Policies and strategies - specific health topics
References and links to policies and strategies that address specific health topics relating to Indigenous people are collected here, including National, State and Territory materials. Some links provided relate to specific health policy for the general Australian population and have been included where Indigenous specific policy does not exist and/or reference to Indigenous people are contained within the policy.
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- Ageing
- Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
- Blood-borne viruses
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Disability
- Ear health
- Eye health
- Hepatitis
- Kidney health
- Nutrition
- Oral health
- Overweight and obesity
- Palliative care
- Physical activity
- Population health
- Respiratory disease
- Sexual health
- Social and emotional wellbeing
Specific
Ageing
2005
Department of Health and Ageing (2005)
Summary of health programs and initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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View report (PDF - 74KB)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
Alcohol, tobacco and other drugs
2007
Department of Health and Ageing (2007)
Alcohol treatment guidelines for Indigenous Australians.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View report
View website: Department of Health and Ageing - Alcohol
2006
Delahunty B, Putt J (2006)
Good practice framework: policing illicit drugs in rural and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies and Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 285KB)
View website: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
View website: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2006)
National Alcohol Strategy 2006-2009: towards safer drinking cultures.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View report (PDF - 854KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2006)
National Cannabis Strategy 2006-2009.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View report (PDF - 249KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2006)
National Drug Strategy: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan 2003-2009: action plan.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View report (PDF - 823KB)
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2006)
National Drug Strategy: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan 2003-2009: background paper.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View report (PDF - 498KB)
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2006)
National Drug Strategy: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Complementary Action Plan 2003-2009: summary.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View repor (PDF - 98KB)
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2006)
National Drug Strategy: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Complementary Action Plan 2003-2009: Torres Strait Islander supplement.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View report (PDF - 970KB)
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2006)
National Drug Strategy: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Complementary Action Plan 2003-2009: glossary.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View report (PDF - 206KB)
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
National Inhalant Abuse Taskforce (2006)
National directions on inhalant abuse, final report.
Melbourne: Victorian Government Department of Human Services
View report (PDF - 913KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Victorian Government Health Information (Department of Human Services)
2005
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2005)
National Tobacco Strategy, 2004-2009: the strategy.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View report (PDF - 310 KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
2004
Loxley W, Toumbourou JW, Stockwell T (2004)
The prevention of substance use, risk and harm in Australia: a review of the evidence: summary.
Canberra: The National Drug Research Institute and the Centre for Adolescent Health
View report (PDF - 426KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: The National Drug Research Institute
View website:
Centre for Adolescent Health
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2004)
National Drug Strategy: Australia's integrated framework 2004-2009.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy.
View report (PDF - 311KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
National Drug Research Institute, Centre for Adolescent Health (2004)
The prevention of substance use, risk and harm in Australia: a review of the evidence.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View report (PDF - 1.7MB - large file warning!)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
2003
Doherty SJ, Roche AM (2003)
Alcohol and licensed premises: best practice in policing: a monograph for police and policy makers.
Payneham, SA: Australasian Centre for Policing Research
View report (PDF - 1.1MB - large file warning!)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Australasian Centre for Policing Research
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2003)
National Drug Strategy: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan 2003-2006, action plan.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 508KB)
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2003)
National Drug Strategy: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan 2003-2006, background paper.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 876KB)
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2003)
National Drug Strategy: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan 2003-2006, summary.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View report (PDF - 98KB)
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2003)
National Drug Strategy: Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area Complementary Action Plan 2003-2006, Torres Strait Islander supplement.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 354KB)
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy (2003)
National Drug Strategy: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Complementary Action Plan, glossary.
Canberra: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
View report (PDF - 206KB)
View website: Ministerial Council on Drug Strategy
2000
Hunter E, Brady M, Hall W (2000)
National recommendations for the clinical management of alcohol-related problems in Indigenous primary care settings.
Canberra: Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
View report (PDF - 589KB)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
Queensland
2003
Queensland Government (2003)
Finding the balance: Queensland Alcohol Action Plan 2003/2004 to 2006/2007.
Brisbane: Queensland Government
View report (PDF - 428KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Queensland Government
Queensland Government (2003)
Protecting the future: reducing illicit drug use and harm: Queensland Illicit Drug Action Plan 2003/2004 to 2006/2007.
Brisbane: Queensland Government
View report (PDF -347 KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people.
