NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia

15/06/2026

When Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are partners in designing a national program from day one, our people use it.

Almost 100,000 Australians at high risk of lung cancer have accessed free screening in the first year of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program > More than 5% of those screened are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

NACCHO CEO, Dr Dawn Casey says strong uptake of lung screening by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the program's first year is not a "happy accident."

"It is what happens when screening is built to be culturally safe, delivered through Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, and backed by a growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer workforce."

Read more here: https://www.health.gov.au/ministers/the-hon-mark-butler-mp/media/one-year-on-almost-100000-australians-access-life-saving-lung-cancer-screening?language=en&utm_source=nationaltribune&utm_medium=nationaltribune&utm_campaign=news

Learn more about the National Lung Cancer Screening Program here: https://www.naccho.org.au/cancer/lung-cancer/



Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services AH&MRC of NSW Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council AHCSA - Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia - AHCWA Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre

15/06/2026

Diphtheria doesn’t belong in our communities.

Vaccination is the best protection from severe illness, and adults may need a booster.

Free vaccines are available in many areas. Have a yarn with your clinic. Check what’s right for you and your family.

Let’s get diphtheria outta here.



Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services AH&MRC of NSW Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council AHCSA - Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia - AHCWA Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre

15/06/2026

12/06/2026

12/06/2026

This Pride month and every month, VACCHO celebrate Rainbow Mob.

Rainbow Mob are a part of Culture, story and Country. And just like all Community members, Rainbow Mob deserve to feel safe, valued and supported.

ACCOs have a powerful role in leading Rainbow Mob inclusion – ensuring everyone gets access to safe and supportive care.

We encourage everyone to stand proud and support Rainbow Mob inclusion.

Pictured:
Aunty Carolyn Briggs (aunt)
Boonwurrung
Rainbow Mob Ally

Read the Best Practice Model for Rainbow Mob Inclusion in ACCOs here > www.vaccho.org.au/rainbowmob/

🌈🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍🖤🌈

12/06/2026

Bowel Cancer Awareness Month Video Competition for ACCHOs 🎥

Following National Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in June, NACCHO will be delivering an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in July and invites ACCHOs to be part of it.

We are looking for bold, creative, and engaging videos that promote awareness and encourage community members to participate in bowel screening. Humour, storytelling, and originality are strongly encouraged—help us start the conversation!

🏆 Categories:
• Most Creative
• Best Comedy
• Best Strengths-based messaging

Each winning ACCHO will receive:
🎁 A $100 Bunnings voucher
🎁 A $100 Kmart voucher
🎟️ 2 NACCHO Members' Conference tickets

How to enter:
1. Create your video (up to 90 seconds)
2. Complete the entry form
3. Email your video and completed form to [email protected] by 30 June 2026

This competition is open to any Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation who participate or engage in bowel cancer screening.

11/06/2026

Webinar: Assignment of Benefit Changes - Preparing for the New Arrangements from 1 July

📅Thursday 18 June
🕰️3-4pm AEST
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From 1 July 2026, new Assignment of Benefit (AoB) arrangements will come into effect. To support ACCHOs in preparing for these changes, NACCHO will be hosting a webinar to outline the new requirements and their practical implications.

This session will provide an overview of the key changes, with a focus on implementation. Participants will gain insight into how the changes will apply in practice, what actions may be required, and how to prepare systems and processes for a smooth transition.

📹The webinar recording will be available on NACCHO Online Learning before 1 July.



Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services AH&MRC of NSW Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Inc Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council AHCSA - Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia - AHCWA Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre

11/06/2026

Keeping mob safe starts with clear information, trusted voices and community-led action.

NACCHO has developed a social media and resources toolkit to support ACCHOs in sharing important diphtheria health messaging with their communities.

The toolkit includes resources on vaccination, treatment and key prevention messages, designed to help ACCHOs raise awareness in ways that are local, practical and culturally safe.

Because when communities have the right information, delivered by the right people, we are better placed to protect our families, our Elders and our mob.

For the toolkit, go here:https://gallery-naccho.storage.googleapis.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/09120122/NACCHO-Diphtheria-Social-Media-and-Resources-Toolkit.pdf

For all diphtheria resources, go here: https://www.naccho.org.au/resources/?e-filter-b592216-resource_cat=immunisation

Together, we can get diphtheria outta here!

09/06/2026

Congratulations to Pat Turner on being appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia.

Already a Member of the Order of Australia, this further honour reflects Pat’s extraordinary lifetime of service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Pat has dedicated her life to advancing the rights, health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Her leadership has helped strengthen the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector, elevate the voices of First Nations organisations, and drive meaningful change through Closing the Gap.

As she begins her next chapter following her retirement from NACCHO and the Coalition of Peaks, we acknowledge her advocacy for First Nations people to have a seat at the table in decisions that affect their communities.

This appointment recognises a lifetime of service and an extraordinary contribution to our nation.

Congratulations, Pat. This honour is richly deserved. ❤️

Malarndirri