Foundation

Top 3 health checks to schedule this Women’s Health Week

  • 715 Health Checks – Detect concerns early and help prevent future health issues.
  • Cancer Screenings – Cervical, breast, lung and bowel screenings can detect and prevent most related cancers.
  • Sexual Health Checks – Book in for an annual check, or every three months if you have multiple partners.

Remember, early detection saves lives. Have a yarn with your local ACCO about which checks and screenings are right for you.

Learn more here.

For culturally safe health information and resources, go here.

NACCHO is proud to be a Community Supporter of Women’s Health Week 2025.

Image source: VACCHO

Sector Jobs – you can see sector job listings on the NACCHO website here.

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Email us your story with some images to: NACCHOCommunicationsandMedia@naccho.org.au and we will feature it in the news.

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NACCHO Sector News: 2 September 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health News

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.

Tanja Hirvonen: Women’s Health Week spotlight on a leader in wellbeing

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this publication contains images of people who have passed away.

As Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week (1–5 September 2025) turns national attention to the health and wellbeing of women, girls and gender-diverse people, one woman’s story captures the strength, resilience and care at the heart of this year’s theme, “Say yes to you”.

Tanja Hirvonen, a proud Jaru and Bunuba woman, is one of Australia’s most respected Indigenous psychologists. Her career spans more than 15 years, working in social and emotional wellbeing, suicide prevention and postvention across urban, rural and remote communities.

Today she serves on the boards of the Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association (AIPA) and the Black Dog Institute, guiding national conversations about culturally safe mental health care.

Ms Hirvonen’s commitment to this work is deeply personal.

“I’ve been blessed to always be surrounded by staunch, strong women — my mother, aunties, grandmothers — who carried so much, not just for our families but for entire communities. I grew up watching them lead with love, strength, and care, even when at times they didn’t have much themselves.”

Her mother, who passed away when Ms Hirvonen was 21, instilled in her the importance of generosity and compassion.

“She taught me to give to others when you can and with what you can give. I grew up with a desire to give back to others, going through difficult times, and working in SEWB was a natural fit,” she said.

That early experience continues to shape her outlook, particularly when it comes to the role women play in health.

Read the full article.

Tanja Hirvonen, a proud Jaru and Bunuba woman, is one of Australia's most respected Indigenous psychologists

Tanja Hirvonen, a proud Jaru and Bunuba woman, is one of Australia’s most respected Indigenous psychologists. Image: Black Dog Institute.

Young authors hoping croc book inspires next generation

When Cindy Manfong saw an opportunity to return to her hometown to work on a project with students from her old high school, she jumped at it.

The Jingili, Mudburra and Mangarrayi woman is the Indigenous Literacy Foundation’s publishing projects editor.

Travelling to Katherine, she was excited to meet the group of 12- and 13-year-old boys, who had a great idea for a picture book written both in English and Kriol for the younger children in the Northern Territory town.

“They wanted to write about this crocodile and all the (local) swimming spots,” she told AAP.

“Growing up around Katherine you’ve got to be really ‘crocwise’ so for them to make this book and turn it into a cute humour book for the kids to read and have a good laugh at, it’s really cool.”

After workshops with the students, the result was the publication of Grinch det K’Taun Krok! (Grinch the K-Town Croc). Grinch lurks in the waters of the Katherine River, scaring kids any chance he gets until the locals have had enough and decide to take their revenge.

“We wrote this book to teach other Aboriginal kids about our Community,” the students said.

“The book is important to us because we get to read it and look at the drawings. We want to be role models for the younger generations.”

Recently launched in Katherine to overwhelming community support, the work will be featured at Indigenous Literacy Day celebrations in Sydney on Wednesday.

Read the full article.

Written by kids for kids, Grinch the K'Town Croc delivers an important message but in a fun way.

Written by kids for kids, Grinch the K’Town Croc delivers an important message but in a fun way. (Image: PR IMAGE PHOTO)

Landmark 10-year National Health and Medical Research Strategy takes a step closer

A landmark 10-year plan for Australia’s first national health and medical research strategy is a step closer with the release today of a draft strategy for consultation.

The strategy aims to accelerate the Albanese Government’s plan to transform health and medical research and place Australia at the forefront of global health and medical innovation.

To shape the final strategy, the Albanese Government is seeking feedback on the draft strategy from the research community through submissions, webinars, workshops and roundtables.

The Chair of the strategy, Ms Rosemary Huxtable, has developed the Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy in close consultation with the health and medical research sector.

Researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers and community leaders, and consumers have all provided insights.

The final strategy is due to Government by the end of 2025.

Read the full media release.

New report reveals racism in healthcare is costing lives

A report released today by the Australian Human Rights Commission has laid bare the devastating impact of racism on health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and other communities impacted by racism in Australia.