View website: Queensland Government
2002
Nixon N (2002)
Tackling alcohol issues in Indigenous communities: the Indigenous Communities Liquor Licence's Bill 2002 (QLD) and the community Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2002 (QLD).
Brisbane: Queensland Parliamentary Library
View report (PDF - 175KB)
View website: Queensland Parliamentary Library
South Australia
South Australian Aboriginal Health Partnership (2004)
Aboriginal health - everybody's business: substance misuse: a South Australian strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2005-2010.
Adelaide: South Australian Aboriginal Health Partnership
View report (PDF - 1.1MB - large file warning!)
View website: Department of Health
Victoria
2006
National Inhalant Abuse Taskforce (2006)
National directions on inhalant abuse, final report.
Melbourne: Victorian Government Department of Human Services
View report (PDF - 912KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Department of Human Services
2004
Department of Human Services Victoria (2004)
Drug policy and services: an overview.
Melbourne: Department of Human Services Victoria
View report (PDF - 293KB)
View website: Department of Human Services
2003
Rural and Regional Health and Aged Care Services Division (2003)
The Koori alcohol and drug plan 2003-2004.
Melbourne: Victorian Government Department of Human Services
View report (PDF - 908KB)
View website: Department of Human Services
2002
Department of Human Services (2002)
Victorian Tobacco Action Plan.
Melbourne: Department of Human Services
View report (PDF - 245KB)
View website: Department of Human Services
Western Australia
2005
Drug and Alcohol Office (2005)
Strong spirit, strong mind: Western Australian Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drugs Plan 2005-2009.
Perth: Drug and Alcohol Office, Government of Western Australia
View report
View website: Drug and Alcohol Office
Drug and Alcohol Office (2005)
Western Australian drug and alcohol strategy 2005-2009.
Perth: Government of Western Australia
View report (PDF - 618KB)
Contains brief information relating to Indigenous people.
View website: Drug and Alcohol Office
Drug and Alcohol Office (2005)
Western Australian volatile substance use plan 2005-2009.
Perth: Drug and Alcohol Office
View report (HTML)
View website: Drug and Alcohol Office
Volatile Substances Advisory Group (2005)
Western Australian Volatilie Substance Use Plan 2005-2009
Perth: Drug and Alcohol Office, Government of Western Australia
View report (PDF - 249KB)
View website: Drug and Alcohol Office, WA
2003
Department of Health (2003)
Putting people first: agency drug and alcohol plan 2003-2005.
Perth: Department of Health
View report (PDF - 323KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
Viewwebsite: Department of Health
Blood-borne viruses
2005
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: HealthInfonet
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View report (PDF - 2MB - large file warning!)
View website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Australian Capital Territory
2007
ACT Health (2007)
HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and sexually transmissible infections: a strategic framework for the ACT 2007-2012.
Canberra: ACT Health
View report (PDF - 284KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Department of Health
Queensland
2006
Queensland Health (2006)
Queensland HIV, hepatitis C and sexually transmissible infections strategy 2005-2011.
Brisbane: Queensland Government
View report (PDF - 857KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Queensland Health
Western Australia
2006
Communicable Disease Control Directorate (2006)
Western Australian hepatitis C Action Plan 2006-2008.
Perth: Department of Health
View report (PDF - 1.8MB - large file warning!)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Department of Health
Communicable Disease Control Directorate (2006)
Western Australian HIV/AIDS Action Plan 2006-2008.
Perth: Department of Health
View report (PDF - 2.0MB - large file warning!)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Population Health
2005
Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program (2005)
Western Australian Aboriginal sexual health strategy 2005-2008.
Perth: Department of Health
View report (PDF - 346KB)
View website: Department of Health
Cancer
2004
Condon J (2004)
Cancer, health services and Indigenous Australians. (Consultant report no.5) Canberra: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal and Tropical Health
View report (PDF - 239KB)
View website: Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health
Cardiovascular disease
NSW
2005
NSW Department of Health (2005)
NSW Aboriginal chronic conditions area health service standards: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, chronic respiratory disease and cancer.
North Sydney: NSW Department of Heath
View report (PDF - 440KB)
View website: NSW Department of Health
2004
NSW Department of Health (2004)
Evaluation of the NSW Aboriginal vascular health program 2000-2003.
