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WA HealthInfoNet post-workshop survey - we need your feedback

14 June 2013

If you have participated in a HealthInfoNet workshop in WA we need your feedback - please take a few minutes to complete this survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Western-Australian-health-workers-survey This survey seeks to find out about the use of our website by workshop participants.

Otitis media guidelines now available as a web resource

12 June 2013

The EarInfoNet now has otitis media clinical care guidelines available in a user-friendly, online version accessible just one click from the home page.

Just released: Summary of Australian Indigenous health 2012

4 June 2013

The Summary of Australian Indigenous health status 2012 has been released and is now freely available from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet website.

Research Manager position available at the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

3 June 2013

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is seeking an academic or public health professional with an extensive record of research to play a crucial role in the work and ongoing development of ECU's award-winning Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet.

Positive results received from EyeInfoNet survey

17 May 2013

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet recently conducted a survey on the eye health section of the website, the EyeInfoNet.

HealthInfoNet's HealthBibliography reaches 25,000 publications

23 April 2013

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet's HealthBibliography is the most comprehensive, up-to-date reference library on Australian Indigenous health and is now one of the largest.

Just released: Overview of Australian Indigenous health status 2012

16 April 2013

The Overview of Australian Indigenous health status 2012 (Overview) has been released and is now freely available from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet web resource.

HealthInfoNet launches Continuing professional development resource

9 April 2013

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (AIH) has just launched its Continuing professional development (CPD) web resource - a self-directed learning tool designed to assist people working in the health system to maintain or extend their professional knowledge on a wide range of topics in Indigenous health.

HealthInfoNet redesigns navigation on WA page

4 April 2013

Here at the HealthInfoNet we're always trying to improve our website to make it easier for our users to access the information they need.

HealthInfoNet launches informational films

25 March 2013

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (AIH) has launched a series of short informational films that aim to educate users about some of the key resources available on the AIH website.

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet pledges commitment to 'close the gap'

21 March 2013

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet celebrated the seventh annual National Close the Gap Day with a morning tea.

Seeking feedback about AMS map update

18 March 2013

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (AIH) map of Aboriginal Medical Services (AMSs) is currently being updated and we are seeking your feedback to help us make changes that will benefit our users.

Free HealthInfoNet workshops in Albany, WA - 11-13 March 2013

20 February 2013

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will be in Albany, Western Australia delivering free workshops from the 11th - 13th March 2013.

HealthInfoNet workshops in the South West of WA - Bunbury and Busselton

24 January 2013

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will be in the South West of WA delivering free workshops from the 11th - 15th February 2013.

Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin Vol 13 Issue 1 now available

17 January 2013

The January to March 2013 issue of the Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin is now 'in progress' and available online at: www.healthbulletin.org.au.

Review of Indigenous cardiovascular health is now available

14 January 2013

The Review of cardiovascular health among Indigenous Australians is now available for viewing and for download on the HealthInfoNet website.

HealthInfoNet office hours during the holiday period

19 December 2012

As another year draws to a close, the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet team wishes you, your colleagues and your family a very happy holiday season.

Register now for HealthInfoNet workshops in Carnarvon and Geraldton

5 November 2012

The workshops are designed to raise awareness of the HealthInfoNet website, and build the capacity of the frontline health workforce by providing training to help them benefit from the information and knowledge available on this national Indigenous health web resource.

New HealthInfoNet partnership with Indigenous Allied Health Australia

31 October 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is pleased to announce a new partnership with Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) Inc.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet seeks Professor and Deputy Director

25 October 2012

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is seeking a senior academic or public health professional with a well-established national profile and record to play a crucial role in the work and ongoing development of ECU's award-winning Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet.

HealthInfoNet celebrates 15 years

5 October 2012

From left to right, above: ECUs Associate Dean Mark Hackling, HealthInfoNet's Professor Neil Thomson, Aunty Agnes Shea Ngunnawal, Professor Lisa Jackson Pulver AM and Minister for Indigenous Health, the Hon.

HealthInfoNet workshops coming to the Gascoyne/Midwest in November

20 September 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet workshops are coming to the Gascoyne/Midwest region in November.

HealthInfoNet's electronic networks survey results released

20 September 2012

A short report summarising the results of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet's electronic networks user survey conducted between 2 and 28 July, 2012, indicates that a large majority of members are satisfied with the yarning places.

New online resource for Australia's Indigenous Healthy Lifestyle Workers

13 September 2012

An online portal to support Australia's Healthy Lifestyle Workers was launched this week by the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet.

