Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia in Highgate, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia

Locality: Highgate, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9227 1631

Address: 450 Beaufort Street 6003 Highgate, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.ahcwa.org.au

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24.01.2022 It's the end of WA Sexual Health Week 2021, but we should all continue celebrating and promoting sexual health in its entirety. The theme for this year was Safety, Pleasure, and Respect..... it's all about finding ways to have a healthy sexual life where you experience feeling safe, respected, and, above all, pleasure.

24.01.2022 AHCWA’s QALT Officers, Tara and Rickesha delivered the Brief Intervention workshop to the Kimberley TIS teams for the first time today. The training was delivered both in person and via teams at the Lotteries House in Broome

21.01.2022 One week down, three weeks to Grow! Check out these fun Moustache facts from our AHCWA Mo sisters. This Movember, support the men of AHCWA to Grow a Mo to raise funds and awareness for Men’s health. Click on the link to donate or you can help by sharing the link: movember.com/m/ahcwa... #Movember2020

20.01.2022 Giving blood is one of the most generous things you can do for another person. And with Australia needing 31,000 blood donations each week, our staff at AHCWA decided to help out. Thanks, Keisha, Rickesha, Sunni, and Ali for taking the time out to donate your blood to potentially save a person's life.

20.01.2022 AHCWA held its staff team building day yesterday, with the fun-filled day beginning with a tour along the banks of the Derbarl Yerrigan. The tour included a smoking ceremony and a guided walk by Nick Abraham from Warrang-Bridil Tours along the river overlooking the city, Matagarup Bridge, and the Optus Stadium Precinct. After lunch, the competition between staff really heated up as staff competed in a series of physical and mental challenges designed to improve motivation, teamwork, and collaboration. The Green team came away with the win and more importantly, bragging rights.

20.01.2022 AHCWA welcomes today’s announcement by the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, the Hon. Ben Wyatt MLA, that the WA Government will provide $4.8m over four years to support the development of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Sector.

19.01.2022 Earlier in the year, the Government made it easier to access your superannuation early. It was a bit confusing to figure out if you were or weren't eligible to do this. Check out this short video from the team over at Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia to help you figure out if you are eligible, and what you can do if you accessed the scheme but maybe weren't eligible.

18.01.2022 Did you know ear infections one of the leading causes of disease for Aboriginal children in Australia? Ear infections (also referred to as ‘Otitis Media’) is a condition causing inflammation of the middle ear. If it is not treated, otitis media can cause permanent hearing loss. If you or anyone you know has a sore ear, make sure you see a doctor or health worker. Resource: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb9nL7VAIco

18.01.2022 The Birds and the BBVs is a two-day training course that aims to bring together Aboriginal Health Workers and others who work with Aboriginal people to increase their knowledge, skills, motivation, and confidence to yarn with clients and the community about why testing for STIs, HIV, and BBVs is important and identify ways to normalise testing within a routine health check. For more information and to register contact: [email protected] or Veronica Walshe at [email protected] (08) 9227 1631. #sexualhealthweek

16.01.2022 One Love..One Heart..One Family..We Are One People..No Hatin'..Together..One Nation Fantastic little video clip from the kids from Wiluna :) Ngangganawili Aboriginal Health Service

16.01.2022 AHCWA held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) this morning at their head office in Highgate. The AGM was attended by delegates and observers from our Member Services with the AGM elections run by the Electoral Commission. We are pleased to announce the following Executive Board Members and Regional Board Members that were elected to the AHCWA Board of Directors. Congratulations to: Chairperson: Vicki O'Donnell... Deputy Chairperson: Chris Bin Kali Secretary: Fabian Tucker Treasurer: Deborah Woods Kimberley Representative: Raymond Christophers Goldfields Representative: Eric Simpson Gascoyne/Murchison Representative: TBA Pilbara Representative: June Councillor Central Desert Representative: Preston Thomas South West Representative: Ernie Hill Metropolitan Representative: TBA See more

15.01.2022 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is seeking to appoint a part-time, fixed-term Social Media / Graphic Designer to join their team. The Social Media/Graphic Designer works closely with the Executive Management and Health Promotion Teams to build and implement Derbarl’s social media strategy to increase Derbarl’s profile. The position has a lead role in developing and coordinating a range of effective social media communications and promotions that align w...ith the Derbarl strategic plan and Aboriginal health priorities. Applications should be submitted by accessing the following link: https://www.seek.com.au/job/51125228 Applications close at 5pm, Friday 1 January 2021.

