Programs projects and lessons: publications on programs, projects and lessons
Details and links for publications about programs, projects and lessons learned, of relevance to the nutritional health of Indigenous peoples are provided here.
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Publications on programs and projects
2007
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (2007)
Success stories in Indigenous health: a showcase of successful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health projects.
Sydney: Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation
View report: Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (PDF - 1.2MB - large file warning!)
View website: Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation
Black A (2007)
Evidence of effective interventions to improve the social and environmental factors impacting on health: informing the development of Indigenous Community Agreements.
Barton, ACT: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
View report: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (HTML)
View report: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (PDF - 1.1MB - large file warning!)
View website: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Blechynden K (2007)
Healthy Lifestyle Seeding Grants: increasing community capacity to implement nutrition and physical activity programs.
Paper presented at the 9th National Rural Health Conference: standing up for rural health: learning from the past, action in the future. 7-10 March 2007, Albury, NSW
View article: 9th National Rural Health Conference (PDF - 103KB)
View website: WA Country Health Service
Chan LCK (2007)
Short term efficacy of a lifestyle intervention programme on cardiovascular health outcome in overweight Indigenous Australians with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus: the healthy lifestyle programme (HELP).
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice;75(1):65-71
View article: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
View website: ScienceDirect (Elsevier - publishers)
Edwards C, Colbey A (2007)
Yirrkala active cooking.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal;31(4):5-7
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
Gui G, Lau Q (2007)
'Quick meals for Kooris': an evaluation.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal;31(4):20-21
View program info: Central Coast Health, NSW Health
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
2006
Gracey M, Bridge E, Martin D, Jones TW, Spargo RM, et al. (2006)
An Aboriginal-driven program to prevent, control and manage nutrition-related 'lifestyle' diseases including diabetes.
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition;15(2):178-188
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View abstract: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
View website: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Healthway, North Metropolitan Area Health Service (2006)
FOODcents for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in WA program: a guide to promote healthy eating for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Perth: North Metropolitan Area Health Service
View article: North Metropolitan Area Health Service (PDF - 1MB - large file warning!)
View website: Healthway, Government of Western Australia
2005
Edwards N, Coffin J, Lower T (2005)
Physical activity amongst Aboriginal youth in Geraldton: a photovoice project.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal;29(3):26-27
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
Healthway, North Metropolitan Area Health Service (2005)
Self directed learning user guide for the FOODcents for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in WA program.
Perth: North Metropolitan Area Health Service
View article: North Metropolitan Area Health Service (PDF - 127KB)
View website: Healthway, Government of Western Australia
Indigenous Health Service (2005)
Good food great kids: an Indigenous community nutrition project 2002-2004.
Healesville, VIC: Indigenous Health Service, Yarra Valley Community Health Service, Eastern Health
View article: Indigenous Health Service (PDF - 1.3MB - large file warning!)
View website: Yarra Valley Community Health Service
Koori Human Services Unit (2005)
Aboriginal Services Plan: key indicators 2003-04.
Melbourne: Koori Human Services Unit, Policy and Strategic Projects Division, Victorian Government
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report : Koori Human Services Unit, Policy and Strategic Projects Division Victorian Government, Department of Human Services (PDF - 1.5MB - large file warning!)
View website: Victorian Government Koori Health
Manders M, Coaby J (2005)
Nunga Kids Cafe.
Auseinetter;3:28-30
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Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service (PDF - 31.4KB)
View website: Auseinet
NSW Centre for Overweight and Obesity, University of Sydney (2005)
A literature review of the evidence for interventions to address overweight and obesity in adults and older Australians, with special reference to people living in rural and remote Australia and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Sydney: University of Sydney
View report: NSW Centre for Overweight and Obesity (HTML)
View report: Heathy Active, Australian Government (PDF - 351KB)
View website: NSW Centre for Overweight and Obesity, University of Sydney
O'Mullan C (2005)
Engaging communities in promoting the health of their children.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal;29(1):8-10
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
Steering Committee for the Review of Commonwealth Service Provision (2005)
Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage: key indicators 2005: report.
Canberra: Productivity Commission
View website: Productivity Commission
2004
Gilchrist D, Woods B, Binns CW, Gracey M, Scott J, et al. (2004)
Breastfeeding and health promotion: the experience of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal mothers.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia ;15(3):226-230
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia
View website: Australian Health Promotion Association
Jolley VA (2004)
Motivational effects of an exercise intervention program on Aboriginal women.
Unpublished Bachelor of Science (Honours) thesis. Should a thesis stay here?
University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia
View website: University of Adelaide
Justice A, Numina R (2004)
A community development project: innovative service delivery in a remote Indigenous setting.
Paper presented at the National Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health Conference.
26-28 August 2004, Alice Springs
View conference info
View website: National Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health
Northern Rivers Area Health Service (2004)
Healing program: healthy eating activities and lifestyles for Indigenous groups.
