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Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council

Locality: South Brisbane, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 3328 8500

Address: 36 Russell Street 4101 South Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.qaihc.com.au

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23.01.2022 The Otitis Media Guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children is now available online and as an app. The Guidelines are designed to assist primary health care providers in the delivery of comprehensive, effective and appropriate care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with otitis media (ear infections). The resources include diagnosis and management, communication tools and educational resources. ... Otitis media refers to all forms of inflammation and infection of the middle ear, sometimes known as glue ear or runny ears, causing hearing loss and communication problems. For more information visit www.otitismediaguidelines.com #OtitisMedia #hearinghealth #Aboriginal #TorresStraitIslander #health #QAIHC #Menzies

21.01.2022 Today was the first day of our QAIHC State Members’ Conference on Gubbi Gubbi country on the Sunshine Coast! Participants heard from inspiring speakers including: - QAIHC Acting CEO Cleveland Fagan who spoke about Closing the Gap and what it means for QAIHC, our Members and the Sector - Dr Helen Haydon from the University of Queensland spoke about DementiaECHO ... - Dr Ray Mahoney, Dr Kaley Butten and Andrew Goodman from the CSIRO spoke about new Digital Health Developments. This afternoon the room was broken into groups to workshop the Close the Gap Priority Reforms and Socio-Economic Targets. Thank you to all of the speakers and our Members who attended day one of conference. We look forward to our second and final day tomorrow. #QAIHC #Aboriginal #StateMembersConference #health #TorresStraitIslander

17.01.2022 Today we held the second and final day of our QAIHC State Members’ Conference. This morning we heard from a COVID-19 expert panel: Dr Lucas de Toca Dr Jeannette Young ... Dr Mark Wenitong. Thank you to Dr Jeannette, Dr Lucas and Dr Mark for taking the time to speak at our conference. The panel discussed what their role has been during the pandemic, the importance of true partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Services and the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. This afternoon we held regional breakouts with our Members to discuss a range of topics affecting our Members including plans to navigate the future post COVID-19 and potential cuts to funding. Partnerships with Private Health Networks, Hospital and Health Services, peak health bodies, health reform, social reform and workforce training and developments. Thank you to our Members for attending the 2020 QAIHC State Members’ Conference. #QAIHC #Members #Aboriginal #TorresStraitIslander #health #COVID19

12.01.2022 Cornwell Pearson is a member of our QAIHC Youth Health Network. Cornwell is a Youth Support Worker at Darumbal Community Youth Service Inc. a not-for-profit community-controlled organisation. He works on the Walali Bili (Strong Walk) program, a community created Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture-based initiative that aims to encourage positive lifestyle choices and prevent re-offending behaviour. ... Cornwell is a QAIHC Youth Health Network member from the Rockhampton region in Central Queensland. Read more about Cornwell in the latest edition of Sector Leader magazine www.qaihc.com.au//sector-/novemberdecember-2020-edition-18 #SectorLeader #QAIHC #Aboriginal #TorresStraitIslander #health #DarumbalCommunityYouthService

06.01.2022 The Queensland Mental Health Commission’s Don’t Judge, and Listen report is the outcome of research into the effect of stigma and discrimination on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a lived experience of alcohol and other drug use. Queensland Mental Health Commissioner Ivan Frkovic said the project had been designed to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a strong voice in research, rather than to speak on their behalf, and was guided by their inv...olvement. Read more about the report in Sector Leader magazine www.qaihc.com.au//sector-/novemberdecember-2020-edition-18 #QueenslandMentalHealthCommission #QAIHC #health #Aboriginal #TorresStraitIslander #SectorLeader

03.01.2022 North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (NCACCH) have been working hard to ensure their most vulnerable clients were looked after during the first wave of the Coronavirus pandemic. NCACCH sent out about 80 care packages including basic toiletry items, and made care support phone calls to all of their clients aged over 50 to make sure they were safe and well. Playgroup, men’s and women’s groups and health messages went online via Facebook groups and the NCACC...H Facebook page to keep connected with mob. Read more about how NCACCH have been supporting their community in Sector Leader Magazine www.qaihc.com.au/publications/sector-leader-magazine #SectorLeader #QAIHC #health #Aboriginal #TorresStraitIslander #NCACCH