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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

Locality: Mount Lawley, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9370 6336

Address: 2 Bradford Street 6050 Mount Lawley, WA, Australia

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25.01.2022 Palliative Care Australia Art Competition is now open. The theme for this year is "Palliative Care... It's more than you think". Artists are encouraged to think beyond the care provided at the very end of life, and instead focus on how palliative care can create opportunities for love, laughter, creativity and fulfilment. Entries close 7 Sep 2020 http://ow.ly/rtr650B9dpG

25.01.2022 Did you know: Our website hosts over 30,000 publications, policy documents, audio and visual resources and programs related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health from around Australia. And we're collecting more every day. Check it out for yourself: https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/publications/

24.01.2022 "Around Australia, there are so many Aboriginal people who remain traumatised because of the Stolen Generations. They don’t know who their families are or where they come from. These tools aim to teach young people about this past so students have a better understanding of the history of Australia." The Healing Foundation's home learning kit helps young people learn about the history of the Stolen Generations through first-hand experiences told through stories, art, music and writing. http://ow.ly/SaT150Cw4yj

24.01.2022 Nominations for the AbSec NSW Aboriginal Child and Family Awards 2020 have been extended until Sunday 18 October! The awards celebrate individuals and organisations that have made remarkable contributions and outstanding achievements to improving outcomes for Aboriginal children and families. Nominate today for:... Community Member of the Year Carer of the Year Practitioner of the Year ACCO of the Year Young Person of the Year Walking Together Award See more

24.01.2022 Some good news for your weekend: Professor David Thomas from Menzies School of Health Research and Professor Tom Calma from the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program write on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tobacco control: smoking prevalence is falling and government funding has been secured in a climate of under-investment in prevention.

23.01.2022 Become a F.A.S.T. hero this #StrokeWeek by learning the simple signs of a possible stroke. Stroke Foundation has put together an easy way to remember the signs so that you can make sure you're a hero next time you see someone who may be having a stroke.

22.01.2022 Job seekers: If you're looking (or just browsing around) for a new opportunity related to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities, look no further than our job listings page. These opportunities are sourced from around the country and updated daily. They cover all sorts of health topics, including cancer, chronic disease, social and emotional wellbeing, tackling Indigenous smoking and more. Check out the jobs available now: https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-res/job-opportunities/

21.01.2022 Diabetes WA is offering rural or remote primary health care workers in WA a unique opportunity to complete the National Association of Diabetes Centres online diabetes course, for free! There are limited spots left, so find out more below and register your interest today: https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resourc/courses/1114/

21.01.2022 DV-Alert's free online workshop is all about learning to work with communities and understand best practices and culturally safe services to support people subjected to domestic and family violence. The Indigenous Face-to-Face Workshops are specifically designed for health, allied health and community support workers working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Learn more about the sessions and how to sign up here: https://bit.ly/379mwRr. The Indigenous Workshop is co-delivered with recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainers. To be eligible to attend an Indigenous workshop, participants must work or volunteer in a health, allied health, community, higher education, childcare frontline capacity supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

20.01.2022 Registration is now open for the National Association of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers Virtual Professional Development Symposium Series 2020. Presenters include Clara Tait from Asthma Australia, Janette Brazel and Jean Tsembis from EarTrain, Vicki Wade and Diana Mosca from RHDAustralia, and Clinton Schultz from Marumali Consultations. Please note, to register you must be a full or student member of NAATSIHWP.

20.01.2022 Happy National #CondomDay2021! National Condom Day aims to celebrate sexual health and wellness, as well as raise awareness around the importance of this year's themes; condom use, consent, pleasure and STI testing. Learn more over on SHQ - Sexual Health Quarters's website: http://ow.ly/qEVf50Dv97S

20.01.2022 This short video, made by Rhythm Content for the Derby Aboriginal Health Service, encourages young people in the remote Kimberly region to take part in free health checks. Read more about the campaign here: https://wa.campaignbrief.com/rhythm-heads-north-to-help-pr/

20.01.2022 Another huge congratulations are in order for Professor Roianne West as the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives announces her appointment as the new CEO. "Professor Roianne West is a Kalkadunga and Djaku-nde woman hailing from her grandmothers ancestral lands near Mount Isa giving her an excellent appreciation of challenges facing our members in rural, remote and regional settings. Her drive to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health is part of a long family tradition and includes careers of nursing spanning four generations." Read the full press release here: http://ow.ly/Yudv50Bgyiz