Lismore, NSW: Health Promotion Unit, Population Health & Planning, Northern Rivers Area Health Service
View project manual:NSW: Health Promotion Unit (PDF - 855KB)
View website: NSW Government
Russell B, White A, Newbury J, Hattch C, Thurley J, et al. (2004)
Evaluation of hospitalisation for Indigenous children with malnutrition living in Central Australia.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;12(5):187-195
View abstract: Australian Journal of Rural Health
View website: Blackwell Synergy (publishers)
Smith D (2004)
Community action to promote child growth in Gapuwiyak: final report on a participatory action research project.
Casuarina: Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health
View article: Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health
View website: Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health
2003
Budzyn A (2003)
The essentialness of a homelands birthing programme for the community of Palm Island.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal;27(6):29-32
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
Department of Health and Community Services (2003)
Market basket survey of remote community stores in the Northern Territory, April to June 2003.
Casuarina: Nutrition and Physical Activity Program, Department of Health and Community Services
View report: Department of Health and Community Services (PDF - 1.4MB - large file warning!)
View website: Northern Territory Government
d'Espaignet E, Measey M, Carnegie MA, Mackerras D (2003)
Monitoring the 'Strong Women, Strong Babies, Strong Culture Program': the first eight years.
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health ;39(9):668-672
View abstract: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
View website: Blackwell Synergy (publishers)
Leonard D (2003)
FoodNorth: food for health in north Australia.
North Australia Nutrition Group, Department of Health, Western Australia
View report: Department of Health, Western Australia (PDF - 1.9MB - large file warning)
View report: Department of Health, Western Australia (PDF - 1.1MB - large file warning)
View website: Western Australia Government
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (2003)
What's needed to improve child health in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population.
Deakin, ACT: NACCHO
View paper: National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
View website: National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
Pollard C, Lewis J, Woods L, Beurle D (2003)
National Obesity Taskforce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workshop, Adelaide, 10-11 September 2003: outcomes.
Adelaide: National Obesity Taskforce
View report: National Obesity Taskforce(PDF - 100KB)
View website: Healthy Active, Australian Government
Public Health Services (2003)
Public Health Law and Indigenous Health Project: developing a shared perspective on the public health role of local government in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities: discussion paper.
Brisbane: Queensland Health
View report: Queensland Health (PDF - 142KB)
View website: Queensland Health, Queensland Government
2002
Leahy J (2002)
Quick meals for Kooris [brief report]. Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin;2(4)
Retrieved 15 June 2005 from http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/html/html_bulletin/bull_24/brief_reports/bulletin_brief_reports_meals.htm
View brief report: HealthBulletin
Nganampa Health Council, Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytajatjara Women's Council (2002)
Mai wiru: regional stores regulations for the Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands.
Alice Springs: Nganampa Health Council, Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytajatjara Women's Council
View website:
Nganampa Health Council
Smith J (2002)
Wadja Warriors football team's healthy weight program.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal;26(4):13-15
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
Zeunert S, Cerro N, Boesch L, et al. (2002)
Nutrition project in a remote Australian Aboriginal community.
Journal of Renal Nutrition;12:102-106.
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information
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Evaluations
2006
Viola A (2006)
Evaluation of the Outreach School Garden Project: building the capacity of two Indigenous remote school communities to integrate nutrition into the core school curriculum.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;17(3):233-239
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia
View website: Australian Health Promotion Association
2005
Queensland Health (2005)
2005 Evaluation of the Healthy Weight Program: Summary Report
Brisbane: Queensland Health
View report: Queensland Health (PDF - 185KB)
View website: Queensland Health, Queensland Government
Sullivan K, Colyer C, Johnston L, McCarthy L, Willis J (2005)
Evaluation of the Nyirranggulung East Katherine Nutrition Project.
Burwood, NSW: The Fred Hollows Foundation
View report: The Fred Hollows Foundation (PDF - 796KB)
View website: The Fred Hollows Foundation
2004
Howie RJ (2004)
Formative evaluation of the Kuwinyuwardu Aboriginal Resource Unit Gascoyne Healthy Lifestyle Program.
Subiaco, Western Australia: School of Population Health, University of Western Australia
View abstract: HealthBulletin
Miller M, Coffin J, Shaw P, D'Antoine H, Larson A, et al. (2004)
Evaluation of Indigenous nutrition projects funded by the National Childhood Nutrition Program in Western Australia: final report.
Perth: Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health
View report: Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing (PDF - 296KB)
View website: Telethon Institute for Child Health Research
2001
Dunn S, Dewis E (2001)
Healthy weight program evaluation, Queensland 1996-1999.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal ;25(4):26-28
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
Tropical Public Health Network (2001)
Healthy weight program evaluation: summary report 1996-1999. (Report no. QHEPS 9159)
Brisbane: Queensland Health
View report: Queensland Health (PDF - 123KB)
View website: Queensland Health, Queensland Government
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