IAHA along with 100 organisations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak representative bodies, community and legal groups, have published an Open Letter calling for the Prime Minister to show national leadership on youth justice. The letter has been released to coincide with the Royal Commission into the Protection and Detention of Children in the […]
The 2017 Stepping Up Forum was held from the 22-23 March 2017 in the Sydney, NSW. The Forum brought together Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health managers and staff working across all professions including clinical, non-clinical and leadership roles. IAHA CEO Donna Murray was invited as a keynote speaker where she presented on the importance of supporting […]
IAHA workforce development officer recently visited the Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health, James Cook University (MICRRH). IAHA and MICRRH signed a Collaboration Agreement in November 2016, which has an overarching goal to “increase the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health workforce in remote and regional QLD and Northern Australia to improve the […]
Re-Commitment to Statement of Intent to Close the Gap on Indigenous Health In recognition of Close the Gap Day 2017, Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) and (AHPA), the peak body representing and advocating for the role of allied health professions, and its member and friend organisations, re-committed to a Statement of Intent to work together […]
Today, IAHA attended the launch of the Dying to Talk resources by Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health, Ken Wyatt at Parliament House. Launching the Dying toTalk resources, Minister Wyatt said that starting a discussion about dying is never easy and can be hard when we want to talk to our families […]
The 6th Annual NHMRC Symposium on Research Translation, which this year will be co-hosted by the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Lowitja Institute. Under the theme “The Butterfly Effect: Translating Knowledge into Action for Positive Change”, the Symposium will present an outstanding opportunity to focus on action needed to improve the health […]
The Government has announced $1.4 million grant round is now open for applications. The aim of the grant is to support NAIDOC week activities this July. NAIDOC celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, achievements and continuing contributions to our country and society. Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said […]
Pdf printable version of Stronger Together: Allied Health Sector Continues Commitment to Close the Gap on Indigenous Health In recognition of Close the Gap Day 2017, Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA), a national member-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health organisation and Allied Health Professionals Australia (AHPA), the peak body representing and advocating for […]
On National Close the Gap Day (NCTGD), Thursday 16 March 2017, Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is pleased to welcome the release of The Progress and Priorities Report 2017 (the report), a collaborative effort of the Close the Gap Campaign Steering Committee of which IAHA joins other national organisations as a member. Click here […]
The Implementation Plan Advisory Group (IPAG) Consultation 2017 provides an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and leaders, government and the non-government and private sector to help shape the next Implementation Plan for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013-2023. It is part of the process to work through issues […]
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