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WA HealthInfoNet post-workshop survey
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has undertaken a pilot workshop program in WA to help those working in Indigenous health to get the most from our website.
WA increases focus on efforts to keep people out of prison
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda has welcomed moves by the Western Australian (WA) government towards a justice reinvestment approach to the criminal justice system.
Nominations for Healthier WA award are open
Nominations for the Australian Medical Association of Western Australia (AMA WA) and Healthway Healthier WA award are now open to WA based organisations.
Summit called over suicides
A Perth Aboriginal corporation has organised a 'crisis summit' for next month in response to what it says is an alarming sudden rise in Indigenous suicides during the past four months.
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.
New AIHW reports show some improvements in Aboriginal health
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a series of state-based reports providing the latest information on how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are faring according to a range of indicators on health status, determinants of health and health system performance.
Positive partnerships promote Aboriginal health
Over 300 young Indigenous footballers, coaches, umpires, and trainers who participated in the 2013 Nicky Winmar Carnival last month have received health checks as part of a partnership between the Western Australian Health Department (WA Health) and the WA Football Commission (WAFC).
HealthInfoNet redesigns navigation on WA page
Here at the HealthInfoNet we're always trying to improve our website to make it easier for our users to access the information they need.
Ernie Bridge
Former Western Australian (WA) Labor MP Ernie Bridge, who was recently diagnosed with mesothelioma, has died at the age of 76.
Broome visitors give new perspectives on Rheumatic Heart Disease
Leading paediatrician and infectious diseases specialist, Professor Jonathan Carapetis, recently visited the town of Broome on the Kimberley coast of Western Australia, along with over 50 other health professionals and medical students, to share an evening of information, discussion and new perspectives on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD).
WA Health invests in Indigenous employment programs
Western Australian (WA) Health has partnered with leading employment service provider, the Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES), to deliver Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment programs.
First newsletter for Aboriginal environmental health in WA
Aboriginal environmental health practitioners and their colleagues in Western Australia (WA) will gain more publicity for their achievements in the field, following the launch of WA's first dedicated newsletter for Aboriginal environmental health this week.
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.
Water infrastructure upgrade for Ardyaloon and other remote WA communities
The federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs today announced $10 million in funding to improve the quality and security of water supplies in Ardyaloon and other remote Indigenous communities in Western Australia (WA).
Housing development for elderly Pilbara Aboriginal people
The Western Australian (WA) State Government has approved the conditional sale of unallocated Crown land in South Hedland following a proposal to develop nine one-bedroom units for elderly Aboriginal people in the Yinhawangka, Banyjima, and Nyiyaparli (IBN) Aboriginal communities.
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.
New mental health service for Aboriginal people in Perth metropolitan area
The metropolitan-based Specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Service (SAMHS) has a new home after a $380,000 refurbishment of De Grey House at Graylands Hospital.
New family violence legal service planned for Perth
The Western Australian (WA) Government will provide $600,000 a year for a metropolitan legal service for Indigenous victims of family violence, including victims of sexual abuse.
Pilbara physiotherapist receives Rotary Allied Health Professional of the Year Award for 2012
A physiotherapist who has been working with remote communities in the Pilbara region of Western Australia (WA) for 33 years has won one of WA's most prestigious health awards.
Low Aromatic Fuel Bill 2012 passed by the Senate; to move to House of Representatives
On 27 November 2012, the Senate passed the Greens' Low Aromatic Fuel Bill, making the roll out of low aromatic fuel mandatory in parts of the Northern Territory (NT), Western Australia (WA), South Australia (SA) and Queensland (Qld).
ECU's Happy kids project shown to be a success
A new project by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Western Australian (WA), has shown that 'at-risk' children are more likely to successfully transition to secondary school if they take part in support programs during upper primary school.
Book written by Indigenous financial counsellor helps readers manage their money
A Kununurra financial counsellor has written a book to help people understand budgeting concepts by using comparisons to animal characteristics.
WA Health Awards 2012 winners announced
The winners of the Western Australian (WA) Health Awards 2012 were announced on 15 November.
