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NAIDOC events 2022: “Get Up, Stand Up, Show Up” The Centre for Population Health (CPH) joined other WSLHD services and the community at three NAIDOC events in Emerton (27 September), Riverstone (29 September) and Kimberwalli (Whalan, 6 October). NAIDOC celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. CPH team members representing Health Promotion, Environmental Health, Immunisation and Infectious Diseases spent time with the community, answering questions, playing fun games to raise awareness of positive health behaviours, and chatting about what we do and the free programs and services available. The Immunisation team was on hand with free flu vaccinations, and for parents requesting to check the immunisation status of their children. “It was great to celebrate my culture with my team and my community in western Sydney on such a special day for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”

L-R: Aunty Margaret Farrell, Vickie Mason (Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer, CPH), Aunty Jenny Ebsworth, Sister Naomi, and Jasmin Ellis (General Manager, ICH).

L-R: CPH staff, Dr Conrad Moreira, Bronnie Anderson-Smith, Vickie Mason, Dr Shopna Bag, Michelle Nolan.

Jannawi Aboriginal Dance troupe performing at the Riverstone NAIDOC celebration.

- Vickie Mason, CPH Aboriginal Community Engagement Coordinator.

L-R: CPH staff at Riverstone NAIDOC celebrations - Rachael Graham (Healthy Adults Coordinator), Vickie Mason (Aboriginal Community Engagement Officer) and Bronnie Anderson-Smith (Manager Strategy, Planning and Engagement).

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Year in Review 2022