19.01.2022 Have you visited our Sexual Health portal? It was launched in November 2020 and includes information and resources on safe sex, healthy relationships, sexuality, STIs and BBVs, sexual disorders and reproductive health. You can also subscribe to our Sexual Health Newsletter ... http://ow.ly/TecJ50DBaaY

19.01.2022 Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg, delivered his second Australian Government Budget on Tuesday evening with the aim that the Economic Recovery Plan for Australia will create jobs, rebuild the economy, and secure Australia's future. The following links provide information on the Budget and its implications for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/about/news/6037/

19.01.2022 "There are a lot of good men out there... waiting for someone to come and talk to them about their lives." Our Senior Research Fellow, Uncle Mick Adams, talks with Professor Len Collard and The Lowitja Institute about valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young men. In 2017, The Lowitja Institute, Australia's National Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research, funded a research study which aimed to share knowledge on the strengths of Aborigi...nal and Torres Strait Islander young men and the supporting role they play, and aspire to play, in their relationships, families and communities. Watch the overview below and hear about how we value young males and how can we better help them?

18.01.2022 This week, our Research Officer Courtney King presented at Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine's HIV&AIDS and Sexual Health Conference. Her poster and presentation outlined our new #sexualhealth portal, which is all about providing evidence-based, relevant information and resources to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those that work with communities to learn more about sexual health. Check out the poster below or the portal here: http://bit.ly/SHportal

18.01.2022 National NAIDOC has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 National #NAIDOC Awards and the 2020 Awards Ceremony

18.01.2022 The Bush Classrooms project aims to reduce the harms associated with alcohol and other drugs among Aboriginal men and youth. By heading out into the bush, at various locations of significance to Aboriginal people, the young men, children and elders come together through culturally appropriate and targeted activities. "Being in the bush environment creates a sense of connection to culture, a connection to one another, and a safe space where the men are comfortable and willing... to share." Learn more about the program run by the Public Health Advocacy Institute of Western Australia, sponsored by the Palmerston Association. Read more here: http://ow.ly/XQ8p50BhFqH

17.01.2022 This Thursday, join Positive Women Victoria for a one-of-a-kind online event led by women living with HIV, about women and for women, to dispel myths and lend support to anyone impacted by HIV/AIDS. "For over 30 years, Positive Women Victoria has responded to the changing needs of women living with HIV; recognising the impact gender has on the way women, femmes, cis women, and trans women experience HIV and addressing the specific needs and emerging issues that affect these ...women." Tune in this week to hear from a panel of incredible women sharing their stories and the successes that the last 20 years of scientific research has had on living with HIV. Learn more: https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resou/conferences/5184

17.01.2022 This short video highlights a number of key facts about tobacco use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is based on the Review of tobacco use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (2020). The information covered is specific to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population and includes: * health improvements from tackling smoking * how common tobacco use is in Australia ... * recent good news about decreases in smoking * effective programs. To learn more about tobacco use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, go to: https://bit.ly/37MIeJc

17.01.2022 If you haven't seen it yet, have a quick look at our Overview webinar. The 2019 Overview describes the current health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia. It provides a ‘snapshot’ of the most recent indicators of health and shows evidence of improvements. The main purpose of the Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status is to provide a comprehensive summary of the most recent indicators of the health and current health s...tatus of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Overview has been prepared by Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet staff as part of our contribution to supporting those who work in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector. The Overview is a key element of the HealthInfoNet’s commitment to authentic and engaged knowledge development and exchange. Watch the webinar below or download the overview now: https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au//overview-aboriginal-tor/

17.01.2022 The main aim for Indigearth is "for people to connect and learn Aboriginal culture through food." "I would really like people to come and immerse themselves in Indigiearth through bush tucker and botanicals. They can come, sit, relax, and enjoy some bush tucker. We will have a range of different things on the menu for them to experience," Sharon said.

17.01.2022 SHINE SA's Aboriginal LGBTIQA+ webinar is all about providing an overview of LGBTIQA+ considerations in Aboriginal communities. Understand more about gender, sexuality, health and wellbeing, and more as you reflect on way to create safe environments for LGBTIQA+ people. Open to all Aboriginal Health Workers, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and anyone else who works for or works with a focus on Aboriginal communities. ... https://www.shinesa.org.au//Aboriginal-LGBTQIA-Webinar-202

16.01.2022 This #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, find out more about preventing suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from the Centre of Best Practice. Although suicide is the fifth leading specific cause of death among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, suicide in these communities in not an intractable problem. There are a number of things that can help reduce suicide rates, including: ... access to culturally safe services creating a sense of positive individual and community continuity Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander governance where there is local control over employment, health, education, policy and child welfare and structures that are inclusive of community members self-determination in communities that have self-governance community initiatives that aim to strengthen cultural practices and identity working towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ownership of, and access to, traditional lands Download all of the fact sheets today to learn more about preventing suicide in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: https://bit.ly/2RbtJXQ

16.01.2022 Michelle Bovill writes in The Medical Journal of Australia: "Let me make it clear right from the start. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are quitting smoking during pregnancy and care deeply about the health and wellbeing of their babies."

