Unacceptable COVID risk in the Barkly

17 Sept 2020 Unacceptable COVID risk in the Barkly AMSANT today expressed alarm that workers from COVID hot spot, Melbourne, have been granted an exemption from compulsory supervised quarantining and are living in Tennant Creek while working at a location in the...

Administrator’s Medals in Primary Health Care

Do you know people who work in primary health care who deserve recognition for what they do? We are now inviting nominations for the 2020 Administrator’s Medals in Primary Health Care. These awards recognise excellence in people who have contributed significantly to...

Career Pathways Project – Launch

Working for our people’: what helps build a stronger Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health workforce? We’re v pleased to launch the Career Pathways Project Report, commissioned by Lowitja Institute & led by AMSANT & UNSW.

Embrace, enhance, empower and fund our organisations

“Embrace, enhance, empower and fund our organisations” CEO of Aboriginal Medical Service Alliance Northern Territory drives a strong message on what governments need to do.  Watch the Season 2020 Episode 3 — Our Way, Every Day – Closing the Gap: A New Agreement...

Changes to MBS Telehealth items

From 20 July 2020, it will be a legislative requirement that GPs and Other Medical Practitioners (OMP) working in general practice can only perform a telehealth or telephone service where they have an existing relationship with the patient. Patients will be eligible...

Condolences on the recent passing of John Ah Kit

AMSANT message AMSANT Board, members and staff wish to extend their deepest sympathy and condolences to Gail, Darren, Jonathon and Ngaree on the recent passing of JAK.  He was a friend, advocate and supporter of our Aboriginal community controlled health sector.  He...