National Drug Research Institute releases report on alcohol supply in Central Australia
The National Drug Research Institute has just released a new study on alcohol supply and control in Central Australia.
EON Foundation Director nominated as WA State Finalist in 2013 Australia's Local Hero Award
Caroline de Mori, an Indigenous health advocate and founder of the Edge Of Nowhere (EON) Foundation Inc., has been nominated as a Western Australian (WA) State Finalist for the 2013 Australia's Local Hero Award.
WA Sexual health forum and HealthInfoNet cafe, 7 November
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet are attending the WA Sexual health forum at the Maritime Museum in Fremantle, WA, on 7 November 2012.
HealthInfoNet cafe @ Local Drug Action Groups 2012 state conference in Perth
The Local Drug Action Groups Inc.
Kimberley GP awarded RACGP General Practice Registrar of the Year Award 2012
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) General Practice Registrar of the Year Award 2012 was awarded to Dr Catherine Engelke from the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service Council (KAMSC) on Saturday 27 October.
Mary G touring WA Goldfields to promote 'No grog no drugs' message
Mary G, the 'Queen of the Kimberley' is currently on a tour around the Goldfields towns of Western Australia (WA).
'Happy little ears' announced as finalist at the Western Australian (WA) Health Awards 2012
A culturally appropriate ear health promotion resource for parents and caregivers of Aboriginal children has been selected as a finalist in this year's Western Australian (WA) Health Awards.
New approach starting to 'close the gap' in Western Australian (WA) Indigenous health
Health Minister, Kim Hames, has released results of the Council of Australian Government's (COAG) Closing the Gap National Partnership Agreement with the State Government, which provided $117.43 million to ‘close the gap' between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal health.
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.
Western Australian Aboriginal community innovation grant recipients announced
A total of $132,000 was recently awarded in funding towards innovative Indigenous health projects in Western Australia (WA).
UWA Indigenous students win Kimberley klub awards
Three Indigenous students from the Kimberley region of Western Australia (WA) recently received awards from Garnduwa Amboorny Wirnan's Kimberley klub program.
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).
West Kimberley Regional Prison scheduled to open end of October 2012
A new prison in the Kimberley region of Western Australia (WA) is scheduled to receive its first inmates on 22 October this year.
New Pilbara liquor restrictions now in place
Liquor restrictions are being put in place in certain towns in the Pilbara region of Western Australia (WA), following consideration of police evidence and public comments.
HealthInfoNet Director launches Diabetes WA Indigenous storybook
The Director of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Professor Neil Thomson, helped launch a new Diabetes WA health promotion resource for Indigenous children on 4 October 2012.
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.
Kalgoorlie Indigenous Visitors' Hostel now open to the public
The construction of a new short stay accommodation facility in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia (WA), has been completed and will soon give Indigenous people from the Eastern Goldfields region a safe place to stay when visiting Kalgoorlie.
HealthInfoNet workshops coming to the Gascoyne/Midwest in November
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet workshops are coming to the Gascoyne/Midwest region in November.
New Public Health Act for WA will improve conditions in Indigenous communities
Western Australia's Health Minister, Kim Hames, has pledged to introduce a new Public Health Bill to WA Parliament before the end of 2012.
Culturally appropriate screening tool for Aboriginal Australians
A screening tool assessing Indigenous mental health is being validated and will be ready for distribution across the country this year.
Standard on culturally secure practice in the AOD sector launched
Minister for Mental Health, Helen Morton, launched the Standard on culturally secure practice (alcohol and other drug sector) [1st Ed.] on 28 August 2012.
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.
First Indigenous environmental health university graduate for Western Australia
Troy Hill is the very first Aboriginal person from Western Australia (WA) to graduate at a tertiary level in environmental health.
HealthInfoNet featured in the second edition of the West Australian Indigenous storybook
On Friday 24 August, the Hon Robyn McSweeney MLC, Minister for Communities, launched the second edition of the West Australian Indigenous storybook.
New contracts awarded to AOD services in the Kimberley and Pilbara
Eight new contracts have been awarded to alcohol and other drug services in the Kimberley and Pilbara region of Western Australia (WA).
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.
