Vol 4 No 4 October 2004 - December 2004: ISSN 1445-7253
A peer-reviewed 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.
- Aboriginal patient education cardiovascular resources added 11 November 2004
- 'Are we making a difference?' - conference proceedings added 1 October 2004
- Healthy mums means healthy babies. Pregnancy is not a sickness but diabetes is added 1 October 2004
- My job: better environmental health - the video added 25 November 2004
- The right to be free from violence. Discussion booklet for men's healing added 14 October 2004
Aboriginal patient education cardiovascular resources
Developed by the New South Wales Aboriginal Vascular Health Program, this series of thirteen pamphlets relate to a range of issues associated with vascular health including:
- Blood pressure
- Cardiovascular disease
- Cholesterol
- Depression
- Heart attack
- Heart disease
- Kidney disease
- Nutrition
- Obesity
- Physical activity
- Smoking
- Stress
- Stroke
Each of the pamphlets is in simple, easy-to-read language, and has been designed as a patient education resource for use with Aboriginal patients and communities.
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For further information about the pamphlets contact: Liz McEntyre, Program Manager, Aboriginal Vascular Health Program, Chronic Care Unit, NSW Health, LMB 961, North Sydney NSW 2059, ph: (02) 9391 9853, fax: (02) 9391 9556, email: lmcen@doh.health.nsw.gov.au, web: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/sd/igfs/hp/avhp/.
To obtain copies of the pamphlets contact: The Better Health Centre, Locked bag 5003, Gladesville NSW 2111, ph: (02) 9816 0452, fax: (02) 9816 0492, web: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/health-public-affairs/bhc/bhc.html.
'Are we making a difference?' - conference proceedings
The conference proceedings of the 5th annual Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses (CATSIN) conference are now available on CD. The conference was held 1-3 October 2003 in Cairns, and was attended by approximately 100 delegates, the majority of whom were Indigenous. The conference theme 'Are We Making a Difference' focused on how to make a difference in clinical practice as well as to the profession.
The conference was opened by Ms Desley Boyle, Member for Cairns, and the keynote speaker was Ms Linda Burney MP, NSW. Presentations were delivered by people from a variety of different health disciplines including Emily Marshall, Diana Ross, Dr Mark Wenitong, and Sadie Canning. The student forum also allowed students to discuss issues confronting them as Indigenous students in the tertiary sector.
Many stories told of the difficulties Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have in accessing appropriate nursing education and health care, and what Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses are doing to overcome these difficulties. Many aspects of the presentations demonstrated best practice nursing standards.
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To obtain copies of the CD visit the CATSIN website for a CD order form, or alternatively for further information contact: Chairperson, Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses (CATSIN), 14 Cassia Avenue, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island QLD 4507, ph: (07) 3410 7236, fax: (07) 3410 7235, mobile: 0438 808 739, email: catsin@bigpond.net.au.
Healthy mums means healthy babies. Pregnancy is not a sickness but diabetes is
This A5 brochure presents simple facts about diabetes in pregnancy - what it is, who is at risk, symptoms, effects on the baby, and where to get help. Designed and produced by Koorie Diabetes Services Victoria, the brochure contains colourful Indigenous artwork, and can be used by health workers and service providers working with Indigenous populations at risk of developing gestational diabetes.
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For more information about the resource or to obtain copies contact: Koorie Diabetes Services Victoria, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation, 144 Westbourne Grove, Northcote VIC 3070, ph: (03) 9482 9211, fax: (03) 9482 9092, email: enquiries@kooriediabetes.org.au
My job: better environmental health - the video
Produced by CAT Productions for the Health Department of Western Australia, NT Department of Health and Community Services, Department of Health and Ageing, and the Inter-Government Working Group (WA), this 42 minute video is suitable for anyone interested in environmental health in remote Indigenous communities. The video provides an informative look at the working life of Aboriginal environmental health workers (EHWs) and others who work in environmental health. Filmed on location in Western Australia and the Northern Territory, the video offers a light-hearted insight into the challenges and rewards on the path to achieving better environmental health.
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For further information about the video or to obtain copies contact: Centre for Appropriate Technology Inc., PO Box 8044, Alice Springs NT 0871, ph: (08) 8951 4311, fax: (08) 8951 4333, email: cat.productions@icat.org.au
The right to be free from violence. Discussion booklet for men's healing
This booklet has been written for Aboriginal men and was developed as a means of tackling family and domestic violence in Aboriginal households. The intention is for Aboriginal men to form discussion groups and debate the statements and issues outlined in the booklet, based on their own personal experiences and views. The aim is to encourage them to share stories about their lives and discuss their fears, problems, and issues.
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For further information about the booklet or to obtain copies contact: Yorgum
Aboriginal Family Counselling Service, 176 Wittenoom Street, East Perth
WA 6004, ph: (08) 9218 9477, fax: (08) 9228 0385, email: admin@yorgum.org.au
