News
04 August 2010
Mental Health and Wellbeing book available - free
The Working Together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice has just been released. The book is intended for staff and students working in areas that support Indigenous mental health and wellbeing.
03 August 2010
INDIGENOUS HEALTH INCENTIVE
The PBS Co-payment measure now allows Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who have, or are at risk of having a chronic disease, to get medication free (if they have a concession card) or for under $6 if without a concession card.
03 August 2010
Indigenous Australian artwork for the cover AASW new Code of Ethics
The Australian Association of Social Workers is commissioning Indigenous Australian artwork for the cover of its new Code of Ethics to be launched in November of this year and is calling for Expressions of Interest for Indigenous artwork.
09 July 2010
New peak body to advocate and support Indigenous Allied Health Professionals
IAHA was officially launched on Thursday night 8th July by the Hon Warren Snowdon MP, Minister for Indigenous Health and James Charles, Chairman IAHA Inc.
07 July 2010
IAHA subscribes to Informit Health Collection
IAHA Inc has subscribed to the Informit Health Collection so that IAHA Website Members can have easy access to current health articles and publications.
29 June 2010
ND Fellowship in Indigenous Health application period open
The Rowan Nicks Russell Drysdale Fellowship in Australian Indigenous Health and Welfare 2011 is open for applications - until 10th September 2010.
28 June 2010
Puggy Hunter Scholarships application period open
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students who are (or intend to be) studying health at an undergraduate level at university or at TAFE can apply until 20 August2010. Scholarships are worth up $15,000 per year for full time students.
17 June 2010
Course opportunities for Allied health professionals
Mid year enrollments are now open for the Remote Health Practice Program and Remote Health Management program. These programs are of interest to those working in remote, small rural and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
17 June 2010
NEW TOOL FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA), the peak national body representing allied health professionals, has developed a new, quick-guide chronic disease management resource package.
21 May 2010
The Australian Association of Social Workers is Reviewing its Code of Ethics
To ensure that its Code of Ethics remains relevant to the profession, the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) is undertaking a comprehensive review of the Code.
19 May 2010
Live Strong: Closing the Gap on Chronic Disease DVD available to order
Live Strong is the latest of the half hour documentary style programs in the Rural Health Education Foundation’s Strong Series. It is presented by Daniel Browning of ABC Radio National’s Awaye!
07 April 2010
BOOST FOR ALLIED HEALTH IN RURAL AND REMOTE AUSTRALIA
The Rudd Government will double scholarships for allied health clinical placements in rural areas and establish a locum scheme to support 1,000 allied health workers over the next decade.
04 March 2010
IAHA Interview on 3CR
Listen to an interview of Kelli McIntosh, Chair of KOTS and Lin Oke Deputy Chair on radio 3CR in October 2009. Kelli talks on OT, Lin about the connection between KOTS and IAHA, Kelli about her work as a Rowan Nicks Russell Drysdale Fellow
16 February 2010
Close the Gap: new report
The Prime Minister’s honouring of his commitment to report back to Parliament on closing the gap in Indigenous health equality is an important contribution to monitoring progress, but key elements are still missing, says Chair, Close the Gap Committee.
16 February 2010
CRANA Plus Bush Support Help Line
The Bush Support Services division supports remote health workers with clinical and cultural awareness training and support via 24-hour confidential phone call.
03 February 2010
Continence Resources for Indigenous Australians
HACC/MASS Continence Project resource list and order form is available in the Members' Resources section. These resources are free to people living and working in Qld, but may incur a cost for those elsewhere.
20 January 2010
Indigenous CEO for IAHA
Craig Dukes, former Director of the Allied Health Workforce Section in DoHA has been appointed the first CEO of IAHA. The Board of Directors welcomes Craig with his wealth of experience working with Indigenous organisations and government departments.
28 December 2009
Festive season greetings
James Charles, Chair, and the Directors and staff of Indigenous Allied Health Australia wish you and your family a very happy festive season.
16 October 2009
Exercise Sports Science student supported
Tuguy Esgin is a Noongar man from Perth and an Exercise and Sport Science PhD student. He was selected as the Indigenous allied health student to receive financial assistance to attend the National Allied Health Conference.
30 September 2009
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation.
The Report recommends that the Foundation support grassroots healing initiatives to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to heal from the traumatic legacy of colonisation, forced removals and other government policies
10 September 2009
Allied health practitioners needed to improve Indigenous health.
The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) needs allied health professionals to fill short-term paid placements in remote Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory for as little as three weeks. Be part of the effort to improve Indigenous health…
17 August 2009
NEW ALLIED HEALTH WEB-BASED TRAINING PACKAGE LAUNCHED
Education and training for allied health workers is now just a mouse click away after a new web-based training package was launched on 12th August 2009.
12 August 2009
Health Careers in the Bush program
The objective of the Health Careers in the Bush program is to stimulate interest in health careers and to keep kids in school. We enlist interstate as well as NT undergraduate students to distribute information and talk about their own experiences.
10 August 2009
Indigenous Community Health and Early Childhood Internships
Allied health students are encouraged to apply for an internship with Indigenous Community Volunteers to gain support and guidance in undertaking a clinical placement in an Indigenous community.
09 July 2009
Australia’s dirty little secret
Australia’s dirty little secret by Ian Thorpe. At the “Beyond Sport Summit” in London, Australian Olympic legend Ian Thorpe dove head first into Australia’s failure to address the problems in its indigenous communities.
29 June 2009
Puggy Hunter Scholarships to study health
Puggy Hunter Scholarships for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are or will be studying health at a TAFE (Certificate IV and above) or undergraduate level in 2010 are now open for applications.
10 June 2009
IAHA President, Vice President & Treasurer elected
James Charles has been elected President, Chontel Gibson, Vice President and Walker Tabua, Treasurer of Indigenous Allied Health Australia.
30 May 2009
Cultural Orientation Plan for Allied Health Professionals working in Aboriginal Health
The Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health in WA is developing a Cultural Orientation Plan for Allied Health Professionals working in Aboriginal Health - to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal cultural values, beliefs and practices.
04 May 2009
IAHA Members' Meeting & Launch Party postponed
The Members' meeting of Indigenous Allied Health Australia, and the launch party to celebrate, has been postponed.
20 January 2009
New A&TSI Allied Health Medicare Items
From 1 November 2008, allied health items (81300 to 81360) are available to people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, on referral from their GP.
19 December 2008
Melbourne OT wins the 2009 Rowan Nicks Russell Drysdale Fellowship
More fantastic news from the Koori OT Scheme - they have been informed that KOTS committee member Kelli McIntosh’s application for the Rowan Nicks Russell Drysdale Fellowship has been successful.
01 December 2008
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