15.01.2022 Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation currently has the following opportunity available: Health Promotion Officer Remuneration: $60,000 - $65,000 per annum + superannuation + salary sacrifice, commensurate with qualifications and experience Closing Date: Friday, 6 November 2020... The Health Promotion Officer works as part of a team in the provision of health promotion within the Aboriginal community. The role provides support to the Clinical staff in the development of health promotion and community engagement initiatives and the provision of appropriate resources. To find out more about this opportunity or to apply, please click https://www.seek.com.au/job/50804100 A copy of the job description can be obtained by emailing the HR Department on [email protected]

15.01.2022 Congratulations to the men of AHCWA who raised over $800 for Movember. We caught up with them each (except our CEO, Des who is on annual leave) to see the end result and to ask them why they chose to do Movember :)

15.01.2022 Stay Safe You Mob! Most people don’t have any symptoms when they have an STI: the only way to know for sure is to get tested. Testing for STIs is easy and treatment is simple. Ask your doctor or health provider for a test, or visit couldihaveit.com.au for a simple online STI test. If you’re having sex, use a condom.... For more information visit: couldihaveit.com.au #sexualhealthweek See more

14.01.2022 Head on down to the Harvey Town Hall and check out the Harvey NAIDOC Employment & Services Expo happening now. Have a chat to one of our QALT Officers at the QALT stall about the Quitline.

14.01.2022 AHCWA is currently seeking an NDIS Trainer. This position is accountable to the Executive Manager Workforce and Sector Development and is responsible for undertaking training design and development activities within the scope of the Learning Framework for the Remote Connector Program, as part of the National Disability Insurance Agency contract. This includes: Ensuring training packages are culturally suitable to the regions they will be delivered in, using a range of cont...emporary methods and approaches including virtual and face to face delivery, and Assisting the NDIA Community Connector Branch to provide flexible, timely, relevant, and practical capability development activities. The Remote Connector Program is intended to build the skills, capabilities, and behaviours of ACCHS partners delivering the Remote Community Connector (RCC) and Evidence, Access, and Coordination of Planning (EACP) programs in Western Australia. A copy of the job advert, including Position Description and Selection Criteria, can be found by accessing the following link: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/AHCWA1096 Applications close 5pm, Sunday 25 October 2020.

14.01.2022 We are a little over halfway to grow, check out some more moustache facts from our Mo Sisters. This Movember, support the men of AHCWA to Grow a Mo to raise funds and awareness for Men’s health. Click on the link to donate or you can help by sharing the link: movember.com/m/ahcwa... #Movember2020

13.01.2022 AHCWA is seeking 2 passionate and creative Graphic Designers to join our Communications and Design team to design and create culturally relevant and appropriate graphic design materials for a range of print and digital resources. This includes the organisation’s Annual Report, newsletter, e-bulletin, and other print and digital materials such as brochures, flyers, booklets, intranet, and website material. For more information or to apply, click on the following link: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/AHCWA1098 Applications close 5.00pm, Sunday 22 November 2020

12.01.2022 This Movember, the men of AHCWA are preparing to grow a Mo to raise funds and awareness for men's health. Click on the link to donate or you can help by sharing the link: movember.com/m/ahcwa #Movember2020

12.01.2022 Congratulations to SWAMS's Kaat Darabiny (What you thinking?) team. The team was announced as the Winners of the Diversity Award at the 2020 WA Mental Health Awards.

12.01.2022 This morning AHCWA, in conjunction with its 23 Member Services (ACCHS) and associated communities launched the Mappa platform live to all Western Australians. Mappa is a groundbreaking, free-to-use online mapping platform developed to address the lack of clarity at all levels in regards to healthcare services being delivered across rural, remote, and metropolitan regions throughout WA. Mappa provides comprehensive, culturally appropriate, and reliable information for health s...ervices, health professionals, patients, clients, and their communities. To check out the Mappa platform, click on the following link: http://mappa.com.au

11.01.2022 AHCWA’s Sexual health & BBV’s Youth Officer, Derek Nannup has been teaching the kids from the Clontarf program at Swan View Senior High School traditional dance. Today, AHCWA staff went along to support Derek, as the kids performed in a special NAIDOC Week assembly with Derek also giving a keynote speech.

