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Indigenous

2005

Kidney Health Australia (2005)
Think about them 2 [kidney kit].
Melbourne: Kidney Health Australia

The Think about them 2 resources for kidney health have been developed by Kidney Health Australia specifically for Indigenous communities. The series consists of a flier, a mini fact card, a flipchart and a video, which are currently in the process of review. The resources provide concise and clear information about the functions that the kidneys provide, how the kidneys can be damaged, what clinical tests should be done regularly, and how to keep the kidneys healthy.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

  • Contact details:
    • Kidney Health Australia, 344 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004; GPO Box 9993, Melbourne VIC 3001; ph: (03) 9674 4300, TTY: 1800 005 881, fax: (03) 9686 7289; website: Kidney Health Australia

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 according to condition. The resources have either been designed specifically for Aboriginal people, or could easily 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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2004

National Continence Management Strategy (2004)
Continence in Indigenous communities: a series of resources.
Canberra: Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing

As part of the National Continence Management Strategy, an Australian government initiative, the Department of Health and Ageing has revised and reprinted a long-running series of resources about continence in Indigenous communities: Looking after our people. National Continence Management Strategy (flipchart), The continence gang. Stories of gaining control over bladder and bowels (comic book), and Continence: myths and facts (brochure). All resources are colourfully illustrated with Indigenous artwork. The flipchart provides information about the national strategy. The comic book makes information about incontinence - the problems and the solutions - accessible to Indigenous Australians. The brochure presents the facts in plain language, and provides contacts for accessing help and treatment.

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2003

Chronic Diseases Network (2003)
Chronic Diseases Network: resources catalogue.
Casuarina: Chronic Diseases Network

This 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.

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2002

Australian Kidney Foundation (2002)
Kidney diseases - preparing for dialysis treatment. A video for remote Aboriginal people.
Perth: Australian Kidney Foundation

This video, produced by the Australian Kidney Foundation, explains the importance of dialysis in the treatment of kidney failure. It is designed to help Aboriginal Australians from remote areas prepare for dialysis treatment. It is accompanied by a flipchart and information kit for general practitioners and health workers.

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Hunter Renal Resource Centre (2002)
Koori kidneys need kindness.
Charlestown: Hunter Renal Resource Centre

This pamphlet has been developed to provide information to Aboriginal patients about kidney function, associated health issues, and check-ups. It was developed through Hunter Health and funded by the Lower/Upper Hunter Health Councils.

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Western Desert Dialysis Appeal (2002)
Dialysis in remote Aboriginal communities.
Howard Springs: Western Desert Dialysis Appeal

The Western Desert Dialysis Appeal is a community project which is run by a committee of Yanangu people. The project aims to assist in the provision of dialysis treatment for people within their communities in preference to them having to move to other areas to access treatment. The following booklets have been written for Central Australian Aboriginal communities. They are designed to raise awareness of the issues associated with dialysis.

Booklet 1 - What is Dialysis and how big is the problem in the NT? - discusses end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and outlines treatment options. It also provides some basic data on the rates of ESRD among the Indigenous population with a focus on the Northern Territory. Included in the booklet are photographs of Indigenous people receiving treatment.

Booklet 2 - What is the cost of dialysis? - outlines the cost of dialysis treatment. The assessment considers the impact on individuals and the community in terms of: decision-making; housing; schooling; community services; employment; community visits and health services. Included are brief details of the experiences of people who have moved away from home for dialysis. Part 2 of the booklet introduces the concept of developing a satellite dialysis unit in Central Australia and details the requirements for cooperation and involvement from communities.

Booklet 3 - How can you do your own dialysis in a remote area? - explains the practical concerns with peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis in a remote area and what is involved in self-care options. It also stresses the importance of adequate home and community facilities for supporting haemodialysis equipment and the need for a trained buddy or 'malpa' to sit with the person during their treatment.

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General

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 according to condition. The resources have either been designed specifically for Aboriginal people, or could easily 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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Last updated: 2 August 2007