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Partnerships for Cancer Research

Cancer Australia has launched the Partnerships for Cancer Research grant program, a new $9.6 million aimed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and building the capacity of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cancer research sector. The grant program will facilitate partnerships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led organisations, research groups, … Continued

Dr Andrew Gosbell – Appointed Director

Andrew is an Advisor to the associations and charities sector. He provides advice, support and mentoring to boards, senior executives and professional teams of for-purpose organisations on governance, strategy, planning, advocacy and policy development, project management and funding opportunities.   Dr Gosbell’s previous executive roles involved more than 15 years in senior executive and CEO positions … Continued

An Open Letter on My Yes23 Position

By Dr Jaqui Hugues Jaqui Hughes, is a Torres Strait Islander woman (Wagadagam) living on Larrakia Country. She is a physician, specialising in nephrology, and a Clinical Research Professor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Advancement within Rural and Remote Health, College of Medicine & Public Health with Flinders University. Hughes is a member of Australian Indigenous … Continued

AIDA and RANZCOG sign Memorandum of Understanding

Friday, 17th February, 2023 AIDA and RANZCOG sign Memorandum of Understanding The Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association (AIDA) and RANZCOG have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising their joint commitment to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s health and its workforce. AIDA is a not-for-profit professional association representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical … Continued

Specialist Trainee Support Program, Trainee Workshop

AIDA is delighted to invite all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander non-GP specialists in training to register for the second face to face workshop! Early plans are that this will be a research masterclass – subject to change. Held on the Country of the Awabakal People, Newcastle the workshop will provide you with culturally safe … Continued

Dr Natalie Pink – Director

Dr Natalie Pink is a Nyikina woman with connections on her father’s side. She grew up on Kaurna land in SA and has been fortunate to live in multiple regions of Australia.  Her first career was as a paramedic before completing medical school with her younger sister at Flinders University, graduating in 2017.  Since completing … Continued

Dr Jonathan Newchurch – Vice President

Ngai nari Jonathan Warritya Newchurch, Ngai yaitya miyu Kaurna Narungga anangku, Ngai Mikawomangga warni. ‘My name is Jonathan Second Born Male Newchurch, I am an Indigenous man of Kaurna and Narungga. I was born on the Mika plains, now known as the suburb of Woodville.’ I am a proud yaitya miyu (Indigenous man) of both … Continued

Senior Policy Officers ( x2 ) – 1 identified position

We are looking for experienced Senior Policy Officers (x 2) with high-level research, analytical and writing skills to join our small and supportive team. Experience working in a secretariat capacity for committees or working groups will be highly regarded.  If you think you have what it takes to contribute to our important work, please apply now! Your … Continued

Reconciliation Week 2022

CEO Message Events and Engagement Team What do we do to “Be Brave. Make Change” AIDA’s events provide a culturally safe space for networking, member and partner engagement. They offer professional development and provide organic mentoring opportunities. We aim to facilitate discussion on topical issues, allowing our guests to learn and share new ideas, discover … Continued