Health inequities in Australia: A scoping review on the impact of racism on health outcomes and healthcare access finds that racism—both systemic and interpersonal—is a critical driver of poor health, chronic illness, and premature death.

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman said the findings are a wake-up call for the nation.

‘This report confirms what communities have been saying for decades: racism in the health system is not just unfair—it can kill,’ Commissioner Sivaraman said.

‘When people are denied care, misdiagnosed or treated with suspicion because of their race, the consequences are not theoretical. They can be fatal.’

Read the full media release.

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NAIDOC nurse of the year

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service proudly honoured the outstanding contributions of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff through an inaugural NAIDOC Awards ceremony.

The six NAIDOC award winners were celebrated at a breakfast awards ceremony in Bundaberg.

Among them was enrolled nurse Melanie Pope who works at the Eidsvold MPHS, and was named the Wide Bay Health’s Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Nurse or Midwife of the Year.

She was recognised for her cultural humility, clinical excellence and unwavering kindness.

A WBHHS spokesperson reported that Melanie’s calm and compassionate nature allows her to connect deeply with her Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. She is known to serve as a cultural guide and mentor to her colleagues.

Melanie was also selected to attend the Indigenous Nurses Conference in Western Australia.

“Melanie continues to inspire her peers and enrich her workplace with new ideas,” the WBHHS spokesperson said.

“She is a powerful advocate for inclusive and culturally safe healthcare.”

Read the full article

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Nurse or Midwife of the Year award recipient Melanie Pope presented an inspiring acceptance speech.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Nurse or Midwife of the Year award recipient Melanie Pope presented an inspiring acceptance speech.

Sector Jobs – you can see sector job listings on the NACCHO website here.

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Email us your story with some images to: NACCHOCommunicationsandMedia@naccho.org.au and we will feature it in the news.

Email us your story with some images to: NACCHOCommunicationsandMedia@naccho.org.au
and we will feature it in the news.

NACCHO Sector News: 1 September 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health News

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.

New international brand of benzathine benzylpenicillin PBS listed during Bicillin LA shortage

The NACCHO medicines team would like to thank the sector for the immense amount of work done responding to the Bicillin LA shortage. The determined and concerted efforts of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community health sector has resulted in timely listing of another international brand- Lentocilin S 1200 (Portugal) on the PBS. It is critical to managing Rheumatic Heart Disease, preventing recurrence of Acute Rheumatic Fever and other infections. This replacement will save ACCHOs tens of thousands of dollars. It is also critical to treat syphilis. This will greatly assist NACCHO and the sector’s work as part of syphilis being declared a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance by Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, on 7th of August. This follows ongoing and concerning rises in syphilis case numbers in Australia.

Information on using this product is available from the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care.

Each vial also contains an English language product information sheet. The product has arrived in Australia and expected to start moving through supply chains later this week.

Let’s talk about women’s business: Women’s Health Week 2025

NACCHO is proud to be a Community Supporter of Jean Hailes for Women’s Health Women’s Health Week 2025.

It’s important to talk about women’s business so you know how to keep healthy. If you have worries about women’s business, talk to a local health worker this Women’s Health Week.

Removing barriers that prevent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from accessing maternity care, Winnunga Nimmityjah provides a midwifery program that provides culturally safe, non-judgemental and flexible care, says CEO Julie Tongs.

Covering topics from pregnancy and birthing to substance use, smoking during pregnancy, SIDS, breastfeeding and nutrition, Julie says the group also provides an opportunity for pregnant women to meet and talk about any concerns or issues.

“The midwifery team offers antenatal and postnatal care, community at home support, baby health checks, breastfeeding support, immunisations, and a range of women’s health services,” she says.

Read the full article here.

For culturally safe health information and resources, go here.

Artwork by Samantha Campbell from Coolamon Creative.

Congress Healthy Kids Clinic now open!

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is proud to open the Healthy Kids Clinic in Todd Mall, Mparntwe. This is a safe and welcoming place where families can come for support, ask questions, and celebrate their children’s growth and milestones.

From free health checks and immunisations to parenting advice and links to other services, the Healthy Kids Clinic is here to walk alongside families — helping our little ones grow up strong, healthy and connected.

Learn more here.

Image source: Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

New resource for Elders

A suite of culturally safe resources is now available through LiveUp to support older First Nations peoples and their families, in staying strong and independent through the use of simple, everyday tools. The Everyday Tools to Help Mob Guide introduces a range of low-risk, low-cost assistive products that can make daily life easier, like kettle tippers, furniture risers, easy grip gardening tools, and more. These tools help First Nations Elders, older people, and their families, to continue doing the things they love as they age.

The resources were created in partnership by LiveUp, the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS), the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO), an Elder working group, and First Nations creative agency, Little Rocket.

The resources were officially launched with a community celebration at the new VAHS outdoor space in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

To explore and download the resources, including the guide, go here.

Image source: LiveUp

Sector Jobs – you can see sector job listings on the NACCHO website here.