HealthInfoNet workshops in the Pilbara (now including Newman)

4 September 2012

The HealthInfoNet will be in the Pilbara next week delivering free workshops from September 10th to the 17th.

HealthInfoNet featured in the second edition of the West Australian Indigenous storybook

29 August 2012

On Friday 24 August, the Hon Robyn McSweeney MLC, Minister for Communities, launched the second edition of the West Australian Indigenous storybook.

HealthInfoNet workshops in the Pilbara

27 August 2012

There are still places available to participate in upcoming Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (AIH) workshops in the Pillbara region of Western Australia (WA).

New database a time-saver for health practitioners

21 August 2012

Health practitioners who work with Indigenous people can now rapidly locate resources relevant to their work, following the launch of a dynamic new component of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet this week.

Accor Hotels supports HealthInfoNet workshops in Western Australia

7 August 2012

The HealthInfoNet would like to acknowledge the support of Accor Hotels in providing reduced accommodation rates at the Mecure Broome and the All Seasons in Kununurra, Geraldton and Port Hedland.

HealthInfoNet workshops in the Kimberley

31 July 2012

The HealthInfoNet will be in the Kimberley next week delivering free workshops from August 6th to the 17th.

HealthInfoNet recognised for research excellence

11 July 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet was recognised for its research excellence at a university-wide awards ceremony late last week.

HealthInfoNet will run a cafe at the Rural Health West Aboriginal health conference

5 July 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet are attending the Rural Health West Aboriginal health conference in Perth, WA, this Saturday 7 July 2012.

HealthInfoNet and Lowitja Institute in partnership

4 July 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is happy to announce that it has recently become an 'essential participant' of the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (CRCATSIH).

Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin Vol 12 Issue 3 now available

3 July 2012

The July - September 2012 issue of the Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin is now 'in progress' and available online at:www.healthbulletin.org.au The April to June 2012 issue of the Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin has now closed and the contents are listed in the pdf - http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/uploads/yarning_docs/12(2).pdf - (content accessed online via the archives).

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet features in the Research@ECU series

3 July 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is the focus of the latest installment in the Research@ECU series, a video series that showcases some of the innovative research initiatives at Edith Cowan University (ECU).

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet and Edith Cowan University celebrate NAIDOC week 2012

2 July 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will be present at some of the activities held by Edith Cowan University (ECU) for NAIDOC week.

Take the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet yarning places survey and go in the draw to win a prize

2 July 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is undertaking a survey to find out information on users accessing the HealthInfoNet yarning places.

HealthInfoNet will be running a cafe at the 2nd Annual symposium on hearing research

28 June 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will be running a cafe at the 2nd Annual symposium on hearing research in Subiaco, WA, tomorrow 29 June.

Skywest supports HealthInfoNet workshops in Kalgoorlie, WA

11 June 2012

Skywest Airlines have generously provided return flights for two HealthInfoNet research staff between Perth and Kalgoorlie, Western Australia (WA).

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet named a finalist for the National Drug and Alcohol Awards 2012

29 May 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet was recently nominated in the National Drug and Alcohol Awards 2012 for its work on the substance use section of its website.

Do you use the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet's substance use section? Take our survey

22 May 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is undertaking a survey to find out information on users accessing the website, particularly its 'substance use' section.

HealthInfoNet's free workshop program in Western Australia now underway

8 May 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet workshops - a program of free workshops across Western Australia (WA) in 2012 and early 2013 - are now underway, with the first kicking off at the South Metropolitan Public Health Unit in Fremantle yesterday (8 May).

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet translational research paper featured on Australian Policy Online

7 May 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet's recently released working paper about translational research is featured on Australian Policy Online's (APO) website.

New paper on translational research published by HealthInfoNet

30 April 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has released a working paper about translational research.

Just released: Summary of Australian Indigenous health 2011

10 April 2012

The Summary of Australian Indigenous health status 2011 has been released and is now freely available from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet website.

Indigenous health journal celebrates 30 years of knowledge transfer

1 April 2012

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin, a key Australian journal about the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

HealthInfoNet workshops: helping to 'close the gap' in Indigenous health

20 March 2012

To increase access to its web resource and build the capacity of the frontline health workforce - and to assist the health workforce in 'closing the gap' in Indigenous health - the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will deliver a program of free workshops across Western Australia (WA) over 18 months from April 2012.

HealthBulletin survey winner announced

13 March 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has drawn the winner of its HealthBulletin&nbsp;survey.&nbsp;Congratulations to Christal Sercombe, who wins a camera, iPod, or $300 gift voucher.