09.01.2022 AHCWA currently has a position available for a Digital Health Officer. This position is accountable to the Executive Manager of Public Health and is responsible for the implementation of Australia’s National Digital Health Strategy utilising the implementation framework. The position will work closely with the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) of Western Australia, to adopt and embed digital health initiatives into service delivery. The main focus will ...be on My Health Record, Telehealth, and Medicines Safety. The duties of this role include but are not limited to: implementing and promoting the National Digital Health Framework action plan in collaboration with WA ACCHS providing digital health leadership developing and maintaining a working knowledge of the Commonwealth’s digital health initiatives undertaking project reporting, and providing support across a range of digital health initiatives to improve the digital health practices of all member ACCHS by promoting continuous quality improvement. Applications close 5.00pm Sunday 8 November 2020 For more information and to apply, click on the following link:https://applynow.net.au/jobs/AHCWA1097

06.01.2022 AHCWA held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) this morning at their head office in Highgate. The AGM was attended by delegates and observers from our Member Services with the AGM elections run by the Electoral Commission. We are pleased to announce the following Executive Board Members and Regional Board Members that were elected to the AHCWA Board of Directors. Congratulations to: Chairperson: Vicki O'Donnell... Deputy Chairperson: Chris Bin Kali Secretary: Fabian Tucker Treasurer: Deborah Woods Kimberley Representative: Raymond Christophers Goldfields Representative: Eric Simpson Gascoyne/Murchison Representative: TBA Pilbara Representative: June Councillor Central Desert Representative: Preston Thomas South West Representative: Ernie Hill Metropolitan Representative: TBA See more

06.01.2022 The Quitline Aboriginal Liaison Team have 1 pack to be WON. To enter tell us: - Like & Share the post - The Quitline phone number - 3 ways to QUIT smoking... - Comment done Winners will be drawn Monday 2nd November head to the comments section to see the prize pack

06.01.2022 We are seeking a suitably qualified, experienced, and passionate People and Culture Advisor to join our People and Culture Team, on a full-time maternity leave contract for 6 months. This position is responsible for providing the management team, employees’ and Member Services of the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) with flexible, timely, and effective human resource advisory and strategic services to assist them in meeting their business objectives. Ple...ase note there is no closing date for this advertisement. Applications will be assessed as received and interviews scheduled accordingly. AHCWA reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement without further notice, therefore we encourage interested candidates to submit their application without delay. To view the full Position Description and Selection Criteria, please click on the link below: https://applynow.net.au/jobs/AHCWA1104 For more information, please call Lailah Eloche, People and Culture Administrator on (08) 9227 1631

05.01.2022 Hello sweeties, it’s me Mary G. I want to tell you mob about telehealth, a fantastic service that can make your life easier. Find out more: http://www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au/marygtelehealth For more information on telehealth, visit https://www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/telehealth.... #telehealthwa #telehealthaware #TAW @wacountryhealthservice

04.01.2022 Did you know that second-hand smoke stays in the air even after the cigarette is put out? #smokefreecars #protectingourkids #quittoday #healthylifestyle #2020

04.01.2022 All part of a days work for our sexual health team

02.01.2022 Bega Garnbirringu Health Service currently has the following vacancies available: Speech Therapist Closing Date: Open-ended Remuneration: $128,745.00 p/a total package (incl. base salary $100,000.00 p/a; 9.5% Super; 17.5% leave loading; $16,000.00 p/a housing allowance);... Under the direction of the Team Leader (Child Health Nurse) NDIS ECS, the Speech Therapist provides a culturally appropriate service including assessment, treatment and evaluation of clients and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support the care and developmental needs of Aboriginal children and their families in the Goldfields. This position provides specialised assessment, health promotion and community development activities. This position requires travel to the Northern and Southern Goldfields areas on a regular basis, up to 3-4 days at a time. Clinic Coordinator Closing Date: Open-ended Location: Kalgoorlie The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate a diverse team of Aboriginal Health Practitioners and Nurses delivering a culturally appropriate primary health care service to the Aboriginal community of the Goldfields. To find out more about these opportunities and others, or to apply, please click https://bega.org.au/employment/current-vacancies/

01.01.2022 AHCWA, in partnership with Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (DYHSAC) and Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation (MKAC) will be engaging community members to gather input and feedback, for the development of the draft Aboriginal Suicide Prevention Action Plan. Two community consultations are coming up, the East metro region will be held tomorrow 25 February 2021 at the Rise, Maylands. Please note that we are still accepting RSVP’s. The meeting starts at ...9am and finishes at 4pm. Subsequent community consultation will be held at the Darius Well Library and Resource Centre in Kwinana. This is to engage community members in the South Metro region. This consultation will be held next Wednesday 3 March 2021. Please contact Emma Doak at AHCWA to register your attendance at [email protected] or SMS 0419 406 204 or call 08 6145 1045. See the attached posters for more information. The day will be fully catered, with arts and crafts activities, and there will be separate yarning sessions for youth aged 16-29 years.