Indigenous communities in WA tap into better drinking water
Treatment equipment will be installed in two Aboriginal communities in Western Australia's north to improve the quality of their drinking water.
Strong spirit strong mind metro campaign launched by Mental Health Minister
On 5 August, the Minister for Mental Health launched the Strong spirit strong mind metro project campaign.
Broome art exhibition showcases the history of Indigenous Dampier Peninsula communities
An exhibition of Indigenous art in Broome, Western Australia (WA), showcases the history of the Djarindjin-Lombadina community (near Beagle Bay).
Fire trailers will aid remote Indigenous communities in WA, SA
Remote communities in the Kimberley, in Western Australia, and in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, in South Australia, will have access to their own mobile fire fighting equipment for the first time.
Accor Hotels supports HealthInfoNet workshops in Western Australia
The HealthInfoNet would like to acknowledge the support of Accor Hotels in providing reduced accommodation rates at the Mecure Broome and the All Seasons in Kununurra, Geraldton and Port Hedland.
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.
Places still available for upcoming HealthInfoNet workshops in the Kimberley
There are still places available to participate in upcoming HealthInfoNet (AIH) workshops in the Kimberley region of Western Australia (WA).
Major telehealth initiative will improve remote Indigenous access to healthcare
A major project was launched yesterday (31 July 2012) that will improve access to health care for Indigenous people living in remote parts of the Northern Territory (NT) and Western Australia (WA) through the use of innovative technologies.
HealthInfoNet workshops in the Kimberley
The HealthInfoNet will be in the Kimberley next week delivering free workshops from August 6th to the 17th.
Commemorating the life and work of WA Aboriginal elder Ned Cheedy
The Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation of Roebourne has produced two videos which commemorate the life and work of the late Ned Cheedy, from the Yindjibarndi nation in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
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).
Department of Indigenous Affairs releases new strategic framework for 2012-2014
The Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA) recently released a new framework for its operation and policy for the next two years.
HealthInfoNet will run a cafe at the Rural Health West Aboriginal health conference
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet are attending the Rural Health West Aboriginal health conference in Perth, WA, this Saturday 7 July 2012.
Community of Cheeditha to become the 16th in north-west WA declared alcohol-free
The community of Cheeditha is set to become the 16th in north-west Western Australia (WA) to be declared alcohol-free.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet and Edith Cowan University celebrate NAIDOC week 2012
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet will be present at some of the activities held by Edith Cowan University (ECU) for NAIDOC week.
More resources sought to tackle child ear health in WA
A state parliamentary committee says hearing loss in Aboriginal children is as bad as in third world countries.
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.
Justice: a history of the Aboriginal Legal Service of WA wins 2012 Margaret Medcalf Award
Dr Fiona Skyring has been awarded the 2012 Margaret Medcalf Award for her book titled Justice: a history of the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia.
Western Desert Sports carnival proves to be a success
Indigenous communities recently gathered at Nullagine, in remote Western Australia (WA), for the first of three Western Desert Sports Council sports carnivals set for 2012.
Western Australian Department of Health’s Aboriginal cadetship program proves a success
The Western Australian (WA) Department of Health's Aboriginal cadetship program has proved so successful a second intake of cadets is being rolled out ahead of schedule.
Skywest supports HealthInfoNet workshops in Kalgoorlie, WA
Skywest Airlines have generously provided return flights for two HealthInfoNet research staff between Perth and Kalgoorlie, 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).
New cancer support group for Indigenous people in Perth
Indigenous people in Perth, Western Australia (WA), may be interested in a new cancer support group run by Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc.
Western Australian Yabu Band promoting Indigenous wellbeing through songs
The Yabu Band, formed by brothers Delson and Boyd Stokes, have created a powerful, unique desert rock sound.
Feedback welcome on draft on renal palliative care services in WA
The Renal Health Network (RHN) has released a draft publication titled A pathway for renal palliative care services in Western Australia, and is seeking feedback on the document.
New treatment for chronic ear problems trialled in Perth
Surgeons in Perth at the Fremantle Hospital and the University of Western Australia (UWA) are trialing a new procedure to treat chronic ear problems.
