Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

TAFE NSW and University of Sydney Certificate III in Dental Assisting for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to develop skills and knowledge for employment at a dental practice, assisting with procedures, sterilising equipment, radiography, oral hygiene, and practice administration.
Blended delivery: virtual theory on MS Teams, commencing Wednesday, 5 February, and clinical block clinical training (5 days, 4 times in the year) at Sydney Dental Hospital, 2 Chalmers St, Surry Hills.
Flyer | Registration | Contact: Clinton Cooke, 0448 348 942 or Clintton.Cooke1@tafensw.edu.au

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Bulbuwil Healthy Living and partners are offering free eye tests for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Free glasses available (single lens and bifocals only).
Mondays, 10 February, 7 April & 16 June
HealthOne Sutherland, 126 Kareena Rd, Miranda
Flyer | Bookings: 9540 8181

Join Sutherland Shire Council’s Native Areas Aboriginal Heritage Officer, Graham Avery, for a guided walk where you will learn about Australian native bushfood.
Tuesday, 11 February, 10am-11.30am
Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve, Manooka Pl, Kirrawee
Registration | Contact: bushcare@ssc.nsw.gov.au or 9524 5672

The Program provides support and financial assistance to Aboriginal people studying or planning to study a nursing or midwifery degree at a NSW university. Applications close Sunday, 23 February.
More information and application

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of all ages can get a free 715-health check at Aboriginal Medical Services and bulk-billing clinics, as well as free follow-up care if needed.
More information | Resources

This post expires on Monday 10 March 2025

Australian Human Rights Commission’s National Anti-Racism Framework provides a roadmap for governments, business, and community organisations to address all forms of racism. It contains recommendations with proposed reforms across legal, justice, health, education, media and arts sectors, as well as workplaces and data collection.
Report summary | Full report

This post expires on Friday 28 February 2025

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District is running free Immunisation Clinics to provide routine childhood immunisations for Aboriginal children. All bubs and kids from 6 weeks to 5 years are welcome to attend the clinic for their vaccinations, even if they are overdue. Medicare not required. Bookings recommended, walk-ins welcome.
Thursday, 19 December; Fridays, 24 January and 21 February, 9am-1pm
Menai Community Health Centre, 32 Allison Cres, Menai
Bookings: 1300 244 288

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District offers Aboriginal Women’s Health Checks, by appointment, with no referral needed, at:
– HealthOne, Sutherland Hospital, Kareena Rd, Caringbah
– Menai Community Health Centre, 32 Allison Crescent, Menai
– Rockdale Community Health Centre, 16-18 King St, Rockdale
– La Perouse Aboriginal Community Health Centre, 1 Elaroo Ave, La Perouse
Appointments, or to talk with a Women’s Health Nurse: 0408 901 378 or 0457 881 350
More information about the service: Sharon Brown, 0447 097 395 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday)

This post expires on Wednesday 19 February 2025

NSW Department of Education’s Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant 2024/2025 invites NSW public service agencies and NSW local government authorities to apply for grants from $10,000 to $40,000, to subsidise the salary, development and support costs of Aboriginal employees. Includes temporary and permanent employment and school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.
Applications close 30 June 2025.