Offender health news page and Twitter account now live

13 March 2012

Read our perspective on translational research and Indigenous health in Croakey blog

6 March 2012

Translational research and Indigenous health are the subjects of an article by the HealthInfoNet's Director, Professor Neil Thomson, just published in the Croakey health blog.

Plain language review of Indigenous oral health now available

1 March 2012

The plain language Review of Indigenous oral health is now available online.

WA health workers survey

23 February 2012

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is undertaking a pilot workshop program in WA to help those working in Indigenous health to get the most from our website.

Just released: Overview of Australian Indigenous health status 2011

9 February 2012

The Overview of Australian Indigenous health status 2011 has been released and is now freely available from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet website.

Volatile substance use background information available now

6 February 2012

The web resource for Volatile substance use now includes background information.

Win a prize in HealthBulletin reader survey

9 November 2011

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet today launched a survey asking readers how its peer-reviewed publication, the HealthBulletin journal, could be improved.

Physical activity yarning place now available

5 October 2011

We have recently developed a physical activity yarning place by providing an electronic service that encourages information sharing and collaboration among a full range of people working in health and related sectors.

Plain language Summary of Indigenous women's health now available

2 October 2011

The plain language 'Summary of Indigenous women's health' is now available online.

Updated WA overview of Indigenous health released

28 September 2011

The 'Overview of the health of Indigenous people in Western Australia 2011' is now available online.

New Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet EyeInfoNetwork yarning place launched

20 June 2011

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (AIH) has recently received funding from the Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH) to significantly expand the resources available on Indigenous eye and vision health.

Review of Indigenous offender health revised and released

18 April 2011

The Review of Indigenous offender health has been substantially revised and is now available for viewing and for download on the HealthInfoNet.

Review of Indigenous oral health is now available

18 April 2011

The Review of Indigenous oral health is now available for viewing and for download on the HealthInfoNet website.

Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin Vol 11 No 2 now available

6 April 2011

The April to June 2011 issue of the Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin is now 'in progress' and available online.

Review of volatile substance use among Indigenous people

28 March 2011

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet welcomes Ms Haylene Grogan to the Advisory Board

3 February 2011

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet welcomes a new member to the Advisory Board.

Review of Indigenous male health

24 January 2011

The Review of Indigenous male health is a substantial update and expansion on the previous review and can be accessed on the Indigenous men's health webpage.

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet reaches 20,000 in their bibliographic database

14 December 2010

New Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet yarning places

8 December 2010

We have recently redeveloped the system for the yarning places - a place for people working, studying or interested in the health of Indigenous peoples.

Immunisation web resource now available

30 August 2010

A new web resource containing information for people working, studying or interested in immunisation among Indigenous Australians is now available.

Overview of Australian Indigenous health status, April 2010 - now available

19 July 2010

The comprehensive Overview of Australian Indigenous health status has been updated.

New Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin - with a new fresh look

16 July 2010

The Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin has a new fresh look, but is still available on the same URL: www.healthbulletin.org.au.

New review now available: The harmful use of alcohol among Indigenous Australians

14 June 2010

A review of the harmful use of alcohol among Indigenous Australians is now available on the Indigenous alcohol use web resource.

Summary of Indigenous women's health now available

13 May 2010

The Summary of Indigenous women's health is a substantial update and expansion of the previous summary and is now available on the Indigenous women's health web resource.

Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin Vol 10 No 2 now available

26 April 2010

The April - June 2010 issue of the Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin is now 'in progress' and available online.

Closing the Gap: new section on the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

19 April 2010

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has developed a new section on the website, dedicated to key information, current news items, reports, policy information and resources relating to Closing the Gap.

HealthInfoNet hits reach new heights

6 April 2010

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is a massive web resource which provides freely accessible information for anyone working or studying in Indigenous health.

The collections section of the website is now available

16 March 2010

The new Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet collections section is now available.

Summary of the oral health of Indigenous Australians now available

23 February 2010

A summary of the oral health of Indigenous Australians is now available on the oral health web resource.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about diabetes updated

22 February 2010

The answers to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about diabetes among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has been updated.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on eye conditions updated

5 February 2010

The answers to the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) on eye conditions among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders has been updated.

Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin Vol 10 No 1 now available

15 January 2010

The January - March 2010 issue of the Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin is now 'in progress' and available online.

Overview of Australian Indigenous health status updated

18 December 2009

The Overview of Australian Indigenous health status has been updated and is now available.

Cardiovascular disease web resource awarded a four-gecko rating

3 December 2009

The HealthInfoNet has a rating system based on its logo - the gecko.

