Infectious diseases - other

Summary of infectious diseases among Indigenous Australians

The HealthInfoNet's Overview of Australian Indigenous health draws largely on published information, some of which has been re-analysed to provide clearer comparisons between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. It is updated as new information becomes available and includes a summary of various infectious diseases among Indigenous Australians. After viewing the overview return to this web page by using the back button.
View overview section: communicable diseases
Including:
View overview section: pneumococcal disease
View overview section: meningococcal disease
View overview section: skin infections and infestations

Guidelines

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (nd)
NACCHO position on socially communicable diseases.
Retrieved 9 August 2005 from http://www.naccho.org.au/Paper5.html
View guidelines (HTML)

Territory Health Services, Centres for Disease Control,
Treatment protocols.
Casuarina: Territory Health Services.
View protocol list (HTML)
View outbreak guidelines (PDF - 326KB)
View scabies and skin sores guidelines (PDF - 274KB)
View measels guidelines (PDF - 345KB)
View pertussis guidelines (PDF - 630KB)
View meningococcal guidelines (PDF - 1.37MB - large file warning!)
View diphtheria guidelines (PDF - 142KB)
View leprosy guideines (PDF - 898KB)
View meningococcal meningitis guidelines (PDF - 202KB)
View notifiable conditions guidelines (PDF - 313KB)
View headlice guidelines (PDF - 106KB)

Department of Health and Community Services - Centre for Disease Control (1997)
Guidelines for Meningococcal Meningitis/Septicaemia Chemoprophylaxis.
Casuarina: Territory Health Services.
View guidelines (PDF - 202KB)

Patel MS, Collignon PJ, Watson CR, Condon RJ, Doherty RR, Merianos A, Stewart GJ (1997)
New guidelines for management and prevention of meningococcal disease in Australia.
Medical Journal of Australia; 166: 598-601.
View guidelines (HTML)

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Health Promotion Resources

Protect yourself, your elders, and your community. Get immunised now: poster

The Department of Health and Ageing and the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH) have produced an updated general practitioner fact sheet and a poster about the National Indigenous Pneumococcal and Influenza Immunisation Program (NIPII) 2004.

Jean Merritt (Ngunawal Elder) and Amanda Allan (a Bunjalung woman) have lent their support to the immunisation program and appear on the poster. The poster is A3 size, outlines the importance of pneumococcal and influenza vaccination, and identifies those who should be immunised because of increased risk of illness.

Copies of these resources can be downloaded from the OATSIH website.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information about the program or for copies of the fact sheet and poster contact: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, MDP 17, Department of Health and Ageing, GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, ph: (02) 6289 5291, fax: (02) 6289 1412.

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Lessons learned

Hull BP, McIntyre PB (2004)
What do we know about 7vPCV coverage in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children?
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;28(2):238-243
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF)

Menzies R, McIntyre P, Beard F (2004)
Vaccine preventable diseases and vaccination coverage in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Australia, 1999 to 2002.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;28(2):127-159
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Case studies

Currently no information collected and/or compiled

Evaluations

Currently no information collected and/or compiled

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Published resources

Journal articles

2008

Clucas DB, Carville KS, Connors C, Currie B, Carapetis J, et al. (2008)
Disease burden and health-care clinic attendances for young children in remote Aboriginal communities of northern Australia.
Bulletin of the World Health Organization;86:1-13 (PDF - 140KB)
View website: World Health Organization

2007

Giele C, Moore H, Baley K, Harrison C, Murphy D, et al. (2007)
Has the seven-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine had an impact on invasive pneumococcal disease in Western Australia?
Vaccine;25(13):2379-2384
View abstract: Vaccine
View website: Elsevier

Kulbac M, Whelan P (2007)
Dengue mosquito incursion and the eradication program on Groote Eylandt NT.
Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin;14(3):30-34
View article: Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin (PDF - 875KB)
View website: Northern Territory Government

