Health promotion

The WA Indigenous Health Promotion Network (WAIHPN), which includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous people involved in Indigenous health promotion, aims to facilitate the sharing of relevant information and knowledge with the ultimate goal of improving the health of Indigenous Western Australians. The Western Australian Indigenous Health Promotion Network website was launched in 2005 view website.

Policies and strategies

2004

National Public Health Partnership (2004)
Healthy children: strengthening promotion and prevention across Australia: development of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander component of the National Public Health Action Plan for Children, 2005-2008: a background paper.
Melbourne: National Public Health Partnership
View report (PDF - 1.1MB - large file warning!)

NSW Department of Health (2004)
Principles for better practice in Aboriginal health promotion: the Sydney Consensus Statement NSW Health 2002.
North Sydney: NSW Department of Health
View report (PDF - 99KB)

2003

Adams M (2003)
The national framework for improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander males.
Paper presented at the National Rural Health Conference, 1-4 March 2003, Hobart, Tasmania
View draft framework

NSW Health (2003)
Aboriginal safety promotion strategy.
North Sydney: NSW Department of Health
View report (PDF - 213KB)

Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (2003)
National strategic framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Canberra: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
View report

2002

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council, Effective Health Care Australia, University of Sydney, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University (2002)
Guidelines for the development, implementation and evaluation of national public health strategies in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: approaches and recommendations.
Melbourne: National Public Health Partnership
View report (PDF - 377KB)

NSW Health (2002)
Principles for better practice in Aboriginal health promotion: the Sydney Consensus Statement.
North Sydney: NSW Department of Health
View report (PDF - 303KB)

2001

NSW Health Department, Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of New South Wales (2001)
NSW Aboriginal health promotion program: directions paper.
Sydney: NSW Health Department
View report (PDF - 154KB)

2000

Department of Health, Housing & Community Care (2000)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander regional health plan.
Canberra: Department of Health, Housing & Community Care
View report (PDF - 419KB)

National Public Health Partnership (2000)
Background paper on integrated public health practice: supporting and strengthening local action.
National Public Health Partnership
View report (PDF - 590KB)

Prior to 2000

NSW Health Department, Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of New South Wales (1999)
Ensuring progress in Aboriginal health.
Sydney: NSW Health Department
View report (PDF - 217KB)

NSW Health Department (1999)
New South Wales Aboriginal health strategic plan.
Gladesville, NSW: NSW Department of Health
View report (PDF - 192KB)

Public Health Strategy Unit (1998)
The Aboriginal public health strategy and implementation guide 1997-2002.
Darwin: Territory Health Services
View report

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Guidelines

2005

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

2004

2002

NSW Health (2002)
Principles for better practice in Aboriginal health promotion: the Sydney Consensus Statement.
North Sydney: NSW Department of Health
View report (PDF - 303KB)

Programs and projects

2004

Adams K, Dixon T, Guthrie J (2004)
Evaluation of the Gippsland Regional Indigenous Hearing Health Program, January to October 2002.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia ;15(3):205-210
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Mark A, McLeod I, Booker J, Ardler C (2004)
The Koori tobacco cessation project.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):200-204
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

2001

Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care (2001)
Better health care: studies in the successful delivery of primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians.
Canberra: Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
View report

Health promotion resources

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has compiled details for a range of Indigenous specific resources developed by agencies and organisations around the country. The index covers a range of health topics including:

Chronic diseases: cardiovascular disease; cancer; diabetes; renal disease;
Infectious diseases: hepatitis; STIs; HIV/AIDS;
Other aspects: mental health; injury; disability; substance abuse; oral health; ear conditions; eye conditions;
Population: infant and child health; adolescent health; women's health; men's health; ageing population;
Environment: cultural aspects; social environment; physical environment; and
Programs; policies and administration; health workforce; guidelines.
View index

Other sources of information about health promotion resources include:

Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal: Indigenous health promotion resources guide (4th edition)
The fourth edition of the Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal - Indigenous health promotion resources guide, has been released for 2004. The guide provides information about individual health promotion resources developed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The resources cover over 80 health topics and relate to specific conditions, population groups, and environmental and social issues. The guide also includes details of how to obtain the resources and, where relevant, price and online access information.

Included in the resource is an application form for submitting content regarding a new resource to the journal for publication in the next edition.

The guide (view guide - PDF - 3.9MB - large file warning!) can be accessed online on the Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal website (view website).

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information about the resource or to order copies contact: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, PO Box 502, Matraville NSW 2036, ph: (02) 9311 2593, fax: (02) 9311 2814, freecall: 1800 888 575, email: journal@aihwj.com.au.

Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing (2002 - 2006)
Resources for the education and training of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers in the illicit drugs field [resource package].
Adelaide: Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Council (SA) Inc

The resource package about illicit drugs for Indigenous workers includes a manual, a CD rom, leaflets, a video and a literature review. The resource package was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing as part of the National Illicit Drug Strategy: Training Frontline Workers Initiative.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information about the resource or to obtain a copy:
- Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council
  View website: Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc.
Contact details:
- Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council, 53 King William Street, Kent Town South Australia 5067, ph: (08) 8362 0395, fax: (08) 8362 032, email: adac@adac.org.au.

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

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (2005)
Face the facts - teaching resources for use in Australian classrooms.
Canberra: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
View information: HealthBulletin
View webpage: Face the Facts

Jag Films Pty Ltd (no date)
Birth rites [video]
Margaret River, Western Australia: Jag Films Pty Ltd

Birth rites is a one hour documentary drawing a comparison between birth issues in outback Australia and regions of arctic Canada. The interface between the two worlds of Indigenous culture and western medicine becomes problematic when women in remote towns are sent away from home and family to give birth in centralised hospitals. The content reveals the effect birthing issues have on the women, and their families and communities.

