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Health promotion resources

Indigenous

2005

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

The Chronic Diseases Network has developed this directory which provides a list of 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.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

2004

Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (2004)
National Indigenous pneumococcal and influenza immunisation program general practitioner fact sheet [fact sheet].
Canberra: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

This fact sheet provides information to general practitioners on the national Indigenous pneumococcal and influenza immunisation program. The resource outlines which groups of Indigenous people are eligible for the free vaccines and what times of year the different vaccines should be given.

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2003

Asthma Northern Territory (2003)
Short wind resources [flip chart, booklet, first aid chart, video]
Darwin: Asthma Foundation of the Northern Territory

The updated version of the Short wind project was specifically developed for Aboriginal people and comprises: flip chart with colourful computer enhanced photographs and a small amount of written information for a person with asthma and more detailed information for the health worker on the flip side. Topics covered in the Short wind booklet include 'What is asthma sickness?', use of medications, and different delivery devices for children and adults and information on asthma medications and how to take them. The Short wind danger plan provides a 4 step asthma first aid plan. A video containing strategies on asthma management in story book format is included. Specifically developed for Aboriginal people the program is currently available from Asthma Northern Territory. The resources are ideally suited for use by health professionals working with Indigenous communities throughout Australia.

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Rural Health Education Foundation (2003)
Breathing easy: respiratory disease in Indigenous children
Curtin, ACT: Rural Health Education Foundation

This DVD provides updates on the current status of asthma and respiratory disease among Indigenous children. It examines the major diseases and their causes, appropriate treatment and preventative measures, and how these aspects of respiratory disease relate to hospitalisation rates for Indigenous children compared with non-Indigenous children.

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General

2006

National Asthma Council (2006)
Asthma management handbook
South Melbourne: National Asthma Council Australia
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View website: National Asthma Council Australia

2003

National Asthma Council (2003)
Emergency management of asthma chart.
South Melbourne: National Asthma Council Australia
View chart
View website: National Asthma Council Australia

2000

 

Prior to 2000

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Last updated: 3 August 2007