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Email us your story with some images to: NACCHOCommunicationsandMedia@naccho.org.au and we will feature it in the news.

Email us your story with some images to: NACCHOCommunicationsandMedia@naccho.org.au
and we will feature it in the news.

NACCHO Sector News: 29 August 2025

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health News

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.

FASD Awareness Month: Strong Born merch packs

September is FASD Awareness Month! ACCHOs, keep an eye on the post for your Strong Born merch packs. Use these materials in your ACCHO to have a yarn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder with your community.

What’s included:

  • Polo shirts
  • Baby one-pieces
  • Health professional booklets
  • Community booklets + FASD factsheet
  • Stickers
  • USB with resources

Moorundi ACCHS celebrates opening of new clinic

Last Friday, Moorundi ACCHS celebrated the opening of its new clinic, attended by Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia (AHCSA) CEO Tanya McGregor, Deputy CEO Nathan Rigney, and Chairperson Wilhelmine Lieberwirth. This exciting milestone was shared with Moorundi’s own leadership team, including CEO Steven Sumner and Chairperson Tahlia Lloyd.

Steven Sumner remarked that as you walk through the new building, Moorundi follows you — this is reflected in the lighting and artwork. What an incredible achievement that embodies a clear, community-driven vision.

See more photos here.

Image source: AHCSA

ACCHO proudly celebrates Wear It Purple Day

Wear It Purple Day is all about creating supportive, safe, and empowering spaces for Rainbow young people.

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) posted on social media:

“By wearing purple, we stand together in solidarity and inclusivity.

This year’s theme, empowers LGBTQIASB+ youth to dream big and have “BOLD VOICES, BRIGHT FUTURES”.

Explore our Rainbow Mob Resources for fresh new posters and tools to help foster safety and inclusion in your organisation.

Let’s work together to create a safer and more inclusive community for our young Rainbow Mob!”

Learn more here.

Image source: VACCHO

There’s still time to nominate for the 2025 AIDA Awards!

Since 2015, the AIDA Awards have been recognising the contribution our members make to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

This year, nominations are open to the following categories to celebrate the incredible work of AIDA members.

  • Indigenous Medical Student of the Year – Open to Indigenous Medical Student Members
  • Indigenous Doctor of the Year – Open to Indigenous Medical Doctors: Fellow/Non-Fellow Members
  • Associate Member of the Year – Open to Associate Individual/Individual Student or Associate Organisation Members

Nominations close 21 September.

Find out more here.

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.

Email us your story with some images to: NACCHOCommunicationsandMedia@naccho.org.au and we will feature it in the news.

Email us your story with some images to: NACCHOCommunicationsandMedia@naccho.org.au
and we will feature it in the news.

NACCHO Sector News: 28 August 2025

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.

Quiet Achiever recognised as RACGP NT GP of the Year

The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) has named Darwin General Practitioner Dr Simone Raye as the NT GP of the Year for 2025.

Each year, the awards acknowledge GPs, registrars, and practices and practice teams who make an outstanding contribution to the health and wellbeing of their communities. The winners for 2025 are:

  • Northern Territory GP of the Year: Dr Simone Raye, a Medical Educator and GP based at Pandanus Medical in Darwin.
  • Northern Territory GP Supervisor of the Year: Dr Laura Wood, who currently supports two Registrars in the remote community of Wadeye.
  • Northern Territory GP in Training of the Year: Dr Arullan Naidoo, a recently fellowed GP working for NT Health Health across Top End remote communities.
  • Northern Territory General Practice of the Year: Manayingkarirra Primary Health Care Centre (Mala’la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation)

RACGP Northern Territory Chair Dr Sam Heard has congratulated this year’s award recipients, celebrating their vital contributions to the health and wellbeing of Territorians.

“These awards showcase the incredible work being done by GPs and their teams across the Territory,” he said.

Read the full article

R U Okay? A conversation could change a life.

Join the Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services (WNAHCS) for a free feed and coffee and a yarn in Winnunga’s Community room.
When: 11th September – 11am -2pm
Where: 63 Boolimba Cres, Narrabundah, ACT

R U Okay Day Event Poster

RACGP welcomes 149 new specialist GPs for Victoria

Australia’s leading general practice training college, the Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP), proudly welcomed 149 new specialist GPs at a prestigious Fellowship ceremony on Sunday 24 August in Melbourne.

Fellowship of the RACGP (FRACGP) recognises a doctor’s qualification and expertise as a specialist GP. It is the gold standard of general practice in Australia and follows around 11 years of education, clinical training, rigorous assessment, and hands-on experience in primary care.

Among the newly recognised Fellows were four Rural Generalists (RGs) – GPs who undertake Additional Rural Skills Training in fields vital to rural communities, such as anaesthesia and obstetrics.

Two Aboriginal New Fellows received their papers at the ceremony.