North Sydney: NSW Department of Health
View report (PDF - 387KB)
View website: NSW Department of Health
South Australia
2004
Department of Human Services (2004)
Chronic disease: prevention and management opportunities for South Australia 2003: the evidence for change to an integrated system of prevention, early intervention and management of key chronic diseases and risk factors.
Adelaide: Department of Human Services
View report (PDF - 749KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report
View website: Department of Human Services
Diabetes
NSW
2005
NSW Department of Health (2005)
NSW Aboriginal chronic conditions area health service standards: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, chronic respiratory disease and cancer.
North Sydney: NSW Department of Heath
View report (PDF - 440KB)
View website: NSW Department of Health
South Australia
2004
Department of Human Services (2004)
Chronic disease: prevention and management opportunities for South Australia 2003: the evidence for change to an integrated system of prevention, early intervention and management of key chronic diseases and risk factors.
Adelaide: Department of Human Services
View report (PDF - 749KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report
View website: Department of Human Services
South Australian Aboriginal Health Partnership (2004)
Aboriginal health - everybody's business: diabetes: a South Australian strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2005-2010.
Adelaide: South Australian Aboriginal Health Partnership
View report (PDF - 837KB)
View website: Department of Health
Disability
Northern Territory
2006
Department of Health and Community Services (2006)
Northern Territory rehabilitation strategy 2006-2010.
Darwin: Department of Health and Community Services
View report (PDF - 897KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Northern Territory Government
2005
Tri-State Disabilities Services Group (2005)
Tjulngula (we are together): tri-State disability strategic framework 2005-2008 for the Ngannyatjarra, Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara Lands.
Tri-State Disabilities Services Group
View report (PDF - 3.7MB - large file warning!)
View website: Disability Services Commission - Western Australia
View website: Department of Health and Community Services - Northern Territory
View website: Department of Families and Communities - South Australia
Ear health
2002
Office of Hearing Services and the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (2002)
Report on Commonwealth funded hearing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: strategies for future action.
Canberra: Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
View report (PDF - 341KB)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
Northern Territory
2003
Northern Territory Aboriginal Health Forum Ear Health Working Party (2003)
Northern Territory ear health and hearing strategic plan 2003-2006: to reduce ear disease and hearing loss in the Northern Territory.
Casuarina, NT: Northern Territory Aboriginal Health Forum
View report (Word doc - 4.2MB - large file warning!)
View website: Aboriginal Medical Service Alliance of the Northern Territory
Eye health
2006
Communicable Disease Network Australia (2006)
Guidelines for the public health management of trachoma in Australia.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 951KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
2005
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, Victorian Department of Human Services (2005)
Eye health in Australia: a background paper to the national framework for action to promote eye health and prevent avoidable blindness and vision loss.
Canberra: Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing and the Victorian Department of Human Services
View report (PDF - 675KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
2004
Department of Health and Ageing (2004)
Australian government response to the review of the implementation of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Program.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View report (PDF - 213KB)
View website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Hepatitis
2005
Commonwealth of Australia (2005)
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sexual health and blood borne virus strategy 2005-2008.
Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia
View HealthInfoNet abstract
View report (HTML)
View report (PDF - 2MB - large file warning!)
Kidney health
2006
Kidney Health Australia (2006)
National chronic kidney disease strategy.
Melbourne: Kidney Health Australia
View report (PDF - 1.1MB - large file warning!)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people on pages 82-99.
View website: Kidney Health Australia
Kidney Health Australia (2006)
National chronic kidney disease strategy, executive summary, draft January 2006.
Melbourne: Kidney Health Australia
View report (PDF - 214KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Kidney Health Australia
NSW
2005
NSW Department of Health (2005)
NSW Aboriginal chronic conditions area health service standards: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney disease, chronic respiratory disease and cancer.
North Sydney: NSW Department of Heath
View report (PDF - 440KB)
View website: NSW Department of Health
Nutrition
2008
Laurence S, Myers J (2008)National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan quarterly update, April 2008
Melbourne: National Heart Foundation
View update (PDF - 151KB)
View website: National Heart Foundation
2006
Department of Health and Ageing (2006)
Healthy weight for adults and older Australians: a national action agenda to address overweight and obesity in adults and older Australians, 2006-2010.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View report (PDF - 542KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people on pages 15-17.
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
2001
National Public Health Partnership (2001)
Eat well Australia: an agenda for action in public health nutrition, 2000–2010.