WA's newest police station opens in remote Indigenous community of Looma
Western Australia's newest police station was officially opened on May 10, 2012, in Looma, Western Australia (WA).
Budget allocation for suicide prevention strategies in the Kimberley
An allocation of $1.5 million from the Federal Budget has been made towards the development of community-based suicide prevention strategies in the Kimberley region of Western Australia (WA). The Federal Government will spend $6 million on suicide prevention strategies in the Kimberley region over four years, starting with the initial Budget allocation.
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.
Poor oral health found among preschool children in rural and remote Western Australia
An article published in the journal Rural and Remote Health has shown findings of poor oral health among preschoolers in rural and remote Western Australia (WA).
Applications for Western Australian nursing and midwifery fellowships now open
Applications are now open for six nursing and midwifery fellowships, offered by the Nursing and Midwifery Office of Western Australia's (WA) Department of Health.
Cancer Council WA is running courses on cancer education for Aboriginal Health Workers
The Cancer Council of Western Australia (WA) is calling for applications for their metropolitan Cancer education course for Aboriginal health professionals.
Applications open for Criminal property confiscation grants program
Attorney General Christian Porter launched the latest round of the Criminal property confiscation grants program on 2 May 2012.
Call for responses to inquiry into improving educational outcomes for Western Australians
The Western Australian Education and Health Standing Committee is currently undertaking a parliamentary inquiry into improving educational outcomes for Western Australians of all ages.
Widespread ear health issues among Aboriginal children
The CEO of the Telethon Speech and Hearing Centre (TSH), Paul Higginbotham, says the high rates of middle ear disease in Aboriginal children have reached crisis point.
WA State Government offers re-compensation to stolen wages victims
Indigenous Affairs Minister, Peter Collier, announced on 6 March 2012 that the Western Australian (WA) State Government would offer payment to eligible Aboriginal people who, in the past, were subjected to State-sanctioned financial controls.
Public feedback welcomed on proposed reforms of the WA Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972
A discussion paper on the proposed reforms to the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1972 in Western Australia (WA) was released on 1 May 2012 by the State Government.
Halo program continues to help young offenders transition into the community
Danika Nayna from Newslines Radio, a weekly program produced by the Australian Government on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, recently visited the Joe Cooper Centre in Perth.
Pilbara youth inspires with dance and martial arts
A 12-year-old dance and martial arts enthusiast from Port Hedland, Western Australia (WA), is the winner of the WA Commissioner for Children and Young People's 2012 Participate! Award.
Kimberley e-health record system sets successful precedent for Government initiative
The Federal Government is preparing to roll out a new $470 million e-health initiative from 1 July 2012.
Indigenous drink driving licensing kit available for Western Australians
The Office of Road Safety in Western Australia (WA), on behalf of the Road Safety Council, has created an educational resource to make the process of getting a driver's licence easier, and to spread the word about drink driving.
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.
WA anti-obesity body axed to save cash
A task force set up to fight Western Australia's obesity crisis was axed just hours after the Barnett Government announced statewide budget cuts on Tuesday (17 April 2012).
Indigenous psychiatrist returns from studying intergenerational trauma overseas
The nation's first Aboriginal psychiatrist, Professor Helen Milroy, has recently returned from a study tour of Israel looking at programs designed to tackle intergenerational trauma and disadvantage.
Broome licensees applying for Royalties for regions grant to manage alcohol sales
Broome licensees will be applying for a grant of at least $75,000 through the Western Australian (WA) Royalties for regions program, the resultant funding of which will go towards implementing a trial of ID scanning technology to identify banned patrons and problem drinkers.
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.
New Indigenous traineeships for Perth's South Metro Area Health Service
Numbers of Indigenous employees in Perth's South Metropolitan Area Health Service (SMAHS) will increase because of a new traineeship program launched last week.
Halo day program nominated for WA Community Services Excellence Awards
The Halo Leadership Development Agency and its founder, Lee-Anne Smith, have been nominated in two different categories of the Western Australia Community Services Excellence (CSE) Awards.
New traineeships in Certificates II-IV in Indigenous primary health care in WA
Aboriginal Health Workers in Western Australia (WA) will have access to more training options with the launch last month of three new primary health care (PHC) traineeships.
