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New maternal health program launched at Mookai
Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan in Cairns has expanded its midwifery service with the launch of the Mookai...
Government funding for ACCHO services falls short amid rising demand
Queensland’s ACCHO sector is under pressure to support the mounting demand for services, including an increased patient caseload and the spiralling chronic disease burden impacting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. QAIHC Acting CEO Paula Arnol said funding for the ACCHO sector has never met the sector’s needs, despite national expenditure for health services tailored to the needs of Indigenous Australians increasing 38% from June 2011 to June 2020.
The Commonwealth Budget at a glance
The Commonwealth government handed down its 2024-2025 Budget on 14 May. How did First Nations health fare in this year’s budget announcements? Sector Leader investigates. Communicable disease control in Indigenous communities, mental health support and suicide prevention were the Albanese Government’s core commitments to First Nations health and wellbeing in the 2024-2025 Federal Budget.
Party pledges to First Nations health
With the Queensland election scheduled for Saturday October 26, Sector Leader contacted all top five political parties in Queensland — the ALP, LNP, Greens, One Nation and Katter’s Australia — seeking their election commitments to First Nation’s health in Queensland.
Mob Health
In Depth
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“Our system punishes vulnerability” – Queensland Commissioner urges alternatives to incarceration
The increasing numbers of Indigenous children in prison is alarming and demands urgent action, according to Queensland's Family and Child Commission (QFCC) commissioner Natalie Lewis.
Interviews
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Wuchopperen CEO’s rise to the top
Thirty-five years ago, Joy Savage began her health career with an administration role at Wuchopperen Health Service. Today, she is the proud Chief Executive Officer of the thriving organisation, completing a remarkable full-circle journey.
DEADLY ENTERTAINMENT
Deadly Reading
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Dirrayawadha (Rise Up) (2024) by Anita Heiss
From the bestselling author of Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray (River of Dreams) comes another...
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Eat Slay Zombie (2024) by Alinta McGrady
A bowling alley, two best friends and a ton of zombies. The zombie apocalypse has finally happened...
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I’m Sorry, Now Say It Back (2024) by Thelma Plum
Iconic Gamilaraay artist Thelma Plum’s highly awaited sophomore album I explores themes of...
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