Canberra: National Public Health Partnership
View report (PDF - 932KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: National Public Health Partnership
National Public Health Partnership (2001)
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan 2000-2010 and first phase activities 2000-2003.
Canberra: National Public Health Partnership
View report (PDF - 745KB)
View summary (PDF - 608KB)
View website: National Public Health Partnership
NSW
2003
NSW Health (2003)
Eat Well NSW: strategic directions for public health nutrition 2003-2007.
Sydney: NSW Health
View report (PDF -1.4MB - large file warning!)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: NSW Health
Oral health
2004
National Advisory Committee on Oral Health (2004)
Healthy mouths healthy lives: Australia's National Oral Health Plan 2004-2013.
Adelaide: Australian Health Ministers' Conference and Government of South Australia
View report (PDF - 589KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people on pages 33-37.
View website: Australian Health Ministers' Conference
View website: Government of South Australia
Overweight and obesity
2006
Department of Health and Ageing (2006)
Healthy weight for adults and older Australians: a national action agenda to address overweight and obesity in adults and older Australians, 2006-2010.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View report (PDF – 542KB)
Discusses Indigenous health in section 1.0
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
Palliative care
2004
Department of Health and Ageing (2004)
Responding to the needs of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders with a life-limiting illness: how the needs of Indigenous Australians are being addressed under the National Palliative Care Program [draft].
Canberra: Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing
View report (PDF - 86KB)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
Physical activity
2005
Department of Health and Ageing (2005)
National strategic framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health 2003-2013. Australian Government implementation plan 2003-2008.
Canberra: Australian Government
View report (PDF - 936KB)
Discusses the future development of Indigenous physical activity programs and evaluations in Appendices 1-7
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
National Public Health Partnership (2005)
Be active Australia: a framework for health sector action for physical activity 2005-2010.
Melbourne: National Public Health Partnership
View report (PDF - 246KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people on pages 38-41.
View website: National Public Health Partnership
Population health
Children and young people
2008
Bailie RS, Si D, Dowden MC, Connors CM, O'Donoghue L, Liddle HE, et al. (2008)
Delivery of child health services in Indigenous communities: implications for the federal government's emergency intervention in the Northern Territory.
Medical Journal of Australia ;188(10):615-618
View abstract: Medical Journal of Australia
View website: Medical Journal of Australia
2007
Australian Labor (2007)
New directions: an equal start in life for Indigenous children.
Canberra: Australian Labor
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View website: Australian Labour Party
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 abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 1.1MB - large file warning!)
View website: National Public Health Partnership
Queensland
2005
Queensland Health (2005)
Strategic policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people's health 2005-2010: implementation guide.
Brisbane: State of Queensland, Queensland Health
View report (PDF - 88KB)
View website: Queensland Health
Queensland Health (2005)
Strategic policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people's health 2005-2010.
Brisbane: State of Queensland, Queensland Health
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 1.0MB - large file warning!)
View website: Queensland Health
Queensland Health (2005)
Strategic policy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people's health 2005-2010: discussion paper.
Brisbane: State of Queensland, Queensland Health
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 880KB)
View website: Queensland Health
Men's health
2003
Working Party of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Male Health & Well Being Reference Committee (2003)
A National Framework for Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Males: exposure draft.
Canberra: The Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
View abstract: HealthBulletin
2002
Wenitong M (2002)
Indigenous male health.
Canberra: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
View report
View website: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
NSW
2003
NSW Department of Health (2003)
Aboriginal men's health implementation plan.
Sydney: NSW Department of Health
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 338KB)
View website: NSW Health
Women's health
2005
Office for Women's Policy, Department for Community Development (2005)
Indigenous women's report card 2005.
Perth: Office for Women's Policy
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 2.1MB large file warning!)
View website: Department for Community Development
Western Australia
2007
Department of Health (2007)
Improving maternity services: working together across WA: a policy framework
Perth: Department of Health
View report (PDF - 392KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Department of Health
Respiratory disease
2004
Department of Health and Ageing (2004)
National Indigenous Pneumococcal and Influenza Immunisation Program
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View information: National Indigenous Pneumococcal and Influenza Program
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
2002
Antic R, Krause V, Tallis G, Misrachi A, Hurwitz M, et al. (2002)
National strategic plan for TB control in Australia beyond 2000.
