February 4 World Cancer Day : A guide for Aboriginal Health Workers
Download the 2019 Health Awareness Days Calendar
24 January : 2019 National NAIDOC Grant funding round opens
31 January 2019 The opt-out period for My Health Record ended
14 February Aboriginal Men’s Gathering
20 February IAHA 2019 Special General Meeting Web Conference.
22 February Awabakal ACCHO Strong Youth Launch
6 March AIATSIS Culture and Policy Symposium
9 March Bush to Beach Project Grazing Style Light Indigenous Marathon Fundraiser
14 – 15 March 2019 Close the Gap for Vision by 2020 – National Conference 2019
21 March Indigenous Ear Health Workshop Brisbane
24 -27 March National Rural Health Alliance Conference
18 -20 June Lowitja Health Conference Darwin
2019 Dr Tracey Westerman’s Workshops
5-8 November The Lime Network Conference New Zealand
February 4 World Cancer Day : A guide for Aboriginal Health Workers
” In Australia, the poorest among us are 30% more likely to die of cancer than the richest.
There is also a big gap in cancer outcomes for our Indigenous Australian population, where incident rates from cancer are 10% higher than non-Indigenous Australians and mortality rates are 30% higher.
Similarly, cancer incidence (particularly cancers with poorer prognoses) and mortality are significantly higher outside capital cities, with outcomes worsening in step with remoteness.
So why are money, cultural background, geographic location and cancer types leading to some Australians being left behind?
More research is required to definitively pinpoint why these trends are occurring, but several factors stand out. More needs to be done to promote healthy lifestyles and cancer prevention to some parts of our community.
As an example, we know that smoking rates are higher in Indigenous populations and among poorer Australians and also link to cancers with poorer prognosis such as lung cancer.
Continued investment in anti-smoking campaigns tailored to these communities is critical in reducing this disparity. Currently around 40% of Indigenous Australians smoke compared with 12.2% of the general Australian population. In remote communities, this rises to around 60%.
Other unhealthy lifestyles that can increase cancer risk, including excessive alcohol consumption, physical inactivity, an unhealthy diet and obesity, are also more prevalent among socio-economically disadvantaged populations
Professor Sanchia Aranda is the CEO of Cancer Council Australia
Read full article and link to resources
Download the 2019 Health Awareness Days
For many years ACCHO organisations have said they wished they had a list of the many Indigenous “ Days “ and Aboriginal health or awareness days/weeks/events.
With thanks to our friends at ZockMelon here they both are!
It even has a handy list of the hashtags for the event.
Download the 53 Page 2019 Health days and events calendar HERE
naccho zockmelon 2019 health days and events calendar
We hope that this document helps you with your planning for the year ahead.
Every Tuesday we will update these listings with new events and What’s on for the week ahead
To submit your events or update your info
Contact: Colin Cowell www.nacchocommunique.com
NACCHO Social Media Editor Tel 0401 331 251
Email : nacchonews@naccho.org.au
24 January : 2019 National NAIDOC Grant funding round opens 
The opening of the 2019 National NAIDOC Grant funding round has been moved forward! The National NAIDOC Grants will now officially open on Thursday 24 January 2019.
Head to www.naidoc.org.au to join the National NAIDOC Mailing List and keep up with all things grants or check out the below links for more information now!
https://www.finance.gov.au/resource-management/grants/grantconnect/
https://www.pmc.gov.au/indigenous-affairs/grants-and-funding/naidoc-week-funding
31 January 2019 was the end of opt-out period for My Health Record
Did you know that #MyHealthRecord is already helping millions of Australians manage their health information? 6.45 million Australians already have a record, with 10 million clinical records uploaded.
The opt-out period for My Health Record ends on 31 January 2019
Our thanks to the Consumer Health Forum for sharing this info
The My Health Record website is a good resource, and the help line is available 24/7 on 1800 723 471. The help line can answer many general questions, as well as assist with opting out or making changes to your record if you already have one: https://myhealthrecord.gov.au
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) also have a number of good resources on My Health Record, particularly on privacy and how to make a complaint:https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy-law/other-legislation/my-health-records
State and territory health departments also have some further location specific information available on how My Health Record works. While the number of hospital systems and health providers connected to the system is rapidly increasing, not all of those who are connected are able to access the full range of information held in a person’s record yet.
