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First Peoples Health Unit, Griffith University

Locality: Southport, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5552 9531

Address: Gold Coast Campus 4555 Southport, QLD, Australia

Website: www.griffith.edu.au/health/first-peoples-health-unit

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25.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr Blake Jones as the winner of Griffith Health Outstanding First Peoples Alumnus. https://news.griffith.edu.au//outstanding-alumni-honoured/

24.01.2022 Saibai Island man Julian Conboy and Gunggari woman Monique Saunders accepted into Griffiths Graduate Entry Medicine Program. Passion for medicine pays off Griffith University Gold Coast #OurMob #Deadly https://app.secure.griffith.edu.au//passion-for-medicine-/

24.01.2022 And we kick off! Launch of the Grifffith Health First Peoples Health Plan 2016-2022 at Gs restaurant G40

23.01.2022 Karulbo Health Expo #FPHU

21.01.2022 Heres a shout out to our Gold & Silver sponsors for the Kalwun 25 Year Gala Dinner!! Our event would not be possible without your valuable support. Gold Sponso...rs - OzDoc Solutions, First Peoples Health Unit, Griffith University & Hutchinson Builders Silver Sponsors - MG Group, Sai Global, Team Medical Supplies & TUFF Security #KDC25 #KalwunGalaDinner #nextTOPmodel

21.01.2022 2021 CATSINaM Award Applications are now open! Applications are open until the 1st of March 2021 for: -The Sally Goold Award for individual nursing excellen...ce. -The Sister Alison Bush Award for individual midwifery excellence. -The CATSINaM Partnership Award for organisations. -The CATSINaM Student of the Year Award. Head over to www.catsinam.org.au to find out more

19.01.2022 Meet Wiyapurali the crocodile! Wiyapurali shares a story from Cape Fourcroy about a man who was speared in the back and turned into a crocodile. This stunning... crocodile named Wiyapurali was created at the Tiwi College Pickertaramoor, Melville Island, and was painted by all the students in the college with natural ochres and polymer acrylic paint. The spear was created and painted by year 8 student Misman Kris. The students hope to share the story of Wiyapurali with visitors to the Patakijiyali Museum at Wurrumiyanga. Tiwi College

17.01.2022 https://youtu.be/tGAOUqHfVWM

16.01.2022 Today is the anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples #UNDRIP #IndigenousRights. Read the declaration today https://bit.ly/2Fc092a

15.01.2022 The APS and the Australian Indigenous Psychologists Association have brought together six of Australias peak psychology organisations to take a firm stance aga...inst racism through the release of a position statement https://bit.ly/2NTt4bL. We stand together to call out and combat racism in the profession, the discipline and communities across Australia. #BlackLivesMatter #IndigenousLivesMatter See more

15.01.2022 We are looking for new members to join our national Advisory Board! The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is seeking expressions of interest from young Abori...ginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people (aged 18-25 years) to join. Applications close: Friday 26 February 2021. Learn more: http://ow.ly/TwIL50DpNe2

13.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com//a.459143924128/3176425742400775/

13.01.2022 Nurses rated the highest for honesty and ethical standards: http://www.gallup.com//americans-rate-healthcare-providers

12.01.2022 Another successful BlackCard Course and the first for 2017!! A big thank you to uncle Charlie and Aunty Mary and all of the participants "Griffith University mo...b", SLQ, 989FM n a few more stray ins....Aunty Lilla havin some much earnt time off as she should be, wasnt the same without you there my deadly aunt! All the participants were amazing, inspiring n motivated individuals who I know will make a difference in our society for the better! Tiga-Lili also made an appearance and we decided she was old enough to participate in the course....thanks also to peace for helping me get back to work even if it is just a few days here and there its good to be back doin what we love n the fact I was able have my baby join us which made it more enjoyable n special ...cant forget my 2 main men my boys Mekz n Jyda for helping us pack up this afternoon #ourchildrenourfuture #Lovemyelders #knowledgeispower #friendshipsforever #theblackcard See more

12.01.2022 Griffith Health is hosting a panel discussion on marginlised groups in the health system. Join Cassandra Nest and Dr Blake Jones who will share their First Peoples knowledges from education and healthcare perspectives. https://www.facebook.com/events/690513638171762

12.01.2022 https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/webinar-international-indig

11.01.2022 https://news.griffith.edu.au//ron-clarke-scholarship-to-s/

10.01.2022 A bittersweet announcement for the team but at least Griffith Health will continue to have Professor West share her knowledge and experience supporting the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University.

07.01.2022 Day 4- Nursing Workshop

06.01.2022 An important paper for Nusing and Midwifery professions with many contributors including our Director, Professor Roianne West. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University.

05.01.2022 Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarship 2016 Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology student Ms Tayla Emmerson has been awarded the Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Health Scholarship 2016 (sponsored by Rotary Club of Murwillumbah Central). "... I should help in providing resources that everyone has access to in order to ensure that more aggressive health problems do not result in regional or rural communities. Completion of the Bachelor or Oral Hea...lth in Dental Technology will allow me to play an active role shortening the waiting time for patients needing treatment and education in oral health." https://australianrotaryhealth.org.au//indigenous-health-/

03.01.2022 The #CloseTheGap2020 Report identifies Connection to Country as a key domain for improving life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It i...s with increasing urgency that we must consider connection to Country in health and wellbeing policy. Read more in the report> https://bit.ly/3goLMov See more

02.01.2022 Join Griffith Health for the National Close The Gap Day event! Join us for Music, Pizza and Pledge at Griffith University Gold Coast Campus, Thursday 16 March 2017. To view a copy of the 2017 Close The Gap Report please visit http://closingthegap.pmc.gov.au//default/files/ctg-report- For further information on Close The Gap please visit Oxfam website https://www.oxfam.org.au//indigenous-austra/close-the-gap/

02.01.2022 Its on today at 4pm.

01.01.2022 CONGRATULATIONS PROF ROIANNE WEST Mount Isa-born Kalkadoon woman Professor Roianne West has been recognised on a national level for helping improve the hea...lth and well-being of Indigenous people. Prof West is the director of the First Peoples Health Unit at Griffith University, and has this year received the 2020 Lowitja Institute Cranlana Award for excellence in research leadership.