New Fellow Dr Sharni Wilkes is a Yamatji woman whose Illawadjardi family group also have strong connections to the Malgana lands and waters of Shark Bay, WA, within Yamatji Country.

She had been interested in rural practice since university and completed the precursor to the Rural Generalist program, Fellowship in Advanced Rural General Practice (FARGP), with Additional Rural Skills Training in paediatrics.

Dr Wilkes now works at an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and an alcohol and other drugs-focused practice in Warrnambool, applying her general practice and paediatrics training across generations of patients.

“There are a lot of challenges facing general practice in Australia, but I still couldn’t imagine doing anything else,” Dr Wilkes said.

“I love being rural, and my background in paediatrics means I often see entire generations of families, which is a massive privilege.

Read the full article

First Nations community involvement in quantum tech iron test development

A revolutionary iron test is set to be developed in partnership with First Nations communities in the Northern Territory.

Designed by FeBI Technologies, co-founded by University of Melbourne Associate Professor David Simpson, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health Dr Nicole Jenkins and Associates Professor Gawain McColl, the new quantum-based blood test is able to measure iron levels cheaply, reliably and accurately.

The research project sees members of the development team head to the Northern Territory to gather gather real-world data to inform the design of a blood-test device which operates in a range of environments.

Recognising FeBI’s potential to transform clinical iron testing, the Australian Government’s Critical Technologies Challenge Program, which has a goal to foster First Nations engagement in developing quantum technology, has provided $494,000 to fund prototype development and First Nations engagement in Katherine.

University of Melbourne’s Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health group Onemda, Professor Sean Taylor, will lead the work in Katherine through FeBI’s partnership with Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation.

“Our work in the Northern Territory is vital to understand the features a FeBI device needs in order to be useful and valued – and to make sure it stands up in practical terms in a remote community,” Professor Taylor said.

Read the full article

University of Melbourne's Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health group Onemda, Professor Sean Taylor.

University of Melbourne’s Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health group Onemda, Professor Sean Taylor. (Image: The University of Melbourne)

Gaps in maternal health in Australia, USA, and UK

Women across Australia, the United States (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK) are having babies later in life, and a new international study warns that this shift brings rising health risks and widening inequalities in maternal care.

The review, led by researchers at Flinders University and published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, explores how pregnancy and birth have changed in Australia, the USA and UK over the past twenty years.

Dr Anya Arthurs
“One of the most noticeable shifts is that women are having babies later in life,” says lead author, Dr Anya Arthurs, from Flinders University.

“The average age of first-time mothers has steadily increased, with many now starting their families aged 35 years or over, reflecting broader societal changes including career priorities, financial pressures and improved access to contraception.”

Dr Arthurs explains that while older mothers are more likely to engage with prenatal care, they also face higher risks of complications.

“We’re seeing increased rates of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and caesarean sections among older mothers, which raises important questions about how maternity care systems are adapting,” she says.

The study also found that fertility rates are falling in all three countries, with birth rates now below the level needed to maintain population size without immigration. This decline is linked to economic factors, changing family structures and personal choices.

Despite the overall drop in births, the number of babies born to First Nations and minority women is increasing, however these groups continue to face significant health disparities.

Read the full article

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Global study reveals alarming gaps in maternal health – Getty Images

 

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Email us your story with some images to: NACCHOCommunicationsandMedia@naccho.org.au and we will feature it in the news.

Email us your story with some images to: NACCHOCommunicationsandMedia@naccho.org.au and we will feature it in the news.

NACCHO Sector News: 27 August 2025

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.

Register now for the 2025 NACCHO National Youth Conference!

NACCHO is excited to announce that registrations for the 2025 NACCHO National Youth Conference are now open.

This year’s National Youth Conference is taking place on Monday 8 December 2025 at the Royal Randwick Racecourse, Sydney on Bidjigal & Gadigal Country. The National Youth Conference will bring together up to 100 youth from around Australia to gain experience and exposure to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sector on a national level. During the conference the youth will engage in discussion, share their experience and learn from other peers from across the country. The conference will allow the youth to learn about informing policy, influencing change and provide a pathway so their voices are heard and represented by NACCHO throughout the sector.

The NACCHO Members’ Conference will follow on Tuesday 9 December and Wednesday 10 December. The Conference theme is Strength Comes from Community Control.

Learn more here.

QAIHC celebrates 31 graduates of the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management

Congratulations to the 31 graduates of the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management as they take their new qualifications to lead with grace, humility and always with Community at heart.

QAIHC Workforce & Development Jurisdiction Manager, Adam Stephen emphasised the importance of growing strong leadership for a strong system, “building a strong sector requires investment in our workforce. This diploma of management goes a long way towards achieving that goal.”

The Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management is designed for current and emerging leaders across the ACCHO sector, equipping them with culturally grounded skills to lead teams, manage services, and strengthen community health outcomes.

