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Federal election 2025: Party priorities for First Nations health

Posted by QAIHC | Mar 19, 2025 | Interviews, National News, News, Queensland News

With the 2025 Federal election just around the corner, Sector Leader contacted six political parties in Queensland — the ALP, Coalition, Greens, One Nation, Katter’s Australia and Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia — seeking their election commitments to First Nation’s health. QAIHC received responses from Indigenous-Aboriginal Party of Australia, Katter’s Australian Party and The Australian Greens. Sector Leader will reach out to the ALP, LNP and One Nation in the coming weeks for any updates to their policy for the April edition.

QAIHC Position Statement: Put pharmacists into ACCHOs

Posted by QAIHC | Mar 19, 2025 | News, Sector News, State Reforms

QAIHC Public Health Medical Director, Associate Professor Sophia Couzos provides an overview of the QAIHC position statement on pharmacists in ACCHOs. QAIHC is advocating for a funded program to enable Queensland and other states’ ACCHOs to employ non-dispensing pharmacists within their health services.

The importance of accreditation planning with RACGP 5th Edition Standards

Posted by QAIHC | Dec 20, 2024 | News, Sector News, Uncategorized

Effective accreditation planning is essential for ensuring ACCHOs meet the RACGP 5th Edition Standards. Preparation is key. The process of accreditation can feel daunting, but a structured approach helps manage the workload, streamline operations, and ultimately foster a higher standard of care. QAIHC’s Quality and Compliance Manager Melita Parker said her Accreditation Our Way Model was a practical framework that offered a seven-stage roadmap for ACCHOs, aligning with a three-pronged approach: Plan, Train, and Support.

Young gun: Keiron Lander takes the lead at ATSICHS Brisbane

Posted by QAIHC | Dec 20, 2024 | Interviews, Sector News, Uncategorized

Every year, Keiron Lander packs a swag and goes bush with his mates, camping and fishing around different Aboriginal nations across Queensland.

“It’s my passion. I travel around the different nations, from Burketown to Mount Isa, then I come down to Windorah,” he said. That’s my downtime where I switch off and refresh mentally and spiritually and come back a different person.”

Apunipima hosts health summit to celebrate 30-year milestone

Posted by QAIHC | Dec 20, 2024 | News, Queensland News, Sector News

Cairns played host to a large delegation of Cape York stakeholders in November for a health summit that coincided with the 30th anniversary of the establishment of Apunipima Cape York Health Council.

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