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QAIHC and ANU lead tobacco consumption consultation in Queensland

QAIHC and ANU lead tobacco consumption consultation in Queensland

Posted by | Jan 9, 2024 | , ,

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland have voiced their opinions on tobacco consumption and access by their peoples.

QAIHC, in partnership with Australian National University’s National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research have conducted a series of consultation sessions throughout the state to determine community usage and gather feedback on measures to discourage smoking and tobacco use.

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National trachoma workshop draws experts from across Australia

National trachoma workshop draws experts from across Australia

Posted by | Jan 5, 2024 | , , ,

QAIHC Public Registrar Shamila Ginige provides insights into the National Trachoma Stakeholders Workshop in Sydney, which she recently attended. Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness in the world.

Preventative health strategies and improving environmental wellbeing were two key priorities in the race to eradicate trachoma at the National Trachoma Stakeholders Workshop in Sydney in November.

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<strong>Training investment pays off for Carbal Medical Service and its community</strong>

Training investment pays off for Carbal Medical Service and its community

Posted by | Jan 5, 2024 | , , ,

Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners (AHPs) are essential members of the Australian healthcare system, providing culturally sensitive and accessible healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the need to upskill AHWs to become AHPs. AHPs are registered health practitioners with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia, qualified to provide a wider range of healthcare services, including clinical services like immunisations and wound care.

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QAIHC research advisor addresses global conference

QAIHC research advisor addresses global conference

Posted by | Jan 5, 2024 | , ,

QAIHC Principal Research Advisor, Greg Pratt, was a speaker at the American Society of Human Genetics’ Annual Meeting in Washington DC in November; part of an Australian contingent presenting about exciting work being led by a group of Aboriginal researchers in Australia that promises to support equitable access to genetic healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).

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