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Summit in Central Australia to unite bush voices for change
A summit in Central Australia, will bring Aboriginal people together to identify positive solutions to local problems faced in their home communities and the wider community of Alice Springs.
Indigenous marathon project inspires Bathurst student
Charles Sturt University student and staff member, Elise Hull, has been selected to join the Indigenous marathon project (IMP) and compete in the New York City Marathon this November.
Breast screen service on its way to Mt Isa
Nurses from Townsville Hospital have been in Mount Isa spreading the word about breast screening.
Fears cervical cancer checks falling behind
Physical isolation and cultural differences are being blamed for pap smears rates in the Kimberley falling well below those in the rest of Western Australia.
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.
Report of the Inquiry into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders released; National Action Plan recommended
On 29 November 2012, the report of the Inquiry into Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders - FASD: the hidden harm.
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.
WA Health Awards 2012 winners announced
The winners of the Western Australian (WA) Health Awards 2012 were announced on 15 November.
Indigenous women to help eliminate trachoma
The voices of high profile Indigenous women are being aired on a national radio campaign to help eliminate trachoma in remote Indigenous communities.
Indigenous justice advocates nominated as Australia's Local Hero 2013 State Finalists
Two Indigenous justice advocates are State Finalists for the 2013 Australia's Local Hero Awards.
BreastScreen WA's annual Picnic in the park for Indigenous women on tomorrow
BreastScreen WA's Picnic in the park for Aboriginal women is happening tomorrow, Tuesday October 23, 2012.
NPY Women's Council and WA's Yiriman project win major Indigenous governance awards
One of Australia's oldest and most respected Aboriginal organisations, the NPY Women's Council, and the West Kimberley youth program, Yiriman project, have won the 2012 Indigenous Governance Awards (IGAs).
Study shows possible link between alcohol price and assaults in Alice Springs
Results from a study show a correlation between higher alcohol prices in Alice Springs and fewer assaults on Aboriginal women, researchers say.
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.
Peak Indigenous body calls for mandatory alcohol labelling; recognition of FASD in Australia
The peak Indigenous body in Australia, National Congress of Australia's First Peoples, has called for mandatory labelling and health warnings about the risks associated with drinking.
HealthInfoNet workshops coming to the Gascoyne/Midwest in November
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet workshops are coming to the Gascoyne/Midwest region in November.
Singer shares cancer story with Narrandera women
Australian singer Christine Anu is hoping her own family's cancer story will encourage Aboriginal families to be more aware about the disease.
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).
Newslines Radio broadcast tackles the topic of FASD
A recent Newslines Radio broadcast (August 2012 - program two) focuses on the issue of Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) among the Indigenous population.
NSW Aboriginal prenatal health campaign to raise awareness of services available to pregnant women
A new campaign to raise awareness among Aboriginal women about the risks of alcohol and other drug consumption during pregnancy was launched on 27 July, 2012.
HealthInfoNet workshops in the Kimberley
The HealthInfoNet will be in the Kimberley next week delivering free workshops from August 6th to the 17th.
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).
HealthInfoNet attending the 1st Western Australian Aboriginal maternal and child health conference
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will be attending the 1st Western Australian (WA) Aboriginal maternal and child health conference in Perth, WA, tomorrow 28 June.
No alcohol is the safest choice campaign targets pregnant women
No alcohol is the safest option when pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding, according to a new Western Australian (WA) campaign designed to educate women about drinking alcohol during pregnancy. The first of its kind in Australia, the No alcohol is the safest choice campaign is aimed at women of child-bearing age who may consume low to moderate amounts of alcohol.
Vic Government grants available for programs preventing violence in Koori communities
Crime Prevention Minister, Andrew McIntosh, has announced funding of almost $3 million for community grants under the Community crime prevention program and Victorian Aboriginal Justice Agreement. Minister McIntosh said that the funding would empower local Koori communities to develop programs to strengthen community safety across Victoria (Vic), which is one of the government's highest priorities.
National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee releases position paper on FASD
The National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee (NIDAC) released its position paper on Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) on the opening day of the NIDAC conference (6 June 2012).
Australian nurse-family partnership program receives funding to continue
A pilot program of the Australian Government has received funding to continue its operations for the next three years in Alice Springs, Northern Territory (NT).
PCOS what does it mean for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women?
Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health is pleased to make available a professional development activity for Health Workers.
Grants available to fund innovative health programs for Indigenous Western Australians
The Aboriginal Health Division of the Western Australian (WA) Department of Health is working in partnership with Indigenous communities and health service providers to ensure Indigenous people receive culturally appropriate health care.
Cervical screening in Australia 2009-2010 report released by AIHW
A recently released Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report shows that more than 3.6 million women participated in cervical screening in 2009-2010.