“As we graduate today, we’re not just celebrating the completion of a course – we’re celebrating a step forward for our people and our communities.

“Each of us now carries a stronger sense of connection to the work we do and the people whom we serve,” said Rory Busch, Aboriginal health practitioner, Gidgee Healing.

Read more here.

31 graduates of the Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management. Image source: QAIHC.

RACGP celebrates addition to Aboriginal workforce

Victoria’s RACGP Fellowship ceremony has brought with it a significant milestone, with two New Fellows identifying as Aboriginal among the almost 150 new GPs.

As one of the 149 New Fellows and four Rural Generalist (RG) Fellows awarded, Dr Sharni Wilkes received both Fellowship of the RACGP and RG Fellowship at the Melbourne ceremony, held on Wurundjeri Country.

A Yamatji woman, Dr Wilkes’ Illawadjardi family group has strong connections to the Malgana lands and waters of Shark Bay, Western Australia, on Yamatji Country.

She told newsGP that receiving her Fellowship leaves her feeling ‘excited, relieved, and hopeful’, particularly in the face of recent adversity.

‘I feel incredibly fortunate to have such a legendary team around me throughout my training time and beyond,’ Dr Wilkes said.

Read more here.

Image source: newsGP

iSISTAQUIT Community of Practice Webinar

Learn how health professionals are adapting the iSISTAQUIT resources to their community context.

iSISTAQUIT Community of Practice Webinar:  

  • Wednesday 27th Aug 1.30-2.30 NSW time
  • Special Guest: Kate from Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Meeting ID: 463 353 841 895 6
  • Passcode: Jq73Sw9y

Image source: iSISTAQUIT

The Working Together Book…Ten years later

Working Together: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice (colloquially known as “the Working Together book”) was first published in 2010, with the second edition released in 2014.

It was, and is, a seminal and pioneering text in the field of Indigenous psychology. With ten years passed since the publication of the second edition, we are looking back to acknowledge and celebrate its impact and legacy.

The book was written by a range of acknowledged experts in the mental health field. A strong Indigenous voice permeates throughout; the high number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors and the strength of the collegiality and collaboration between authors made both the first and second editions unique.

Learn more here.

Editors: Professor Pat Dudgeon AM (Left) Professor Roz Walker
(Centre) Professor Helen Milroy AM (Right)

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.

NACCHO Sector News: 26 August 2025

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.

Deadly Doctors Forum 2025

The AH&MRC, in partnership with the Rural Doctors Network, will be holding the Deadly Doctors forum over two days on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October in Little Bay, NSW. The event will bring together doctors working in NSW ACCHOs to share knowledge, strengthen networks, and celebrate the dedicated work being done by skilled and passionate GPs across the sector.

Speakers include NSW Chief Health Officer, Dr Kerry Chant and cardiologist Dr Raj Puranick, who will return to deliver high-quality clinical education. Bulgarr Ngaru GP Dr Marion Tait will share insights into the RHD story in her region and from Bullinah GPs sharing lessons learnt working through disasters. There will be plenty of time for audience questions, and GPs are encouraged to share their own experiences, challenges, and insights.

Learn more here.

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WA Ear and Hearing Health Forum

Earlier this month, Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) was proud to take part in the WA Ear and Hearing Health Forum in Perth, supported by BHP and the Ear Science Institute Australia.

The forum was all about coming together to share knowledge and ideas on how we can improve ear health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families. It was a safe and supportive space where community voices and experts worked side by side.

PAMS Director of Clinical Services, Christina Hunn, spoke alongside Ear Science, sharing important stories and experiences from the Pilbara.

Learn more about the forum here.

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Calling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 15-24 living on Darkinung Country

The Guyung Minig Youth Leadership Program is designed to empower young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on Darkinung Country to strengthen their leadership skills, community connection and elevate their voice.

Over the next 12 months, guyung minig will be delivered through workshops, mentoring, and on-Country experiences. Participants will develop confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection to community and their leadership.

Who Can Apply?
You leaders who are:
– Aged 15-24
– Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
– Connected to the Darkinung Community
– Passionate about culture, community, and leadership
– Ready to grow, learn and support others

No previous leadership experience needed — just a willingness to participate and give it a go!

To apply click the link in our bio to complete the Expression of Interest Form (EOI) here.

Applications close on Friday 5th of September.

Indigenous Literacy Day to be celebrated with free film and livestream

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation is inviting Australians to celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day on September 3, with a free film and livestream produced in collaboration with the Sydney Opera House.

Now in its 18th year, Indigenous Literacy Day (ILD) will be celebrated under the theme “Strength In Our Stories: For Now & Future Generations”, honouring the power of storytelling to connect people across generations and inspire the future.

ILF CEO Ben Bowen said this year’s theme is a “celebration of not only the stories shared, written down and published, but of all the storytellers across the generations that have fostered the education and intergenerational strength of countless generations”.

