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25.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW??? The #healthpromotion emblem was first adopted at the first international conference on health promotion in Ottawa. It has evolved at subsequent conferences and symbolizes the approach to health promotion. The logo has a circle with three wings. ... It incorporates five key action areas in health promotion: build #healthypublicpolicy , create #supportiveenvironments for health, strengthen #communityaction for health, develop #personalskills and reorient #healthservices . It also includes the three basic strategies: to ENABLE, MEDIATE and ADVOCATE. See more

21.01.2022 Celebrate Women's Health Week @Alice Springs Town Council Lawns. See event details below.

21.01.2022 DID YOU KNOW??? Northern Territory Government is providing grants of up to $30,000 for #healthy #lifestyle initiatives . Applications Close - 27/11/2020 5:00 PM #Councils across NT or local organisations in partnership with their councils can apply for grants for initiatives that:... Increase participation in #physicalactivity by those in the local government community who are inactive or semi-active Increase the consumption of #waterandhealthyfood and decrease the consumption of unhealthy food and sugary drinks Create health promoting #environments in the places where people from the local government community spend their time For enquiries phone: 0889858022 or email: [email protected] https://grantsnt.nt.gov.au//healthy-lifestyle-grants-2020-

20.01.2022 Attention all AHPA NT members get your applications in! You can apply to be a mentor or a mentee. https://www.healthpromotion.org.au//279-2016-national-ment

20.01.2022 Happy last few days a Mo-vember everyone! Thought we'd share this great campaign from NZ.

20.01.2022 Please register now for the workshop here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZ0ude6uqz4sGNbwkSJRtTwgxnUZO... Embrace Multicultural Mental Health Community Video Forum - NT Are you looking for resources and information about mental health to support your community? Community organisations, community leaders and multicultural mental health advocates in NT are warmly invited to attend a free video forum on addressing mental health. Embrace Multicultural Mental Health (the Embrace P...roject) will be holding a free video forum for NT multicultural communities to provide you with resources and information on how to address mental health in your community. The interactive session will provide you with the opportunity to: Learn about the Embrace Project Hear real mental health stories from members of our consumer and carer group and learn about support available Ask questions and discuss mental health in a safe environment Receive information and resources to address mental health in your community Event Details Who: Community leaders, community organisations and multicultural mental health advocates in NT Date: Monday 23th November 2020 Time: 6:00pm 7:30pm Cost: Free Zoom webinar See more

19.01.2022 AHPA NT does not support the direction to force a decision on #DanMurphy's #liquorlicence in 30 days. The Government needs to assist the #Bagot community to stay dry, not to contribute grief and suicide...

18.01.2022 At home and wondering what to do on the Hump Day? Did you know Black Dog Institute has free accredited online learning modules aimed at giving health professionals confidence in prescribing evidence-based e-mental health resources. Whether you are a GP, psychologist, allied mental health professional or general health worker, there are modules to help you upskill during this period.

18.01.2022 NAPCAN is offering several free workshops for those working with children and young people. These workshops will be delivered on Zoom due to current circumstances. Workshops offered are: Child Safe Organisations Workshop Child Safe Organisations - Briefing for Leaders, Management and Board Members... Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect (Mandatory Reporting) Workshop 7 Steps to Safety Workshop For more information or to make a booking visit www.napcan.org.au/training/ #healthpromotion #ahpant #health4all #childhealth

17.01.2022 Top End Oral Health Service's message to raise awareness about oral health and chronic diseases and conditions.

17.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) commemorates two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively. 2020 is also the twentieth anniversary of the reconciliation walks of 2000, when people came together to walk on bridges and roads across the nation and show their support for a more reconciled Australia. @ReconciliationAustralia has released this year’s theme - In this together ... which reminds us to work together to further that national journey towards a fully reconciled country. AHPA NT, as an association for health promotion professionals working in the Northern Territory, acknowledges and advocates for the urgent need for equality and equity in all areas of life for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also acknowledge and advocate for renewing the focus on Closing the Gap and recognising and respecting the distinctive individual and collective rights and cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. What does reconciliation mean to you? Share in your comments below :) You can also win an iPad for sharing your idea of reconciliation through a photo! More information is available on https://www.indigenouseventsnt.com.au/photo-competition #AHPANT #healthpromotion #health4all #NRW2020 #InThisTogether2020

14.01.2022 Exciting health promotion opportunity with @Alcohol and Drug Foundation - https://adf.org.au/about/careers/

13.01.2022 Managing stress and anxiety during uncertain times of coronavirus pandemic can be difficult. Here are some of the tips from experts that you can do to stay well. (thought it would be better for people to watch a video than reading). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I943-gP904 To read more about how to look after your wellbeing, check out https://mhaustralia.org//look-after-your-mental-health-aus. ... If you or your loved ones want more support, check out the eMHPrac website for various trustworthy, Australian, government-funded online, telephone and app-based mental health services. https://www.emhprac.org.au//managing-your-mental-health-o/ Lastly, remember to be kind. These are hard times for everyone, and so it is important to be kind to yourself and others, and to remember things that you are grateful for. Taking brief moments to appreciate little positive things in your daily life, even if it’s something small like drinking a nice cup of tea, can help lift your spirit and stay resilient during this stressful time. Take care - Bua

