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WA HealthInfoNet post-workshop survey - we need your feedback
If you have participated in a HealthInfoNet workshop in WA we need your feedback - please take a few minutes to complete this survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Western-Australian-health-workers-survey This survey seeks to find out about the use of our website by workshop participants.
Report reveals reduced smoking in the Northern Territory
An independent annual report on tobacco control in the Northern Territory (NT) which summarises progress towards reducing smoking in the Territory has been released on World No Tobacco Day.
Unique trial of a smoking intervention for pregnant Indigenous women wins award
A unique trial of a smoking intervention for pregnant Indigenous women is the winner of the 2013 Medical Journal of Australia's (MJA) Medical Defence Association National Prize for Excellence in Medical Research for the best research paper published in the MJA in the previous calendar year.
Indigenous hip hop artist hits the road to promote quitting to youth
Members of the Indigenous health project, No smokes, will join a crew of Bundjalung musicians from the northern New South Wales coast on a road trip from Lismore (NSW) to Melbourne (Victoria) to promote anti-smoking messages to Indigenous youth.
Australian Institute for Health and Welfare releases state-based reports on Indigenous health outcomes
The Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) this week released jurisdictional versions of data on indicators relevant to the health status, determinants of health, and health systems performance for Indigenous Australians.
Campaign to highlight awareness of lung cancer
An awareness campaign by the New South Wales (NSW) Cancer Institute encourages people to listen out for the symptoms of lung cancer among their family, friends, community and colleagues.
Report indicates improvements in health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
Health trends among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are improving in several areas, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Free HealthInfoNet workshops in Albany, WA - 11-13 March 2013
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will be in Albany, Western Australia delivering free workshops from the 11th - 13th March 2013.
HealthInfoNet workshops in the South West of WA - Bunbury and Busselton
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will be in the South West of WA delivering free workshops from the 11th - 15th February 2013.
Local campaign to promote anti-smoking message in Sunraysia region
An advertising campaign aimed at combating widespread smoking in Indigenous communities is set to be launched in early 2013.
Anti-smoking campaigns need targeted approach
Campaigns to encourage pregnant women to give up smoking need to be localised in rural areas to have a greater impact, according to a Mount Isa health expert, Professor Sabina Knight, Director of the Centre for Rural and Remote Health.
Surveys released to assess the 'Indigenous chronic disease package' (ICDP)
The Australian Government is monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of the Indigenous chronic disease package (ICDP) in achieving the Closing the gap targets (under the ICDP national monitoring and evaluation project).
New article reveals decline in Indigenous 'heavy' smokers from 1994-2008
According to a recently released article published in the Medical Journal of Australia, the number of Indigenous 'heavy' smokers has fallen significantly.
Outstanding Indigenous health achievements honoured at this year's Deadlys
A passionate Indigenous health worker from Queensland and a WA antenatal program took out coveted health awards at the 18th annual Deadlys at the Sydney Opera House on 25 September 2012.
HealthInfoNet workshops coming to the Gascoyne/Midwest in November
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet workshops are coming to the Gascoyne/Midwest region in November.
Live Longer! Campaign recent grant recipients announced
The Minister for Indigenous health, Mr Warren Snowdon has announced the latest round of grant recipients for the Local community campaigns to promote better Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health (Live longer! campaign).
New online resource for Australia's Indigenous Healthy Lifestyle Workers
An online portal to support Australia's Healthy Lifestyle Workers was launched this week by the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet.
HealthInfoNet workshops in the Pilbara (now including Newman)
The HealthInfoNet will be in the Pilbara next week delivering free workshops from September 10th to the 17th.
HealthInfoNet workshops in the Pilbara
There are still places available to participate in upcoming Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (AIH) workshops in the Pillbara region of Western Australia (WA).
Inaugural WA alcohol and other drug excellence award winners announced
The inaugural Western Australian (WA) alcohol and other drug (AOD) excellence awards winners were recently announced by Mental Health Minister, Helen Morton.
The battle to reduce smoking rates and close the gap
Aboriginal health leaders say changes to tobacco packaging are a small step in the battle to reduce smoking rates and close the gap.
HealthInfoNet attending the Western Australian drug and alcohol conference on 7 August
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will be running a cafe tomorrow the 7 August (2012) at the Western Australian drug and alcohol conference.
HealthInfoNet workshops in the Kimberley
The HealthInfoNet will be in the Kimberley next week delivering free workshops from August 6th to the 17th.
National Preventive Health Research Strategy (2012-2016) Consultation Draft - Invitation to comment
Promoting a healthy Australia (The Australian National Preventive Health Agency) invites submissions for the second consultation process to develop the National preventive health research strategy 2012-2016.
Positive responses received from HealthInfoNet Substance use survey
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet recently conducted a survey on the substance use section of its website - including alcohol use, illicit drug use, volatile substance use, and tobacco use.