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.
Aboriginal women from throughout WA gather for Straight talk
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women of all ages and backgrounds from across Western Australia (WA) met in Perth last week for Oxfam Australia's inaugural Straight talk regional gathering.
Latest Aboriginal environmental health news from WA's Goldfields
The latest Indigenous environmental health news from Western Australia's Goldfields region was recently featured in the newsletter of the WA Environmental Health Directorate in this article by Robert Mullane: Serving the Goldfields' Communities During February, 3 ½ days was spent travelling to a number of Aboriginal communities and meeting with numerous agencies in the Goldfields to improve the delivery and management of the region's Aboriginal environmental health programs and services.
Expansion of EON's 'edible gardens' in remote WA communities
The EON Thriving communities project has been awarded over $1.6 million under the Royalties for regions action agenda.
Respected WA Yindjibarndi Elder passes away aged 105
Aboriginal Elder Ned Cheedy, a Yindjibarndi man who worked to preserve the law and culture of his people in the Pilbara of Western Australia (WA), has passed away aged 105.
Dual-purpose alcohol and other drug centre to open in Carnarvon
A new centre providing day and night treatment services for people in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia (WA) with alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems is set to open.
Wirraka Maya Health Service supports aged Indigenous population
Wirraka Maya Health Service, an organisation providing services to the greater Port Hedland and South Hedland area in Western Australia, as well as surrounding communities, has established a men's group.
Marching for improvement in Indigenous health in Kalgoorlie
The Goldfields branch of the Western Australian Country Health Service ran their Close the Gap day in Kalgoorlie to great success.
WACHS Close the Gap Day event in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder
The Western Australian Country Health Service (WACHS) Goldfields branch is marking National Close the Gap Day by hosting a peaceful march in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
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.
JUSTICEwa scholarships awarded to Indigenous criminal law students
JUSTICEwa, organisers of the International justice conference, have established an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander scholarship in the hope of encouraging careers in criminal law and human rights.
Recipients of Strong spirit strong mind awards announced
The Strong spirit strong mind awards were announced on the 14 March 2012 at the Western Australian (WA) Aboriginal drug and alcohol worker forum.
$22.2m to redevelop remote Aboriginal health clinics in Western Australia
Health Minister Kim Hames announced funding to redevelop remote Aboriginal health clinics in Western Australia (WA), in a statement on the 5 March 2012.
WA's pioneer Indigenous mental health workers
Twenty Western Australian Indigenous people have enrolled in tertiary mental health courses following the success of two trail-blazing Indigenous mental health workers in the Pilbara.
WA health workers survey
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is undertaking a pilot workshop program in WA to help those working in Indigenous health to get the most from our website.
Water upgrades for Indigenous communities in north WA
Remote Indigenous communities in the north part of Western Australia (WA) will soon have their essential water services upgraded.
Legislation needed to regulate alcohol purchases in north-west Western Australia
According to Shadow Racing and Gaming Minister Mick Murray in a statement on 20 February 2012, the Western Australian Government should introduce legislation to regulate alcohol purchases in Broome and the West Kimberley to combat alcohol abuse.
Tennant Creek sobering up shelter to open in February 2012
A $1.6 million sobering-up shelter will open in Tennant Creek next week, replacing an older facility which was demolished.
Calls for tighter petrol sniffing laws in WA
The Central Australian youth link up service (CAYLUS), a Northern Territory-based substance use treatment group, has travelled to Perth to convince the Western Australian Mental Health Minister Helen Morton of the need for change regarding petrol sniffing laws.
South-west WA hosts Indigenous mobile health clinic trial
A mobile health clinic, which brings medical services to Indigenous people who face transport difficulties, is to be trialled in south-west Western Australia.
Nominations open for Strong Spirit Strong Mind Awards 2012
The Strong Spirit Strong Mind Awards are being presented by the Western Australian Network of Alcohol and other Drug Agencies (WANADA) in 2012, as part of the Aboriginal alcohol and other drugs (AOD) worker forum being held in Perth from 14-15 March.
