First Eat with Nakkiah Lui
“I love food” Nakkiah Lui says, and in the next breath whispers “so give us back our land”....
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QAIHC amplifies Member voices in development of women and girls’ health strategy
QAIHC’s Research and Policy Division has again participated in consultations for the development of Queensland Health’s 10 Year Women and Girls’ Health Strategy, held on 30 May 2023. This strategy is one of a number under development by Queensland Health, with QAIHC ensuring Member perspectives are represented.
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Free governance workshops for the ACCHO Sector
As the Sector expands, it’s important to equip our health leaders with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure ACCHOs comply with governance requirements.
Regulators will always keep updating regulations, and we need to make sure our Sector is continuously improving and updating the skills of our leaders.
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Carbal – An innovation model of sustainability
When Brian Hewitt, CEO of Carbal Medical Services was appointed to the position eight-and-a-half years ago, he lamented that programs that were beneficial to the health of the community ceased as soon as funding streams discontinued.
Coming to terms with the variability of government priorities and their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations led Mr Hewitt to a conclusion.
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COVID-19 vaccine builds powerful immune response in First Nations peoples, study finds
An Australian study has shown that vaccination against COVID-19 elicits an effective immune...
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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
We welcome submissions from our Members, Associates and Affiliates on the great work being undertaken within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisation Sector.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this publication may contain images or names of people who have passed away.