Boodjari yorga program improves birth outcomes for Aboriginal women
A program designed to reduce pregnancy and birth problems for Aboriginal women is breaking down cultural barriers and making important inroads into improving maternal and child health in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia (WA).
2012 National Drug and Alcohol Award winners announced
The 2012 National Drug and Alcohol Award winners were announced on Friday 22 June at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne.
National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Awards winners announced
The winners of the inaugural National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Awards were announced on Thursday 7 June, 2012, during the 2nd National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee (NIDAC) conference.
Handbook for Aboriginal alcohol and drug work launched at NIDAC conference today
The Handbook for Aboriginal alcohol and drug work was launched today (7 June 2012) at the National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee (NIDAC) conference in Fremantle, Western Australia (WA).
National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol (NIDAC) conference underway tomorrow, 6 June
The 2nd National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee (NIDAC) conference is underway from tomorrow 6 June, 2012, at the Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, in Western Australia (WA).
No smokes website goes live on World no tobacco day
Today (31 May 2012) is World no tobacco day. The theme for this year is 'Tobacco industry interference'.
Do you use the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet's substance use section? Take our survey
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is undertaking a survey to find out information on users accessing the website, particularly its 'substance use' section.
Bourke community to launch awareness campaign targeting alcohol and other drug use
On Wednesday 2 May 2012, the Bourke Alcohol and drug working group (BAWG) will launch an alcohol and other drug awareness campaign in Bourke, New South Wales (NSW).
Aboriginal cadets carve a career in WA health
Kickstarting her career and receiving a guaranteed income while she studied were reasons behind Naomi Smith's decision to undertake an Aboriginal cadetship with the Western Australian (WA) Department of Health.
Newslines radio program promotes Indigenous quit smoking message
Newslines Radio is a weekly radio program produced by the Australian Government, which takes a look at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues.
South Hedland Primary School celebrates Close the Gap Day
South Hedland Primary School, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia (WA), held a whole school celebration for Harmony Day and Close the Gap Day on 21 March 2012.
HealthInfoNet workshops: helping to 'close the gap' in Indigenous health
To increase access to its web resource and build the capacity of the frontline health workforce - and to assist the health workforce in 'closing the gap' in Indigenous health - the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will deliver a program of free workshops across Western Australia (WA) over 18 months from April 2012.
Nation-wide grants announced for research into preventive health
Almost $4 million in research funding has been allocated nation-wide to 13 new projects that will investigate ways to prevent the harm caused by obesity, tobacco and harmful use of alcohol.
Snowdon backs Indigenous smoking campaign
Coalition Senator Nigel Scullion has called for the scrapping of the role of National Coordinator for the Tackling Indigenous smoking measure, a position occupied by Dr Tom Calma.
Healthy Lifestyle Worker toolkit launched
The Director of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Professor Neil Thomson, today attended the Canberra launch of a new Healthy Lifestyle Worker toolkit to help tackle chronic disease in Indigenous communities.
More Indigenous Australians accessing targeted health services
There was a significant increase in the use of services targeted at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in 2009-10 compared with the previous year, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Australian Capital Territory gets $1.2 million funding to improve health outcomes
Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher, announced on 23 October 2011, funding of $1.2 million through the ACT health promotions grant program to promote good health and prevent chronic disease.
New primary health care services for south-east Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in south-east Queensland will have better access to health checks, general practice services, dental health, allied health and follow-up care with the opening of two new clinics in Brisbane.
Territory correctional centres smoke free from 2013
The Northern Territory Government announced that all Territory correctional centres will be smoke free from 1 July 2013, under the Territory Government's new era in corrections - a package of initiatives aimed at breaking the cycle of reoffending.
Phase 2 funding available for local community campaigns
Phase 2 funding for programs to promote better Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health opened on 13 June 2011 as part of the Get active eat good tucker live longer national program.
Indigenous hostels to promote anti-smoking message
The Indigenous Health Minister Warren Snowdon partnered with Aboriginal Hostels Limited to help stamp out smoking for World No Tobacco Day earlier this month.
WA state budget 2011-12: alcohol and other drug sector
The Minister for Mental Health and Disability Services Helen Morton announced funding for the alcohol and other drug (AOD) sector in a budget bulletin 2011-12.
No smokes North Coast program launched in Coffs Harbour
A tobacco control program targeting Aboriginal people was launched this week in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
New South Australian tobacco control strategy released
The new South Australian tobacco control strategy for 2011-2016 was released on 31 May 2011.
North Coast Indigenous smoking rates to be addressed
Health authorities on the North Coast of NSW will survey local Indigenous communities about how to cut smoking rates after figures released to coincide with World No Tobacco Day show smoking rates in local Indigenous communities are at almost 60 per cent.
New booklet promotes a healthier future for Aboriginal Victorians
Minister for Health David Davis has launched a new booklet to help health services tackle chronic disease among Aboriginal Victorians and promote healthy living.