Read more here.

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation will celebrate this year’s Indigenous Literacy Day by showing a film featuring Indigenous communities from South Australia, the Northern Territory and Western Australia. (Image: supplied, Indigenous Literacy Foundation)

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NACCHO Sector News: 25 August 2025

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.

NACCHO Media Release: FASD Awareness at Parliament House shines light on education and support across systems

FASD Awareness at Parliament House shines light on education and support across systems

Today, the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Observance at Parliament House brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders, health experts, and policymakers to focus on the importance of FASD education and its role in supporting people across health, community, and justice settings.

The gathering brought together NACCHO, FARE, NOFASD, and FASD Hub to highlight the importance of FASD education, featuring an address from the Minister for Health and Aged Care, the Hon Mark Butler, and a panel discussion with NACCHO Board Chair Donnella Mills. Ms Mills spoke on the need for both prevention and ongoing support, saying change starts with recognising the role of community leadership.

“When we give our young people the right support from the start, we are investing in their futures and in stronger, safer communities. This is more than awareness, it’s about action that ensures no family is left without the help they need, no matter where they live.”

Access the full Media Release.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Observance at Parliament House.Left to right: Donnella Mills (NACCHO), Aunty Violet Sheridan Ngunnawal elder, Jenni Rogers (Ord Valley Health Service).

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Observance at Parliament House.
Left to right: Donnella Mills (NACCHO), Aunty Violet Sheridan Ngunnawal elder, Jenni Rogers (Ord Valley Health Service). Photo: Brooke Roff (NACCHO).

Partnering with Aboriginal Health Workers

Healthcare is something every person should be able to access, no matter where they live or who they are. But for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, getting the care they need isn’t always simple. It’s not just about distance or how many clinics are available.

Cultural differences, trust and communication can make a big difference in whether people feel safe and supported when seeking help. That’s where Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) come in. As trusted members of their own communities, they bring experience, language skills and cultural knowledge into the healthcare system. By working alongside doctors, nurses and other health professionals, AHWs help bridge gaps, build trust and make sure care feels respectful and relevant.

Everyone deserves healthcare that not only treats the body, but also respects who they are and where they come from. Since the 1970s, when Aboriginal communities first created their own health services, AHWs have bridged the gap between care and cultural support.

Today, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers have completed a Certificate II or higher in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care and can work in primary health care or clinical practice. This allows them to help with all aspects of health care from education and preventative care to supporting patients with chronic illness, pregnancy, ageing, or mental health.

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$10 million Moorundi health hub 23 years in the making

The wellbeing of the Ngarrindjeri people was given a major long-term boost on Friday with the long-awaited opening of a multi-million-dollar health centre for the community in Murray Bridge on Ngarrindjeri Country.

Moorundi has provided three pillars of care (cultural and country, spiritual and mind, physical and body) to Aboriginal people in the Murray Mallee, Southern Fleurieu, Kangaroo Island, Coorong and Adelaide Hills regions since 2015.

Its services previously operated from three locations in Murray Bridge.

The total project funding included $1.1m from the ILSC and almost $9m from the Commonwealth.

The building and its services were designed in collaboration with Moorundi staff and Aboriginal members, ensuring a culturally safe space for care, celebration of Ngarrindjeri culture and the accommodation of wellbeing services, allied health, and Elders and children’s programs.

Moorundi Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service chair Tahlia Lloyd said the health centre, and its new services and programs – of which a big focus is sharing cultural knowledge and language – would boost the broader holistic health of the community, as local First Nations practices are revitalised now and for future generations.

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The multi-million-dollar health centre will see a range of services and programs for the community.

The multi-million-dollar health centre will see a range of services and programs for the community. Image: ILSC.

Language & Communication – Building Rapport with First Nations Patients

Good communication sits at the heart of great healthcare. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, it’s about much more than just words; it’s about feeling respected, understood and safe. The way we speak, listen and connect can make all the difference to how someone experiences care. When there are barriers, whether it’s language, cultural differences, or even body language, patients can feel shut out or misunderstood. This can lead to missed appointments, confusion about treatment, or a lack of trust in the system. But when healthcare workers take the time to build rapport, listen carefully and adapt their communication style, patients feel more comfortable and supported. And that’s when real improvements in health outcomes begin.

Language in healthcare is about how we connect with people. For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, English may not be their first language. Some speak traditional languages, while others use Aboriginal English, which can sound familiar but often carries different meanings. This makes clear, simple communication especially important.

It’s also about how things are said, not just the words themselves. Tone of voice, body language and more can all influence whether a patient feels comfortable. For example, taking time to pause, listening without rushing, and using open, friendly body language can help patients feel at ease. Healthcare can be full of jargon, acronyms and complicated explanations. But when doctors, nurses and allied health workers use plain language, it helps patients feel more confident about their care.