Jag Films Pty Ltd abstract (adapted)

Contact details:
- Jag Films Pty Ltd, PO Box 53, Margaret River WA 6285, ph: 08 9758 7404, fax: 08 9757 3180, email: jagadmin@westnet.com.au

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC) (2006)
Protective behaviours community way [resource package].
[S.I.]: Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC)

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC), Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) and Health Promotion Unit (HPU) have launched a Protective behaviours community way package. The resource is a safety package developed for children to assist in the prevention of child abuse by helping them to deal with their problems and find the right sort of help to keep themselves safe. The package aims to make children strong and to feel safe in their home and community and is designed to be used as an educational program by families, teachers, health workers or community groups with children.

The package consists of:

Protective behaviours book 1, book 2 and book 3

1 x A3 full-colour laminated Indigenous theme 1 We all have the right to feel safe all the time
1 x A3 full-colour laminated Indigenous theme 2 Nothing is so awful that we can't talk with someone about it
1 x A3 full-colour laminated Indigenous magic hand network
1 x A3 full-colour laminated non-Indigenous magic hand network
1 x A3 full-colour laminated Indigenous protective behaviours
2 x A3 full-colour laminated Indigenous feeling safe (male and female)
2 x A3 full-colour laminated non -Indigenous feeling safe (male and female)
2 x A3 full-colour laminated Indigenous feeling unsafe (male and female)
2 x A3 full-colour laminated non-Indigenous feeling unsafe (male and female)
2 x A3 full-colour laminated Indigenous early warning signs (male and female)
2 x A3 full-colour laminated non-Indigenous early warning signs (male and female)
2 x A3 full-colour laminated Indigenous I'm the boss of my body (male and female)
2 x A3 full-colour laminated non-Indigenous I'm the boss of my body (male and female)
2 x A3 full-colour laminated Indigenous feeling safe worksheets (male and female)
2 x A3 full-colour laminated non-Indigenous feeling safe worksheets (male and female)
2 x A3 full-colour laminated Indigenous feeling unsafe worksheets (male and female)
2 x A3 full-colour laminated non-Indigenous feeling unsafe worksheets (male and female)
2 x A4 black and white feeling safe worksheets can be photocopied (male and female)
2 x A4 black and white feeling unsafe worksheets can be photocopied (male and female)
1 x A4 black and white magic hand network worksheet (can be photocopied)

The health promotion resources are laminated for durability and are suitable for use in health care settings by health workers and other health professionals.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

The cost of the package is $100.00 plus GST and $10.95 postage.

For further information about the resource or to obtain a copy:
- Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC)
  View website: Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC)
Contact details:,
- Marie Cox, Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) and Health Promotion Unit (HPU), Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC), PO Box, 1377, Broome Western Australia, 6725, ph: (08) 9192 6435, fax: (08) 9192 6127, email: MarieC@kamsc.org.au

Menzies School of Health Research (2004)
Australian Integrated Mental Health Initiative - resource series.
Darwin: Australian Integrated Mental Health Initiative
View information: HealthBulletin
View website: Menzies School of Health Research

MindMatters (2005)
Community matters [DVD and handbook].
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View information: HealthBulletin
View website

Nganampa Health Council (2004)
Uwankara palyanku kanyintjaku - health promotion songs [CDs].
Alice Springs: Nganampa Health Council
View information: HealthBulletin

Nunkuwarrin Yunti Council of South Australia (2005)
Tune into your health. It's in your blood [CD].
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View information: HealthBulletin

Ronin Films (2005)
Crossing the line.
Canberra: Australian Film Commission
View information: HealthBulletin
View website: Ronin Films

West Australian Department of Health
A Best Practice Model for Health Promotion Programs in Aboriginal Communities [fact sheet]
Perth: Office of Aboriginal Health
View fact sheet (PDF - 457KB)

Yorgum Aboriginal Family Counselling Service (2005)
Family violence in the Nyoongar community [booklets].
East Perth: Yorgum Aboriginal Family Counselling Service
View information: HealthBulletin
View website: Yorgum Aboriginal Family Counselling Service

Lessons learned

2002

Burns J, Thomson N, Brooks J, et al. (2002)
Describing an iceberg from a glimpse of its tip: a summary of the literature on achievements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Perth: Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
View report (PDF)

2001

Case studies and stories

Health promotion case studies

National Divisions Diabetes Program. Optional module 1 part A: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations
View details
Principles of best practice: Women's Cancer Screening Services, Queensland Health
View document
National Health and Medical Research Council (1997)
Promoting the health of Indigenous Australians: a review of infrastructure support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health advancement.
Canberra: National Health and Medical Research Council
View details
(Please note that this publication has been rescinded)

Health promotion stories

2004

Australian Health Promotion Association, South Australian Branch (2004)
Health promotion storybook 2004, sharing stories of health promotion practice in South Australia.
Adelaide: Australian Health Promotion Association, South Australian Branch
View report

2003

Australian Health Promotion Association, South Australian Branch (2003)
Health promotion storybook 2003, sharing stories of health promotion practice in South Australia.
Adelaide: Australian Health Promotion Association, South Australian Branch
View report (PDF - 2.5MB - large file warning!)

