Publications: key references
References and links to key references in relation to Indigenous health and health-related policy and practice are included here.
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Key References
2008
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner (2008)
Social justice report 2007.
Sydney: Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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View website: Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission - Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (2008)
Northern Territory Emergency Response: one year on.
Canberra: Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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View website: Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and the Steering Committee for Indigenous Health Equality (2008)
Closing the gap: national Indigenous health equality targets: outcomes from the National Indigenous Health Equality Summit.
Canberra: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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View website: Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission - Couzos S, Murray RB (2008)
Health, human rights and the policy process.
In: Couzos S, Murray R, eds. Aboriginal primary health care: an evidence-based approach. 3rd ed. South Melbourne: Oxford University Press:29-73
2007
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner (2007)
Social justice report 2006.
Sydney: Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report
View website: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission - Attorney-General's Department (2007)
Reconciliation action plan.
Canberra: Attorney-General's Department
View report (PDF - 464KB)
View website: Attorney-General's Department - Carson B, Dunbar T, Chenhall RD, Bailie R, eds. (2007)
Social determinants of Indigenous health.
Crows Nest, NSW: Allen and Unwin
(xxix + 306pp, RRP $49.95) ISBN 978 1 74175 142 0
View abstract: HealthBulletin - Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (2007)
National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health 2003-2013: Australian Government implementation plan 2007-2013.
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing
View report (PDF - 315 KB)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing - Oxfam Australia (2007)
Close the gap: solutions to the Indigenous health crisis facing Australia.
Fitzroy, VIC: Oxfam Australia
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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View website: Oxfam Australia - Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision (2007)
Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage: key indicators 2007: report.
Canberra: Productivity Commission
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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View website: Productivity Commission - Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision (2007)
Report on government services 2007, Indigenous compendium.
Canberra: Productivity Commission
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View website: Productivity Commission
2006
- Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (2006)
National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: progress against jurisdictional implementation plans, report to the Australian Health Minister's Conference, 1 July 2005 until 30 June 2006.
Canberra: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
View report (PDF - 632KB)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing - Indigenous Health - Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination (2006)
Indigenous affairs arrangements.
Canberra: Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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View website: Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination - Department of Families Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (2006)
The best way forward: delivering housing and infrastructure to Indigenous Australians.
Canberra: Department of Families Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
View report (PDF - 393KB)
View website: Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs - Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (2006)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health performance framework 2005.
Canberra: Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council
View report (PDF - 880KB)
View website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (2006)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health performance framework report 2006.
Canberra: Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 1.8MB - large file warning!)
View website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2006)
National Advisory Group on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Information and Data: strategic plan 2006-2008.
Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 440 KB)
View website: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
2005
- National Public Health Partnership (2005)
The national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander safety promotion strategy.
Canberra: National Public Health Partnership
View report (PDF - 320KB)
This Strategy builds on and is integrated with the National Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Plan – 2004-2014.
View website: National Public Health Partnership - 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 Department of Health and Ageing
View report (PDF - 963KB)
View website: Department of Health and Ageing - 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 website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Australian Medical Association (2005)
Position statement on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health 2005.
Barton, ACT: Australian Medical Association
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View website: Australian Medical Association - Australian Council for Educational Research (2005)
Indigenous education research and development plan 2006-2010.
Canberra: Australian Council for Educational Research
View report (PDF - 109KB)
View website: Australian Council for Educational Research
2004
- Access Economics (2004)
Indigenous health workforce needs.
Canberra, ACT: Australian Medical Association
View report (PDF - 453KB)
View website: Australian Medical Association - Australasia Economics (2004)
Key social and economic indicators for Indigenous Australia: a comparative analysis.
Canberra: Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination, Australian Government
View report
View website: Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination - Australian National Audit Office (2004)
National Aboriginal Health Strategy delivery of housing and infrastructure to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities follow-up audit: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander services.
Canberra: Australian National Audit Office
View report (PDF - 371KB)
View website: Australian National Audit Office - Dwyer J, Silburn K, Wilson G (2004)
National strategies for improving Indigenous health and health care (Consultant report no.1)
Canberra: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
View report (PDF - 829KB)
View website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Econtech Pty Ltd (2004)
Costings models for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services (Consultant report no.3)
Canberra: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
View report (PDF - 460KB)
View website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
2003
- Anderson I (2003)
Aboriginal Australians, governments, and participation in health systems.
In: Liamputtong P, Gardner H, eds. Health, social change and communities. Oxford: Oxford University Press:224-240 - Deeble J (2003)
Expenditures on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Canberra: Australian Medical Association
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View website: Australian Medical Association - 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 abstract: HealthBulletin
View current topic: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 351KB)
View website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
2002
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research Agenda Working Group (2002)
The NHMRC Road Map: a strategic framework for improving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health through research.
Canberra: National Health and Medical Research Council
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (HTML)
View report ( PDF - 350KB)
View website: National Health and Medical Research Council - Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (2002)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce national strategic framework.
Canberra: Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council
View report (PDF - 68.9KB)
View website: Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council - Australian National Audit Office (2002)
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program follow-up audit.
Canberra: Australian National Audit Office
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 377KB)
View website: Australian National Audit Office
2000
- House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family and Community Affairs (2000)
Health is life: report on the inquiry into Indigenous health.
Canberra: The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia
View report (PDF - 399KB)
View website: The Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia
1994
- National Aboriginal Health Strategy Evaluation Committee (1994)
The National Aboriginal Health Strategy: an evaluation.
Canberra: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission
View report
View website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
1989
- National Aboriginal Health Strategy Working Party (1989)
A national Aboriginal Health Strategy.
Canberra: Department of Aboriginal Affairs
View report
View website: Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
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Last updated: 8 September 2008
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