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Errol Roberts
Born in 1953 in Worrabinda, (local Aboriginal word for 'where the kangaroo sits down'), Errol comes from the Tjuri language group of Carnavon Gorge, Central Queensland.
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The artwork displayed here is obtained from the Culcha Disc: Australian Indigenous Images Vol 1
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Resources
Information on relevant health promotion resources is collected here, including details of videos, brochures, catalogues, posters, flipcharts, fact sheets and CD-ROMS where available.
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Health promotion resources
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Clinical management
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Risk factors
- Stroke
- General
Health promotion resources
Cardiac rehabilitation
National Health and Medical Research Council (2005)
Cardiac Rehabilitation Geographic Information System: Geographic Information System of Cardiac Rehabilitation Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
View resource
View website: National Health and Medical Research Council
Clinical management
New South Wales Aboriginal Vascular Health Program (2004)
Aboriginal patient education cardiovascular resources.
Sydney: NSW Health
View information: HealthBulletin
View website: NSW Health
National Heart Foundation (2004)
Artificial heart pacemakers [information sheet]
Heartline: National Heart Foundation
View information sheet (PDF - 73KB)
View website: National Heart Foundation
Rheumatic heart disease
Menzies School of Health Research, Aboriginal Unit (nd)
Heart Health - Rheumatic Fever [Health Worker Training kit]
Casuarina: Menzies School of Health Research
View website: Menzies School of Health Research
For further information about the training kit contact: Geoff Angeles, PO Box 41096, Casuarina NT 0811, ph: 08 8922 8196, email: geoff@menzies.edu.au
Risk factors
National Heart Foundation - NT division (2004)
Tackling overweight and obesity: facts for community members [fact sheet]
Heartline: National Heart Foundation
View fact sheet (PDF - 132KB)
View website: National Heart Foundation
National Heart Foundation - NT division (2004)
Tackling overweight and obesity - facts for the school community [fact sheet]
Heartline: National Heart Foundation
View fact sheet (PDF - 111 KB)
View website: National Heart Foundation
Queensland Health (2001)
Tobacco brief intervention: facilitators training manual [fact sheet]
Tropical Public Health Unit Network
View information (PDF - 85 KB)
View website: Queensland Health
Stroke
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Know the Facts, Get the Stats 2006: Our guide to Heart Disease, Stroke and Risks [fact sheet]
Learn and Live: American Heart Association
View pamphlet (PDF - 273KB)
View website: American Heart Association
Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing (2002)
Heart, stroke and vascular health in Australia: resource digest [fact sheet]
Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia.
View resource digest (PDF - 525KB)
View website: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
National Stroke Foundation (nd)
High blood pressure and stroke [fact sheet]
Melbourne: National Stroke Foundation
View fact sheet (PDF - 28 KB)
View website: National Stroke Foundation
National Stroke Foundation (nd)
High cholesterol and stroke [fact sheet]
Melbourne: National Stroke Foundation
View fact sheet (PDF - 16KB)
View website: National Stroke Foundation
National Stroke Foundation (nd)
Irregular heartbeat and stroke [fact sheet]
Melbourne: National Stroke Foundation
View fact sheet (PDF - 16 KB)
View website: National Stroke Foundation
National Stroke Foundation (nd)
Make yourself strokesafe - know your risk factors for stroke [fact sheet]
Melbourne: National Stroke Foundation
View information sheet (PDF - 106 KB)
View website: National Stroke Foundation
National Stroke Foundation (nd)
What is a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) [fact sheet]
Melbourne: National Stroke Foundation
View fact sheet (PDF - 37 KB)
View website: National Stroke Foundation
New South Wales Health (2002)
Aboriginal vascular health [resource catalogue]
Gladesville: NSW Health Department
View catalogue (PDF - 859KB)
View website: NSW Health
General
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal: Indigenous health promotion resources guide (4th edition)
The fourth edition of the Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal - Indigenous health promotion resources guide, has been released for 2004. The guide provides information about individual health promotion resources developed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The resources cover over 80 health topics and relate to specific conditions, population groups, and environmental and social issues. The guide also includes details of how to obtain the resources and, where relevant, price and online access information.
Included in the resource is an application form for submitting content regarding a new resource to the journal for publication in the next edition.
The guide (view guide - PDF - 3.9MB - large file warning!) can be accessed online on the Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal website (view website).
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
For further information about the resource or to order copies contact: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, PO Box 502, Matraville NSW 2036, ph: (02) 9311 2593, fax: (02) 9311 2814, freecall: 1800 888 575, email: journal@aihwj.com.au.
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.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
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/health_pr/avhp/.