McDonald M, Towers RJ, Andrews RM, Carapetis JR, Currie BJ (2007)
Epidemiology of streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis in tropical communities, Northern Australia.
Emerging Infectious Diseases;13(11):1694-1700
View abstract: PubMed
View website: PubMed

Nagy C, Roberts C, Cook H, Krause V (2007)
Introducing rotovirus vaccine in the Northern Territory (NT).
Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin;14(1):3-6
View article: Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin (PDF - 982KB)
View website: Department of Health and Community Services

Walcott JC, Fearnley E (2007)
Immunisation coverage rates in the 10-49 year age group in a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory experiencing a mumps outbreak: a clinical audit
Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin;14(3):1-5
View article: Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin (PDF - 875KB)
View website: Northern Territory Government

2006

Barnes GL, Bishop RF (2006)
Rotavirus: time to act [editorial].
Medical Journal of Australia;185(7):352-353
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 75KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Dunbar M, Moberley S, Nelson S, Leach A, Andrews R (2006)
Clear not simple: an approach to community consultation for a maternal pneumoccocal vaccine trial among Indigenous women in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Vaccine;25(13):2385-2388
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Hanna JN, Humphreys JL, Murphy D (2006)
Invasive pneumococcal disease in Indigenous people in north Queenlsland, 1999-2004.
Medical Journal of Australia;184(3):118-121
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 267KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Schultz R (2006)
Rotavirus gastroenteritis in the Northern Territory, 1995-2004.
Medical Journal of Australia;185(7):354-356
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 206KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Vlack S, Cox L, Peleg AY, Canuto C, Stewart C, et al. (2006)
Carriage of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in a Queensland Indigenous community.
Medical Journal of Australia;184(11):556-559
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 389KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Yohannes K, Roche P, Roberts A, Liu C, Firestone S, et al. (2006)
Australia's notifiable diseases status, 2004: annual report of the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;30(1):1-79
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF - 0.98MB - large file warning!)
View website: Communicable Diseases Intelligence

2005

Bolisetty S, Wheaton G, Chang AB (2005)
Respiratory syncytial virus infection and immunoprophylaxis for selected high-risk children in Central Australia.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;13(5):265-270
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Hanna JN, Smith GA, McCulloch BG, Taylor CT, Pyke AT, et al. (2005)
An assessment of the interval between booster doses of Japanese encephalitis vaccine in the Torres Strait.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;29(1):44-47
View article: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 125KB)
View website: Public Health Association of Australia

Heath DL, Panaretto KS (2005)
Nutrition status of primary school children in Townsville.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;13(5):282-289
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Talley NJ (2005)
Helicobacter pylori infection in Indigenous Australians: a serious health issue? [editorial]
Medical Journal of Australia;182(5):205-206
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 122KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Valery PC, Torzillo PJ, White AV, et al. (2005)
Zinc and vitamin A supplementation in Australian Indigenous children with acute diarrhoea: a randomised controlled trial.
Medical Journal of Australia;182(10):530-535
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 174KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

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

Bailie RS, Carson BE, McDonald EL (2004)
Water supply and sanitation in remote Indigenous communities - priorities for health development
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;28(5):409-414
View article: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 55KB)
View website: Public Health Association of Australia

Douglas MW, Lum G, Roy J, Fisher DA, Anstey NM, Currie BJ (2004)
Epidemiology of community-acquired and nosocomial bloodstream infections in tropical Australia: a 12-month prospective study.
Tropical Medicine and International Health;9(7):795-804
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Hanna JN, Morgan AK, McCulloch BG (2004)
Uptake of influenza vaccine among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island adults in north Queensland, 2003.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;28(1):80-82
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF - 112KB)

Menzies R, McIntyre P, Beard F (2004)
Vaccine preventable diseases and vaccination coverage in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Australia, 1999 to 2002.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;28(2):127-159
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Speare R, Durrheim DN (2004)
Strongyloides serology: useful for diagnosis and management of strongyloidiasis in rural Indigenous populations, but important gaps in knowledge remain.
Rural and Remote Health;4(online):264.
View article: Rural and Remote Health (HTML)
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 290KB)

2003

Blumer C, Roche P, Spencer J, et al. (2003)
Australia's notifiable diseases status, 2001: annual report of the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;27(1):1-78
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF - 1.1MB - large file warning!)

