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Improved services for Indigenous health seen in Hunter-New England region

10 May 2012

A forum to discuss Aboriginal chronic disease took place in Muswellbrook, New South Wales on 3 May 2012, involving over 70 health professionals.

Diabetes study seeks participants

6 May 2012

Local researchers are undertaking one of the world's biggest studies into how diet affects diabetes.

Telemedicine project for diabetes related, remote eye care planned for Flinders University

4 May 2012

Flinders University's optometrists will soon be able to diagnose and manage eye diseases in rural and remote communities without leaving Adelaide.

Experts to discuss childhood chronic disease links

2 May 2012

Links between influences in the early years of life and chronic conditions will be explored by experts at a conference in Darwin in September.

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.

Gen Y becomes Gen D: Generation diabetes

15 March 2012

A new national diabetes assessment released yesterday reinforces a legacy of pandemic proportions being left for future generations, with one in three of today's Gen Ys joining the ranks of what commentators are calling 'Gen D' (or 'Generation diabetes') during their lifetime.

New diabetes drug will help Indigenous kidney patients

2 March 2012

A new drug for diabetics is expected to improve the treatment of high levels of chronic kidney disease in Indigenous communities.

New diabetes care trial for Victoria

20 February 2012

The Victorian Government has announced it will trial a $2 million new scheme to improve care for people with diabetes.

Healthy Lifestyle Worker toolkit launched

13 December 2011

The Director of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Professor Neil Thomson, today attended the Canberra launch of a new Healthy Lifestyle Worker toolkit to help tackle chronic disease in Indigenous communities.

New Indigenous exercise and nutrition programs

6 December 2011

The Australian Government has today announced the recipients of the third round of its Healthy communities initiative funding.

Australian Capital Territory gets $1.2 million funding to improve health outcomes

26 October 2011

Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher, announced on 23 October 2011, funding of $1.2 million through the ACT health promotions grant program to promote good health and prevent chronic disease.

Diabetes directory

22 August 2011

Baker IDI Central Australia has just completed a Diabetes directory for Central Australia and the Barkly region.

Governor General launches Kimberley diabetic eye care program

11 August 2011

The Governor General Quentin Bryce has launched the new Kimberley diabetic eye care program that provides eye screening and treatment to diabetes sufferers in remote communities.

Health project tackles Indigenous diabetes

19 July 2011

The Western Desert kidney health project will visit Laverton in Western Australia's Goldfields this week with a mobile clinic to test for as well as work with the community to educate them about what causes diabetes and kidney disease.

Sharing stories to improve Indigenous health care

12 July 2011

A study conducted by the Menzies Centre for Health Policy has found that sharing stories and health information with friends and families gives strength to Indigenous Australians living with chronic illness.

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