Communicable Diseases Intelligence;26(2):238-241
View article (PDF - 51KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the article.
View website: Communicable Diseases Intelligence
South Australia
2004
Department of Human Services (2004)
Chronic disease: prevention and management opportunities for South Australia 2003: the evidence for change to an integrated system of prevention, early intervention and management of key chronic diseases and risk factors.
Adelaide: Department of Human Services
View report (PDF - 749KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report
View website: Department of Human Services
Sexual health
2005
Australian Federation of AIDS organisations (2005)
AFAO strategy for responding to sexual abuse of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander gay men and sistergirls.
Newtown, NSW: Australian Federation of AIDS organisations
View report (PDF - 1.6MB - large file warning!)
View website: Australian Federation of AIDS organisations
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: HealthInfonet
View report (HTML)
View report (PDF - 2MB - large file warning!)
View website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Australian Capital Territory
2007
ACT Health (2007)
HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and sexually transmissible infections: a strategic framework for the ACT 2007-2012.
Canberra: ACT Health
View report (PDF - 284KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Department of Health
Queensland
2006
Queensland Health (2006)
Queensland HIV, hepatitis C and sexually transmissible infections strategy 2005-2011.
Brisbane: Queensland Government
View report (PDF - 857KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Queensland Health
2003
Queensland Government (2003)
Queensland Indigenous sexual health strategy 2003 to 2006.
Brisbane: Queensland Government
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 190KB)
View website: Queensland Government
Western Australia
2006
Communicable Disease Control Directorate (2006)
Western Australian HIV/AIDS Action Plan 2006-2008.
Perth: Department of Health
View report (PDF - 2.0MB - large file warning!)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Population Health
Communicable Disease Control Directorate (2006)
Western Australian sexually transmitted infections Action Plan 2006-2008.
Perth: Department of Health
View report (PDF -2.2MB - large file warning!)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Population Health
2005
Sexual Health and Blood-borne Virus Program (2005)
Western Australian Aboriginal sexual health strategy 2005-2008.
Perth: Department of Health
View report (PDF - 346KB)
View website: Department of Health
Social and emotional wellbeing
2006
Council of Australian Governments (2006)
National Action Plan on mental health 2006-2011.
Canberra: Council of Australian Governments
view report (PDF - 561 KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Council of Australian Governments
2004
Social Health Reference Group (2004)
Social and emotional well being framework: a national strategic framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and social and emotional well being 2004-2009.
Canberra: Australian Government
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (HTML)
View report (PDF - 606KB)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing
nd
Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (nd)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health [submission to the Senate Select Committee on Mental Health ].
Canberra: Senate, Parliament of Australia
View report (PDF - 268KB)
View website: Senate Select Committee on Mental Health
NSW
2005
NSW Government (2005)
New South Wales interagency action plan for better mental health.
Sydney: NSW Government
View report (PDF - 128KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Department of Community Services
Northern Territory
2003
Northern Territory Government (2003)
Northern Territory strategic framework for suicide prevention: a framework for the prevention of suicide and self-harm in the Northern Territory 2003.
Darwin: Northern Territory Government
View report (PDF - 139KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people throughout the report.
View website: Northern Territory Government
South Australia
2007
South Australian Social Inclusion Board (2007)
Stepping up: a social inclusion action plan for mental health reform, 2007-2012.
Adelaide: South Australian Social Inclusion Board
View report (PDF - 961KB)
Contains information relating to Indigenous people on pp. 78-79.
View website: South Australian Social Inclusion Board
2004
South Australian Aboriginal Health Partnership (2004)
Aboriginal health - everybody's business: social and emotional wellbeing: a South Australian strategy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2005-2010.
Adelaide: Department of Health
View report (PDF - 1.0MB - large file warning!)
View website: Department of Health
Victoria
nd
Mental Health Promotion Plan Foundation (nd)
Mental health promotion framework
Carlton: VicHealth
View report (PDF - 318KB)
Indigenous specific content: Koori communities pp. 39-46.
View website: VicHealth
Western Australia
2005
Cheney C, Milroy H, Fong N, Waters L (2005)
WA Aboriginal social and emotional well being and mental health strategy 2005-2008 [draft].
Perth: Office of Mental Health
View report (PDF - 452KB)
View website: Office of Mental Health
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