13.01.2022 We are being asked to either stay in and work from home, or work beyond our usual to assist with the pandemic control. We are also being asked to strictly maintain physical distance wherever we go, isolate or quarantine ourselves where need be. We are now also expected to stay away from our loved ones. While these changes to how we work as a society are being introduced to keep us safe, they are also very sudden. As social beings who depend on social interactions and physical... touch, how can we cope? Perhaps a positive way to look at this could be the time we now have to be with ourselves. With this time in hand, we could look after our wellbeing inside out spiritual, emotional, physical and social. But, how can we do that? One of the answers lies in a practice that has existed even before 2000 B.C. Yoga. Yoga is derived from it’s Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’ which means to unite, harmonise the mind, the body and nature. The initial physical practices developed included ‘Surya namaskara’ a.k.a. sun salutation and ‘Pranayama’ a.k.a. breathing techniques. Till date, these two practices are considered the very essence of physical yoga exercises. Having said that, the practice of yoga has a predominant emphasis on mind than body. The core forms are mostly unheard of - Gyan (mind and intellect) yoga, Bhakti (emotion) yoga and Karma (body) Yoga. In terms of newer practices, Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga and more recently Iyengar Yoga focus to prepare the body to reach that harmony, in addition to getting fit. So in the current context, what are some yogic exercises we could use to cope with these changes and look after ourselves and re-establish the harmony? Asana body postures Pranayama mindful breathing Dhyana - meditation This easy to follow YouTube playlist consists of 17 exercises including asanas, pranayama and dhyana. Each video provides elaborate directions on how to perform the exercise, the benefits associated with exercise and any necessary precautions to be taken. Having personally tried these tutorials, I highly recommend if you are looking for a daily dose of basic head-to-toe yoga. -Anshul

12.01.2022 April is 'Pause 4 Parkinson's' month. Commonly thought of as an elderly person's disease, however it can effect people from all walks of life. 1 in 5 people diagnosed with Parkinson's are under 65 and 1 in 10 show symptoms before 40 years. So this April lets 'ShakeItUp' for Parkinson's disease.

12.01.2022 Living in the NT we are no strangers to ‘Remote’ Living with some of our communities and populations living in very isolated locations. Living in Central Australian outback town of Alice Springs as a young and recently graduated health promotion officer has offered some amazing adventures and provided opportunities that I am very fortunate to experience. However, the past few years learning and growing in this profession I’ve found dealing with the isolation of the remoteness... of my work setting sometimes a struggle to access opportunities for personal and professional growth (without costing an arm and a leg to travel). Enters COVID-19! Now all of a sudden the whole world has flipped and is living in isolation. Remote learning, working and living is the new norm and very accessible where everyone is connecting on Zoom, webinars or video calls. I’m seeing live online groups of; dance, bootcamps, cooking ,yoga classes, or accessing music concerts and notable stage productions may only be a click of a button away. and all from the comfort of your favourite fluffy slippers! In our household we’ve started doing ‘dinner dates’ via video with our family inter-state and ‘going for beers’ with some of mates means sitting at our brekky bar with our phones. In the Health Promotion space, conferences are changing to webinars, meetings to video-conferences and working groups learning to use new online platforms to still work collaboratively on projects from various locations. As a practitioner I am learning new ways to lead and be a part of a team, and how to support others for various professions to develop their understanding around Health Promotion during this quieter time in our service. It feels ironic to say that living in one of the remotest parts of Australia I have felt the most connected in this period of 'social distancing'. Ta Teli See more

11.01.2022 @TheCentreofResearchExcellence is offering free Symposium Series: Indigenous Health + Alcohol. All presenters are Aboriginal themselves and so bring a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities in this field. 2020 Symposium Series program (Thursdays, 11am-12pm; AEST) is as below:... Aug 20: Aboriginal leadership in research and policy Sep 3: Unhealthy alcohol use and dependence: in community and prison samples Oct 1: Cultural approaches to offering alcohol care Nov 19: How mainstream approaches work for Aboriginal people #IndigenousHealth #HealthPromotion #AHPANT #Health4All #AlcoholandHealth To register please use the link below: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2020-symposium-series-cre-i

10.01.2022 The Northern Territory Government is investigating ways in which cycling safety on Bagot Road can be improved and has commissioned a planning study to improve cycling conditions including development of concept design options. Have Your Say, complete the survey as a cyclist, pedestrian and/or a driver and give your suggestions for how Bagot Road can be improved for cyclists. https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/bagot #healthpromotion #physicalactivity #AHPANT #community