Atherothrombosis.org
A unique professional resource centre for interactive communication and innovative approach to atherothrombosis. The site has been developed for cardiologists, neurologists, and vascular medicine specialists. Members of the general public can find information about atherothrombosis with links to recommended sources of information.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
View website: Atherothrombosis
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2001)
Heart, stroke and vascular diseases: Australian facts 2001.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
Contains information relating to the characteristics of cardiovascular conditions as well as epidemiological information
View summary (HTML)
View report (PDF - 1.8MB - large file warning!)
View website: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Cardiofind
Cardiofind is an advanced search engine for cardiovascular information and resources. Cardiofind provides clinicians people with an interest in the cardiovascular sciences a complete search engine for heart research. The site offers screened, rated links to a wide variety of topics, varying from professional organizations to tools-of-the-trade. Cardiofind is the website for up-to-date links to meetings, books, journals and many other subjects in the cardiological and cardiothoracic field.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
Cardiology Online
Cardiology Online is a comprehensive site featuring information and links to online cardiology journals, organisations, websites, and member group. It is maintained and reviewed by The International Academy of Cardiology which is dedicated to the advancement of global research in cardiovascular medicine through the support of scientific meetings and publications.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
View website: Cardiology Online
CardioSource
Cardiosource is a unique collaboration between the American College of Cardiology Foundation and Elsevier. It offers the most comprehensive online cardiovascular information and educational resource available. An integrated real-time cardiology resource, Cardiosource enables cardiovascular professionals to easily stay up-to-date with the most relevant research findings and best practices, with analysis and commentary by experts in the field to help put the findings in perspective for immediate application in practice.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
View website: CardioSource
Chronic Diseases Network (2005)
Chronic Diseases Network: useful resources directory.
Casuarina: Chronic Diseases Network
View
catalogue (PDF - 232KB)
View website: Northern Territory Government
Chronic Diseases Network (2004)
Chronic Diseases Network: useful resources.
Casuarina: Chronic Diseases Network
View catalogue (PDF - 472KB)
View website: Northern Territory Government
Chronic Diseases Network (2003)
Chronic Diseases Network - resources catalogue.
Casuarina: Centre for Disease Control
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View resource (PDF - 472KB)
View website: Northern Territory Government
The Chronic Diseases Network
The Chronic Diseases Network has developed a Useful resources guide that provides a list of available resources categorised according to condition. The resources have either been designed specifically for Aboriginal people, or could easily be adapted to use with Aboriginal people. The guide provides general information, contact details, and online information for obtaining each resource. The guide has been developed into an online health education resources database to provide a one-stop shop for information to assist with the prevention and management of various health issues affecting the Aboriginal community.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract
The full guide (view guide - PDF - 472KB) and health education resources database (view database) can be accessed online at the Northern Territory Government Department of Health and Community Services website
For further information about the resource guide contact: Chronic Diseases Network Project Officer, Health House, 87 Mitchell Street, Darwin NT 0800 (postal address: PO Box 40596, Casuarina NT 0811) ph: (08) 8922 8280, fax: (08) 8922 8310, email: chronicdiseasesnetwork@nt.gov.au
Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing (2002)
Heart, stroke and vascular health in Australia: resource digest.
Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia.
View resource digest (PDF - 525KB)
View website: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing (2002)
Media release: Indigenous health, cancer, asthma, cardiovascular disease and mental health - big winners in $150 million funding of new research.
Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia.
View media release
View website: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
National Centre for Monitoring Cardiovascular Disease (1999)
Heart, stroke and vascular diseases: Australian facts 1999.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and Heart Foundation of Australia.
Contains information relating to the characteristics of cardiovascular conditions as well as epidemiological information
View summary (HTML)
View report (PDF - 844KB)
View website: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
National Heart Foundation (2005)
Heart Foundation's tick: helping shoppers make healthier choices - fact sheet
Deakin: National Heart Foundation
View fact sheet (PDF - 296KB)
View program website
View website: National Heart Foundation
National Heart Foundation (nd)
Heart Story: Health Worker Training: flip chart
Heartline: National Heart Foundation
View website: National Heart Foundation
Contact details: Heartline, PO Box 7174, Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000
Ph: 1300 362 787 fax: 08 82231416
National Heart Foundation (nd)
Listen to Your Heart: Curriculum Package
Heartline: National Heart Foundation
View website: National Heart Foundation
Contact details: Heartline, PO Box 7174, Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000
Ph: 1300 362 787 fax: 08 8223 1416
New South Wales Aboriginal Vascular Health Program (2004)
Aboriginal patient education cardiovascular resources.
Sydney: NSW Health
View
abstract: HealthBulletin
View website: NSW Health
New South Wales Health (2002)
Aboriginal vascular health. Resource catalogue.
Gladesville: NSW Health Department
View
catalogue (PDF - 859KB)
View website: NSW Health
The 7.30 Report (1999)
Aboriginal health statistics remain Australia's shame.
Canberra: Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
View
transcript
View website: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Resource bibliography
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