Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities

Produced by Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO) in partnership with Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA), Better to Know is a sexual health resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It provides information on common STIs, testing, men’s and women’s business, and the experiences of sistergirls, brotherboys, and gender-diverse rainbow mob.
Better to Know

Executive Director of Communications, Mandy Taylor, yarns with Nat Kendall-Taylor, CEO of the FrameWorks Institute, about how mindsets shape the way Australians understand early education and care, and why shifting these beliefs matters for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, families, and communities.
Watch episode

This post expires on Wednesday 20 January 2027

Culture Is Life Fullaship Program provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young adults 21-28 years. Fellows strengthen cultural identity and develop leadership potential through workshops and intensives focused on self-determination, wellbeing, and community connection.
Applications close Monday, 2 November
Information & application | Contact: fullaship@cultureislife.org

NSW BreastScreen Mobile Unit days for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women 40 years and over, in partnership with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District – Bulbuwil Healthy Living.
Monday, 2 November to Friday, 6 November
On Monday, 2 November, 10am-11.30am, there will be a morning tea and mobile unit tour | Registration
Heart Clinic car park, Sutherland Hospital, enter via Kareena Rd, Caringbah
Culturally supportive appointments are available Monday, 2 November; Tuesday, 3 November & Friday, 6 November
HealthOne Building, Sutherland Hospital 126 Kareena Rd, Miranda
Flyer | BreastScreen bookings: Sharon, 0447 095 395 or BreastScreen NSW, 9113 4074

NSW Health has published a poster, “Regular dental visits are important for your child’s health”, which provides information about the CDBS for Aboriginal children​.
Download poster

This post expires on Tuesday 29 December 2026

Developed by NACCHO and Hepatitis Australia, this resource encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to take the next step towards liver health. It highlights testing, vaccination, and regular checks for hepatitis B management, as well as curative tablet treatments available for hepatitis C.
Download fact sheet

This post expires on Tuesday 8 December 2026

Centre for Indigenous People & Work (CIPW), UTS Business School – Jumbunna Institute guide providing practical, evidence-based actions employers can take when it comes to workplace flexibility for Indigenous people – including how to make workplace flexibility policies and practices culturally safe, inclusive, and equitable.
Indigenous-Inclusive Flexible Work

This post expires on Sunday 6 December 2026

eSafety Commissioner resource with advice, support, and practical tips to help First Nations people and communities stay safe online. It offers guidance on protecting personal information, navigating social media and apps, dealing with online abuse, and reporting harmful content.
Connecting Safely: First Nations Resource

This post expires on Monday 30 November 2026

The scholarship provides access to financial, cultural, mentoring, and other supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying in health, including access to up to $15,000 per annum (full-time) for the normal duration of the course. Opens Tuesday, 1 September; closes Saturday, 31 October.
Information & application

First Nations people seeking NDIS help can now call a new phone line – 1800 411 640, established to provide a more culturally respectful, tailored experience with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Flyer | NDIS First Nations Connect announcement

This post expires on Wednesday 4 November 2026