NT and regional WA wise up to weight loss
Nutritionists in the Northern Territory and regional Western Australia are amongst those urging locals to take up the 'one change at a time' challenge, the theme for 2012's Australia Healthy Weight Week.
Six Kimberley homes declared alcohol-free zones
Six homes in Western Australia's Kimberley region have been declared alcohol-free as part of a new scheme to reduce the impact of alcohol in Aboriginal communities.
New funding and upgrade for the South East Metropolitan Community Drug Service
The South East Metropolitan Community Drug Service (SEMCDS) has received state Government funding towards an upgrade and new premises in Thornlie, Western Australia.
Murray Valley encephalitis found in WA chickens
The WA Health Department says a potentially fatal mosquito-borne disease has been found in East Kimberley chicken flocks.
New recovery centre for Broome mental health
A group of 14 dedicated non-government and Government community groups have created Broome's first place where people with mental illness and their families can be supported on their recovery journey.
First Noongar dentist graduates
Chantel Thorn has recently graduated from The University of Western Australia (UWA) as the first Noongar dentist and the State's second Aboriginal dentist.
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.
Environmental health an issue for WA goldfields homeless
The ABC has reported that many Indigenous people visiting Kalgoorlie-Boulder over Christmas will find themselves temporarily homeless and suffer from poor environmental health while sleeping rough.
Western Australia's largest Aboriginal community applies for liquor ban
Western Australia's largest Aboriginal community, Bidyadanga, is applying to have the State's toughest alcohol restrictions introduced.
Pilbara Indigenous employment program 2011 scholarships awarded
The Western Australian Country Health Service recently awarded seven Aboriginal employees a scholarship.
New alcohol and other drug worker positions for north-west WA under Royalties for regions program
Up to 31 alcohol and other drug worker positions will be created to expand treatment, prevention and counselling services across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions of Western Australia.
Halls Creek benefits from alcohol restrictions; new health worker positions
The Drug and Alcohol Office has released a report on 8 December 2011, on the impact of liquor restrictions in Halls Creek, Western Australia.
Award for Pilbara's Indigenous health jobs program
An innovative employment program, which is helping to retain and attract Aboriginal people to the health sector in Western Australia (WA), took out a major prize at last night's 2011 WA Health Awards.
West Australian Indigenous storybook launched
On Wednesday November 16th, the inaugural West Australian Indigenous storybook was officially launched by The Hon Robyn McSweeny, Minister for Child Protection; Community Services; Seniors and Volunteering; Women's Interest and Youth.
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.
Lililwan project receives further funding
The Lililwan project is a community-led strategy developed to address Foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) in the Fitzroy Valley of Western Australia.
Liquor Control Amendment Act 2011 allows enforcement of alcohol-free zones
Part 3 of the Liquor Control Amendment Act 2011 relating to Liquor Restricted Premises was proclaimed on 8 October 2011.
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.
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.
Nominate now for 2012 Western Australia (WA) Rural Health West Doctors' Service Awards
The Western Australia (WA) Rural Health West Doctors' Services Awards are now open for nominations.
Updated WA overview of Indigenous health released
The 'Overview of the health of Indigenous people in Western Australia 2011' is now available online.
New rehabilitation services available in the East Kimberley
Stage two of the Ngnowar Aerwah 7 Mile Residential Rehabilitation Facility service was officially opened in Wyndham on 8 September 2011.
Drug Aware cannabis prevention campaign for WA
A new Western Australian state campaign is aimed at increasing awareness about the risks associated with cannabis use.
Reduction of inhalant use reported in Balgo in the past year
A coronial inquest investigating deaths in the remote Western Australian Kimberley community of Balgo has heard petrol sniffing has disappeared there in the past year.
Solid Kids, Solid Schools website addresses bullying
The Solid Kids, Solid Schools website (www.solidkids.net.au) was launched on Wednesday, 28th April at a community gathering at Beachlands Primary School in Geraldton, Western Australia.
Western Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council re-established
Western Australian Indigenous Affairs Minister Kim Hames today announced the 12 members of the Western Australian Aboriginal Advisory Council (WAAAC).
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