Vol 5 No 1 January 2005 - March 2005: 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 suicide prevention information resource added 4 February 2005
- Balay - cannabis resource added 18 February 2005
- 'Sugar' - a video about diabetes by and for Aboriginal people added 6 January 2005
- Well women's check book added 24 January 2005
Aboriginal suicide prevention information resource
Just ask (2003)
Aboriginal suicide prevention information resource.
Wollongong: Lifeline Australian Inc
This Aboriginal-specific information leaflet on suicide prevention (referred to as a tool kit) has been developed through Lifeline's Just Ask - Rural Mental Health Information Service and the Shoalhaven Aboriginal Safety Promotion Program.
The tool kit was originally developed for the Shoalhaven and Illawarra Aboriginal communities, however it is likely to be relevant to Aboriginal communities across the country. The tool kit has been designed for use by Aboriginal community controlled health organisations, health services, Aboriginal health workers, and interested individuals.
Just ask - Rural Mental Health Information Service abstract
The resource contains information relating to suicide issues including warning signs, what others can do to help, what not to do, how to get involved, and where to get help, and can be adapted to specifically suit any Aboriginal community by contacting Just ask. Other tool kits, including an Aboriginal-specific depression resource, and soon to come - an Aboriginal-specific grief and loss resource may also be obtained.
The suicide prevention tool kit is available online (view tool kit - PDF - 166KB). For further information or to order copies contact: Just ask, Administration Centre, PO Box 404, Wollongong NSW 2520, ph: 1300 13 11 14 or (02) 4228 1311, fax: (02) 4228 0203, email: justask@lifeline.org.au, website: http://www.justask.org.au
Balay
Metropolitan Cannabis Group (2004)
Balay - cannabis resource.
Perth: East Metropolitan Health Service
The Metropolitan Cannabis Group has released 'Balay', a resource about cannabis designed for young Aboriginal people between the ages of 18-25, living in the Perth Metropolitan area. The resource was developed by local health professionals including Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal representatives from a range of organisations. The purpose of the resource is to inform the young Aboriginal population about the recent changes to cannabis legislation in Western Australia, and to inform those who choose to use cannabis, and their families, about the legal issues related to this drug.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
For further information about the resource or to obtain copies contact: Tracey Kickett, Aboriginal Health Promotion Coordinator, East Metropolitan Population Health Unit, ph: (08) 9224 1347, email: tracey.kickett@health.wa.gov.au
'Sugar' - a video about diabetes by and for Aboriginal people
South Western Sydney Area Health Service (2003)
'Sugar' - a video about diabetes by and for Aboriginal people
Liverpool: South Western Sydney Area Health Service
Produced by the South Western Sydney Area Health Service, 'Sugar' is a video that focuses on community people telling their stories about diabetes in a humorous way. It covers the participants' personal experiences of how they discovered they were diabetic, and the changes they have made to manage the illness. The video encourages people to take control of their condition. It includes educational material which is presented in an easy-to-understand style, and has been developed with input from dieticians, doctors, and health workers.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
The video costs $25.00 plus postage and handling. For further information about the video contact: Karen McNulty, Aboriginal Vascular Health Worker, South Western Sydney Area Health Service, ph: (02) 9828 4800.
Well women's check book
Dippydots (2004)
Well women's check book.
Nhulunbuy: Department of Health and Community Services
Dippydots is an education health resource production unit within the Northern Territory Women's Health Strategy Unit. It has developed a series of three educational booklets to use with Aboriginal women during community education sessions and individual consultations. The booklets are intended for use by health workers and health providers, and cover topics relating to the well women's check, female anatomy, and domestic violence in pregnancy.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
For further information about the resource or to order copies contact: Dippydots, PO Box 533, Nhulunbuy NT 0881, ph: (04) 2967 7022, email: dippydots@hotmail.com
