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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.
2013 New South Wales Knockout Health Challenge launched
Aboriginal communities from across New South Wales (NSW) will again team up with NSW Rugby League as part of the Knockout Challenge designed to encourage Aboriginal people to lose weight and embrace a healthier lifestyle.At the recent launch in Sydney, NSW's Minister for Healthy Lifestyles Kevin Humphries said by encouraging contestants to increase their exercise level and develop healthy eating habits they will not only lose weight but reduce their risk of contracting a range of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Wirraka Maya and YMCA make a splash in Port Hedland
Fifteen girls from Wirraka Maya's Leap leadership program recently participated in the YMCA's Swim for life initiative in Port Hedland, Western Australia (WA).
Memorial golf game honours Aboriginal role model Kenny Buckskin
Aboriginal golfers from Adelaide converged on Port Augusta last week to compete in the Kenny Buckskin memorial competition.
Indigenous tennis program hits Victoria
Tennis Come and Try Days have commenced in Victoria, giving Indigenous kids aged five to fifteen the chance to pick up a racquet, have fun and give tennis a real go.
Indigenous marathoners get delayed satisfaction in Tokyo
Three Indigenous Australian runners crossed the finish line of the Tokyo Marathon on Sunday, marking the end of a year-long journey that was nearly blown off-course by Hurricane Sandy.
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.
Plenty healthy!
Plenty Valley Community Health, in partnership with the local Indigenous community in the Whittlesea area of Victoria, is running a project called Feedin' the mob.
New TV campaign promotes swimming lessons for Indigenous Australians
A new national TV campaign from the YMCA (the Y), in partnership with the SBS Foundation, is calling for all Australians, particularly those from Indigenous and culturally diverse communities, to learn to swim.
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.
New residential facility at AFL Cape York
AFL Cape York (AFLCY) was established in 2003 with the main purpose of co-ordinating the AFL kickstart program among primary and secondary children.
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.
Indigenous cricket squad going to India
Cricket Australia's National Indigenous development squad departs for India this week to attend the country's Global cricket schools and play a series of matches against representative sides.
Belinda Duarte named AFL football Woman of the Year
Richmond's Belinda Duarte was announced yesterday (27 September 2012) as the 2012 AFL football Woman of the Year.
Inquiry into the contribution of sport to Indigenous wellbeing and mentoring
On the 20th of September 2012 the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, The Hon Jenny Macklin MP, and the Minister for Sport, Senator The Hon Kate Lundy, asked the House Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs to inquire into and report on the contribution of sport to Indigenous wellbeing and mentoring.
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.
Cathy Freeman to run New York marathon in November
Australian Olympic gold medallist, Cathy Freeman is set to run the world-famous New York City marathon in November.
5th September is inaugural National health & physical education (H&PE) day
National health & physical education (H&PE) day will be held for the first time on Wednesday September 5th 2012.
Korey Summers to represent Northern Territory in half-marathon championships
Indigenous marathon project (IMP) squad member Korey Summers has been selected to represent the Northern Territory in the Australian half-marathon championships at the Blackmore's Sydney Running Festival next weekend.
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.
H4H wins national award
Hoops 4 Health Aboriginal Corporation was today announced the winner of the 'Play your part' award from the National Association for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN).
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).
Community walks encourage good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle
Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi's Healthy community healthy life project is encouraging physical activity, good nutrition, and the importance of health checks though a series of walks around communities.
Blackest Losers training hard for New South Wales Knockout Challenge
The Blackest Losers, an Indigenous team competing in the New South Wales (NSW) State knockout challenge 2012, is profiled in the latest edition of New England focus magazine.
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.
75 kilometre outback trek promotes traditional and healthy lifestyles for women and children
About 50 women and children, who have been tracing traditional dreaming routes across Central Australia, finished the nine-day 'Long Walk' at Haasts Bluff yesterday.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) conducting largest survey of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has commenced the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health survey to improve knowledge of the health issues affecting Indigenous Australians.
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.
Wadeye Magic a boost for remote Northern Territory community
Wadeye Magic looks back at the past history of the community, its love of football and provides a visual account of positive changes in Wadeye as result of the AFL remote regional development program.
Improve your health during hospital stay
Go walkabout to improve health while in hospital is a free program named after an Aboriginal tradition.  It aims to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in-patients at the Port Macquarie Base Hospital to go for regular strolls around the grounds to maintain fitness and speed up their recovery.
Micky O'Loughlin to retrace his bloodline
Michael O'Loughlin has lived an extraordinary life: a premiership player; Sydney Swans 300-gamer; the first Indigenous coach of the Australian Institute Sport - Australian Football League Academy; and a loving father of three.
Young Victorian Aboriginal people recognised for leadership
Twenty young Victorian Aboriginal achievers were recognised at the 16th annual Ricci Marks Awards ceremony at the Korin Gamadji Institute in Melbourne last week.
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.
AFL SportsReady program in Lithgow, New South Wales
Portland Central School in Lithgow, New South Wales, is benefiting from the talents of a full-time AFL SportsReady trainee.
Kimberley woman conquers Boston Marathon
An Indigenous woman from the Kimberley region in Western Australia has conquered the famous Boston Marathon.
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).
'Move it mob style' named ASTRA award finalist
Move it mob style, the Indigenous TV dance program, has been named as a finalist in one of the TV industry's most prominent awards - the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) Awards.
Melbourne welcomes athletes to Australian Indigenous Athletics Championships
Melbourne has hosted the Australian Indigenous Athletics Championships for the first time, giving more than 100 of the country's best track and field athletes a chance to show off their talent at Lakeside Stadium.
Indigenous lifesaving program nominated for international award
A program that aims to generate first-time employment for young Indigenous people has been nominated for an international award.