New review of evidence shows why plain tobacco packs can reduce cancer, cardiovascular deaths
Plain packaging of tobacco products should reduce Australia's cancer and cardiovascular disease burden by decreasing smoking rates, according to a new, comprehensive review of the evidence released today by Cancer Council Australia.
Indigenous smoking television program to be broadcast and available to order
The television program Smoking: An Indigenous Health Challenge, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, will be broadcasted on television in May.
Tobacco law changes up for discussion
Up to 15 changes to Western Australia's Tobacco Products Control Act 2006 are up for consideration in a recently released Department of Health discussion paper.
Indigenous quit smoking program trains 1000
A University of Sydney program aimed at cutting high smoking rates in Aboriginal communities has trained its one thousandth health worker.
Tobacco plain packaging design released
Australia will become the first country in the world to require tobacco products to be sold in plain packaging, to reduce their appeal to consumers.
Plain packs will stop kids smoking
Young Australians will be less likely to die prematurely from cancer or cardiovascular disease if a newly released draft bill to mandate plain packaging of tobacco products is supported by federal Parliament, Cancer Council Australia and the National Heart Foundation said today.
Break the chain: Indigenous anti-tobacco campaign kicks off
A new hard-hitting advertising campaign urging Indigenous Australians to break the chain and quit smoking hit the airwaves, newspapers and TV screens today as the Gillard Government continues its world leading action to combat tobacco use, as part of its Indigenous tobacco control initiative.
Ad campaign targets Indigenous smokers
The Federal government is launching the first anti-smoking campaign aimed specifically at Indigenous Australians.
Anti-smoking campaign working: Calma
The Federal government's indigenous anti-smoking co-ordinator Tom Calma says a campaign designed to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to butt out is working.
Indigenous smoking rates on agenda: govt
Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu has promised to tackle high smoking rates, boost school retention and protect vulnerable children in the state's Aboriginal population.
Cut Indigenous smoking with high prices: Gooda
The Federal Government is facing pressure to further increase the tobacco excise to help reduce smoking in Indigenous communities.
Helping smokers to quit and stay quit
New measures have been announced and changes proposed in the way that tobacco products can be displayed and consumed in South Australia.
Substance use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has just released a report on substance use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, focusing on the three main areas of tobacco use, alcohol consumption and illicit drug use (including petrol sniffing).
Subsidised nicotine patches will help break cycle of poverty, smoking and disease
Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) has been listed on the Pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS).
Minister for Indigenous Health, Mr Warren Snowdon launches a national workforce to address Indigenous smoking and to improve health
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Mr Warren Snowdon has launched a new national workforce in Canberra (8 December 2010).
Smoking blamed in Indigenous health disparity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda says smoking among Indigenous Australians contributes to an estimated 17 percent of the current health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
WA health: new smoking laws take effect next week
Changes to WA tobacco legislation will take effect on Wednesday 22 September 2010.
Low daily smoking estimates derived from sales monitored tobacco use in six remote predominantly Aboriginal communities
A study involving communities in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands found that although smoking prevalence is high, the amount smoked is about half that of the wider Australian smoking population.
National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Conference (NIDAC)
The inaugural NIDAC conference was held at the Adelaide convention centre on the 16 - 18 June 2010.
Big step forward in fighting tobacco addiction
Legislation has been passed today in Parliament that will help encourage an estimated 87,000 Australians to quit smoking.
New push to extinguish Indigenous smoking
There is a large gap between Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous smoking rates, 50% and 16% respectively.
New report released: The health and welfare of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The latest results from national statistical collections on the health and wellbeing of Australia's Indigenous population have been revealed today with the release of The health and welfare of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 2010.
Goreen Narrkwarren Ngrn-toura – Healthy Family Air: a literature review to inform the VACCHO Smoking amongst Pregnant Aboriginal Women research project
The' Goreen Narrkwarren Ngrn-toura - Healthy Family Air: A Literature Review to Inform the VACCHO Smoking amongst Pregnant Aboriginal Women Research Project' was written to better understand the types of activities that might work to reduce smoking amongst pregnant Indigenous women.
Calls to use cigarette tax hike on Indigenous health
The Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance in the Northern Territory (AMSANT) welcomed the tax hike Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced this week to raise the tax on cigarettes by 25 per cent and to introduce generic plain packaging for cigarettes.
Tom Calma to run Indigenous push
After his five years as social justice commissioner, Tom Calma will be the national coordinator for tackling Indigenous smoking for the next three years.
Cigarette labelling 'will improve Indigenous health'
Addressing a conference of health care workers in Brisbane, Indigenous Health Minister Warren Snowdon says changes to cigarette packet labelling will have a dramatic impact on Indigenous health.
$10.7 Million to combat Indigenous smoking
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, today announced a $10.7 million funding round to promote innovative anti-tobacco campaigns and prevention strategies.
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