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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.

This pamplet is part of a series that has been developed specifically for Indigenous Australians, and funded as part of the Commonwealth Government's National Continence Management Strategy. Ten frequently asked questions about incontinence are posed and answered in lay terms. Original Indigenous artwork adorns the pamphlet making it aesthetically pleasing as well as informative.

Enquiries about obtaining copies of this pamphlet should be directed to the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. ph: (02) 6289 5280; facsimile: (02) 6289 1408.

An education resource for innovative nutrition and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural lessons for pre-school to grade 3.

Cost: $180 inc GST (14 day delivery. Price includes postage & handling within Australia)

This new resource developed by the National Heart Foundation (WA Division) and Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services is specifically aimed for Aboriginal Health Workers. The Heart Health Manual is an holistic and visually attractive resource that offers clear instructions for the delivery of cardiovascular health programs. The manual supports the 'Certificate in Cardiovascular Health' an accredited course for Aboriginal Health Workers. Modules include session plans, activities, overheads, case studies and background information appropriate for a variety of settings and target groups. The role of the Aboriginal health worker is explained and advice offered for skill development.
The manual is also a useful tool for all health professionals in the quest to improve health and well being of Aboriginal people.

Enquiries about obtaining copies of these pamphlets should be directed to the Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, 156 Wittenoom Street, East Perth, WA 6004; ph: (08) 9421 3888 or the National Heart Foundation, 334 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA 6008: ph: (08) 9388 3343

Nunkuwarrin Yunti is a community controlled centre that provides health and community support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Adelaide. This pamphlet series has been produced by Nunkuwarrin Yunti to complement and promote the wide range of services they provide to improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. The series includes the following titles:

Enquiries about obtaining copies of these pamphlets should be directed to Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Inc. 182-190 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000; ph: (08) 8223 5217 or (08) 8223 5011; Fax: (08) 8232 0949; Email: nunku@nunku.org.au

This pamphlet series was developed by the Bibbulung Gnarneep team, a collaboration between the TVW Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service. The series consists of two pamphlets that provide dental advice for parents of children between the ages of 0 and 2 years and 2 and 5 years. Both pamphlets have colour photographs that illustrate practices to encourage and avoid.

Enquiries about obtaining copies of these pamphlets should be directed to the Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, 156 Wittenoom Street, East Perth, WA 6004; ph: (08) 9421 3888.

The Carer Resource Centre has produced this information pack for Indigenous carers. People who take care of someone who needs help to live at home are carers. The pack includes:

a booklet for carers which provides information on keeping healthy, the importance of nutritious food, financial matters and a health and safety check for the home;
carers phone book;
medi-list card;
Carers in WA newsletter;
Disability & Carer Connections newsletter;
guide to financial support, respite coordination and information services;
Centrelink leaflet;
Carers WA leaflet; and
Carer contacts leaflet.

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Enquiries about obtaining copies of this information pack should be directed to the Carer Resource Centre, 378 Oxford Street, Mount Hawthorn, WA 6016; ph: (08) 9444 5922, fax: (08) 9444 8966.

Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey: information for teens

This pamphlet has been produced by the TVW Telethon Institute for Child Health Research. Its purpose is to provide basic information and answers to questions teenagers may have about the WA Aboriginal Child Health Survey. The WA Aboriginal Child Health Survey is being conducted by the Institute for Child Health Research located at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children.

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Enquiries about obtaining copies of this pamphlet should be directed to the Institute for Child Health Research, Princess Maragaret Hospital for Children, cnr Hamilton Street and Roberts Road Subiaco WA 6008; ph: (08) 9489 7730; fax: (08) 9489 7729; web site: www.ichr.uwa.edu.au



Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin An electronic journal from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Vol.1 No.2 October 2001 - December 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. A list of ten frequently asked questions added 5 November 2001 Healthy jarjums make healthy food choices added 19 November 2001 Heart Health Manual added 29 November 2001 Nunkuwarrin Yunti working together for the benefit of Aboriginal health added 18 October 2001 Solid kids have healthy teeth: 0-2 years/2-5 years added 26 October 2001 State and local information - caring for our people at home added 1 October 2001 Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey: information for teens added 10 October 2001 A list of ten frequently asked questions This pamplet is part of a series that has been developed specifically for Indigenous Australians, and funded as part of the Commonwealth Government's National Continence Management Strategy. Ten frequently asked questions about incontinence are posed and answered in lay terms. Original Indigenous artwork adorns the pamphlet making it aesthetically pleasing as well as informative. Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract Enquiries about obtaining copies of this pamphlet should be directed to the Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. ph: (02) 6289 5280; facsimile: (02) 6289 1408. "Healthy jarjums make healthy food choices" An education resource for innovative nutrition and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural lessons for pre-school to grade 3. Meets the new Queensland Curriculum Council H & PE syllabus learning outcomes. Includes a teaching manual and an 11 page flip chart set. Cost: $180 inc GST (14 day delivery. Price includes postage & handling within Australia) Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract Available from: Wendy Norman Indigenous Health Program Inala Community Health Centre PO Box 52 Inala Qld 4077 Fax: 07 3879 1018 Email: Wendy_Norman@health.qld.gov.au Aboriginal Health Workers Heart Health Manual This new resource developed by the National Heart Foundation (WA Division) and Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services is specifically aimed for Aboriginal Health Workers. The Heart Health Manual is an holistic and visually attractive resource that offers clear instructions for the delivery of cardiovascular health programs. The manual supports the 'Certificate in Cardiovascular Health' an accredited course for Aboriginal Health Workers. Modules include session plans, activities, overheads, case studies and background information appropriate for a variety of settings and target groups. The role of the Aboriginal health worker is explained and advice offered for skill development. The manual is also a useful tool for all health professionals in the quest to improve health and well being of Aboriginal people. Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract Enquiries about obtaining copies of these pamphlets should be directed to the Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, 156 Wittenoom Street, East Perth, WA 6004; ph: (08) 9421 3888 or the National Heart Foundation, 334 Rokeby Road, Subiaco, WA 6008: ph: (08) 9388 3343 Nunkuwarrin Yunti working together for the benefit of Aboriginal health Nunkuwarrin Yunti is a community controlled centre that provides health and community support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Adelaide. This pamphlet series has been produced by Nunkuwarrin Yunti to complement and promote the wide range of services they provide to improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. The series includes the following titles: The centre Indigenous parenting project Counselling and social health Safe gambling program Diabetes service SA link-up program Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract Enquiries about obtaining copies of these pamphlets should be directed to Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia Inc. 182-190 Wakefield Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000; ph: (08) 8223 5217 or (08) 8223 5011; Fax: (08) 8232 0949; Email: nunku@nunku.org.au Solid kids have healthy teeth: 0-2 years/2-5 years This pamphlet series was developed by the Bibbulung Gnarneep team, a collaboration between the TVW Telethon Institute for Child Health Research and Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service. The series consists of two pamphlets that provide dental advice for parents of children between the ages of 0 and 2 years and 2 and 5 years. Both pamphlets have colour photographs that illustrate practices to encourage and avoid. Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract Enquiries about obtaining copies of these pamphlets should be directed to the Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, 156 Wittenoom Street, East Perth, WA 6004; ph: (08) 9421 3888. State and local information - caring for our people at home The Carer Resource Centre has produced this information pack for Indigenous carers. People who take care of someone who needs help to live at home are carers. The pack includes: a booklet for carers which provides information on keeping healthy, the importance of nutritious food, financial matters and a health and safety check for the home; carers phone book; medi-list card; Carers in WA newsletter; Disability & Carer Connections newsletter; guide to financial support, respite coordination and information services; Centrelink leaflet; Carers WA leaflet; and Carer contacts leaflet. Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract Enquiries about obtaining copies of this information pack should be directed to the Carer Resource Centre, 378 Oxford Street, Mount Hawthorn, WA 6016; ph: (08) 9444 5922, fax: (08) 9444 8966. Western Australian Aboriginal Child Health Survey: information for teens This pamphlet has been produced by the TVW Telethon Institute for Child Health Research. Its purpose is to provide basic information and answers to questions teenagers may have about the WA Aboriginal Child Health Survey. The WA Aboriginal Child Health Survey is being conducted by the Institute for Child Health Research located at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract Enquiries about obtaining copies of this pamphlet should be directed to the Institute for Child Health Research, Princess Maragaret Hospital for Children, cnr Hamilton Street and Roberts Road Subiaco WA 6008; ph: (08) 9489 7730; fax: (08) 9489 7729; web site: www.ichr.uwa.edu.au

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Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin An electronic journal from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Vol.1 No.2 October 2001 - December 2001: ISSN 1445-7253 Resources

Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin
An electronic journal from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Vol.1 No.2 October 2001 - December 2001: ISSN 1445-7253

Resources