Giving away the grog: Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking
View details
Giving up the smokes: stories from the Danila Dilba Tobacco project
View details
Sharing good tucker stories: a guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
View details
Stories from around Australia. Giving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander babies the best start in life: supporting breastfeeding and good food choices for infants
View details

Evaluations

2006

Ivers RG, Castro A, Parfitt D, Bailie RS, d'Abbs PH, et al. (2006)
Evaluation of a multi-component community tobacco intervention in three remote Australian Aboriginal communities.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;30(2):132-136
View article: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 86KB)
View website: Public Health Association of Australia

2005

Mikhailovich K, Arabena K (2005)
Evaluating an Indigenous sexual health peer education project.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;16(3):189-193
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

2004

Howie RJ (2004)
Formative evaluation of the Kuwinyuwardu Aboriginal Resource Unit Gascoyne Healthy Lifestyle Program.
Subiaco, Western Australia: School of Population Health, University of Western Australia
View report: School of Population Health (PDF)
View model: School of Population Health (PDF)

Murphy L, Kordyl P, Thorne M (2004)
Appreciative inquiry: a method for measuring the impact of a project on the well-being of an Indigenous community.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):211-214
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

2003

Tsey K, Deemal A, Whiteside M, Gibson T (2003)
"It's an eye-opener for people to see you can change things": an evaluation of a 'family wellbeing' personal and community development pilot project in two Cape York communities.
Cairns, Qld: Apunipima Cape York Health Council and University of Queensland, School of Population Health

(For more information contact: Apunipima Cape York Health Council or School of Population Health, University of Queensland)

Tsey K, Deemal A, Whiteside M, Gibson T (2003)
"We learnt how to be a good leader, help live a good life: an evaluation in two Cape Yorks primary schools.
Cairns, Qld: Apunipima Cape York Health Council and University of Queensland, School of Population Health

(For more information contact: Apunipima Cape York Health Council or School of Population Health, University of Queensland)

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Published resources

Links to a range of published Indigenous health promotion resources have been provided in this section. We don't currently have internet access to articles published in the Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal but have included reference details to a selection of papers. We hope to provide online access to this material when it becomes available.

Journal articles

2007

DiGiacomo M, Davidson PM, Davison J, Moore L, Abbott P (2007)
Stressful life events, resources, and access: key considerations in quitting smoking at an Aboriginal Medical Service.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;31(2):174-176
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Reilly R, Doyle J, Rowley K (2007)
Koori community-directed health promotion in the Goulburn Valley.
Australian Community Psychologist;19(1):39-46
View article: Australian Community Psychologist (PDF - 50KB)
View website: Australian Psychology Society

Mikhailovich K, Morrison P, Arabena K (2007)
Evaluating Australian Indigenous community health promotion initiatives: a selective review.
Rural and Remote Health;7:Article 746. Retrieved 6 June 2007 from http://www.rrh.org.au/publishedarticles/article_print_746.pdf
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 370KB)
View website: Rural and Remote Health

2006

Arabena K (2006)
Preachers, policies and power: the reproductive health of adolescent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia [conference keynote].
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;17(2):85-90
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia
View website: Australian Health Promotion Association

Baker A, Ivers R, Bowman J, Butler T, Kay-Lambkin F, et al. (2006)
Where there's smoke, there's fire: high prevalence of smoking among some sub-populations and recommendations for intervention.
Drug and Alcohol Review;25(1):85-96
View abstract: Drug and Alcohol Review
View website: Taylor and Francis (publishers)

Chikritzhs T, Stockwell T, Pascal R (2005)
The impact of the Northern Territory's Living With Alcohol program, 1992-2002: revisiting the evaluation.
Addiction;100(11):1625-1636
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Hayman NE, Wennitong M, Zangger JA, Hall EM (2006)
Strengthening cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples [editorial].
Medical Journal of Australia;184(10):485-486
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 106KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Heath DL, Panaretto K, Manessis V, Larkins S, Malouf P, et al. (2006)
Factors to consider in smoking interventions for Indigenous women.
Australian Journal of Primary Health;12(2):131-136
View abstract: Australian Journal of Primary Health (PDF - 64KB)
View website: Australian Journal of Primary Health

Ivers RG, Castro A, Parfitt D, Bailie RS, d'Abbs PH, et al. (2006)
Evaluation of a multi-component community tobacco intervention in three remote Australian Aboriginal communities.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;30(2):132-136
View paper: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 86KB)
View website: Public Health Association of Australia

Ivers RG, Castro A, Parfitt D, Bailie RS, Richmond RL, et al. (2006)
The role of remote community stores in reducing the harm resulting from tobacco to Aboriginal people.
Drug and Alcohol Review;25(3):195-199
View abstract: Drug and Alcohol Review
View website: Taylor and Francis (publishers)

Jones R, Smith F (2006)
Are there health benefits from improving basic nutrition in a remote Aboriginal community?
Australian Family Physician;35(6):453-454
View abstract: Australian Family Physician
View website: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Mak DB (2006)
Better late than never: a national approach to trachoma control [editorial].
Medical Journal of Australia;184(10):487-488
View paper: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View paper: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 141KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Panton S (2006)
Evaluation report of the Australian alcohol guidelines for Indigenous communities and 'Don't gamble with your health' health promotion playing cards.
Parkside, SA: Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 1 MB - large file warning!)
View website: Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (SA) Inc.

Parker E, Meiklejohn B, Patterson C, Edwards K, Preece C, et al. (2006)
Our games our health: a cultural asset for promoting health in Indigenous communities.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;17(2):103-108
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia
View website: Australian Health Promotion Association

2005

Bond CJ (2005)
A culture of ill health: public health or Aboriginality? [essay finalist].
Medical Journal of Australia;183(1):39-41
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF -137KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Ivers R, Castro A, Parfitt D, Bailie RS, Richmond RL, et al. (2005)
Television and delivery of health promotion programs to remote Aboriginal communities.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;16(2):155-158
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Parker EJ, Misan G, Richards LC, Russell A (2005)
Planning and implementing the first stage of an oral health program for the Pika Wiya Health Service Incorporated Aboriginal Community in Port Augusta, South Australia [preliminary report].
Rural and Remote Health;5(online):254. Retrieved from http://rrh.deakin.edu.au
View article: Rural and Remote Health (HTML)
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 437KB)

Tsey K, Whiteside M, Daly S, Deemal A, Gibson T, et al. (2005)
Adapting the 'family wellbeing' empowerment program to the needs of remote Indigenous school children.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;29(2):112-116
View article: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 44KB)
View website: Public Health Association of Australia

