Indigenous Allied Health Australia in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | Community organisation

Indigenous Allied Health Australia

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

Phone: +61 2 6285 1010

Address: ALIA House Ground Floor, 9-11 Napier Close, Deakin West 2600 Canberra, ACT, Australia

Website: http://www.iaha.com.au/

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23.01.2022 *** Happy Dietitians Day! *** Today we’re celebrating our local Accredited Practising Dietitians that make a difference to our community and support us to achieve better health through nutrition.... Do you know a dietitian who makes a difference? Reach out and personally thank them today! #DietitiansMakeaDifference Dietitians Australia

23.01.2022 ***Join the IAHA Team! *** Policy Officer, Research Officer, Senior Project Officer - Are you looking for a positive change? Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is a national not-for-profit, member based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation. IAHA values our highly skilled and diverse allied health workforce, and the contribution IAHA members make to improve people's lives. We promote and support growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied heal...th workforce. This workforce is vital to improving peoples’ lives and the capability, cultural safety and responsiveness of the services they work in and with. As a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led organisation, IAHA is focused on supporting the current workforce, growing the next generations of the allied health professionals, transforming the health system to be culturally safe and responsive to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander needs and leadership in driving change and advocacy in policy and practices embedding Indigenous led solutions. Click below to read more about the positions available and apply before October 30th 2020. https://iaha.com.au/job-vacancies-at-iaha/

23.01.2022 *** $10,000 scholarship to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who are commencing a Master of Public Health *** https://iaha.com.au/public-health-aboriginal-and-torres-st/

22.01.2022 *** Today marks the start of Mental Health Month *** In Australia, suicide rates have continued to rise over the last decade. The challenge to bend this curve is immense, especially in the context of COVID-19 and the recent bushfire season, which have disrupted our lives and impacted the psychological health of Australians. The need for evidence-based solutions has never been more important. ... Black Dog Institute has presented a white paper which shares critical insights from emerging research and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lived experience evidence that explores contemporary issues and offers innovative responses. http://ow.ly/kicz50BGbn5

22.01.2022 *** Remote and Rural Indigenous Allied Health Community Report *** The Remote and Rural Indigenous allied health workforce development project (RIAHP) was completed by Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) between 2017 and 2019. Funded through the Department of Social Services, the purpose of the RIAHP was to advocate and build the evidence around the critical need for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health workforce in remote and rural communities. IAHA a...re pleased to share the community report with our members, communities and other stakeholders: https://iaha.com.au/remote-and-rural-indigenous-allied-hea/

18.01.2022 *Final webinar of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Series* 'In My GrandMother's and Mother's Walking Tracks' Join us as Professor Roianne West shares with us her 25 year journey so far in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health where she commenced as an Aboriginal Health Worker up until now as the newly appointed CEO of Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives and everything in between. This webinar is for Aborigina...l and/or Torres Strait Islander members of NATSIHWA, Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives, Indigenous Allied Health Australia & Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association Registration is required. You can register here: https://kapara.rdbk.com.au/landers/9fe22c.html See more

17.01.2022 *** Today is World Pharmacists Day!!! *** Friday September 25 has been designated as World Pharmacists Day, a time to reflect on the great work pharmacists do to ensure the communities they serve have access to the best possible medications and care. Meet our deadly IAHA Member Chastina Heck who graduated in 2005 with a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the University of Queensland and also received a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy from the same institution in 2010.... https://iaha.com.au/meet-our-deadly-iaha-member-chastina-h/

17.01.2022 *** The last IAHA e-News to hit your inbox for 2020! *** https://mailchi.mp/indigenousall/22nd-december-news-1218639

16.01.2022 Today is World Heart Day! To mark 2020 World Heart Day we are sharing the video from last weeks launch of the rheumatic heart disease 'RHD Endgame Strategy to end the high prevalence of RHD in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Rheumatic Heart Disease is the greatest cause of cardiovascular inequality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. "We know what needs to be done, and we know it can be done," - NACCHO CEO Pat Turner's message for World Heart Day.

