Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin
Vol.2 No.4 October 2002 - December 2002: ISSN 1445-7253

An electronic journal from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

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.

Corrugations to highways. Aboriginal road safety video

This video and associated documentation was developed by the National Aboriginal Road Safety Video Project Team to promote road safety and reduce the rate of traffic accidents and associated injuries among Indigenous Australians. The video was shot in remote communities in Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory and depicts Aboriginal people demonstrating culturally appropriate road safety messages. The video covers a range of topics related to driving, including: restraints, cyclists, open load space, road conditions, pedestrians, alcohol and other drugs, driver's licenses, road trauma management, trip planning, and community road safety.

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For more information about the video and project contact: Julie Parsons, RoadWise Manager, C/- Local Government House, PO Box 1544, West Perth WA 6872, ph: (08) 9213 2054, fax: (08) 9321 8378, email: roadwise@walga.asn.au

How safe is your family? - pamphlet

This pamphlet was produced recently by the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC). It explains what family violence and child abuse is, and outlines the various acts that constitute violent behaviour. The pamphlet focuses specifically on abuse of children, and gives examples to help parents determine whether their children have been abused in some way.

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For more information about the pamphlet or for copies contact: Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care, ph: (03) 9482 9380, fax: (03) 9482 9157, email: snaicc@vicnet.net.au

Kidney diseases - preparing for dialysis treatment. A video for remote Aboriginal people

This video, produced by Kidney Health Australia, explains the importance of dialysis in the treatment of kidney failure. It is designed to help Aborginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from remote areas prepare for dialysis treatment. It is accompanied by a flipchart and information kit for general practitioners and health workers.

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For more information about these resources and more, or to obtain copies of the video contact: Kidney Health Australia, GPO Box 9993, Perth WA 6848, ph: Kidney Infoline 1800 682 531, email: healthinfo@kidney.org.au, website: http://www.kidney.org.au

Pap smear good for umi long life - video

This video was produced in 1995 by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women of Cape York Peninsula and a number of women's health organisations in the region. It is designed to promote awareness among Indigenous women of the importance of regular health checks, especially pap smears.

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For more information about the video, or for copies contact: Queensland Health, PO Box 6085, Buranda QLD 4102, ph: 1800 777 790; fax: (07) 3896 3843.

The adventures of Wanda Woman

A series of A4 comic strip flyers about the adventures of Wanda Woman. Wanda is an Indigenous superhero who protects Indigenous children from pneumococcal disease. The purpose of the comic flyers is to promote free pneumococcal vaccinations to all eligible Indigenous children.

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For more information about the flyers, or for copies contact: Wyeth Australia Pty Limited, Locked Bag 5002, Baulkham Hills BC NSW 2153, ph: (02) 9761 8453, email: corpaff@wyeth.com; web: www.wyeth.com.au

Well women equal strong women - pamphlet

This pamphlet, produced by the Western Australian Department of Health in 2001, is designed specifically for Indigenous women. It explains the importance of pap smear testing; provides a list of professionals who can conduct tests; and is embellished with the Aboriginal colours and the artwork of an Aboriginal artist.

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For more information about the pamphlet, or for copies, contact: WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program, Department of Health, Population Health Division, pH: (08) 9237 6976, a/h: (08) 9237 6900, toll free: 1800 800 033
 
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