Local councils awarded for their Indigenous initiatives
Federal Minister for Local Government Simon Crean yesterday (19 April 2012) announced the category winners of the 2012 National Awards for Local Government.
Winners of 2012 NSW Aboriginal health awards announced
Individuals, teams and communities in New South Wales (NSW) who have demonstrated excellence in 'closing the gap' in Indigenous health outcomes were celebrated at an Awards ceremony late last month.
Boodjari Yorga women's expo a success
Noongar women from around the Shire of Moora, Western Australia gathered together at the Population Health premises on 3 April 2012 for the first Boodjari Yorga expo.
National Indigenous health award winners announced
The winners of the 3rd Annual Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards 2012 were announced on 28th March 2012 in Sydney.
Significant funding commitment to NT Indigenous communities
The Federal Government yesterday announced that it would make a long-term funding commitment to services for Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory (NT).
Finalists announced, Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards
The 3rd Annual Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards 2012 finalists have now been announced.
Time to nominate excellent local governments (Indigenous, rural health, roads and more...)
Entries are now being sought for a competition that recognises local government achievements in Indigenous community engagement, reconciliation, rural and remote health and improving services to remote communities.
Time to nominate for Indigenous health awards
Submissions are now being sought for the third Annual Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards.
New trust fund remembers respected Indigenous midwife
Sister Alison Bush, a respected Indigenous woman and one of the longest serving and influential midwives in New South Wales, has been honoured with the launch of the Alison Bush Memorial Trust Fund recently.
Indigenous Women's Alliance benefits from new funding
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance will benefit from new Government funding announced this week.
Project to protect women from violence in Griffith
Youth Off The Streets, a non-Government organisation in New South Wales (NSW), has secured federal Government funding to deliver programs that encourage young Indigenous people in the community of Griffith to develop healthy relationships without violence.
Alcohol, pregnancy and FASD: new website available from TICHR
A new website has recently been launched by the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research (TICHR).
New funding to promote better relationships in Alice Springs
Women in Alice Springs will benefit from around $125,000 as part of the Government's National plan to reduce violence against women and their children 2010-2022.
Stronger Futures legislation proposed today
The Government will today introduce its Stronger futures legislation into Parliament.
Inquiry into foetal alcohol spectrum disorder requested
On 8 November 2011 the Ministers for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, and Health and Ageing, asked the Parliamentary Committee to inquire into and report on the incidence and prevention of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD).
Indigenous social worker from WA acknowledged for remarkable contributions
Associate Professor Dawn Bessarab from the Aboriginal Health and Education Unit, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, has won a 2011 Social Worker of the Year award.
WA funded for Indigenous mental health and parenting research
Researchers from Perth's Centre for Research Excellence in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing have won more than $1.3 million in competitive funding for Indigenous mental health and parenting projects.
The Long Walk celebrating Aboriginal women
The Long Walk women's luncheon is a popular awareness raising event celebrating the achievement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Study released: Cervical cancer in Indigenous women
A recent study titled Cervical cancer in Indigenous women: the case of Australia, found that Indigenous women have 2 to 5 times higher age standardised incidences and have a 3 to 18 times higher death rate from cervical cancer.
Breastscreen supports rural and remote communities
More Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women are participating in BreastScreen Queensland's breast cancer screening program, as a result of the efforts and support from local Indigenous female community health workers.
Aboriginal women come together for breast cancer awareness month
Each year in October, BreastScreen WA invite women to have a free screening mammogram for Breast cancer awareness month.
Plain language Summary of Indigenous women's health now available
The plain language 'Summary of Indigenous women's health' is now available online.
Twenty new health services for Indigenous mums and babies funded under Closing the gap
The Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, has announced funding for 20 new services to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and their babies with better access to vital health care.
APY health plan push
The women of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjata (APY) Lands are pressing ahead with a voluntary healthy food scheme which the SA Government has declined to support.
APY lands to get mobile dialysis service
An Aboriginal women's group says mobile dialysis trials to begin soon in South Australia's remote Aboriginal lands are a step in the right direction.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women's health strategy released
The first National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women's health strategy was launched on 19 May 2010 at the 6th Australian Women's Health Conference in Hobart.
Summary of Indigenous women's health now available
The Summary of Indigenous women's health is a substantial update and expansion of the previous summary and is now available on the Indigenous women's health web resource.
First Indigenous Australian woman elected to a United Nations body
Countries in the UN's Economic and Social Council have elected Megan Davis to become a member of the UN's Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues.
The collections section of the website is now available
The new Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet collections section is now available.
Indigenous women get voice in Canberra
Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin announced the establishment of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance during her opening address at Straight Talk 2010 on 9 March 2010.
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