10.01.2022 Want to relax? Taichi might be the exercise for you. Mind-body exercises, such as Taichi, have been gaining popularity over the past few decades. This is not surprising, given the increasing number of studies on the positive effects of these gentler forms of exerciseeverything from lowering blood pressure and managing depression to building strength and improving balance. Taichi is an ancient Chinese martial art embracing the mind, body and spirit. As a form of exercise, it... combines gentle physical exercise and stretching with mindfulness. Taichi involves a series of slow, meditative body movements that were originally designed for self-defense and to promote inner peace and calm. To its advocates, it has become a means of alleviating stress and anxiety, a form of "meditation in motion." To learn Taichi online, you can join the free online course hosted by a social club in Charles Darwin University‘CDU Taoteching Club’. To know more details, PM m.me/cdu.taoteching If you’re interested to know about the Taichi philosophy, the following TED talk might be of interest to you: https://youtu.be/8TSEnoAa39s Another TED talk ‘Taichi and the art of self-control’ might be of interest to you: https://youtu.be/TKyLnE2bsEA Lastly, do not forget to exercise and maintain a positive mindset. Taichi, one type of mind-body exercise, might be the exercise you need for maintaining a healthy body and healthy mind. - Vincent

10.01.2022 ATTENTION JOB SEEKERS: Looking for a health promotion role with an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation delivering primary and clinical health care services to the Aboriginal people? Wurli has two opportunities:... - Health Promotions Coordinator - Tacking Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Coordinator For more information check their website: https://www.wurli.org.au/employment/

09.01.2022 #HealthPromotion is recognised in the NT #SkillsOccupationPriorityList (SOPL). To provide the #IndustrySkillsAdvisoryCouncil Northern Territory (ISACNT) an understanding of the shortage and what difficulties employers are experiencing when recruiting to health promotion positions, please undertake this survey. AHPA NT sincerely encourages members and non-members to use this opportunity to help AHPA make a case for #capacitybuilding in the NT.... https://www.aadant.org.au//nt-skills-occupation-priority-l

08.01.2022 Did you vote??? Few more hours to make a difference. Your vote today can influence health policy tomorrow. AHPA NT had sent submissions to #TerritoryAlliance #CLP #Greens and #ALP and so far has only received a response from ALP. ... The submission highlighted health needs of NT and provided evidence based and locally relevent recommendations. Should you like a copy of the submission and ALP's response, please email us. #VoteForHealth #NTElections2020 #HealthInAllPolicies #AHPANT

08.01.2022 The upcoming 2020 online Preventive Health Conference in which the theme is: ‘CAN DO PREVENTION: effective action in a volatile world’.The theme draws on current developments in preventive health in Australia and beyond. Convened by the Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA), the Preventive Health Conference is an annual conference aimed at providing a platform to engage, challenge and exchange ideas, where pivotal issues for building prevention in Australia is discussed and where delegates can learn from the experience, opinions and perspectives of sector leaders and their peers. Please see below link for program information: https://www.phaa.net.au//event/preventive-health-conferenc

06.01.2022 Stay Safe, Stay Healthy... and have a Stay-cation this long weekend! Hope everyone enjoys this downtime to connect with nature, with your loved ones and oneself. What are your stay-cation plans this weekend?

06.01.2022 What does Health Promotion look like today? Share your opinions in the comments section. Photo: Northern Territory Health Promotion Framework. Department of Health Darwin, 2013.... #HealthPromotion #DiseasePrevention #AHPANT #Health4All #EmpowerandEnable

02.01.2022 Did you know??? AHPA NT Branch has a dedicated group of volunteers who manage and moderate this Facebook page. We strive to provide weekly updates, health education, information about local events and more. We have started a mini blog series from this Monday so that our members can share what interests them most from a personal perspective. If you have a good story about a local health promotion initiative, drop us a line. Our Social Media Working Group will work with you to ...share the content (subject to our publication guidelines). #AHPANT #Health4All #HealthPromotion #LocalStories #HealthBloggers See more

01.01.2022 According to statistics, during COVID-19 we started having a few more bevies than usual. Maybe a couple of drinks a week turned into a nightly iso-ritual. Getting back into healthier habits doesn't have to be radical and here's great campaign by Alcohol and Drug foundation that highlights this. https://adf.org.au/celebrateyou/

01.01.2022 Mental health consumers in the NT are invited to take part in a survey that will assist in building a website designed to help guide Territorians to the appropriate mental health support networks and services based on their needs. NT PHN is looking to engage with Territorians who have experienced mental health challenges and/or have cared for someone struggling with their mental health. The survey responses will help inform how the website will work and what it will look like.