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Healthy eating on the menu in north west

15 May 2012

It is hoped the success of a healthy food program at Walgett and Lightning Ridge will encourage more businesses to make healthy changes to their menus.

New cookbook a recipe for better Indigenous health

15 May 2012

A group of Indigenous women in far north Queensland are hoping to help close the health gap by teaching locals how to cook with traditional ingredients and techniques.

Bush tucker at Mundulla primary school

10 May 2012

The students at Mundulla primary school decided they needed to do something to brighten up the front of their school.

Fruit could help protect against cancer

4 May 2012

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is hoping to further study the traditional bush fruit gubinge after laboratory tests indicated it may help protect the human body against cancer.

Healthy living week one - Lajamanu

16 April 2012

After a nine hour road trip through some of the most beautiful remote country, which features abundant wildlife with everything from brolgas to death adders, the Red Dust team made its way to Lajamanu.

Report highlights food supply worries in APY lands

12 April 2012

A report has confirmed many people in the remote Aboriginal lands of South Australia continue to struggle with high food prices.

South Hedland Primary School celebrates Close the Gap Day

12 April 2012

South Hedland Primary School, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia (WA), held a whole school celebration for Harmony Day and Close the Gap Day on 21 March 2012.

Expansion of EON's 'edible gardens' in remote WA communities

4 April 2012

The EON Thriving communities project has been awarded over $1.6 million under the Royalties for regions action agenda.

Musician and health ambassador Jimmy Little passes away

2 April 2012

Dr Jimmy Little, the first Indigenous performer to top Australia's pop music charts, and an ambassador for Indigenous health, has died at the age of 75.

Outback water bubbler trials target soft drinks

29 March 2012

A federal government department will trial water bubblers in five central Australian communities in an effort to reduce soft drink consumption.

Midnight basketball program helps reduce youth crime in Kempsey

22 March 2012

The New South Wales town of Kempsey has implemented a social inclusion program for its youth to help reduce substance use and criminal activity.

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.

Nation-wide grants announced for research into preventive health

6 March 2012

Almost $4 million in research funding has been allocated nation-wide to 13 new projects that will investigate ways to prevent the harm caused by obesity, tobacco and harmful use of alcohol.

NT and regional WA wise up to weight loss

24 January 2012

Nutritionists in the Northern Territory and regional Western Australia are amongst those urging locals to take up the 'one change at a time' challenge, the theme for 2012's Australia Healthy Weight Week.

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.

Stronger Futures legislation proposed today

23 November 2011

The Government will today introduce its Stronger futures legislation into Parliament.

Aboriginal community foodies recognised in SA health awards

22 November 2011

The hard work and commitment to community demonstrated by the team that runs the Aboriginal community foodies program was recognised at the 2011 South Australia (SA) Health Awards this week.

Sports stars talk fitness at the Deadlys

17 November 2011

Indigenous sports stars at this year's Deadly Awards were keen to talk about how sport and physical activity has opened the doors to a positive and healthy life.

Recognition for NT horticulture and landcare project

11 November 2011

A horticulture project from the Roper Gulf Shire Council has received major recognition, winning the Local Government Landcare Partnership Award at the 2011 Northern Territory (NT) Landcare Awards.

Next steps for Australia's first national food plan

28 October 2011

Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, announced on 27 October 2011, the next steps for developing Australia's first National food plan which will ensure that the government's policy settings are right for Australia over the short, medium and long-term.

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.

APY health plan push

22 September 2011

The women of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjata (APY) Lands are pressing ahead with a voluntary healthy food scheme which the SA Government has declined to support.

New health promotion resource to help close the gap

7 September 2011

A comprehensive health promotion pack to combat the risk factors for chronic disease and help close the gap in life expectancy, is now available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

APY residents become the fresh food people

30 August 2011

A new program aimed at reducing prices for fresh food is underway in two remote communities in outback South Australia.

Nutrition website launched for Indigenous kids

29 August 2011

The Jimmy Little Foundation (JLF) has launched a new interactive website called Thumbs up! to promote healthy eating to Indigenous children in the Northern Territory.

Phase 2 funding available for local community campaigns

27 June 2011

Phase 2 funding for programs to promote better Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health opened on 13 June 2011 as part of the Get active eat good tucker live longer national program.

VicHealth Food for all 2005-2010: program evaluation report launched

3 June 2011

VicHealth has launched the Food For All 2005-2010: Program Evaluation Report.

NT Indigenous business network launched

2 June 2011

The Northern Territory (NT) Indigenous Business Network was launched in May 2011, and aims to provide a representative voice for Indigenous owned and operated businesses at a Territory, State, Federal and International level.

New booklet promotes a healthier future for Aboriginal Victorians

30 May 2011

Minister for Health David Davis has launched a new booklet to help health services tackle chronic disease among Aboriginal Victorians and promote healthy living.

Report finds stores licensing delivers healthier food to remote Indigenous communities

25 May 2011

An independent report has found stores licensing in the Northern Territory has helped people in remote communities to have better access to healthy, affordable food.

Fresh from Cherbourg

9 November 2010

Queensland Local Government Minister Desley Boyle, members of the Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council, Elders and residents recently inspected Cherbourg Fresh, a new enterprise that is supplying fresh produce to markets as far away as Sydney.

New website available to promote self management of diabetes among Indigenous people

29 April 2010

A new website is available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and health workers to promote self management of type 2 diabetes.

Report of remote stores inquiry tabled in Parliament

17 November 2009

The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs has tabled the report of its inquiry into remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community stores entitled Everybody's Business: Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Community Stores.

Jimmy Little memorial service and concert, May 3rd

A state memorial service and a celebration concert in honour of the late James Oswald Little AO (Jimmy Little) will take place on Thursday 3 May at the Sydney Opera House.

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