Infectious diseases educational programs: ear infections series [radio] (2011)

Description

This six-part educational series on ear infections is currently on air on the Yolngu Radio Service. The series covers topics including:

• hearing and the meaning of words in Yolŋu Matha related to the ear
• anatomy of the ear
• how sound travels through the ear and sends messages to the brain
• middle ear infections and bacteria
• medicines for ear infections.

The series are provided in MP3 audio format and can be played in Media Player or downloaded.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Contact details

Aboriginal Resource and Development Services
374 Stuart Highway
Winnellie NT 0821
PO Box 36921
Winnellie NT 0821
Ph: (08) 8984 4174
Mobile: 0437 107 990
Fax: (08) 8984 4192
Yolŋu radio freecall number: 1800 899 769
Email: info@ards.com.au

Links

• View resource: Infectious diseases educational programs: ear infections series
• View information: Infectious diseases educational programs
• View website: Aboriginal Resource and Development Services

Related program(s)

• Northeast Arnhem Land regional ear health campaign

  The Northeast Arnhem Land regional ear health campaign aims to increase the understanding of ear health for the Yolngu Aboriginal people of north-east Arnhem Land.

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