16.01.2022 Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have ear and hearing issues that can go unnoticed. To help parents and health workers check for listening and speaking issues with young children, Hearing Australia and the National Acoustics Laboratories have created a series of simple checklists that have been validated in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. These easy-to-use tools can be used in any language and could help improve the early detection of he...aring issues. Find out more here: healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/publications/41194/

16.01.2022 "So when you have people like me and all of the other people that end up working in senior leadership, in hospitals, in clinics, in places where we access healthcare, it starts to tell a different story. You're deconstructing those unconscious biases around people being always the patient, and never the care provider."

16.01.2022 Huge congratulations in order for Vincent Namatjira!

15.01.2022 Former Essendon football player Dean Rioli has been appointed to the board of the Bridging the Gap Foundation. Rioli is from the Munupi clan on the Tiwi Islands and has worked for years supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into sustainable employment. Listen for more: www.abc.net.au//dean-rioli-bridging-the-gap-found/12620240

15.01.2022 Nominate an Aboriginal woman who inspires you today! Women NSW are looking for nominations of Aboriginal women who have made positive impacts on their communities in lots of different ways. Women who have raised heaps of kids. Women who pass on their knowledge and wisdom to others. Women who speak out for those that find it hard to. Women who are constantly working to improve the lives of Aboriginal people in their communities. You can also nominate groups of women who are d...oing something great for their community together. The Aboriginal Woman of the Year is one category in the NSW Women of the Year Awards, which celebrate amazing women from all walks of life. Learn more and then nominate: healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/funding/858/

15.01.2022 Download today: our latest summary of cardiovascular health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: bit.ly/CVDSummary The summary is useful for health workers and those studying in the field as a quick source of information. It uses plain language and infographics. Part of a series of products about #CVD produced by the HealthInfoNet, the summary is one of our latest publication to be added to our library of knowledge exchange products.

14.01.2022 In collaboration with their colleagues in the Pilbara the Heart Foundation has developed a short animation in Aboriginal English encouraging a heart check! Watch it here: http://ow.ly/ahQp50DCj0v... Complete their feedback survey here: http://ow.ly/fQaw50DCj0u

14.01.2022 SHINE SA is now offering scholarships for professional development and training courses for workers focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sexual and reproductive health. Priority for these scholarships will be given to professionals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people or work in an Aboriginal organisation and who have a strong interest in sexual and reproductive health. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/I9m050B4ehF

13.01.2022 The National Best Practice Unit Tackling Indigenous Smoking has created a new fact sheet all about bush tobacco. Topics covered include: what bush tobacco is how commonly bush tobacco is used... why people use bush tobacco the best practice population health promotion for bush tobacco the health effects of bush tobacco use. See more

12.01.2022 The team at Miss NAIDOC Perth have announced their 10 finalists, including many incredible future health professionals. One such amazing young woman is Taylor-Jane Bellotti, a proud Yamatji woman who was born in Perth but lived in Broome and Carnarvon. She is an Aboriginal Mental Health Professional, working with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experiencing mental health difficulties. "I am passionate about youth mental health and what can be done to reduce suicide and incarceration rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people," she said.

11.01.2022 Our Senior Research Fellow, Dr Mick Adams along with Professor James A Smith, Anthony Merlino and David Aanundsen from the Freemasons Centre for Male Health and Wellbeing & Menzies School of Health Research writes about how social media and especially Facebook can be useful sources of information for young Aboriginal males in the Northern Territory.