16.01.2022 *** REGISTER FOR TOMORROWS AIGI WEBINAR: Youth in Governance - International Perspectives by Australian Indigenous Governance Institute *** A conversation about how our Youth in International communities have addressed critical governance responses in recent times with Guest Speakers: Jessica Vega - Mixteca, Mexico... Sargylana Atlasova - Sakha Peoples, Russia Petra Laiti - Saami, Finland https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/aigi-webinar-youth-in-gover

15.01.2022 *** The latest IAHA eNews to hit your inbox *** https://mailchi.mp/indigenousalliedhea/28-sept-news-1218567

14.01.2022 *** Closing the Gap re-set demands new approach to research *** https://campusmorningmail.com.au//closing-the-gap-re-set-/

14.01.2022 *** The latest IAHA E-Newsletter to hit your inbox *** https://mailchi.mp/indigeno/whats-happening-at-iaha-in-2021

12.01.2022 *** Registration is open for the 2020 IAHA National Online Conference *** Day One is open to all members & stakeholders, Day Two has two streams, one for student members and another open to all members & stakeholders. Day Three we finish up with and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander members day featuring a workshop and members forum. Using the latest platform for online events, EventAir Online, the sessions will be user friendly and accessible to all members who have access... to internet. This platform will not only allow you to interact and engage with other members to network and catch up but it will also allow you to take notes on line and ask questions with speakers in real time. There will be great prizes for the members who show up for the sessions and engage with others and delegate bags mailed out to everyone who attends. Here are more updates on what we have booked in over the 3 days. https://iaha.com.au/events/iaha-online-national-conference/ REGISTER NOW!

10.01.2022 Congratulations to all of you....as finalists!

09.01.2022 *** Today is World Pharmacists Day!!! *** The National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, George Tambassis, said celebrating the work of pharmacists was especially relevant this year. You can read the full media relese here: https://iaha.com.au/world-pharmacists-day-reflecting-on-th/

08.01.2022 *** IAHA Communique *** https://mailchi.mp/indigenousalliedheal/jj8fkmtfgy-1218563

07.01.2022 Catch the live telecast on ABC of Pat Turner AM, CEO of National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and Lead Convenor of the Coalition of Peaks..., speaking at the National Press Club of Australia, Wednesday 30 September 2020 at 12:30pm. Pat's address will be on: 2020 ‘ANU Australia and the World Annual Lecture': The Long Cry of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be truly heard a defining moment in Australia. More information can be found: https://www.npc.org.au/speaker/2020/722-pat-turner-am #NACCHO #CoP #NPC #NationalAgreement #ClosingtheGap

07.01.2022 The Redfern Waterloo Alliance of Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations and allies with the support of elected representatives at all levels of government from the Redfern Waterloo area call on the NSW Government to deliver: 1: 10% ABORIGINAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING 2: INCREASE ABORIGINAL SOCIAL HOUSING... 3: ABORIGINAL JOBS AND ONGOING EMPLOYMENT Learn more here: https://www.aboriginalaffordablehousingcampaign.com/

05.01.2022 *** Project Officer Positions at IAHA!!!!! Join the IAHA Family! *** https://iaha.com.au/project-officer-positions-at-iaha-join/

05.01.2022 The IAHA Team would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. The office will be closing from Noon 24th December and re-open for business on the 4th January 2021 Email us at [email protected] for any further enquiries.

03.01.2022 *** A huge CONGRATULATIONS to IAHA Member and NAIDOC SA Young Person of the Year Samara Fernandez-Brown! *** https://www.nativetitlesa.org/naidoc-sa-award-recipients-2/ Not only is Samara winning awards, she's out running marathons! ... https://caama.com.au//2020/indigenous-marathon-project-2020 Your IAHA Family are so proud of your achievements Samara. We are so proud of ALL our DEADLY members!!! Please share your stories with us so we can celebrate your successes. Email [email protected]

01.01.2022 *** Mission Australia Indigenous Youth Report *** The depth of research and analysis provided in Mission Australia’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Report 2020 is invaluable and provides a strong platform for listening and learning. This report brings together rich knowledge, experiences and voices of today’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, who are our future leaders and who carry the legacy of our people. Read the report here: https://iaha.com.au/mission-australia-indigenous-youth-rep/