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The NIHLA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians across the lands, waters and seas that we work and live on and pay our respects
to Elders past, present and future and thank them for their continuing custodianship.
The National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP) is the national peak workforce organisation with responsibility for ensuring this workforce is embedded as a vital, valued and professional component of Australia’s health care system. The 2024 NAATSIHWP National Conference to be held over 3 and 4 September 2024 provides […]
PRIDoC 2024 is hosted by the the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA). The congress brings together the foremost Indigenous doctors’ member organisations from across the Pacific, including AIDA, ‘Ahahui o nā Kauka, Association of American Indian Physicians, Indigenous Physicians Association of Canada (IPAC), Medical Association for Indigenous People of Taiwan (MAIPT), and Te Ohu Rata […]
This biennial conference brings together people working for the health and wellbeing of indigenous peoples, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders international Indigenous leaders researchers health professionals and practitioners community representatives policy makers government and others working in indigenous health and wellbeing organisations, institutions and services
The NAIDOC 2024 Theme: Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud. NAIDOC Week will celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme honours the enduring strength and vitality of First Nations culture – with fire a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and […]
Each year 26 May is the opportunity for the nation to pause, reflect and take-stock on where we are with truly acknowledging and responding to the trauma, pain and grief Stolen Generations survivors have endured, and continue to endure as a result of being removed and separated from family and community, and mistreated as children […]
For more than a decade now, Australians from every corner of the country, in schools, businesses and community groups, have shown their support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equity by marking National Close the Gap Day on the third Thursday in March each year. Every National Close the Gap Day, is an opportunity […]
Today marks the historic Apology to the Stolen Generations. They still await justice. Shannan Dodson, CEO, The Healing Foundation The National Apology to the Stolen Generations, delivered by the Australian Government on this day in 2008, recognised the truth of our history. The Healing Foundation CEO Shannan Dodson described the Apology as “bringing hope that […]