Wong M, Haswell-Elkins M, Tamwoy E, McDermott R, d'Abbs P (2005)
Perspectives on clinic attendance, medication and foot-care among people with diabetes in the Torres Strait Islands and Northern Peninsula area.
Australian Journal of Rural Health; 13:172-177
View abstract: HealthBulletin

2004

Brough M, Bond C, Hunt J (2004)
Strong in the city: towards a strength-based approach in Indigenous health promotion.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):215-220
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Buckskin J (2004)
Health promotion and lifestyle Shoalhaven, South Coast NSW.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal;28(2):32-33
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal

Couzos S (2004)
Practical measures that improve human rights: towards health equity for Aboriginal children.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):186-192
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Davis B, McGrath N, Knight S, et al. (2004)
Aminina nud mulumuluna ("You gotta look after yourself"): evaluation of the use of traditional art in health promotion for Aboriginal people in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Australian Psychologist;39(2):107-113
View abstract: Australian Psychologist

Gilchrist D, Woods B, Binns CW, Gracey M, Scott J, Smith H (2004)
Breastfeeding and health promotion: the experience of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal mothers.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):226-230
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Ivers R (2004)
An evidence-based approach to planning tobacco interventions for Aboriginal people.
Drug and Alcohol Review;23(1):5-9
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Jackson Pulver LR, Fitzpatrick SA (2004)
Sitting 'round the table of rights-based reconciliation: a health perspective.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):193-199
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Lowe JB, Saeck L, Brough M, Carmont SA, Clavarino A, Stanton W, Balanda K, Shannon C (2004)
Smoking behaviour among Indigenous secondary school students in North Queensland.
Drug and Alcohol Review; 23:101-106
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Mark A, McLeod I, Booker J, Ardler C (2004)
The Koori tobacco cessation project.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):200-204
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

McDonald S, Maguire G, Duarte N, Wang XL, Hoy W (2004)
C-reactive protein, cardiovascular risk, and renal disease in a remote Australian Aboriginal community.
Clinical Science;106(2):121-128
View abstract: Clinical Science

McLennan V, Khavarpour F (2004)
Culturally appropriate health promotion: its meaning and application in Aboriginal communities.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):237-239
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Rose M, Jackson Pulver LR (2004)
Aboriginal health workers: professional qualifications to match their health promotion roles.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):240-244
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Shilton TR, Brown WJ (2004)
Physical activity among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport;7(1) Supplement:39-42
View abstract: PubMed

Van der Geest, S (2004)
Forgetting compliance: Aboriginal health and medical culture.
Social Science & Medicine;58(1):220
View article: Social Science and Medicine (PDF - 48KB)

2003

Davis SR, Knight S, White V, Claridge C, Davis BJ, Bell R (2003)
Climacteric symptoms among Indigenous Australian women and a model for the use of culturally relevant art in health promotion.
Menopause;10(4):345-351
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Ivers RG (2003)
A review of tobacco interventions for Indigenous Australians.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;27(3):294-299
View article: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 49KB)
View website: Public Health Association of Australia

Ivers RG, Farrington M, Burns CB, et al. (2003)
A study of the use of free nicotine patches by Indigenous people.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;27(5):486-90
View article: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 62KB)
View website: Public Health Association of Australia

Lehmann L, Tennant M, Silva D, et al. (2003)
Benefits of swimming pools in two remote Aboriginal communities in Western Australia: intervention study.
British Medical Journal;327(7412):415-419
View article: British Medical Journal (HTML)
View article: British Medical Journal (PDF - 267KB)
View website: British Medical Journal

Shepherd F, Battye K, Chalmers E (2003)
Improving access to cardiac rehabilitation for remote Indigenous clients.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;27(6):632-636
View article: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 40KB)
View website: Public Health Association of Australia

Victoire A (2003)
Issues in evaluation of a health promotion intervention: taking the big steps.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal;27(1):10-14
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal

Vindigni D, Blunden S, Perkins J (2003)
The prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions among Indigenous people living in rural Australia: an opportunity for health promotion?
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal;27(2):4-8
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal

2002

Bond C (2002)
Beyond the dotted drawings: the Aboriginal health worker and health promotion practice.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal;26(6):18-20
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal

Brady M, MacKenzie-Taylor M (2002)
Testing an Indigenous health resource: the participatory development process with the grog book.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;13(3):247-249
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Brown J, Hunter E, Whiteside M (2002)
Talking back: the changing nature of Indigenous health research feedback.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;13(2):34-39
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Hoban R, Rumbalara Community (2002)
Mental health promotion and work: Rumbalara Community's roundtable discussion 2002.
Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health;1(3):1-10
View article: Australian e-Journal for the Advancement of Mental Health (PDF - 164KB)

Parker R (2002)
Remote Indigenous youth and cannabis use in the top end of the NT: approaches to health promotion.
Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal;26(1):30-31
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal

Sheehan M, Ridge D, Marshall B (2002)
'This was a great project!': reflections on a 'successful' mental health promotion project in a remote Indigenous school.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;13(3):201-204
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

2001

McClure R, Shannon C, Young E, Craig D (2001)
Injury prevention in Indigenous communities: rationale for concentrating on community management.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;12(2):148-151
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Shannon C, Canuto C, Young E, et al. (2001)
Injury prevention in Indigenous communities: results of a two-year community development project.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;12(3):233-237
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal Australia

Shannon C, Young E, Haswell-Elkins M, et al. (2001)
Injury prevention in Indigenous communities: policy to practice.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;11(1):61-66
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

2000

O'Connor ML, Parker R, Meiklejohn B, Oldenburg B, Alati R (2000)
Knowledge of heart health by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers in Queensland.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;10:213-216
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Valadian J, Chittleborough C, Wilson D (2000)
Aboriginal cross-cultural awareness perceptions among staff employed in the health sector.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;10(2):156-158
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