10.01.2022 Looking for culturally relevant social and emotional wellbeing resources? Visit the new WellMob website! There are over 200 curated wellbeing resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including apps, podcasts, videos and online counselling programs. The inspiration for the website came from our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and our communities. They wanted one place to find online wellbeing resources that are culturally relevant, made... for and by those who will use them. Head over now to find out more: https://wellmob.org.au/

10.01.2022 Celebrating the skills, strength and diversity of Aboriginal people working in the Aboriginal Community Controlled Healthcare Sector, the AH&MRC of NSW & National NAIDOC Portrait Series is now open for nominations! "The Portrait Series is part of AH&MRCs NAIDOC Week celebrations. It acknowledges the remarkable contributions Aboriginal people have made to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, and their Communities. This series showcases the vast skills, achievements, and diversity of Aboriginal People from Elders to youth, healthcare professionals to the important role Community Members provide to deliver wholistic and culturally safe healthcare." Nominate now: https://www.ahmrc.org.au/ahmrcs-naidoc-week-portrait-serie/

10.01.2022 Have you seen our updated Community Portal? It's all about sharing information that better meets the needs of Elders and community members working to reduce harms from alcohol and other drug use in their communities. The portal has refreshed its content with a focus on strength-based resources, information on healing and trauma and up-front, factual information on mental health and addiction. Check it out here: https://aodknowledgecentre.ecu.edu.au//elders-and-communi/

09.01.2022 This week is #AsthmaWeek2020. Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory condition among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as non-Indigenous people. Find out more today about the latest publications, resources and programs tackling asthma in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: http://ow.ly/1AjV50Bej6M... You can also download Asthma Australia's Take a Breather checklist that helps individuals take control of their health and wellbeing: http://ow.ly/UJYB50Bej6N

08.01.2022 For #lungcancerawarenessmonth, check out Cancer Australia's handy guide to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with lung cancer. The handbook has sections on the facts around lung cancer, how to reduce the risk of lung cancer, investigating and diagnosing lung cancer, and then treating and supporting people who have lung cancer, all in the context of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Leanr more here: https://bit.ly/LCIOM

08.01.2022 Over 5000 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are living with rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Australia - a deadly yet preventable disease. RHD is the leading cause of cardiovascular inequality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This week, the END RHD CRE (based at Telethon Kids Institute) launched the RHD Endgame Strategy, which outlines a blueprint on how we can eliminate RHD by 2031. Read the snapshot below for an overview of their plan.

08.01.2022 A critical factor in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is the provision and maintenance of appropriate housing. Join National Rural Health Alliance next week [Thursday 15 October] for a Anti-Poverty Week webinar that discusses the link between housing, poverty and health, particularly chronic diseases closely related to housing such as rheumatic heart disease (RHD). The webinar is open to anyone, but particularly those interested ...in the critical role secure housing plays in the health and social wellbeing of low-income Australians and the importance of appropriate housing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. http://ow.ly/7Vqg50BLEJa

08.01.2022 A researcher from the University of Southern Queensland is uncovering the hidden histories of Australia's Indigenous nurses and midwives. Professor Odette Best,... an Indigenous nurse, teacher and researcher, has been granted $116,000 from the Federal Government to investigate the untold stories of Indigenous nursing prior to the 1950s. Professor Best, along with Professor Tracey Bunda from the University of Queensland, are challenging the assumption that Indigenous women were not able to access education or employment prior to the assimilation policy in Australia.

07.01.2022 Kick off Women's Health Week by hearing from Dr Liz Farrell about everything you need to know regarding vulvas and vaginas.

07.01.2022 Have you seen our #Healing portal? Created with the Healing Foundation, the portal includes the latest research, reports, case studies and tools from around Australia to enable people to bring trauma-informed and healing-aware practices into their organisations and communities. bit.ly/Healing_Portal

07.01.2022 The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service's Healthcare Hub Newman is the first healthcare facility of its type to be built in the remote Western Australian town. The design of the stunning new Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service integrates country, culture and community to create a culturally sensitive and community-focused space with wellness as the focus.

07.01.2022 Have you seen our #TacklingIndigenousSmoking publications page? It has a collection of tobacco-specific journals and reports that are relevant for TIS workers. Check it out here: https://tacklingsmoking.org.au/key-resources/publications/

07.01.2022 This September, find out more about #ProstateCancer and the efforts being made to address and screen for cancers in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men: bit.ly/Prostate-Cancer-2020

07.01.2022 "It is still the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, but what’s more concerning is that not a lot of these women survive. It’s a hidden disease that shows no symptoms until it has developed into a lump some time down the track." This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, make sure you, your loved ones and those around you get checked.

07.01.2022 Need a way to make your Friday (and life) even better? Listen to AIATSIS's incredible Songs in Language playlist, featuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and languages.

