Tackling Smoking Magazine
This magazine showcases the great achievements of the Tackling Smoking and Healthy Lifestyles Initiative (TS&HLI) Programme, funded by the Department
of Health.
2016 GP Forum: Skin Diseases
Please download to view 2016 – ‘Skin Diseases in the Top End – Hints for Diagnosis and Management Presentation
2016 GP Forum: Managing Diabetes
Please download to view 2016 - 'Diabetes Management Presentation'.
2016 GP Forum: STI and ICE.
Please download to view 2016 - 'Improving sexual health outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - STI and ICE Presentation'.
Media Release: AHCSA calls for greater consultation in wake of NT detention scandal
The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Inc. (AHCSA) today called for greater consultation with the Aboriginal community controlled health services sector in light of concerns over the welfare and treatment of young Aboriginal people in detention in the Northern Territory, many of whom have links to communities based in South Australia.
AHCSA NAIDOC AWARDS 2016 Nomination Form
AHCSA will be recognising the contribution of our “Unsung Heroes” in Aboriginal health at their annual NAIDOC Week Open Day. Download the nomination form here.
Rising Spirits Community Resilience Project Final Research
The two-year long, Rising Spirits Community Resilience project investigated what supports Aboriginal people need during bereavement, what is available that is being utilised by Aboriginal people, where the gaps are and the readiness of communities and the state to address grief and loss. This report details the research projects findings.
Annual Report 2014/2015
The 2014-2015 financial year was a challenging one for the whole sector, from the announcement of the Federal Budget in May 2014, to the subsequent disclosure of changes to how the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and peak bodies would be funded, post June 2015.
Rising Spirits Grief and Loss website
An information resource for the SA Aboriginal community and service providers
Presentations from AHCSA 2015 CQI Workshop – STI Presentation
View the presentation of dData for continuous quality improvement – sexually-transmitted infections presented by Jessica Leonard, Public Health Medical Registrar, AHCSA.
Presentations from AHCSA 2015 CQI Workshop – SQID Program Presentation
View the presentation from the South Australian Quality Improvement Data (SQID) program presented by Isaac Hill, Data Management Officer, AHCSA.
Presentations from AHCSA 2015 CQI Workshop – Lowitja Presentation
View the presentation for the development of a National CQI Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care presented by Michael Tynan from the Lowitja Institute and Paul Ryan from the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia.
Presentations from AHCSA 2015 CQI Workshop – IRHD Presentation
View the presentation of supporting quality improvement in health service delivery by Cate Kildea from the Department of Health.
Presentations from AHCSA 2015 CQI Workshop – Ear Health Presentation
View the presentation of data for Ear Health CQI from Jessica Leonard, Public Health Medical Registar, ACHSA
Presentations from AHCSA 2015 CQI Workshop – Dr Scrimgeour Presentation
View the presentation of uses and abuses of data for CQI from Dr David Scrimgeour, Public Health Medical Officer, ACHSA
Presentations from AHCSA 2015 CQI Workshop – NACCHO Presentation
The NACCHO presentation works through the how they support the budget measure to invest in CQI in their sector and the National CQI Framework. View the presentation here.
Presentations from AHCSA 2015 CQI Workshop – BBV Presentation
The CQI Framework is a continuous improvement of plan, do, check and act. View the presentation here.
Sexually Transmitted Infections & Blood-Borne Viruses Handbook
This Handbook has been developed by AHCSA to facilitate a standardised evidence-based approach to control programs for STIs and BBVs at the primary health care level within ACCHSs in SA.
Indigenous Health Education package - MBS Resources for ACCHOs
Please find information about the Indigenous Health Education package which is available on the Department of Human Services website. GP’s, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Aboriginal Health Workers, Allied Health Practitioners, Practice Nurses and Administrative staff maybe interested in viewing the information.
MBS Fee Schedule – MBS Resources for ACCHOs
AHCSA provides information and support to member organisations in the use of the Medicare Benefits Schedule. Attached is the MBS Fee Schedule.
Medicare Cheat Sheet - MBS Resources for ACCHOs
AHCSA provides information and support to member organisations in the use of the Medicare Benefits Schedule. Attached is the Medicare Cheat Sheet.
Closing the Gap Practice Detail Cards - MBS Resources for ACCHOs
AHCSA provides information and support to member organisations in the use of the Medicare Benefits Schedule. Attached is the Closing the Gap Practice Detail Cards.
MBS Flow Chart for Chronic Disease - MBS Resources for ACCHOs
AHCSA provides information and support to member organisations in the use of the Medicare Benefits Schedule. Attached is the MBS Flow Chart for Chronic Disease.
Example Board Agenda Template with Instructions
Attached is an example template that can be used for Board Agendas. The following format is taken...
Taking Care of Business: Corporate Services for Indigenous Primary Health Care Services - Overview Report
The Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health (CRCAH), now...
Recruiting and Retaining CEOs - A Resource Kit for Boards
How can Boards of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations ensure they are...
Corporate Governance in Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in NSW: The Theory and The Practice
The Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC) Corporate Governance Project was...
Financial Literacy for Community Groups - Guide for Community Board Members
This Guide is the second in a series designed to help build the financial capacity of Australia’s 700,000 community groups and not-for...
NACCHO Governance Code: National Principles and Guidelines for Good Governance
AHCSA provides support through its Member Support staff in line with the AHCSA endorsed NACCHO Govern...
Conflict of Interest Register
The attached resource is an example of the Aboriginal Corporation Conflict of Interest Register.
Board Member Legal Liability Fact Sheet
The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia Board abides by three key principles in their legal liability as...
Board Agenda Item Calendar
This resource is used to assist with the scheduling of Board Agenda items throughout the upcoming...
RECRUITING TO THE BOARD: A resource kit for Board members and CEOs
How can Boards of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services make sure they...
Australian Indigenous Health Info Net
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is an innovative Internet resource that aims to inform practice and policy in Indigenous...
Australian Government – Department of Health – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
This page contains the links to the Annual Trachoma Surveillance Reports from 2011 and 2012...
National Public Health Partnership
In recognition of the extremely high rates of injury in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the National Public Health Partnership...
NACCHO – National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
NACCHO performs a variety of Indigenous initiatives in health promotions, many of which have led to the establishment...
The World Health Organisation
The World Health Organisation has prepared samples of the trachoma simplified grading cards in various languages...
The University of Melbourne – Indigenous Eye Health Unit
In August 2010, the University of Melbourne Indigenous Eye Health Unit launched around...
Sight For All
Sight For All is working together with The Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia...
Recent Resources
2016 Annual Report
View »2016 GP Forum: Skin Diseases
Please download to view 2016 – ‘Skin Diseases in the Top End – Hints for Diagnosis and Management Presentation
View »2016 GP Forum: STI and ICE.
Please download to view 2016 - 'Improving sexual health outcomes for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people - STI and ICE Presentation'.
View »2016 GP Forum: Managing Diabetes
Please download to view 2016 - 'Diabetes Management Presentation'.
View »2016-2017 Annual Report
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