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Reports and publications

2005

Morris K, Willis J, Anderson I, Croy S, McCall M (2005)
Research gaps in Indigenous sexual health: establishing evidence-based best practice for social and behavioural interventions: technical report.
Melbourne: Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
View report (PDF -1.0MB -large file warning!)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing

National Public Health Partnership (2005)
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Safety Promotion Strategy.
Canberra: National Public Health Partnership
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View strategy (PDF - 320KB)
View plan (PDF - 401KB)
View webpage: Strategic Injury Prevention Partnership
View website: National Public Health Partnership

Willis J, Anderson I, Morris K (2005)
Sexual health promotion for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: a community guide to evidence-based best practice in social and behavioural interventions.
Melbourne: Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
View report (PDF -190KB)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing

2004

Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal (2004)
The Indigenous health promotion resources guide. 4th ed.
Sydney: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
View website: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal

Aboriginal and Health Worker Journal (2004)
From health worker to health worker: an annotated index of Indigenous health information published in the Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal 1996-2003.
Matraville, NSW: The Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
View abstract: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal

Lloyd D, Newell S, Dietrich U (2004)
Health inequity: a review of the literature.
Lismore: Northern Rivers Area Health Service
View report: Northern Rivers Area Health Service (PDF - 2.6MB - large file warning!)

2003

Gorham, G (2003)
Prevention and treatment options for renal disease in the Northern Territory (with particular reference to the Barkly region). Casuarina: Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Tropical Health
View report (PDF - 1.8MB - large file warning!)

National Health and Medical Research Council, Binns C, Davidson G (2003)
Dietary guidelines for children and adolescents in Australia, incorporating infant feeding guidelines for health workers.
Canberra: National Health and Medical Research Council
View guidelines (PDF - 1.5MB - large file warning!)

Syrmis M, Rutherford D, Cullerton K (nd)
Eating well for you and baby.
Inala, Queensland: Indigenous Health Program
This booklet was developed as part of the Indigenous infant nutrition project at Inala Community Health Centre, Queensland. The project found low rates of breastfeeding and poor introduction to solids. This booklet is one strategy which tries to address these important nutritional issues.
View booklet (PDF - 643KB)

2002

NSW Health (2002)
Report on the National Consultation Workshop for the Establishment of the Collaborative Centre for Aboriginal Health Promotion.
North Sydney: NSW Department of Health
View report (PDF - 876KB)

NSW Health (2002)
Principles for better practice in Aboriginal health promotion: the Sydney Consensus Statement.
North Sydney: NSW Department of Health
View report (PDF - 303KB)

NSW Health (2002)
Ensuring progress in Aboriginal health in New South Wales.
North Sydney: NSW Health Department
View report (PDF - 217KB)

Territory Health Services (2002)
The public health bush book.
2nd ed. [Darwin]: Territory Health Services
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2001

Franks A, Smith-Lloyd D, Newell S, Dietrich U (2001)
Aboriginal health promotion project.
Lismore: Northern Rivers Area Health Service
View report (PDF - 407KB)

2000

Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal (2000)
Indigenous health promotion resources.
3rd ed. Sydney: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Prior to 2000

NSW Health Department (1999)
New South Wales Aboriginal health strategic plan.
Gladesville, NSW: NSW Health Department
View report (PDF - 192KB)

NSW Health Department (1999)
Ensuring progress in Aboriginal health: a policy for the NSW health system.
Sydney: NSW Health Department
View report (PDF - 217KB)

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Theses

2000

Trees, J (2000)
High grade anxiety: Australian Aboriginal women and Pap test screening.
Unpublished Bachelor of Science (Honours) thesis, School of History & Philosophy of Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney.
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Prior to 2000

Spark, RL (1999)
Developing health promotion methods in remote Aboriginal communities.
Unpublished Doctor of Philosophy thesis, Curtin University of Technology, Perth.
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Garrow, B (1994)
Culturally appropriate evaluation of Aboriginal health promotion projects.
Unpublished Master of Science thesis, Flinders University of South Australia, Adelaide.
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Lubliner, M (1991)
Development and evaluation of the Northern Territory Aboriginal genital health (AIDS/STD) programme.
Unpublished Bachelor of Medical Science thesis, Monash University, Melbourne.
View abstract: HealthBulletin

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Program and projects

Bursill L (2000)
AOD and HIV - Health Promotion / One Day Health Promotion Workshop
Sydney: Department of Corrective Services
A one day health promotion workshop for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
View document (PDF - 2.5MB - large file warning!)

Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing (2002)
Heart, stroke and vascular health in Australia: resource digest.
Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia
Contains information on national programs and projects being conducted in cardiovascular health.
View document (PDF - 525KB)

Curtin University of Technology: National Drug Research Institute Projects Database
Indigenous Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Databases.
This database contains summarised descriptions of more than 300 Indigenous substance use projects currently being conducted nationwide. The database includes information on project objectives, strategies, target groups, drug of focus, project types, settings, and contact details and may be searched by keywords.
View database

Murray V, Roshier-Taks M (2003)
Aboriginal diabetes project - Greater Murray Area Health Service.
Albury: Albury Community Health Centre
View presentation (PDF - 111KB)

Say No To Smokes Advisory Committee (2003)
Say no to smokes project.
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin;3(1):Brief report 1.
View brief report : HealthBulletin

Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (2004)
Indigenous diabetic foot project.
View program information