Men's health web resource awarded a three-gecko rating

3 December 2009

The HealthInfoNet has adopted a gecko rating system - based on its logo - because of the variability in its coverage of health and related topics of importance to Indigenous health.

FAQs for deaths and cardiovascular disease have been updated

26 November 2009

The answers to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on deaths and cardiovascular disease (CVD) have been updated.

Summary of Australian Indigenous Health has been updated

24 November 2009

The Summary of Australian Indigenous Health has been updated.

FAQs for births and population details have been updated

11 November 2009

The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on births and population details have been updated.

Review of Indigenous male health is now available

10 November 2009

The Review of Indigenous male health is a substantial update and expansion of the previous Summary of Indigenous men's health and is now available on the Indigenous men's health web resource.

Summary of selected social indicators now available

6 November 2009

A summary of selected social indicators is now available on the social issues/indicators web resource.

Dementia web resource now available

3 November 2009

A new web resource containing information for people working, studying or interested in dementia among Indigenous Australians is now available.

New edition: Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin 9(4)

13 October 2009

The October - December 2009 issue of the Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin is now 'in progress' and available online.

New key facts for Indigenous environmental health practitioners now available on the web resource

24 September 2009

New addition - map of Aboriginal Australia

28 August 2009

The Aboriginal Australia map has been added to the website.

Social and emotional wellbeing (including mental health) background information available now

25 August 2009

The web resource for Social and emotional wellbeing now includes background information relating to mental health.

Summary of the cardiovascular health status of Indigenous peoples - now available

14 August 2009

The Summary of the cardiovascular health status of Indigenous peoples is now available on the Indigenous HeartInfoNet, the web resource with information for people working, studying or interested in the cardiovascular health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

New review of cancer among Indigenous peoples - now available

13 August 2009

The Review of cancer among Indigenous peoples has been substantially updated and expanded and is now available on the Indigenous cancer web resource.

New key facts for Indigenous enviromental health practitioners web resource now available

13 August 2009

New HealthInfoNet cafés page

22 July 2009

As part of an active communications strategy the research staff at the HealthInfoNet regularly attend relevant health conferences nationally (Indigenous specific or mainstream health with Indigenous streams) to promote the free web resource.

Indigenous HealthBibliography re-launched with additional search features

16 July 2009

On Monday 13 July we launched the new look searchable bibliography of Indigenous health literature, http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/bibliography.

Palliative care web resource now available

13 July 2009

A new web resource containing information for people working, studying or interested in palliative care for Indigenous Australians is now available.

New review: misuse of kava among Indigenous people - now available online

8 July 2009

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has made a new review available in the substance misuse section.

Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin Vol 9 No 3 now available

7 July 2009

The July - September 2009 issue of the Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin is now 'in progress' and available online.

Layout of Health FAQs updated

6 July 2009

The Health FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) have a new, streamlined layout which makes them easier to navigate.

New A - Z index

16 June 2009

The new A - Z index provides quick and easy access to specific information on the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet website.

New web resource about Indigenous family violence (including child protection) launched today

9 June 2009

A new web resource containing information for people working, studying or interested in addressing family violence within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities is available as of today.

New 'Our funders' and ‘Our partners' pages

5 June 2009

Our funders and partners are vital to our work and to acknowledge their support two new&nbsp;pages have been added to the About us section called 'Our funders' and 'Our partners'.

Oral health section now available

18 May 2009

A new web resource containing information for people working, studying or interested in the oral health of Indigenous Australians is now available.

New web resource for Indigenous environmental health practitioners launched today

12 May 2009

A new section of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet with information for Indigenous environmental health practitioners was launched today at the 7th National Indigenous Environmental Health Conference in Kalgoorlie.

Summary of Australian Indigenous Health has been updated

6 May 2009

The Summary of Australian Indigenous Health has been updated.

Review of educational and other approaches to hearing loss among Indigenous people available now

10 April 2009

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has made a new review available on the section about ear health and hearing, the EarInfoNet.

Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin Vol 9 No 2 now available

6 April 2009

The April - June 2009 issue of the Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin is now 'in progress' and available online.

Sharing stories

23 February 2009

A new section called 'sharing your stories' has been developed for both the road safety web resource and the social and emotional wellbeing web resource.

Review of the social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous Australian peoples now available

6 February 2009

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has developed an Indigenous social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) web resource - a 'one-stop info-shop' for people working, studying or interested in addressing issues that influence the social and emotional wellbeing (including mental health) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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