If you are interested in what the experience of using My Health Record will be like in your area, below are good places to start.
- ACT
- Queensland
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Northern Territory
- Western Australia
If you choose not to opt-out then a record will be created for you in February. More information about how to opt-out is available on the My Health Record website or through their help line, 1800 723 471. In some areas, mostly rural, physical forms are also available from Australia Post outlets.
If you don’t opt-out, or already have a record, and decide you no longer want it you can cancel your record. To cancel a record you can call the help line above, or access your My Health Record through MyGov and finding the right option under your ‘Profile and Settings’ tab. More information on cancelling a record is available here:
https://www.myhealthrecord.gov.au/for-you-your-family/howtos/cancel-my-record
14 February Aboriginal Men’s Gathering
15 February NACCHO RACGP Survey closes
Survey until 15 Feb 2019 : To participate in a short survey, please CLICK HERE
Please tell us your ideas for
-improving quality of 715 health checks
-clinical software -implementation of the National Guide
-culturally responsive healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
In 2018–19, NACCHO and the RACGP are working on further initiatives and we want your input!
20 February IAHA 2019 Special General Meeting Web Conference.
The Indigenous Allied Health Australia Ltd (IAHA) Board would like to thank you for your continued support of IAHA and invite you to participate in the special General Meeting of IAHA to be held at 1:00 pm (Canberra time) on Wednesday 20 February 2019 at Units 3-4, Ground Floor, 9-11 Napier Close, Deakin ACT 2600.
Attending General Meeting using Zoom conferencing
Members have the option to attend the General Meeting using “Zoom” remote conferencing services by video or voice link. Instructions to help use Zoom are available here and detailed below.
To join the meeting go to:
https://zoom.us/j/313336712
OR One tap mobile
+61280152088,,313336712# Australia
+61871501149,,313336712# Australia
Dial by your location
+61 2 8015 2088 Australia
+61 8 7150 1149 Australia
Meeting ID: 313 336 712
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adnswZr8cW
Agenda for General Meeting
The key items for the General Meeting are to consider and vote on resolutions to:
- remove IAHA’s current auditor and appoint a replacement auditor; and
- amend IAHA’s company constitution.
Documents for the meeting
The documents for the meeting are:
- A letter to Members from the Company Secretary with details of the special General Meeting and how to participate click here
- Notice of General Meeting (including the Explanatory Notes and Proxy Form) click here;
- a letter from an IAHA Member nominating a new company auditor click here; and
- a copy of IAHA’s company constitution, with marked-up text to show the proposed changes to be considered by Members, click here.
Members will be required to use their own computer hardware and software to access this facility and are solely responsible for connecting to the conference by 1:00 pm (Canberra time) on the meeting day.
RSVP if you intend to attend/participate
in the special General Meeting
Members who plan to attend the meeting either in person or through Zoom are asked to register for the meeting.
Please email the Company Secretary at secretary@iaha.com.au to register, preferably by 1:00pm Monday 18 February 2019.
22 February Awabakal ACCHO Strong Youth Launch
Featuring MC Sean Choolburra and performances by Koori Rep, Shanelle Dargan (as seen on X-Factor) and Last Kinnection.
RSVP: 0457 868 980 or zkhan@awabakal.org by February 15.
6 March AIATSIS Culture and Policy Symposium
9 March Bush to Beach Project Grazing Style Light Indigenous Marathon Fundraiser
The Port Macquarie Running Festival is happening over the weekend of the 9th-10th March 2019. As a part of this event we are running a fundraiser to support the important work being undertaken by Charlie & Tali Maher as a part of the Indigenous Marathon Project Running And Walking group. Come along to hear from Olympians Nova Peris, Steve Moneghette & Robert de Castella while meeting members of the Indigenous Marathon Project over lunch. We hope to see you there.