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Key references

Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal (2004) The Indigenous health promotion resources guide. 4th ed. Sydney: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal
Brady M, MacKenzie-Taylor M (2002) Testing an Indigenous health resource: the participatory development process with The Grog Book. Health Promotion Journal of Australia;13(3):247-249
View abstract: HPJA
Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council, Effective Health Care Australia University of Sydney, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine James Cook University (2002) Guidelines for the development, implementation and evaluation of national public health strategies in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: approaches and recommendations. Melbourne: National Public Health Partnership
View guidelines (PDF - 337KB)
Lindorff K (2002) Tobacco. Time for action. National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander tobacco control project [final report]. Canberra: National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
View report (PDF - 1.7MB - large file warning!)
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Council (2003) National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: framework for action by governments. Canberra: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Council
View report (PDF - 351KB)
National Health and Medical Research Council (1997) Promoting the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities: case studies and principles of good practice. Canberra: National Health and Medical Research Council
View report (PDF - 214KB)
NSW Health Department, Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of New South Wales (2001) NSW Aboriginal health promotion program: directions paper. (SHPN: (HP) 000186) Sydney: NSW Health Department
View paper (PDF - 154KB)
NSW Health (2002) Principles for better practice in Aboriginal health promotion: the Sydney Consensus Statement. North Sydney: NSW Health
View statement (PDF - 303KB)
NSW Health (2002) Report on the national consultation workshop for the establishment of the collaborative centre for Aboriginal health promotion. North Sydney: NSW Health
View report (PDF - 882KB)
Spark RL (1999) Developing health promotion methods in remote Aboriginal communities. Unpublished Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Public Health, Curtin University of Technology, Perth
View abstract
Spark R, Donovan D, Howat P (1991) Promoting health and preventing injury in remote Aboriginal communities: a case study. Health Promotion Journal of Australia;1(2):10-16
Territory Health Services (2002) The public health bush book. 2nd ed. [Darwin]: Territory Health Services
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Bibliography

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Organisations

National

Australian Centre for Health Promotion
The Australian Centre for Health Promotion, located at the University of Sydney, 'aims to contribute to better population health outcomes by working with practitioners to improve the quality of health policy and the effectiveness of health promotion practice through the application of research'. The Centre also works in close partnership with the Australian Indigenous Health Promotion Network to extend health promotion infrastructure support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island communities.
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Australian Health Promoting Schools Association (AHPSA)
AHPSA initiates and supports health promotion in schools, and endorses a broad view of health consistent with the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion. The Association endeavours to advocate and strengthen participation in school health activities and policy development, and encourages collaboration among agencies, professional associations, government departments and student and parent groups.
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Australian Health Promotion Association
The Australian Health Promotion Association is the professional association for people involved in the practice, research and study of health promotion. The Association's major objectives include "'providing opportunities for members' professional development; increasing public and professional awareness of the roles and functions of health promotion practitioners; and contributing to discussion, debate and decision making on health promotion policy and programs". The Health Promotion Association is also active in public health advocacy, and is the publisher of the Health Promotion Journal of Australia.
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Australian Indigenous Health Promotion Knowledge Network
The Network aims to identify the education and training needs of Indigenous health promotion officers, and works with universities and colleges to develop and implement relevant professional preparation and continuing education courses in Indigenous health promotion. It also acts as an advisory body on issues, education, and work practices that improve the health status of Indigenous people; contributes to debate and decision-making regarding infrastructure and funding for Indigenous health promotion; and provides a forum for Indigenous health promotion workers to communicate about their work.
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Cochrane Health Promotion and Public Health Field
The Cochrane Health Promotion and Public Health Field, an entity of the Cochrane Collaboration, promotes the production and use of systematic reviews of effectiveness of health promotion and public health interventions. The Cochrane Collaboration's aim is to prepare and maintain systematic reviews of the effects of health interventions, and to make this information available to all practitioners, policy makers and consumers.
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National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
NACCHO represents the health interests of Aboriginal communities at the national level, and promotes holistic and culturally appropriate health to Aboriginal communities. NACCHO's aims include: 'promoting, increasing, developing, and expanding the provision of medical and health services through local Aboriginal community controlled primary health care services'; and 'representing and advocating for Aboriginal communities in matters relating to health services, health research, health programs, etc.
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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
The NHMRC manages both health funding and medical research; provides ethical guidance on health and medical research issues; and administers health advice. The latter is achieved by publishing guidelines, information papers, and pamphlets on a range of health issues throughout the health and general communities.
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National Public Health Partnership (NPHP)
The NPHP provides a formal structure for the Commonwealth, States and Territory governments to come together to develop a joint Australian intergovernmental agenda for public health. It is responsible for the identification and development of strategic and integrated responses to public health priorities in Australia.
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Primary Health Care Research and Information Service (PHC RIS)
PHC RIS produce a website which provides a wide range of links and resources relevant to general practice, primary health care and health information. PHC RIS also disseminate health information through the annual GP & PHC Research Conference, and authored publications.
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Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA)
The PHAA provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, knowledge and information on public health. The Association is also involved in advocacy for public health policy, development, research and training, and produces a bi-monthly academic refereed journal, the 'Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health', which disseminates public health research and ideas throughout Australia and internationally.
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State and Territory

Australian Capital Territory

ACT Health Promotion
ACT Health Promotion provides online information, resources and support for health promotion workers in the Australian Capital Territory. Included are links to journals, documents and websites, information on research methods and links to health promotion related statistics. The website also provides information on local and national health promotion employment opportunities, university courses, professional development opportunities, conferences, news and events, and current issues related to health promotion.
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Healthpact
Healthpact is a statutory authority established through the Health Promotion Act 1995 with responsibilities in the area of health promotion and consists of the ACT Health Promotion Board and a small staff team. The staff focus on providing funds to community, health, arts and sports organisations for health promotion activities, action, and field development - including training, research and evaluation.
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New South Wales

Cancer Council New South Wales
The Cancer Council is the leading, not-for-profit cancer charity in NSW. In addition to engaging in fundraising activities, the Council's objectives include: assisting and supporting research and investigation into the causation, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer; fostering postgraduate and undergraduate education and training, and education of the public, in relation to cancer; providing training in technical matters relating to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer; and coordinating and disseminating information relating to cancer. The Council also provides relief for cancer patients and their families, including palliative care, rehabilitation and support and advocacy services.
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Collaborative Centre for Aboriginal Health Promotion
The NSW Collaborative Centre for Aboriginal Health Promotion is a joint initiative between the NSW Department of Health and the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council. The Centre aims to enhance the delivery of more effective and sustainable health promotion programs for Aboriginal people and their communities in NSW.

