Health promotion resources

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2006

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (2006)
The Diabetes Story, living a healthy and long life with well controlled diabetes [flash presentation]
Alice Springs: Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

This movie can be used as a diabetes educational tool and may be particularly useful for those with low medical literacy levels. The movie plays in macromedia flash and is available in three Central Australian languages (Pitjantjatjara, Warlpiri, Arrernte) as well as English. It can be downloaded for use by practitioners, clinics and Aboriginal clients.

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Diabetes Australia, NSW (2006)
Eat well and exercise [poster]
Sydney: Diabetes Australia, NSW

In this poster, Indigenous personalities Anthony Mundine, Timana Tahu, Christine Anu and Adam Goodes describe what they eat to keep their bodies healthy.

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Diabetes Australia (2006)
"That diabetes" - tackling it together [DVD - documentary]
Sydney: Diabetes Australia

This documentary is the work of Aboriginal film makers. It covers the tragedy of Indigenous diabetes-stricken dialysis patients in an Alice Springs hospital through to the hope and inspiration of how a group of Aboriginal women have begun beach walking on the remote northwest coast of Australia to help avoid the onset of diabetes.

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Healthy Living Northern Territory (2006)
Indigenous resources - diabetes [flip charts]
Darwin: Healthy Living Northern Territory

Healthy Living NT has several diabetes Indigenous resources available for purchase. These have been designed in a flip chart format.  The topics of these resources are:

How do you feel? (symptoms)
What is it? (about diabetes)
What do I do? (management)
What do I take for medicine? (medications)
Why me? (risk factors)

Healthy Living NT also has some other Indigenous resources available, these are:

Diabetes - keep your feet healthy flip chart
Diabetes - keep families strong one tucker, one family

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Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (2006)
The Indigenous Diabetic Foot Program [various resources]
Canberra: Services for Rural and Remote Allied Health

Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) have developed a CD-ROM on diabetic foot problems for Indigenous people. The CD contains a series of short video clips, photos and documents to embrace the goal to assist with the early identification and management of the diabetic foot.

Additional educational resources include a magnet, educational card set/flip chart, two videos on foot care management, choice of two A3 posters and a 'dart chart screening form' suitable for Indigenous communities. SARRAH is a not-for-profit incorporated organisation and uses the income from the sale of IDF resources to maintain the stock of resources and to develop new resources.

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2005

Chronic Diseases Network (2005)
Chronic Diseases Network: useful resources directory.
Casuarina: Chronic Diseases Network

The Chronic Diseases Network has developed a Useful resources directory 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. The guide provides general information, contact details, and online information for obtaining each resource. The guide has been developed into an online health education resource database to provide a one-stop shop for information to assist with the prevention and management of various health issues affecting the Aboriginal community.

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Western Australian Diabetes Strategy (2005)
Yarning about diabetes [pamphlet & word puzzle]
Perth: Department of Health Western Australia

In 2003, the Health Promotion Directorate, in collaboration with the Office of Aboriginal Health undertook a project that aimed to increase the knowledge of Aboriginal people about the signs of type 2 diabetes, and to encourage Aboriginal people to undertake preventive behaviours for type 2 diabetes. The project resulted in the production of two resources, an information pamphlet and a related interactive word puzzle. A quantitative evaluation of these resources was conducted in 2005, supporting the production and distribution of both the resources, and the possible future development of a similar pamphlet addressing 'Heart Health'.

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2004

Bega Garnbirringu Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (2004)
Goyarn Wongara Bega - bad sugar sickness [video and booklet]
Perth: Office of Aboriginal Health and Department of Health

This video on diabetes was produced by Bega Garnbirringu Health Services Aboriginal Corporation, and funded by the Western Australian Office of Aboriginal Health and Department of Health.

The 14 minute video is accompanied by an explanatory booklet which outlines the different types of diabetes, symptoms, management, associated complications and methods of sugar level testing. The video contains 'Wongutha language', the meaning of which is provided in the booklet. Information about Bega Garnbirringu Health Services Aboriginal Corporation is also provided. The video is a useful resource for Aboriginal health workers and service providers in a variety of settings. Copies of the video can be ordered from the organisation.

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Koorie Diabetes Services Victoria (2004)
Healthy mums means healthy babies. Pregnancy is not a sickness but diabetes is [brochure]
Northcote (VIC): Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation

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 women at risk of developing gestational diabetes. To obtain copies of the resource use the contact details below.

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  • Contact details:
    • 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

2003

Flinders Medical Centre (2003)
Quality Assurance for Aboriginal Medical Services program - education, training and quality assurance for point-of-care Haemoglobin A1c testing in Aboriginal medical services [brochure].
Bedford Park: Flinders Medical Centre

This brochure outlines the importance and benefits of the Quality Assurance for Aboriginal Medical Services (QAAMS) program, developed by Flinders Medical Centre. The program promotes the use of point-of-care technology to support diabetes management in Aboriginal medical services.

The brochure explains that Aboriginal community controlled health services are entitled to a Medicare rebate for each HbA1c test that is performed. This rebate has ensured that the QAAMS program is self-funding and self-sustaining. The brochure has a tear-off section for those interested in joining the program or learning more about it.

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South Western Sydney Area Health Service (2003)
'Sugar' - a video about diabetes by and for Aboriginal people [video]
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.

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  • Contact details:
    • Karen McNulty, Aboriginal Vascular Health Worker, Sydney South West Area Health Service, locked bag 7017, Liverpool BC NSW 1871 ph: (02) 9828 4800 or (02) 9828 5700.

Western Australian Department of Health (2003)
Yarning about Diabetes [fact sheet]
Perth: Office of Aboriginal Health

This fact sheet provides information on signs and symptoms of diabetes, techniques for eating healthy tucker and keeping active, and contacts to talk to about diabetes.

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2002

Diabetes Australia (2002)
Keeping families strong, one tucker, one family [various resources]
Casuarina: Diabetes Australia

Diabetes Australia Northern Territory has an extensive range of resources for both providers of chronic disease programs and the general public, including:

  • healthy eating recipes
  • the 'Healthy shopping guide'
  • A3 flip chart for health professionals working with Indigenous populations titled 'Keeping families strong, one tucker, one family'

Most resources are available for a small cost.

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2001

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (2001)
Diabetes and heart disease: what you need to know [booklet]
East Perth: Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service

This booklet for Indigenous people has been produced by the Diabetes and Heart Health Team at Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service in Perth. The booklet contains a number of leaflets which all provide information related to preventing diabetes and heart disease. Definitions are provided for diabetes, hypoglycaemia, blood pressure, angina and stroke. Other leaflets included in the booklet are:

  • Stress and diabetes
  • Smoking and diabetes
  • Angina
  • Pregnancy and diabetes
  • Footcare
  • Impotency and diabetes
  • Complications of diabetes
  • How to have a healthy heart
  • Blood pressure
  • Goals of healthy eating
  • Food for thought and diabetes
  • Reading food labels
  • Blood glucose levels

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Queensland Health (2003)
Care for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes and their families. A parent's guide [guide]
Brisbane: Queensland Health

This guide provides valuable information to the parents of diabetic children on ways to manage the disease. Although not Indigenous specific, valuable information is given on physical activity, foot care, the role of the GP, diabetes education, healthy eating, psychological and social aspects, and information on support services.

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Last updated: 15 September 2008