The WAMS Blog

Walgett Rugby League Knockout 2010

Ricky Browne — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:56:52 +0000

Walgett Rugby League Knockout 2010

Dental Open Days – May 2010

Ricky Browne — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:51:27 +0000

Naidoc – WAMS Open Day

Ricky Browne — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:31:06 +0000

Well Women’s Health Days

Ricky Browne — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 23:23:41 +0000

WALGETT SHIRE Newsletter – Issue 4. Winter Edition – August 2010

Ricky Browne — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 02:38:10 +0000

Download & View (PDF)

Paid Parental Leave Scheme

Ricky Browne — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:34:46 +0000

From 1 January 2011, Sustralias first national Paid Parental Leave scheme will start.
Legislation for the scheme came into force on 14 July 2010.

Paid Parental Leave Scheme (PDF)

Regional Oral Health Promotion Coordinator, Rural New South Wales

Ricky Browne — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:37:45 +0000

Employment Opportunity

Are you interested in improving the oral health of Indigenous people in rural New South Wales?

We have a vacancy for a Regional Oral Health Promotion Coordinator based in Dubbo, and working with regional communities in western NSW.

This is an exciting position, in partnership with Bila Muuji Inc representing Aboriginal Health Services in western NSW, and the Greater Western Area Health Service.

The Regional Oral Health Promotion Coordinator works with communities and relevant agencies to coordinate the development and implementation of activities identified in the Bila Muuji oral health promotion plan.

Further information about Bila Muuji Inc can be found at

www.bilamuujihealthservices.org.au

SELECTION CRITERIA

Diploma or equivalent in Health Promotion and/or Oral Health Promotion, and/or
Qualification in Oral Health Therapy, Dental Therapy, Dental Hygiene or equivalent.
Experience in community based oral health promotion.
Current driver’s licence.
Good communication skills.
Capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Desirable criteria

Person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Previous work with Aboriginal communities.
Previous experience or knowledge of working in rural communities.
Understanding of primary health care principles.

Closing date for applications: 3 September 2010

For enquiries please contact:

Ms Jenni Floyd, tel 02 6841 2343, email Jennifer.Floyd@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Dr Sandra Meihubers, email

sm495@ozemail.com.au

HealthInfoNet – A Great Indigenous Health Resource

Ricky Browne — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:41:30 +0000

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is a national innovative Internet resource that aims to inform practice and policy in Indigenous health by making the evidence base readily accessible. The HealthInfoNet is helping to ‘close the gap’ in health between Indigenous and other Australians. Learn About Health InfoNet (PDF)

www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au

Scholarship Opportunities Continue for Mature Age Indigenous Australians

Ricky Browne — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:23:22 +0000

Indigenous Business Australia Chair Dr Dawn Casey is pleased to announce the opening of another round of its Scholarship Fund.
The Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) Scholarship Fund provides mature age Indigenous Australians with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in business and finance through tertiary education.
Dr Dawn Casey said that it is important for mature age Indigenous Australians to embrace opportunities for further study.
“The IBA Scholarship Fund provides great opportunities for mature age Indigenous
Australians to study in the fields of business, commerce or finance.
“Our IBA scholars will be able to take their skills and qualifications back to their home communities.
“This is an important step to help build economic development within our Indigenous communities,” Dr Casey said.
The fund provides comprehensive, tailored financial assistance to successful Scholarship applicants, giving them the opportunity to study away from home if need be. Read More (PDF)

NACCHO’s Take Note Newsletter – August 2010

Ricky Browne — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:46:13 +0000

NACCHO NEWSLETTER

Download (PDF)