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Delivering a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic

Delivering a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for the Tweed Region

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment for a further 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with a tender process underway from 22 August 2025 to identify a provider to operate the Tweed Valley clinic.
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Delivering more Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Victoria

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment for a further 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with tender processes underway to identify providers to operate the new clinics in Victoria.
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Delivering a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for Woden

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment for a further 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with the tender process underway to identify a provider to operate the new Woden clinic.
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NACCHO Sector News: 22 August 2025

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.

What happens when strong voices, shared purpose, and the right partnerships come together?

Last week on Turrbal and Yuggera Country in Meanjin (Brisbane), NACCHO, in partnership with Bupa, brought together 16 outstanding trainers and assessors to strengthen diabetes education across our communities.

Grounded in culture, connection and lived experience, they shared knowledge, explored best practice, and began shaping national training resources that reflect the strength, diversity, and realities of mob.

This gathering wasn’t just about ticking compliance boxes; it was about empowering local leaders to drive change, build capability, and deliver training that truly speaks to community.

Together, we’re building a workforce ready to make a lasting impact in diabetes prevention and care.

Meet the Worimi doctor fighting high rates of cervical cancer among First Nations women

For the past 20 years Dr Marilyn Clarke has worked on Gumbaynggirr Country as an obstetrician and gynaecologist.

The rate of cervical cancer among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Australia is more than double the rate among non-Indigenous women. Cultural barriers, lack of awareness, logistical challenges, and historical and systemic issues contribute to under-screening and late detection of pre-cancerous lesions, representing a system failure for Aboriginal women.

Dr Marilyn Clarke hopes to see those statistics change for the better. SISTASCREEN is a co-designed strategy being developed which aims to increase cervical screening rates by offering the test during routine antenatal checkups at Aboriginal-led health services.

“Antenatal visits at their local Aboriginal community-controlled health service is an opportune time to engage First Nations women in cervical screening in a way which ensures culturally safety and empowerment,” Dr Clarke said.

The project is set to be led by Southern Cross University in partnership with the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO), with $2.4 million in funding over three-years from the federal government through Cancer Australia.

The project will see six “early adopter” sites established from the outset: the first is the Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service in Ballina on the New South Wales Coast.
Its goal is to establish 50 sites at Aboriginal community controlled health organisations across the country over the next three years.

NACCHO CEO Pat Turner AM has welcomed the partnership.

“For too long, our women have faced barriers to lifesaving screening and care, barriers rooted in systems that weren’t designed for us, by us,” Ms Turner said.

“We cannot eliminate cervical cancer in Australia while Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women continue to be left behind.”

Read the full article here.

Worimi woman Dr Marilyn Clarke currently works for the Southern Cross University Faculty of Health at the Coffs Harbour campus.

Wuchopperen’s $2.6m air quality upgrade helping control respiratory diseases

A Far North primary health provider was awarded $2m in government funds to upgrade its clinic’s air quality, but the measure is unlikely to be rolled out across other centres in the region.

Wuchopperen Health Service tipped in about $600,000 of its own funds to upgrade air conditioning in three of its eight buildings at the Manoora clinic.

The improved filtration system, which features negative pressure rooms, will help prevent the spread of airborne infectious diseases through the centre’s ducts – an issue heightened during the Covid pandemic.

Wuchopperen chief executive Joy Savage said the project dubbed “breathe easy” was helping deliver the highest standard of air ventilation and quality, often reserved for hospitals’ acute care providers.

“We all now realise even in a primary care setting … how the air quality, how the ventilation can play an added protective weight in containing infection,” Ms Savage said.

“It is always the ambition of any health care provider to have the latest facilities available to both aid the provision of service and to keep the visitors and patients in an environment that is certainly not going to cause any harm or add any risk to their health.”

Read the full article here.

Wuchopperen chief executive Joy Savage, Assistant Health Minister Rebecca White and Member for Leichhardt, Matt Smith.

Aboriginal-led organisations honoured for suicide prevention work

Waterlily Healing Indigenous Corporation and Perfectly Imperfect Consulting, based on Larrakia Country in Darwin, have received the ‘Community’ Award at the 2025 Barbara Hocking Memorial Awards.

Hosted by suicide prevention organisation R U OK?, the awards recognise efforts to create a world where we are all connected and protected from suicide across four categories: Workplace, Education, Community and Conversation Leader.

The judging panel recognised Karyn Anne Moyle and her team for “empowering those in their world to meaningfully connect and lend support to each other when they are struggling with life, particularly through culturally safe, trauma-informed programs that empower Aboriginal communities to speak openly about mental health, grief, and suicide”.

Read the full article here.

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NACCHO Sector News: 21 August 2025

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.

Exciting news! Registrations are now open for the 2025 NACCHO Members’ Conference.

This year’s NACCHO Members’ Conference, National Youth Conference, and AGM is taking place from Monday 8 to Wednesday 10 December 2025 at the Royal Randwick Racecourse, on Bidjigal & Gadigal Country, Sydney.