Cheng A, Hanna J, Norton R, et al. (2003)
Melioidosis in Northern Australia, 2001-02.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;27(2):272-277
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF - 105KB)

Edwards K (2003)
Rheumatic Heart Disease Program (register, treatment guidelines and priority assessment).
Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin;10(2):13-15
View article: Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin (PDF - 2.5MB - large file warning!)

Hanna J, Bullen R, Ziegler C, Ake T, Dostie B, Lort-Phillips K (2003)
An assessment of the implementation of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccination program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait infants in North Queensland.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;27(2):262-266
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF - 60KB)

Hanna J, McCulloch B (2003)
Uptake of influenza vaccine among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island adults in north Queensland, 2002.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;27(1):102-104
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF - 52KB)

Lehmann L, Tennant M, Silva D, McAullay D, Lannigan F, Coates H, Stanley F (2003)
Benefits of swimming pools in two remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia: intervention study
British Medical Journal;327(7412):415-419
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View article: British Medical Journal (HTML)
View article: British Medical Journal (PDF - 102KB)

Mak DB, Platt EM, Heath CH (2003)
Leprosy transmission in the Kimberley, Western Australia: still a reality in 21st-century Australia [letter].
Medical Journal of Australia;179(8):452
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 238KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

McDonald M (2003)
Rheumatic fever and streptococcal pyoderma: searching for a link.
Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin;10(2):11-12
View article: Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin (PDF)

Pugh RE, Smith H, Young M (2003)
Surveillance of invasive meningococcal disease in Queensland, 2002.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;27(3):342-351
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF)

Roche P, McIntyre P, Spencer J (2003)
Pneumococcal disease in Australia: current status and future challenges.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;27(1):79-84
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF)

Roche P, Krause V, Andrews R, et al. (2003)
Invasive pneumococcal disease in Australia, 2002.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;27(4):466-477
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF)

Watson M, Bayley K, Bell JM, et al. (2003)
Laboratory surveillance of invasive pneumococcal disease in Australia in 2001 to 2002 - implications for vaccine serotype coverage.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;27(4):478-487
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF)

2002

Chang AB, Grimwood K, Mulholland EK, Torzillo PJ (2002)
Bronchiectasis in Indigenous children in remote Australian communities.
Medical Journal of Australia;177:200-204.
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Faa AG, Holt PJ (2002)
Melioidosis in the Torres Strait Islands of far north Queensland.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;26:279-283.
View paper: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence(PDF)

Harley D, Hanna JN, Hills SL, Bates JR, Smith HV (2002)
Epidemiology of invasive meningococcal disease in North Queensland, 1995 to 1999.
Communicable Disease Intelligence;26(1):44-50
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF)

Hills S, Hanna J, Murphy D (2002)
Invasive pneumococcal disease in North Queensland, 2001.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;26(4):520-524
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF)

Markey P (2002)
Cryptosporidiosis: will it happen this wet season?
The Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin;9(4):21-23
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View article: The Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin (PDF)

McCarthy JS, Garrow SC (2002)
Parasite elimination programs: at home and away [editorial].
Medical Journal of Australia;176:456-457.
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Mincham CM, Mak DB, Plant AJ (2002)
The quality of management of rheumatic fever/heart disease in the Kimberley.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;26(5):417-420.
View article: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 35KB)
View website: Public Health Association of Australia

Roche P, Krause V (2002)
Invasive pneumococcal disease in Australia, 2001.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;26(4):505-519
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (HTML)
View article: Communicable Diseases Intelligence (PDF)

Stewart D, Markey P (2002)
Review of the NT adult pneumococcal vaccine database.
The Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin; 9(4):23-27
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View paper (PDF)

