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October 1, 2025
‘Effective vaping cessation messaging: From evidence to translation’. If you could not attend the webinar on Tuesday or want to revisit any part of the webinar you can now access the recording and PowerPoint slides via the Clear the Air Community of Practice under the heading ‘Quit vaping resources’. You’ll also find a copy of the…
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October 1, 2025
NBPU would like to recognise the achievements of our Tackling Indigenous Smoking workforce this week. Last month AHCWA hosted the Western Australia Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector awards dinner to highlight the successes and outstanding achievements of those working in Aboriginal Health as nominated by our 23 Member Services. Our very own Brent Walker from…
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October 1, 2025
Leadership and collaboration to connect a divided world was the powerful theme of this year’s Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) National Conference – Australia’s peak gathering for public health professionals, researchers, and advocates. NBPU Tackling Indigenous Smoking was proud to be a sponsor and was represented by Kerindy Clarke, National Workforce Development Advisor, Dr…
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October 1, 2025
Broome Trip On Tuesday 19 August, NBPU TIS (WA) Program Officer Oniké Williams joined day one of the annual 2025 Kimberley TIS Workshop on Yawuru Country Broome. The workshop was facilitated by KAMS and was attended by teams from Broome (IREG 501), West Kimberley (IREG 508) and East Kimberley (IREG 504). The weather was a…
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August 22, 2025
Big changes are coming, and we’re here to help. The Aged Care Act 2024 will bring a new way of working for aged care services across Australia. To make sure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aged care providers feel confident and supported, Ninti One has teamed up with Culturally Directed Care Solutions (CDCS) to create…
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August 22, 2025
Ninti One has partnered with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations to lead an important research project: First Nations Engagement in the Transition to Net Zero. The project set out to: Identify opportunities and barriers for First Nations peoples to access training, education, and employment in the decarbonisation workforce Assess cultural safety measures in…
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August 22, 2025
Off the back of NAIDOC Week, a time where we come together to recognise the strength, culture and leadership of our people, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate some incredible outcomes from the SCfC program. At its core, SCfC is about self-determination and returning decision-making power and leadership to First Nations people. Because…
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August 22, 2025
Over the past six months, the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Program has grown in strength, visibility and impact, driven by the dedication and wisdom of the people in our national network. We began the year with momentum. In February and March, our team reviewed performance reports, advanced recruitment, and led strategic planning. When unexpected reporting…
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August 22, 2025
Over the past six months, Ninti Training has made strong progress in advancing training delivery, system improvements, and readiness for future compliance standards. These developments reflect Ninti’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, culturally responsive education and strengthening the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce. We successfully completed the full transition from VETtrak to the…
October 1, 2025
Blak Excellence in Indigenous Tobacco Control
We’re thrilled to share that our dear friend and valued partner of the program, Michelle Kennedy, has been promoted to Professor at the University of Newcastle. This achievement is a powerful example of Blak excellence, recognising the knowledge, leadership, and commitment that Michelle brings to her work. Her passion in this space was clear from…