Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin
An electronic journal from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Vol.1 No.1 July 2001 - September 2001: ISSN 1445-7253

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.

Breast self examination. Keep strong women - look after yourself healthy ways

The Territory Government Health Services have produced a leaflet specifically for Aboriginal women explaining about the importance of breast self-examination (BSE) and when it should be conducted. The leaflet includes diagrams demonstrating how and when women should conduct a breast self-examination. Information and contact details on BreastScreen NT are also provided.

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Enquiries about obtaining copies of this leaflet should be directed to the Territory Government Health Services, Health House, 87 Mitchell Street, Darwin, PO Box 40596, Casuarina, Northern Territory, 0811; ph: 8999 2400; fax 8999 2700.

Diabetes and heart disease: what you need to know

This booklet for Indigenous people has been produced by the Diabetes and Heart Health Team at Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service in Perth. The booklet contains a number of leaflets which all provide information related to preventing diabetes and heart disease. Definitions are provided for diabetes, hypoglycaemia, blood pressure, angina and stroke. Other leaflets included in the booklet are:

  • Stress and diabetes
  • Smoking and diabetes
  • Angina
  • Pregnancy and diabetes
  • Footcare
  • Impotency and diabetes
  • Complications of diabetes
  • How to have a healthy heart
  • Blood pressure
  • Goals of healthy eating
  • Food for thought and diabetes
  • Reading food labels
  • Blood glucose levels

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Enquiries about obtaining copies of the booklet should be directed to the Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, 156 Wittenoom Street, East Perth; ph: (08) 9421 3801/9421 3866.

Keep sight of your eyes! Get your eyes checked

The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) Eye Health Project has developed a poster to reinforce the message of regular eye checks for Koori people. The artwork is by local Aboriginal artist Lyn Briggs and the design shows the need to keep an eye on your health and that of your family.

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Enquiries about obtaining copies of the brochure should be directed to VACCHO, PO Box 1328, Collingwood, Victoria 3066; ph: (03) 9419 3350; fax: (03) 9417 3871.

'Look after your kids: use seat belts and child restraints'

A poster and leaflet have been produced to encourage the use of seat belts and child restraints by Indigenous children. Nearly four times as many Aboriginal children than non-Aboriginal children are hurt in car crashes because they do not wear seat belts. The leaflet shows the different child restraints which should be used by children when traveling in cars. Contact details for further information on the use, selection and fitting of child restraints are also provided.

The leaflet and poster were produced in Western Australia by the Western Australian Municipal Association, Commonwealth Department of Transport and Regional Services, Roadwise and the Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc.

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Petrol sniffing and other solvents - a community resource

The Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council of South Australia Inc. has produced this manual covering all aspects of petrol sniffing and other solvent use in Indigenous communities. The manual consists of a number of booklets which contain basic health information, examples of successful programs, teaching resources and information about where to go for further assistance. The manual is presented as a boxed set which includes:

  • Booklet 1: Plain Language Summary - for people interested in learning about petrol sniffing or other solvent use
  • Booklet 2: Information for Health and Community Members - contains more detailed information about petrol sniffing and is for workers who are helping communities to deal with sniffing issues
  • Booklet 3: Community Development - for workers and includes a workshop outline
  • Booklet 4: Other Solvents - for workers who are working in communities where sniffing of other solvents (paint, glue) are an issue.
  • The Brain Story was developed in Central Australia by the Petrol Link-Up Project (Territory Health Services) and uses Aboriginal pictures to show the effects of petrol sniffing.
  • Petrol Sniffing in Aboriginal Communities: A Review of Interventions (by Peter d'Abbs and Sarah MacLean) is a review of published and unpublished literature addressing petrol sniffing in Aboriginal communities in Australia.

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Enquiries about obtaining copies of the manual should be directed to the Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council of SA Inc, 53 King William Street, Kent Town, South Australia, 5153; ph: (08) 8362 0395, fax: (08) 8362 0327.

Protect our future: learn about AIDS

This booklet has been produced to provide information on AIDS for Indigenous people. The booklet describes:

  • what is AIDS;
  • what happens if someone becomes infected with HIV;
  • how the virus is spread;
  • ways in which HIV is not transmitted;
  • how to stay safe;
  • how to use a condom; and
  • heterosexual attitudes.

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Enquiries about obtaining copies of the booklet should be directed to the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service Cooperative Ltd, 186 Nicholson Street, Fitzroy, Victoria 3065; ph: (03) 9419 3000.


SIDS guide for Indigenous families - video and brochure

'1,2,3 ways to reduce the risk of SIDS: A guide for Indigenous families' has been produced by SIDS Western Australia and is particularly useful for Health workers who are working in communities. The brochure outlines simple yet significant strategies to try to decrease the number of Indigenous babies dying of SIDS.

The video which costs $32.50, clearly identifies the risks for SIDS and how to counteract them, as well as providing the reasons behind the advice.

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Enquiries about obtaining copies of the brochure should be directed to SIDS Western Australia; ph: (08) 947 3417; email: educationwa@sidsaustralia.org.au

 
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