The Conference theme is Strength Comes from Community Control.

Key dates:

  • Monday 8 December: NACCHO Youth Conference and NACCHO AGM
  • Tuesday 9 December: NACCHO Conference Day 1
  • Wednesday 10 December: NACCHO Conference Day 2 including the NACCHO Karaoke Dinner: Mardi Gras theme

Access more information and register.

NACCHO Member's Conference. Registrations Now Open!

NACCHO Member’s Conference. Registrations Now Open!

Persistent pain — A collaborative approach for ACCHOs

This resource developed by NACCHO and developed through the national MAIA project is designed to support GPs and other clinicians working in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) to deliver collaborative, culturally responsive care for clients with persistent pain, with a strong focus on non-pharmacological treatments and multidisciplinary.

Understanding persistent pain

Persistent pain is defined as pain that continues beyond the expected healing period following injury or illness—typically lasting more than three months—and may occur even in the absence of ongoing tissue damage. As time passes the severity of the pain becomes unrelated to physical indicators of injury or illness.

The pain is real, complex and deeply personal. It can isolate people and seep into their identity.

Persistent Pain impacts relationships, the ability to work, participate in daily activities, and maintain overall quality of life. Pain is understood to be shaped by a combination of biological, psychological, and social influences that affect the way the brain interprets sensations.

The beliefs and approaches of health professionals affect the way clients see their own pain and impacts recovery. By having realistic, supportive and hopeful approaches to pain management many clients can recover. The biopsychosocial approach to persistent pain management recognises that pain is influenced by a dynamic interplay of factors and calls for a holistic, person-centred approach to treatment. Cultural safety and trust lies at the centre of this approach and requires an understanding of the ongoing impacts of racism and colonisation.

ACCHOs are uniquely positioned to lead in this area. Their culturally safe, holistic model of care integrates traditional healing practices, active listening and trust-building and multidisciplinary, non-pharmacological treatments.

This approach supports comprehensive, culturally responsive pain management tailored to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Bush medicine program helping keep knowledge and culture alive for future generations

Surrounded by the stringybark forest of Northeast Arnhem Land, a group of Yolngu cultural educators are passing on knowledge of bush medicine to a new wave of First Nations doctors. The remote placement, formed in partnership with Flinders University, explores traditional healing methods, while building cultural awareness in modern practices.

On-country in the Northern Territory’s northeastern Arnhem Land region, Yolngu elder Mayalil Marika is sharing her knowledge of bush medicine with students close to graduating from university. It’s a visceral learning experience – using the senses to learn: smelling, tasting and listening.

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Yolngu Elder Mayatili Marika shares bush medicine knowledge with medical students from Flinders University.

Yolngu Elder Mayatili Marika shares bush medicine knowledge with medical students from Flinders University Source: Supplied / Flinders NT_Facebook

Improved services for First Nations communities

The Australian Government is upholding its strong commitment to strengthen Medicare and to fulfil the National Agreement on Closing the Gap by investing more than $500 million over five years into Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs).

This investment will contribute to greater access to vital Medicare-services across the country, including in rural and regional areas. It will also ensure First Nations people have access to culturally appropriate and high-quality health care, directly targeting Outcome 1 of Closing the Gap, so that First Nations people enjoy long and healthy lives.

The infrastructure grants focus on building and upgrading clinics in areas of highest need to strengthen First Nations health capacity. This supports Priority Reform 2 of Closing the Gap by investing in and continuing to build the community-controlled sector.

Recently completed works include:

  • $8.9 million to Moorundi Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Limited for a new health clinic at Murray Bridge, South Australia.
  • $1.2 million for Kirrae Health Service to extend and renovate a Primary Health Care facility at Purnim, Victoria.
  • $6 million for Gunditjmara Aboriginal Co-operative Limited to build a new Public Health Facility at Warrnambool, Victoria.
  • $1.5m for Wuchopperen Health Service to upgrade ventilation at three clinical service buildings in Manoora, Queensland.
  • $1.3m for West Coast Aboriginal and Multicultural Health Service in Queenstown Tasmania.

First Nations people are at the heart of decision making in the Government’s Major Capital Works Program through the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

This co-design process is guided by First Nations voices, focuses on culturally appropriate services and helps improve access to quality health care for First Nations communities.

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Delivering more Medicare Urgent Care Clinics

Delivering more Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Brisbane and Burpengary

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment for a further 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with tender processes underway to identify providers to operate the new Brisbane and Burpengary clinics.

Find out more.

Delivering more Medicare Urgent Care Clinics in Western Australia

The Australian Government is delivering on its commitment to deliver a further 50 Medicare Urgent Care Clinics with tender processes commencing to identify providers to operate the Bateman, Ellenbrook and Mirrabooka clinics in Western Australia.

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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.