Australian Indigenous

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.

• Dentistry in remote Aboriginal communities added 4 February 2002
• Our dream...stopping the violence added 18 February 2002
• Scabies video added 7 March 2002
• 'Taking care of baby' - SIDS resources added 19 March 2002
• The continence gang: stories of gaining control over bladder and bowels added 25 January 2002
• The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' new Indigenous health information service added 25 February 2002
  

Dentistry in remote Aboriginal communities

The manual 'Dentistry in remote Aboriginal communities' is designed to assist dental personnel intending to work in remote Aboriginal communities. It offers a cultural and clinical orientation for oral health programs, as well as containing material on primary health care and service delivery systems.
Author abstract

The manual was published by Nganampa Health Council in 2001. It may be purchased on a cost-recovery basis for $20 plus postage and handling.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

To obtain a copy of this manual contact Coral at Nganampa Health Council, ph: 08 8952 5300

Our dream...stopping the violence

Produced by the Domestic Violence Advocacy Service and published by Redfern Legal Centre Publishing, this booklet uses simple language and cartoons to provide information on domestic violence and the law in NSW. The information booklet is specifically designed for Aboriginal women and has been developed in consultation with them. Contact details for those seeking legal advice are provided at the end of the booklet.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Enquiries about obtaining a copy of this booklet should be directed to:
Domestic Violence Advocacy Service
ph: (02) 9637 3741

Scabies video

Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Inc. (ARDS) have an extensive range of publications and information papers, including a scabies video. The video was released at the end of 2001 and includes information on the prevention and treatment of scabies. The video is available at the cost of $33 and runs for 30 minutes.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information contact:
Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Inc.
Darwin head office
ph: (08) 8982 3444
or web site: www.ards.com.au

'Taking care of baby' - SIDS resources

The 'Taking care of baby' video, poster and brochures were produced by SIDS Northern Territory with the assistance of Aboriginal health organisations and Nungalinya College staff and families.

The resources can be ordered by contacting SIDS Northern Territory, ph: (08) 8948 5311, email: darwin@sidsaustralia.org.au

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Further information about SIDS may be obtained from the SIDS Australia website

This booklet, written by Esther Quintal and illustrated by Simon Kneebone, provides information on bladder and bowel control for Indigenous Health Workers. Information about the care and treatment of incontinence is provided in a cartoon-story style, and employs true Aboriginal humour to address this sensitive and frequently neglected issue.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Enquiries about obtaining a copy of this booklet (ISBN: 0 642 73510 7) should be directed to the Government Info Shop in your capital centre or phone the Call Centre: 132 447 (toll free within Australia, 24-hour service).

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' new Indigenous health information service

The Department of Health and Ageing has funded the Rural Faculty of the RACGP to coordinate two national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health projects, one focussing on GP registrars and the other on general practitioners. As part of these projects the library of the RACGP has funding to provide access to its resources and services for non-member general practitioners and others working in Indigenous Health.

Our services include:

• reference and enquiry service
• access to a unique and specialised collection of books and other materials covering areas such as General Practice, Medical Education and Aboriginal Health
• literature searches on request
• current awareness service
• journal services to provide articles of interest
• interLibrary loans service to obtain items not available in the RACGP
• library
• access to online resources via the College website

Some additional relevant resources have been added to the collection including books, flip charts for patient education and reports relating to Indigenous Health.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Further details can be obtained by contacting the library of the RACGP:
Ph: (03) 9214 1519
Fax: (03) 9214 1403
Email: resource.centre@racgp.org.au
or by going to the RACGP web site at www.racgp.org.au

Last updated: 4 June, 2004