06.01.2022 The Lyfe Languages Champions Program is a youth-driven initiative to translate complex medical terminology into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages across Australia. The project is an initiative of Gareth Baynam, Clinical Geneticist Head at the Western Australian Register of Developmental Anomalies (WARDA) and Aboriginal medical student Yarlalu Thomas. The program features:... - voice recordings in Indigenous languages in: Nyangumarta, Noongar, Badimaya, Eastern Arrernte, Kija, Kala Lagaw Ya, Creol and Manyjilyjarra - translation between universal medical language (human phenome ontology) and a computer coding system. Find out more about the program and how you can get involved here: http://ow.ly/7oRl50BjxAn

06.01.2022 Celebrating #WearItPurpleDay and all the young people in the LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We see you

06.01.2022 Barkindji woman Nancy Bates sings about living with bipolar disorder. "Nancy is committed to writing music that means something to the world, and collaborates across communities to create songs for change. In her new piece My Song, Nancy speaks to a challenge of hers that not many know about... In her way, #MentalHealthWeek 2020 is about emancipation from the shame, and about unveiling this to her family and community. It’s about overcoming stigma, and speaking openly so that we can be a source of comfort for each other. Bates wants to open dialogue within her community and family about mental illness, and how language and attitudes need to change so that people don’t have to hide." - Mental Health Coalition of South Australia

06.01.2022 This free education session aims to provide nurses and Aboriginal Health Professionals with information about diabetes! When: 18 February 2021 Where: Wallaroo and Port Pirie, South Australia... Learn more here: http://ow.ly/14aP50DA9O1

06.01.2022 We're excited to announce our first call for papers. Do you have an article about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in progress or ready to publish? The HealthInfoNet is welcoming submissions of original articles (not published elsewhere) for inclusion in our inaugural edition of the next gen HealthBulletin. We are accepting: original research articles - full reports of significant research health topic reviews - general evidence-based summaries of Aboriginal a...nd Torres Strait Islander health and reviews of specific topics brief reports - brief research reports or summaries of innovative health promotion or preventive health programs. We are seeking submissions that provide examples of research on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, including policies, strategies and programs that have the potential to inform and support everyday practice. See the link below for more details and links to register.

06.01.2022 Today is our 23rd birthday! The HealthInfoNet began in 1997 with the vision and commitment of founding Director Professor Neil Thomson to maintain the evidence base to inform practice and policy in the area of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. HealthInfoNets present Director Professor Neil Drew said he was very proud to have been a part of the HealthInfoNet journey over the past seven years.... I am delighted to be celebrating our 23rd year supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector workforce, people and communities throughout Australia... I look forward to continuing to work alongside the many thousands of people throughout Australia, dedicated to making a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.

05.01.2022 headspace is seeking advice from people working and volunteering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations, ACCHOs and other key stakeholders that work with Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander young people. Your feedback will help headspace improve the mental health support it provides. Fill out the survey below

05.01.2022 "Bluey Roberts had been undergoing dialysis treatment in Adelaide's major hospitals for the past three years. This year, however, he said things have changed for the better."

04.01.2022 Are you interested in timely and relevant information about the sexual health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities? Sign up to our sexual health newsletter today and we'll post information directly to you. In addition to curated content for publications, health promotion and health practice resources, the sexual health newsletter will include information about training resources such as workshops, conferences and courses as well as content on policies, programs, organisations and jobs. Sign up here (scroll down to select 'Sexual Health'): healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/newsletters/

04.01.2022 Are you interested in timely and relevant social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) information in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people? Sign up to our SEWB newsletter today and we'll post information directly to you. In addition to curated content for publications, health promotion and health practice resources, the SEWB newsletter will include information about training resources such as workshops, conferences and courses as well as content on policies, programs, organisations and jobs. Sign up here (and scroll down to select 'Social and Emotional Wellbeing'): healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/newsletters/

03.01.2022 Announcing a call for papers for the second edition of the new and updated Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin! We are seeking submissions about research, strategies and programs related to Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander health, that have the potential to inform and support everyday practice. Learn more: http://ow.ly/ayq250DAaAo

02.01.2022 Are you helping an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person to look after their heart during a COVID-19 lockdown? Our webinar with the Heart Foundation provides tips and advice:

02.01.2022 A nurse in Mount Isa, Rachel Tipoti, says that more clinicians should be culturally trained and female to help reduce cervical cancer rates in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

01.01.2022 The Aboriginal Media Training workshop aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners working in regional and remote Western Australian communities to become more confident when giving media interviews and writing press releases. The tailored, hands-on workshops run by the Public Health Advocacy Institute of WA cover content that includes: recognising which type of media is best suited to the community... understanding the power of storytelling in the media to share news learning how to answer questions from the media. Find out more here: http://ow.ly/tTml50B9cHW

01.01.2022 Uncle Mick, our ever-inspiring Senior Research Fellow, talked to Have a Go News about his story and how he went from being an angry young man to a leading advocate for Aboriginal health and men's health.