Wong LC, Amega B, Barker R, et al. (2002)
Factors supporting sustainability of a community-based scabies control program.
Australasian Journal of Dermatology;45:274-277
View abstract: HealthBulletin

2001

Ah-Tye PJ (2001)
Pancreatitis in remote Australia: an Indigenous perspective.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;9:134-137.
View abstract: Australian Journal of Rural Health

Carapetis JR, Currie BJ (2001)
Rheumatic fever in a high incidence population: the importance of monoarthritis and low grade fever.
Archives of Disease in Childhood;85:223-227.
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Edmond K, Bauert P, Currie B (2001)
Paediatric melioidosis in the Northern Territory of Australia: an expanding clinical spectrum.
Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health;37:337-341.
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Hanna JN, Young DM, Brookes DL, Dostie BG (2001)
The initial coverage and impact of the pneumococcal and influenza vaccination program for at-risk Indigenous adults in Far North Queensland.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;25(6):543-6.
View article: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 50KB)
View website: Public Health Association of Australia

2000

Brandt ER, Sriprakash KS, Hobb RI, Hayman WA, Zeng W, Batzloff MR, Jackson DC, Good MF (2000)
New multi-determinant strategy for a group A streptococcal vaccine designed for the Australian Aboriginal population.
Nature Medicine, 6(4), 455-460.
View abstract: Nature Medicine

Currie BJ, Carapetis JR (2000)
Skin infections and infestations in Aboriginal communities in northern Australia.
Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 41(3), 139-145.
View abstract: Australasian Journal of Dermatology

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Reports and publications

2007

Currie B, Couzos S (2007)
Skin infections
In: Couzos S, Murray R, eds.
Aboriginal primary health care: an evidence-based approach. 3rd ed.
South Melbourne: Oxford University Press:410-444
View details: Oxford University Press

Roche P, Zweck N, Couzos S (2007)
Leprosy
In: Couzos S, Murray R, eds.
Aboriginal primary health care: an evidence-based approach. 3rd ed.
South Melbourne: Oxford University Press:732-754
View details: Oxford University Press

2006

ACT Health, Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service ACT Inc (2006)
A new way: the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and family wellbeing plan 2006 - 2011.
Canberra: ACT Health
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 1.0 MB - large file warning!)
View website: ACT Health

Australian Bureau of Statistics (2006)
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey: Australia, 2004-05.
Canberra: Australian Bureau of Statistics
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 1.7MB - large file warning!)
View state and territory details

Commonwealth of Australia (2005)
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sexual health and blood borne virus strategy 2005-2008.
Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report: Commonwealth of Australia (HTML)
View report: Commonweatlh of Australia (PDF - 2MB - large file warning!)

Miller M, Roche P, Yohannes K, et al. (2005)
Australia's notifiable diseases status, 2003: annual report of the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;29(1):1-60
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 1.6MB - large file warning!)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (2004)
Report on Miwatj Strongyloidiasis Study: implementing best practice in the eradication of chronic strongyloidiasis for clients of Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation.
Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory: Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report: Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation (HTML)
View website: National Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (NACCHO)

National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research (2005)
HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis and sexually transmissible infections in Australia: annual surveillance report 2005.
Sydney: National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 2MB - large file warning!)
View website: National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research

Nganampa Health Council (2004)
Nganampa Health Council annual report 2004.
Alice Springs, NT: Nganampa Health Council
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - PDF - 3.45MB - large file warning!)
View website: Nganampa Health Council

Tropical Health Working Group of the Top End Division of General Practice (2003)
Tropical health in the Top End: an introduction for health practitioners.
Darwin: Top End Division of General Practice
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 1.5MB - large file warning!)

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Theses

Carapetis JR (1998)
Ending the heartache: the epidemiology and control of acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in the Top End of the Northern Territory.
Unpublished Doctor of Philosophy thesis, University of Sydney, Sydney.
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Hanna J (1988)
The epidemiology of invasive Haemophilus Influenzae infections in children under five years of age in the Northern Territory and central Australia.
Unpublished Master of Public Health thesis, University of Adelaide, Adelaide.