All funds raised will go towards the Bush to Beach Project. The project aims
to develop a strong relationship between the Northern Territory community of
Ntaria and the coastal community of Port Macquarie, with an exchange program
occurring several times throughout the year. This will include young Indigenous
people visiting the communities and participating in running and walking events
to promote healthy living. We thank you for your support.
Guest Speakers: Olympians Nova Peris, Steve Moneghetti & Robert de Castella.
Any enquiries please get in touch with Nina Cass or Charlie Maher (ninacass87@gmail.com / charles.maher@det.nsw.edu.au)
Tickets $59 Register HERE
14 – 15 March 2019 Close the Gap for Vision by 2020 – National Conference 2019
Indigenous Eye Health (IEH) at the University of Melbourne and co-host Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT), are pleased to invite you to register for the Close the Gap for Vision by 2020:Strengthen & Sustain – National Conference 2019 which will be held at the Alice Springs Convention Centre on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 March 2019 in the Northern Territory. This conference is also supported by our partners, Vision 2020 Australia, Optometry Australia and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists.
The 2019 conference, themed ‘Strengthen & Sustain’ will provide opportunity to highlight the very real advances being made in Aboriginal and Torres Strait eye health. It will explore successes and opportunities to strengthen eye care and initiatives and challenges to sustain progress towards the goal of equitable eye care by 2020. To this end, the conference will include plenary speakers, panel discussions and presentations as well as upskilling workshops and cultural experiences.
Registration (including workshops, welcome reception and conference dinner) is $250. Registrations close on 28 February 2019.
Who should attend?
The conference is designed to bring people together and connect people involved in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye care from local communities, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, health services, non-government organisations, professional bodies and government departments from across the country. We would like to invite everyone who is working on or interested in improving eye health and care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Speakers will be invited, however this year we will also be calling for abstracts for Table Top presentations and Poster presentations – further details on abstract submissions to follow.
Please share and forward this information with colleagues and refer people to this webpage where the conference program and additional informationwill become available in the lead up to the conference. Note: Please use the conference hashtag #CTGV19.
We look forward to you joining us in the Territory in 2019 for learning and sharing within the unique beauty and cultural significance of Central Australia.
Additional Information:
If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us at indigenous-eyehealth@unimelb.edu.au or contact IEH staff Carol Wynne (carol.wynne@unimelb.edu.au; 03 8344 3984 email) or Mitchell Anjou (manjou@unimelb.edu.au; 03 8344 9324).
Close the Gap for Vision by 2020: Strengthen & Sustain – National Conference 2019 links:
– Conference General Information
– Conference Dinner & Leaky Pipe Awards
More information available at: go.unimelb.edu.au/wqb6
21 March National Close the Gap Day
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21 March Indigenous Ear Health Workshop Brisbane
The Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery is hosting a workshop on Indigenous Ear Health in Brisbane on Thursday, 21 March 2019.
This meeting is the 7th to be organised by ASOHNS and is designed to facilitate discussion about the crucial health issue and impact of ear disease amongst Indigenous people.
The meeting is aimed at bringing together all stakeholders involved in managing Indigenous health and specifically ear disease, such as: ENT surgeons, GPs, Paediatricians, Nurses, Audiologists, Speech Therapists, Allied Health Workers and other health administrators (both State and Federal).
Download Program and Contact
Indigenous Ear Health 2019 Program
24 -27 March National Rural Health Alliance Conference
Interested in the health and wellbeing of rural or remote Australia?
This is the conference for you.
In March 2019 the rural health sector will gather in Hobart for the 15th National Rural Conference. Every two years we meet to learn, listen and share ideas about how to improve health outcomes in rural and remote Australia.
Proudly managed by the National Rural Health Alliance, the Conference has a well-earned reputation as Australia’s premier rural health event. Not just for health professionals, the Conference recognises the critical roles that education, regional development and infrastructure play in determining health outcomes, and we welcome people working across a wide variety of industries.
