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2008

Cancer Council NSW (2008)
Cancer awareness: A training resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers [resource]
Kings Cross: The Cancer Council NSW

The Cancer Council of New South Wales has developed a resource to assist in training Aboriginal Health Workers about the causes, treatment and support of Aboriginal people with cancer. Developed in consultation with Aboriginal Health Workers across New South Wales, the package is a comprehensive training resource for planning and facilitating workshops for their colleagues. The resource includes: a facilitator's manual, which contains instructions and information for delivering workshops, and a CD-ROM, which contains a Powerpoint slide show presentation and a master copy of the course workbook for participants.

Abstract adapted from the Cancer Council NSW website

Cancer Council QLD (2008)
Let's talk about living with cancer [brochure and poster]
Fortitude Valley: Cancer Council QLD

The 'let's talk about living with cancer' brochure and poster have been developed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract



Cancer Council VIC (2008)
Koori brochures and poster [brochures and poster]
Carlton: Cancer Council VIC

The Cancer Council VIC work closely with Aboriginal organisations, health workers, government and businesses to target cancer prevention messages to Victorian Aboriginal communities. A series of brochures on cancer have been produced for Koori men and women.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract



NSW Cervical Screening Program (2008)
A message to Aboriginal women [booklet and transparencies]
Eveleigh: NSW Cervical Screening Program

A message to Aboriginal women is a resource written for staff working with Aboriginal women in the New England Area. The project was funded by the NSW Cervical Screening Program and the New England Area Health Service. This resource provides information about Pap tests and issues related to cervical screening and offers ways in which workers can introduce the subject of the Pap test to Aboriginal women in a culturally appropriate way. It aims to encourage Aboriginal women to have two yearly Pap tests by providing information about:

  • The parts of the body involved in a Pap test
  • What a Pap test is and how it is done
  • Who should have a Pap test, and how often
  • Getting Pap test results
  • What happens if a Pap test is abnormal
  • Treatment options
  • The importance of follow up treatment

Adapted from NSW Cervical Screening Program website


2003

Rural Health Education Foundation (2003)
Overcoming barriers to screening of cervical and breast cancer in Indigenous women [video]
Deakin: Rural Health Foundation

This program provides an overview of cancer issues relating to Indigenous women. It can be purchased as a video or DVD or viewed online. The program provides information about:

  • The increased relative mortality of cervical cancer and breast cancer among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and the likely reasons.
  • Evidence-based interventions to address these health issues, in particular general practice-based initiatives aimed at improving access to culturally appropriate and effective early detection and management of cervical and breast cancer.
  • Increasing the commitment of health professionals to:
    • Identifying Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients
    • Improving the knowledge and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women regarding their risk from cervical and breast cancer and the priority of early detection of these conditions
    • Understanding barriers to screening
    • Providing culturally appropriate early detection services
    • Liaising with other service providers to improve the follow-up and management of women with cervical and breast cancer screening abnormalities

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract


2001

Western Australian Department of Health (2001)
Well women equal strong women [pamphlet]
Perth: Western Australian Department of Health

This pamphlet 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.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract


ND

BreastScreen WA (nd)
Breast cancer resources
Perth: BreastScreen WA

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander resources have been developed at BreastScreen WA for two audiences: workers in the health area and community women. The messages emphasised on all resources are 'Beat breast cancer – have a free X-ray' , 'Stay strong and healthy for you and your family' and 'Regular breast X-rays save lives'. BreastScreen WA produces a range of free printed materials to inform women about the importance of screening mammography.


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    Last updated: 8 September 2008