Chronic diseases - other

Guidelines

Department of Human Services (2005) Interim program guidelines: Aboriginal health promotion and chronic care partnership.
Melbourne: Department of Human Services
View guidelines (PDF - 580KB)
View website: Department of Human Services

Programs and projects

2004

Vindigni DR, Parkinson L, Blunden S, Perkins J, Rivett DA, Walker BF (2004)
Aboriginal health in Aboriginal hands: development, delivery and evaluation of a training programme for Aboriginal health workers to promote the musculoskeletal health of Indigenous people living in a rural community.
Rural and Remote Health;4 (online)(4):281
View article: Rural and Remote Health (HTML)
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 431KB)

Health promotion resources

2005

Rural Health Education Foundation (2005)
Palliative care for Indigenous people and Aboriginal health workers and chronic disease management. [CD-ROM]
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing

This CD-ROM has been developed by the Rural Health Education Foundation and sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. It contains two broadcasts:

Palliative care for Indigenous people was broadcast on15 June 2004 and runs for 63 minutes. The program examines barriers experienced by Indigenous people in accessing appropriate palliative care, and provides an insight into how Indigenous people and communities deal with issues of grief and loss.

Aboriginal Health workers and chronic disease management was broadcast on 29 June 2004 and runs for 51 minutes. The program examines how Aboriginal health workers, general practitioners, and other health professionals can contribute to chronic disease detection and management through early detection, risk factor management, programs, and primary care activities.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

To obtain copies of the CD-ROM contact: Rural Health Education Foundation, Unit 5, 53 Dundas Court, Phillip ACT 2606, postal address: PO Box 219, Mawson ACT 2607, ph: (02) 6232 5480, fax: (02) 6232 5484, email: rhef@rhef.com.au, website: http://www.rhef.com.au

Western Australian Diabetes Strategy (2005)
Yarning about diabetes - pamphlet and word puzzle.
Perth: Department of Health Western Australia
View information: HealthBulletin

2004

The Chronic Diseases Network (2004)
Chronic Diseases Network - resources catalogue
Casuarina: The Chronic Diseases Network

This newly developed catalogue contains a wealth of information about Indigenous and non-Indigenous resources, listed by disease category. It includes information about the organisations that have produced resources with contact details. The catalogue is currently undergoing review, with more content to be added, but still presents a comprehensive overview of resources available in the Northern Territory and nationally.

For further information about the resources catalogue contact: The Chronic Diseases Network, Centre for Disease Control, PO Box 40596, Casuarina NT 0811, ph: (08) 8922 8280, fax: (08) 8922 8310, web :
http://www.nt.gov.au/health/cdc/preventable/Chronic_Diseases_Resources_v2.pdf

Chronic Diseases Network (2004)
Chronic Diseases Network: useful resources.
Casuarina: 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) 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

2003

The Chronic Diseases Network (2003)
Chronic Diseases Network - resources catalogue.
Casuarina: Centre for Disease Control
View abstract: HealthBulletin

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Published resources

Journal articles

2007

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 abstract: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
View website: Science Direct

Chronic Diseases Network (2007)
The Chronicle;10(1)
Casuarina: Chronic Diseases Network
View articles: The Chronicle (PDF - 1.85MB - large file warning!)
View website: Department of Health and Community Services

McDermott RA, McCulloch BG, Campbell SK, Young DM (2007)
Diabetes in the Torres Strait Islands of Australia: better clinical systems but significant increase in weight and other risk conditions among adults, 1999-2005.
Medical Journal of Australia;186(10):505-508
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 131KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

2006

Archer J, Bunby R (2006)
Epilepsy in Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Far North Queensland.
Medical Journal of Australia;184(12):607-610
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 227KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Bailie R, Robinson G, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan SN, Halpin S, Wang Z (2006)
Investigating the sustainability of outcomes in a chronic disease treatment programme.
Social Science and Medicine;63:1661-1670
View abstract: Social Science and Medicine
View website: ScienceDirect (Elsevier - publishers)

Giles G, Malin M, Harvey P (2006)
The Centre of Clinical Research Excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: an operational rationale and some reflections on progress so far.
Australian Journal of Primary Health;12(2):97-104
View abstract: Australian Journal of Primary Health (PDF - 64KB)
View website: Australian Journal of Primary Health

Ming Ho K, Finn J, Dobb GJ, Webb SAR (2006)
The outcome of critically ill Indigenous patients.
Medical Journal of Australia;184(10):496-499
View paper: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View paper: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 282KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Smith JD, O'Dea K, McDermott R, Connors C, Schmidt B (2006)
Educating to improve population health outcomes in chronic disease: an innovative workforce initiative across remote, rural and Indigenous communities in northern Australia [project report].
Rural and Remote Health;6(3):Article 606.
Available from http://rrh.deakin.edu.au
View article: Rural and Remote Health (HTML)
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 1.7 MB - large file warning!)