Join us as we celebrate our 15th Conference and help achieve equitable health for the 7 million Australians living in rural and remote areas.
Hobart and its surrounds was home to the Muwinina people who the Alliance acknowledges as the traditional and original owners of this land. We pay respect to those that have passed before us and acknowledge today’s Tasmanian Aboriginal community as the custodians of the land on which we will meet.
20 -24 May 2019 World Indigenous Housing Conference. Gold Coast
Thank you for your interest in the 2019 World Indigenous Housing Conference.
The 2019 World Indigenous Housing Conference will bring together Indigenous leaders, government, industry and academia representing Housing, health, and education from around the world including:
- National and International Indigenous Organisation leadership
- Senior housing, health, and education government officials Industry CEOs, executives and senior managers from public and private sectors
- Housing, Healthcare, and Education professionals and regulators
- Consumer associations
- Academics in Housing, Healthcare, and Education.
The 2019 World Indigenous Housing Conference #2019WIHC is the principal conference to provide a platform for leaders in housing, health, education and related services from around the world to come together. Up to 2000 delegates will share experiences, explore opportunities and innovative solutions, work to improve access to adequate housing and related services for the world’s Indigenous people.
Event Information:
Key event details as follows:
Venue: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Address: 2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Dates: Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd May, 2019 (24th May)
Registration Costs
- EARLY BIRD – FULL CONFERENCE & TRADE EXHIBITION REGISTRATION: $1950 AUD plus booking fees
- After 1 February FULL CONFERENCE & TRADE EXHIBITION REGISTRATION $2245 AUD plus booking fees
PLEASE NOTE: The Trade Exhibition is open Tuesday 21st May – Thursday 23rd May 2019
Please visit www.2019wihc.com for further information on transport and accommodation options, conference, exhibition and speaker updates.
Methods of Payment:
2019WIHC online registrations accept all major credit cards, by Invoice and direct debit.
PLEASE NOTE: Invoices must be paid in full and monies received by COB Monday 20 May 2019.
Please note: The 2019 WIHC organisers reserve the right of admission. Speakers, programs and topics are subject to change. Please visit http://www.2019wihc.comfor up to date information.
Conference Cancellation Policy
If a registrant is unable to attend 2019 WIHC for any reason they may substitute, by arrangement with the registrar, someone else to attend in their place and must attend any session that has been previously selected by the original registrant.
Where the registrant is unable to attend and is not in a position to transfer his/her place to another person, or to another event, then the following refund arrangements apply:
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- Registrations cancelled less than 60 days, but more than 30 days before the event are eligible for a 50% refund of the registration fees paid.
- Registrations cancelled less than 30 days before the event are no longer eligible for a refund.
Refunds will be made in the following ways:
- For payments received by credit or debit cards, the same credit/debit card will be refunded.
- For all other payments, a bank transfer will be made to the payee’s nominated account.
Important: For payments received from outside Australia by bank transfer, the refund will be made by bank transfer and all bank charges will be for the registrant’s account. The Cancellation Policy as stated on this page is valid from 1 October 2018.
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18 -20 June Lowitja Health Conference Darwin
At the Lowitja Institute International Indigenous Health and Wellbeing Conference 2019 delegates from around the world will discuss the role of First Nations in leading change and will showcase Indigenous solutions.
The conference program will highlight ways of thinking, speaking and being for the benefit of Indigenous peoples everywhere.
Join Indigenous leaders, researchers, health professionals, decision makers, community representatives, and our non-Indigenous colleagues in this important conversation.
2019 Dr Tracey Westerman’s Workshops
24 -26 September 2019 CATSINaM National Professional Development Conference
More details soon
5-8 November The Lime Network Conference New Zealand
This years #LIMEConnection whakatauki (theme for the conference) was developed by the Scientific Committee, along with Māori elder, Te Marino Lenihan & Tania Huria from @otago.
To read about the conference & theme, check out the #LIMEConnection website. https://www.limeconnection.net.au/about/