The four main roles are:

Administering the Aboriginal Health Promotion Grants Scheme
Building capacity through workforce development
Disseminating information regarding Aboriginal Health Promotion
Aboriginal Safety

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NSW Health, Health Promotion
NSW Health has produced this health promotion website with the purpose of providing information, resources and support to people involved in health promotion in New South Wales. Topics include: injury prevention; nutrition; physical activity; research & evaluation; sun protection; tobacco; and capacity building.
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The NSW Collaborative Centre for Aboriginal Health Promotion
The collaborative centre, a joint initiative between the NSW Department of Health and the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council (AH&MRC), aims to enhance the delivery of more effective and sustainable health promotion programs for Aboriginal people and their communities in NSW.

The four main roles are:

administering the Aboriginal Health Promotion Grants Scheme
building capacity through workforce development
disseminating information regarding Aboriginal health promotion
Aboriginal Safety

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Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative (WAMS)
WAMS provides primary health care services to both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people living in the Walgett community in NSW. Additional health services cover areas such as: eyes, dental, sexual health, drug and alcohol, family health, and midwifery.
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Northern Territory

Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance - Northern Territory (AMSANT)
AMSANT promotes the principle of local Aboriginal community control over primary health care services to Aboriginal people in the Northern Territory, and is a forum for community-controlled health services to lobby for positive changes to the health of Aboriginal people. The Service assists Aboriginal groups wishing to establish Aboriginal Medical Services; encourages Aboriginal communities who do not control their health services to participate in determining the policies and priorities of the services that they do receive; and provides a voice on any issue affecting the health and well-being of Aboriginal people.
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Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (NT)
Congress provides primary health care for Aboriginal people in Central Australia, educates Aboriginal Health Workers, assists Aboriginal communities to take control of their health matters, and is a political advocate for Aboriginal people. Its primary health care services include: a medical clinic; a Community Health Program (includes immunisation programs, child and infant health, frail aged and disabled, nutrition and diabetes clinics, bush mobile and specialist clinics); Congress Alukura By the Grandmother's Law, a women's health and birthing centre; a Social and Emotional Well-Being Centre; and a Male Health Program.
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Council for Aboriginal Alcohol Program Services (NT)
CAAPS aims to "'provide substance misuse prevention treatment, outreach, education and after care services to Indigenous people and families in urban and remote communities in the Top End of Northern Territory", and heighten community awareness of CAAPS programs through promotion and advocacy.
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Danila Dilba Medical Service (NT)
Danila Dilba provides the Darwin Aboriginal community with free primary, preventative, and public health services. The Medical Service employs Aboriginal Health Workers, who as well as working in disease prevention and health promotion, perform a major clinical role. Danila Dilba runs a number of specialist health promotion programs which target key areas of Aboriginal health, including: Gumileybirra Women's Health Unit; and a Sexual Health Program. The Service is a registered Training Provider running its own training programs and as well offers work experience for both Aboriginal people and medical, nursing, general tertiary and school students.
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Jirntangku Miyrta Katherine West Health Board (NT)
Katherine West Health Board provides a clinical, preventative and public health service to clients in the region. Programs currently being delivered include: Community Development, Environmental Health, Aged Care, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, Chronic Disease Self Management, Dental, and Mental Health.
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Northern Territory Government, Health Promotion Program
The primary focus of the Health Promotion Program is policy development, research, evaluation and development of resources in the area of Aboriginal health. Staff support and resource public health and primary health care workers; plan and implement health promotion activities in remote communities; and facilitate and support community initiatives in health promotion. Training Coordinators deliver accredited and non-accredited training in Health Promotion Principles and Practice.
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Queensland

Aboriginal and Islander Community Health Service Brisbane Limited (QLD)
The Aboriginal and Islander Community Health Service provides culturally appropriate and holistic primary health care for Indigenous peoples. Services provided include medical, dental, mental health, youth support, drug and alcohol counselling, sexual health, hospital liaison, hostel and respite accommodation, a nursing home, and the Indigenous Family and Child Support Service (IFACCS). The Service also provide clinics in the areas of eye health and optometry, cervical cancer screening, podiatry, ENT, women's health, paediatrics, gynaecology, obstetrics, hearing, diabetes, and dietetics.
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Kalwun Health Service (QLD)
Kalwun Health Service provides culturally appropriate primary health care to the local Indigenous community. Programs and clinics available include: Aged care; Ante Natal Clinic; Baby Care; Dental Care; Diabetic Clinic; Hearing Clinic; HIV/AIDS information; Immunisations; and a Nutrition Clinic.
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Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Forum (QAIHF)
QAIHF is a collective of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) and other Aboriginal community controlled health initiatives. The QAIHF provides a forum in which ACCHS can share information to assist in progressing individual and collective development, and for the promotion of an Aboriginal community controlled model for the provision of health care services.
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Wuchopperen Health Service (QLD)
The Health Service provides culturally appropriate, holistic primary health care to the Wuchopperen community in Queensland. Services include programs in sexual health, women's health, ante/post natal, child health, men's health, over 50's health, diabetes, eyes, dental, and hearing. Counselling services cover: family health; substance misuse; and Stolen Generation issues.
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South Australia

Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service Incorporated (SA)
The Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service is a Community Controlled Health Service which provides primary health care to some 1200 Aboriginal clients in Port Lincoln and surrounding areas. Additional services include: sexual health; immunisations; social and emotional wellbeing counseling; substance misuse support service; diabetes program.
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Tasmania

Australian Health Promotion Association - Tasmanian Branch
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VIctoria