Thomas DP, Condon JR, Anderson IP, Li SQ, Halpin S, et al. (2006)
Long-term trends in Indigenous deaths from chronic diseases in the Northern Territory: a foot on the brake, a foot on the accelerator.
Medical Journal of Australia;185(3):145-149
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View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 234KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

2005

Couzos S, Davis S (2005)
Inequities in Aboriginal health: access to the Asthma 3+ Visit Plan.
Australian Family Physician;34(10):837-840
View abstract: Australian Family Physician (HTML)
View article:Australian Family Physician (PDF - 195KB)

D'Souza RM, Butler T, Petrovsky N (2005)
Assessment of cardiovascular disease risk factors and diabetes mellitus in Australian prisons: is the prisoner population unhealthier than the rest of the Australian population?
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;29(4):318-323
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View article: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 102KB)

Hoy WE, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan SN, Nicol JL (2005)
Clinical outcomes associated with changes in a chronic disease treatment program in an Australian Aboriginal community.
Medical Journal of Australia;183(6):305-309
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 262KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Vindigni D, Walker BF, Jamison JR, Da Costa C, Parkinson L, et al. (2005)
Low back pain risk factors in a large rural Australian Aboriginal community. An opportunity for managing co-morbidities?
Chiropractic and Osteopathy;13:21-32
View abstract: Chiropractic and Osteopathy

Wood N, Backhouse J, Gidding HF, Gilbert GL, Lum G, McIntyre PB (2005)
Estimates of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in the Northern Territory.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;29(3):289-90
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF - 27KB)

2004

Chan KH, Segasothy M (2004)
Gouty arthritis in Australian Aboriginals: more common than previously suspected [letter]
Medical Journal of Australia;181(3):172
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 382KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

McGaughran JM, Kimble R, Upton J, George P (2004)
Hereditary pancreatitis in a family of Aboriginal descent.
Journal of Paediatric Child Health;40:487-489
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Vindigni D, Griffen D, Perkins J, Da Costa C, Parkinson L (2004)
Prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions, associated pain and disability and the barriers to managing these conditions in a rural, Australian Aboriginal community.
Rural and Remote Health;4(online):230.
View article: Rural and Remote Health (HTML)
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 431KB)

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Reports and publications

2008

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2008)
Indicators for chronic diseases and their determinants: 2008. (AIHW category no. PHE 75)
Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
View report (PDF - 906KB)
View report (HTML)
View website: Australia Institute of Health and Welfare

2006

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2006)
Chronic diseases and associated risk factors in Australia, 2006. (AIHW category no. PHE 81)
Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
View report (PDF - 1.06MB - large file warning!)
View website: Australia Institute of Health and Welfare

2005

NSW Department of Health (2005)
NSW Aboriginal Chronic Conditions Area Health Service Standards.
Sydney: NSW Department of Health
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 431KB)
View website: NSW Health

2004

Hoy W, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan S (2004)
Final report on the Aboriginal Chronic Disease Outreach Program.
St Lucia: Centre for Chronic Disease, University of Queensland
View report: University of Queensland (PDF - 962KB)
View website: University of Queensland

Illawarra Aboriginal Vascular Health Program (2004)
Aunty Jean's good health team - listening to the voices of the Elders to create an Aboriginal Chronic and Complex Care program.
Unanderra: Illawarra Health
View report: Illawarra Health (PDF - 1.42MB - large file warning)
View website: South Eastern Sydney Illawarra

2002

Cunningham J, Condon J, Paradies Y, Barnes T, O'Dea K (2002)
Feasibility study for developing a nation-wide chronic disease and associated risk factor information and monitoring system.
Casuarina: Menzies School of Health Research and Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Tropical Health.
View abstract: HealthBulletin

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Other information

Conference proceedings and abstracts

2006

Lovell I (2007)
Freight and chronic disease in remote Indigenous communities: the story of an apple from tree to table.
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 presentation (PDF - 1.2MB - large file warning!)

2005

9th Annual Chronic Diseases Network Conference
8 - 9 September 2005, Darwin, Northern Territory
View conference information: HealthBulletin
View program and abstracts

2004

The Turning Tide: Action & Improvements in Chronic Disease Towards Building Healthier Communities
23 - 24 September 2004, Darwin, Northern Territory.
This conference covered a wide range of issues related to various chronic diseases.
View conference information: HealthBulletin
View presentations

2000

National Heart Foundation (2000)
Workshop to discuss the forming of an alliance of non-government organisations to develop a chronic disease strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and rural and remote populations.
Convened by the National Heart Foundation Rural, Remote, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program, 22 May 2000, Sydney.
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Last updated: 23 May 2008