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Honouring 'a truly extraordinary Aboriginal woman'
Dr Josie Douglas, General Manager of Professional Services at the Central Land C...
Dr Josie Douglas 17 Aug 2026
Remote and rural residents die young amid major healthcare shortfall
In pockets of remote Australia, there are teenagers with type two diabetes, youn...
$180m available for Aboriginal community-controlled health infrastructure
Eligible Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) can apply...
Dechlan Brennan 5 Aug 2026
The future of First Nations economic development is already here
As leaders gather at Garma this weekend to debate the future of First Nations ec...
Donnella Mills 1 Aug 2026
'Missed opportunities': Budget draws mixed response from advocates
Labor's latest budget has been labelled a missed opportunity by key Indigenous s...
Dechlan Brennan 13 May 2026
Trailblazer, visionary and activist: Dr Naomi Mayers remembered as leading figure in Indigenous health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised the following article contains the name of an Indigenous person who has died. Dr Naomi Mayers is being remembered as a trailblazer and visiona...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Apr 9, 2026
Community leaders, Aboriginal health organisations and MPs unite in call for greater action to eradicate rheumatic heart disease

Community leaders, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, researchers and MPs gathered at Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday for the launch of the Parliamentary Friends for Endin...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Mar 26, 2026
A legacy that leaves a lasting national impact: federal government pays tribute to retiring Pat Turner

The federal government has paid tribute to Pat Turner after she announced she will step down as CEO of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 5, 2026
Pat Turner to stand down as NACCHO chief executive

Pat Turner has announced she will step down after nearly a decade as chief executive of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Mar 4, 2026
'Be serious about this, because it’s taking our people' - Indigenous communities urged to access free lung cancer screenings

Gilbert Wanganeen is urging Indigenous people not to wait until it's too late when it comes to lung cancer. Launched in July 2025, the National Lung Cancer Screening Program offers free scans through...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Feb 12, 2026
Pilbara health leaders push preventative model at national Aboriginal health conference

Pilbara health leaders have taken a preventative, community-led health model to a national stage, arguing that long-term health outcomes for Aboriginal communities depend on intervening earlier, befor...

Natasha Clark Natasha Clark Dec 29, 2025
Own it, and we will end it: Our women are leading the way to eliminate cervical cancer

Cervical cancer elimination is not a distant goal; it is happening now, in our clinics, our communities, and through the quiet leadership of our women.

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Pat Turner Nov 19, 2025
Worsening suicide crisis requires urgent action nationwide, say Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak groups

Warning: This report discusses suicide extensively. If you or anyone you know is at risk, please speak to someone at 13YARN (13 92 76), Brother to Brother crisis line (1800 435 799), Kids Helpline (18...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 18, 2025
Indigenous leadership making an impact in push to eliminate cervical cancer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and the community-controlled health sector are being recognised on World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, Monday, for their leadership in Australia's progre...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 17, 2025
Peak bodies call for immediate action as Indigenous suicide rate hits new high

Warning: This story contains information about suicide and distressing statistics. Please read with care and reach out for support if needed.

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Nov 14, 2025
Aboriginal community health leaders work with Air Force to deliver services in Far North Queensland

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Far North Queensland are working with the Royal Australian Air Force through Exercise Kummundoo 2025, delivering health services and building stron...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Oct 14, 2025
Parliament hosts call to action on FASD education

Indigenous leaders, health experts, and policymakers have gathered in Canberra to stress the urgent need for greater education and support around Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).

Dechlan Brennan Dechlan Brennan Aug 25, 2025
On World Hepatitis Day, experts urge nationwide action for First Nations hepatitis

On World Hepatitis Day this week NACCHO and Hepatitis Australia called for urgent national action, as Australia approaches its 2030 target to eliminate Hepatitis B and C.

Alexandra Giorgianni Alexandra Giorgianni Jul 29, 2025
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