Cancer Council Victoria
The Cancer Council Victoria is an "'independent, volunteer-based charity whose mission is to lead, coordinate, implement and evaluate action to minimise the human cost of cancer for all Victorians" The Council houses research divisions in epidemiology, behavioural science, and clinical research, and units undertaking public and professional education, cancer data registration, development of patient services, cancer information and support services, anti-smoking campaign (Quit), finance, administration and fundraising. It also oversees and funds a network of cancer specialists (the Victorian Cooperative Oncology Group-VCOG) to facilitate collaborative clinical research, and resources an expert Medical and Scientific Committee to dispense studentships, scholarships, fellowships and research grants to other academic, medical and research institutes.
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Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) (VIC)
VACCHO represents the collective of all Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations around Victoria and is the channel for communities to direct Aboriginal health policies in Victoria. VACCHO supports locally planned initiatives, and co-ordinates state-wide opinion and direction on Aboriginal health issues.
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Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth)
The Foundation works with a range of organisations from across different sectors of the community to support and invest in health promotion programs for Victorians. The Foundation focuses on the social, economic, cultural and environmental factors that influence health, and the modifiable determinants of health in general.
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Western Australia

BreastScreen WA
BreastScreen WA provides a free high quality, screening mammography service for women in WA.
View website: BreastScreen WA
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Combined Universities Centre for Rural Health (CUCRH)
CUCRH promotes the health of rural and remote Western Australian communities through education, professional development and research. It achieves this by encouraging and improving rural and remote health training in medicine, nursing and allied health teaching programs, and raising the profile of rural teaching, research and practice in academic departments.
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Healthway (Western Australia)
Healthway's Health Promotion Program provides grants to organisations engaged in health promotion. Health promotion organisations and community groups, "may apply for grants to fund new approaches to health promotion and illness prevention that will change community attitudes and behaviour and create environments in which good health is encouraged". Healthway's Strategic Plan 2004-2007 identified the health of Indigenous people as an area of special focus and high priority.
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Heart Foundation (National Heart Foundation of Australia)
The Heart Foundation is an independent, non-profit health organisation, funded almost entirely by donations. The Foundation's aim "is to improve the heart health of Australians and to reduce disability and death from heart, stroke and blood vessel disease". The Foundation promotes and conducts research to gain and apply knowledge about heart disease, its prevention and treatment; and implements education programs, directed at health professionals, those with heart disease, and the Australian community at large, which promote and influence behaviour supporting heart health.
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Kalgoorlie Bega Garnbirringu Health Service (WA)
Bega provides holistic and culturally appropriate clinical services, health promotion and health education for Aboriginal people in the Kalgoorlie region. The following programs supplement the general health program: Women's Health; Child Health; Sexual Health; Diabetic Health; Heart Health; and Specialist Services - including 2 visiting Ear, Nose and Throat Specialists and an Ophthalmologist.
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Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council Inc (WA) (KAMSC)
KAMSC is a health resource body for a group of independent Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in the remote Kimberley region of Western Australia. The KAMSC Health Promotion Unit organises events and provides services to ACCHS within the region, by assisting with workshops and educational programs focusing on Aboriginal health issues. They also work with the AMS (Aboriginal Medical Service) staff to produce appropriate health-based resources and health promotional material.
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Western Australian Centre for Health Promotion Research (WACHPR)
WACHPR contributes to national and international health promotion research, education and training. The Centre's activities are primarily divided between four areas: research, education and training, consultancy, and advocacy. WACHPR has conducted applied research and provided consultancy evaluation, education, training and curriculum support services to government and non-government health and education organisations throughout Australia and internationally.
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Western Australian Indigenous Health Promotion Network
The WA Indigenous Health Promotion Network (WAIHPN), which includes Indigenous and non-Indigenous people involved in Indigenous health promotion, aims to facilitate the sharing of relevant information and knowledge with the ultimate goal of improving the health of Indigenous Western Australians.
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International

Centre for Health Promotion, University of Toronto
The Centre for Health Promotion is a community-academic partnership which activates, develops, and evaluates innovative health promotion approaches in Canada and abroad. The Centre is an internationally recognised leader in health promotion.
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Community Health Promotion Network Atlantic
The Community Health Promotion Network Atlantic website disseminates health promotion information among individuals, groups and communities in the Atlantic provinces. It provides access to information, resources, contacts, and funding for projects.
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Health Promotion Forum of New Zealand
The Health Promotion Forum is a national organisation for health promotion in New Zealand. The Forum provides advocacy, training and skills development to both member organisations and the health promotion workforce at large. The Forum also facilitates networking, informed debate, and contributes to policy development at regional, national and international levels.
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Health Promotion Research Internet Network (HPRIN), Karolinska Institute
HPRIN provides links to Health Promotion Research Centres, Schools of Public Health and other health promotion related internet sites worldwide. HPRIN also manages a mailing list for group discussions and information distribution.
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Institute of Health Promotion Research (Canada)
The Institute provides a focus for interdisciplinary collaboration on research, education, and community partnerships in health promotion, and supports the research and development of international, national, provincial, and local efforts which promote health.
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International Institute for Health Promotion (IIHP)
The IIHP is a global collaborative network of leading institutions in health promotion. The Institute's aim is to develop solutions to challenges for the advancement and application of health promotion concepts. This is accomplished through the facilitation and development of collaborative strategies, research and education initiatives, and communication networks.
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International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE)
IUHPE is a global collaborative network working to promote health worldwide and contribute to the achievement of equity in health between and within countries. The IUHPE decentralises its activity through Regional Offices, and works in close cooperation with WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF, and other major organisations to influence and facilitate the development of health promotion strategies and projects.
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Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)
ODPHP develop and coordinate a wide range of national disease prevention and health promotion strategies in the United States, and produce reports, resources, and publications which focus on health promotion.
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Health Nexus (forme