Mahoney A (1995)
Immunisation delay in the 0-18 month age group in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Unpublished Honours thesis, Edith Cowan University, Perth.
View abstract

Tai K (1992)
Epidemic polyarthritis in the Northern Territory.
Unpublished Master of Public Health thesis, University of Sydney, Sydney.
View abstract

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Other information

Wadeye environmental health workers' presentation: improving health in Wadeye

For the purposes of promoting good health, the Wadeye Environmental Health Department has given permission for the following information to be copied and distributed freely as long as its use is acknowledged and is for non-commercial purposes.

Developed by Wadeye environmental health workers (click to see credits slide show) prepared for the Web by the HealthInfoNet.

Click to see healthy skin slide show

Click to see germs slide show

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Journals

Currently no information collected and/or compiled

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Conference proceedings and abstracts

Australasian Tropical Health Conference: Tropical Millennium Bugs (2000)
Kemp DJ, Walton S, Harumal P, Currie B
Scabies: Application of molecular methods to a public health problem
Click here for abstract

Australasian Tropical Health Conference: Tropical Millennium Bugs (2000)
Olive C, Brandt E, Sriprakash KS, Hobb R, Hayman W, Zeng W, Batzloff MR, Jackson D, Good MF
Design of a multi-epitope group A streptococcal vaccine for the Australian Aboriginal population
Click here for abstract

Communicable Diseases Control Conference 2003: communicable diseases - a fight we can win?
March 31 - April 1 2003, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
View abstract: HealthBulletin

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Other

Wyeth Australia (2002)
The adventures of Wanda Woman.
Baulkham Hills: Wyeth Australia.

A series of A4 comic strip flyers about the adventures of Wanda Woman. Wanda is an Indigenous superhero who protects Indigenous children from pneumococcal disease. The purpose of the comic flyers is to promote free pneumococcal vaccinations to all eligible Indigenous children. For more information about the flyers, or for copies contact: Wyeth Australia Pty Limited, Locked Bag 5002, Baulkham Hills BC NSW 2153, ph: (02) 9761 8453, email: corpaff@wyeth.com; web: www.wyeth.com.au

View abstract: HealthBulletin
View Wanda Women E-Bulletin (Issue 1, August 2003) (PDF - 341kb)
View Wanda Woman Colouring Sheet (See E-Bulletin for competition details) (PDF - 48kb)

Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Inc (n.d.)
Scabies video
Darwin: Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Inc.

Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Inc. (ARDS) have an extensive range of publications and information papers, including a scabies video. The video was released at the end of 2001 and includes information on the prevention and treatment of scabies. The video is available at the cost of $33 and runs for 30 minutes.

For further information contact:
Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Inc.
Darwin head office
ph: (08) 8982 3444
or web site: www.ards.com.au

Northern Territory University (n.d.)
Scabies and sores CD-ROM
Darwin: Northern Territory University

This multimedia CD-ROM on scabies and pyoderma has been produced by Janice Money, a Master of Information Technology student, at Northern Territory University. The product of two years work, the CD is targeted at post-school aged Aboriginal people.

The CD is divided into 3 major sections: 'the story', 'the quiz' and 'the game'. The story section is presented with English text and accompanying English or Kriol voice-over. It covers the following topics: Scabies - how big they are, Other mites, Mite relations, Scabies around the world, How you get scabies, Scabies and dogs, Treatment of scabies, Keeping scabies away, Scabies lesions, Crusted scabies, Skin and germs, Heart and germs - including rheumatic fever, valvular heart disease, artificial valves and anticoagulant therapy, and Kidney and germs - a brief look at post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis. There's also a welcome section, in English and Kriol, which presents a short lesson on how to use the mouse and the navigation buttons. For further information contact Janice Money, email: PJMoney@bigpond.com

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Last updated: 27 May 2008