Australian Indigenous

Resources

This section of the Bulletin highlights recently released Indigenous specific resources. If you are aware of any new resources that would be appropriate for inclusion in this section please contact us.

• 'Working with Indigenous peoples with disability' - Internet site poster and brochure
• Indigenous women's cancer screening resources
• ADAC drug and alcohol information leaflet series - now available online
• 'Taking care of your baby' - online brochure about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
• Video: Reaching out, Miwatj Health 2000
• Management of HIV/AIDS resource guide for Indigenous primary health care organisations
• National Indigenous Cadetship Project

'Working with Indigenous peoples with disability' - Internet site poster and brochure

A poster and brochure have been developed to promote the 'Working with Indigenous peoples with disability' Internet site. The site (www.wired.org.au) provides information for allied health professionals and carers who work in remote settings with Indigenous people with disabilities. The promotional materials describe the development of the site and its contents, including information on:

• resources
• developing partnerships with Indigenous people
• disability equipment
• contact details for other allied health professionals, and
• relevant literature

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Enquiries about obtaining copies of the poster or brochure should be directed to the Crippled Children's Association SA, South Western Region, PO Box 1170, Marleston Business Centre, SA 5033; ph: (08) 8293 8077; fax: (08) 8293 8463.

Indigenous women's cancer screening resources

'Young Tiddas business'

In this 20 minute educational video, young Murri women from Brisbane provide advice about the prevention of cancer of the cervix. Enquiries about obtaining copies of the video should be directed to the Indigenous Youth Health Service (IYHS), PO Box 8112, Woolloongabba, Qld 4102; ph: (07) 3891 6060.

'Hey Tidda, breast cancer is serious business'

This 17 minute educational video conveys the personal stories of Queensland women that have experienced breast cancer and recovered. Enquiries about obtaining copies of the video should be directed to Women's Cancer Screening Services, Queensland Health, GPO Box 48, Brisbane Qld 4001; ph: (07) 3234 1596.

'Regular breast x-rays save lives!'

This poster encourages Western Australian Indigenous women over the age of 50 to make an appointment for a free mammogram. Women who would like further information on breast cancer are encouraged to contact Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service. The poster was produced by Breastscreen WA, Health Department of Western Australia.

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ADAC drug and alcohol information leaflet series

The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. has developed a series of information leaflets on alcohol and other drugs. The leaflets describe:

• what the user experiences when the drug is used;
• how different characteristics of the drug, user and/or envionment may effect the experience of the user; and
• the health consequences of the drug

To view the pdf version of the following leaflets, simply click on the links:

Alcohol
Tobacco
Volatile substances
Steroids
Marijuana/cannabis/hashish
Heroin
Cocaine
Amphetamines/ecstacy

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Enquiries about obtaining published copies of the leaflets should be directed to Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc. 53 King William Street, Kent Town, SA, 5067; ph: (08) 8362 0395; fax: (08) 8362 0327.

'Taking care of your baby' - online brochure about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Featured on the National SIDS Council of Australia website (SIDS Australia), this brochure explains SIDS (cot death) and gives guidelines on safe sleeping for babies. Supported by illustrations, the brochure clearly identifies risks for SIDS and how to counteract these.

The brochure can be printed from the SIDS Australia website.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Enquiries about obtaining copies of the brochure should be directed to SIDSaustralia (National SIDS Council of Australia Ltd) Level 1, 891 Burke Road, Camberwell, Victoria, 3124; ph:1300 308 307; fax: 1300 308 317.

Video: Reaching out, Miwatj Health 2000

Filmed and produced by Richard King, this 18 minute video details five harm minimisation objectives used to combat problem drinking in the town and surrounding areas of Nhulunbuy in the Northern Territory. Aimed at working with beach people and people living around the town, the five objectives were: (1) improve management of alcohol-related litter in the town camps around Nhulunbuy; (2) ensure that appropriate legal drinking occurs in public places by informing itinerant town drinkers of their legal rights and responsibilities under the NT Liquor Act; (3) improve the access of at risk itinerant drinkers to appropriate health, employment and recreation services; (4) develop effective partnerships with other community agencies and government services involved with assisting itinerant town camp drinkers; and (5) investigate the feasibility and appropriate development of a community-based 'Night Patrol' policing scheme in Nhulunbuy and surrounding communities.

The video features key people involved in the Miwatj Outreach Program, who describe the strategies that were undertaken to achieve each of the objectives. Testimonials from drinkers highlight how the program has resulted in empowerment of individuals, in particular through employment.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Enquiries about obtaining copies of this video should be directed to Miwatj Health Services, Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, 0880.

Management of HIV/AIDS resource guide for Indigenous primary health care organisations

This resource guide is an initiative of the National Indigenous Australians' Sexual Health Strategy. It is aimed at assisting organisations to establish systems of care and to evaluate and monitor existing systems of care. The ten sections of the guide cover: basic facts about HIV; confidentiality; HIV information, testing and counselling; legal issues; contact tracing and partner notification; a multidisciplinary approach to care; developing HIV/AIDS policy and procedures; training and development; community education; and the needs of children. As well as a glossary of terms and bibliography, there are comprehensive appendices containing a policy checklist, contacts list, useful publications and websites, financial assistance and Centrelink services, training and staff development and information on language and terminology.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Enquiries about obtaining a copy of this resource guide (PDF - 497KB) should be directed to: Indigenous Australians' Sexual Health Committee Secretariat, Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Canberra, ACT, 2601; ph: 02 6289 5338.

National Indigenous Cadetship Project

This package contains information on the National Indigenous Cadetship Project (NICP), an important feature of the Indigenous Employment Policy. The NICP provides opportunities for Indigenous Australians to gain necessary professional qualifications for private and public sector, and assists employers in finding Indigenous graduates. The package contains application forms and information for applicants and employers, such as eligibility, financial assistance, and cadetships in the Australian Public Service and private industry.

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Enquiries about obtaining copies of this package or about the National Indigenous Cadetship Project should be directed to the NICP coordinator, Indigenous Employment Branch, Department of Employment, Workplace Relations and Small Business, GPO Box 9879, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, 2601;ph: 1800 062 171; .email: nicp@dewrsb.gov.au; website: (http://www.jobsearch.gov.au/indigenous).

Last updated: 30 August, 2005