Indigenous hockey gets top support
A local hockey association in Western Australia's Pilbara region recently hosted the world's top hockey team as part of the National Indigenous hockey program.
New story book gives Indigenous perspective on Aussie Rules
An Indigenous Victorian author has launched a children's book about the origins of Australian Rules Football.
Registrations open for national Indigenous basketball championships
Registrations are now open for the 7th Annual Generation One National Indigenous Basketball Championships in Hobart.
Healthy living week one - Lajamanu
After a nine hour road trip through some of the most beautiful remote country, which features abundant wildlife with everything from brolgas to death adders, the Red Dust team made its way to Lajamanu.
Indigenous baseball team wins 2011/12 grand final
Two years ago, Gary Fishburn established an Indigenous baseball side in the Redfern area.
Wirrpanda backs sista girls
It is a little known fact about Australian Football League player and former West Coast Eagles star David Wirrpanda that his first love was netball.
Project sends restored bikes to outback
More than 60 second-hand bikes will arrive at Coober Pedy in the outback soon, thanks to a collaboration between a Melbourne couple and a regional Aboriginal health service.
Bringing soccer to Indigenous kids in Darwin
Indigenous youth in Darwin recently participated in the Johnny Warren Football Foundation's largest ever soccer camp.
Midnight basketball program helps reduce youth crime in Kempsey
The New South Wales town of Kempsey has implemented a social inclusion program for its youth to help reduce substance use and criminal activity.
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.
3on3 gives a good vibe
Hundreds of young people descended on the Port Lincoln Leisure Centre for the National Indigenous 3on3 basketball and hip hop challenge - the Vibe 3on3 on February 16.
Apply now for Indigenous sport and physical activity funding
Do you want to run a sport or active recreation activity that helps to improve the health and physical wellbeing of Indigenous Australians? Will the activity also offer broad social benefits to the Indigenous people that participate? Submissions are now being sought for the Indigenous sport and active recreation program (ISARP), a Commonwealth funding scheme.
Indigenous AFL players pursue wellbeing off the field
The Australian Football League Players' Association (AFLPA) has released an annual report that shows that professional Indigenous AFL players are taking advantage of a range of off-field wellbeing programs.
Indigenous runners now being recruited for 2012 NY marathon
Seven Indigenous men and four Indigenous women have recently returned from America where they ran the world famous foot race, the New York City Marathon.
Kokoda challenge for Indigenous youth
A group of young Indigenous people from East Gippsland in Victoria are preparing to walk the Kokoda trail later this year.
Indigenous lifesavers compete in nationals
Australia's first Indigenous surf lifesaving club recently competed at the national championships in Sydney.
Clean slate without prejudice program in Redfern a success
A boxing program called Clean slate without prejudice has seen good results since it began in Redfern, New South Wales, in June 2009.
Indigenous youth sports program to improve university enrolments
While the mercury soared this week, 100 Indigenous young people spent the week sweating it out on the University of Queensland's St Lucia sports fields to whet their appetite for academic life.
Players picked for touring Indigenous hockey team
Three young female hockey players from Rockhampton have been selected for Queensland's first recognised Indigenous hockey team.
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.
Groundswell in Indigenous cricket
The Sydney morning herald's recent article, Australia dreaming, charts the rising prominence of Wiradjuri cricketer, Dan Christian, against the history of Indigenous cricket in Australia.
2012 NRL Indigenous All Stars team and jersey launch
The National Centre for Indigenous Excellence this week hosted the 2012 National Rugby League (NRL) Indigenous All Stars team announcement and jersey launch.
New Indigenous exercise and nutrition programs
The Australian Government has today announced the recipients of the third round of its Healthy communities initiative funding.
Barunga boy Cadel Evans to support Indigenous cause
Tracker magazine has reported that Cadel Evans wants to use his global profile to highlight disadvantage faced by Aboriginal people.
Doomadgee students try first surf, Byron Bay
Surfing Australia recently played host to a group of school children who were visiting Byron Bay from Doomadgee State School in remote north-west Queensland.
Sports stars talk fitness at the Deadlys
Indigenous sports stars at this year's Deadly Awards were keen to talk about how sport and physical activity has opened the doors to a positive and healthy life.
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.
Indigenous teenager to run the New York Marathon
Indigenous teenager, Caine Schofield, is one of 20 Indigenous people running the New York Marathon as part of the Indigenous marathon project (IMP).
Support for youth detainees' running program
Young detainees, and staff at the Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre, took off running on the 5 October 2011 for the annual marathon running day.
Physical activity yarning place now available
We have recently developed a physical activity yarning place by providing an electronic service that encourages information sharing and collaboration among a full range of people working in health and related sectors.
Indigenous runners from the NT to take on New York Marathon
Two Indigenous runners from the Northern Territory have been selected to compete in the New York Marathon later this year.
Adelaide Crows take eye health campaign to APY lands
Adelaide Crows players are spreading the word about eye health in the far north of South Australia by promoting the club's My eye health campaign in the APY lands in September 2011.
All Stars has stunning impact on Indigenous communities
Tickets have gone on sale for the 2012 Harvey Norman All Stars as Indigenous, political, sporting and social leaders gathered in Brisbane to unveil the stunning impact of rugby league based school to work programmes in Indigenous communities.
Preston's boots auctioned for Close the gap round
Indigenous All Stars hero Preston Campbell's signed, handpainted football boots will be auctioned as part of the NRL Close the gap round (round 22 - August 5-8) to raise funds for charity.
Red Dust supports Tiwi Ashes 2011
During the month of August, Tiwi College on Melville Island comes to life with the Tiwi Ashes 2011.
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