Other resources

Health promotion resources from various States and Territories of relevance to Indigenous health promotion in Western Australia have been compiled here. Health promotion resources included are videos, brochures, posters, flipcharts, and CD-ROMS, specific to Western Australia and also to other states and territories. Due to the volume of resources from other states and territories, compiled information has been limited to those developed since 2004.

For information on Indigenous health promotion resources developed in other states and territories prior to 2004, view the HealthInfoNet Health promotion resources webpage.

If you are aware of any other materials that would be appropriate for inclusion here please share your info with us, or alternatively if you have any comments please let us know.

 

Cardiovascular disease

Aboriginal Vascular Health Program (2004)
Aboriginal patient education cardiovascular resources.
North Sydney: NSW Health

Developed by the New South Wales Aboriginal Vascular Health Program, this series of thirteen pamphlets relate to a range of issues associated with vascular health including:

Each of the pamphlets is in simple, easy-to-read language, and has been designed as a patient education resource for use with Aboriginal patients and communities.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information about the pamphlets view the Aboriginal Vascular Health Program website, or contact: Liz McEntyre, Program Manager, Aboriginal Vascular Health Program, Chronic Care Unit, NSW Health, LMB 961, North Sydney NSW 2059, ph: (02) 9391 9853, fax: (02) 9391 9556, email: lmcen@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

To obtain copies of the pamphlets view the Better Health Centre website, or contact: The Better Health Centre, Locked bag 5003, Gladesville NSW 2111, ph: (02) 9816 0452, fax: (02) 9816 0492.

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Continence

National Continence Management Strategy (2004)
Continence in Indigenous communities: a series of resources.
Canberra: Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing

As part of the National Continence Management Strategy, an Australian government initiative, the Department of Health and Ageing has revised and reprinted a long-running series of resources about continence in Indigenous communities:

All resources are colourfully illustrated with Indigenous artwork. The flipchart provides information about the national strategy. The comic book makes information about incontinence - the problems and the solutions - accessible to Indigenous Australians. The brochure presents the facts in plain language, and provides contacts for accessing help and treatment.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information about any of these resources or to obtain copies view the National Continence Management Strategy website, or contact: National Continence Management Strategy, Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, MDP 32, GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, email: Continence.Strategy@health.gov.au

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Environmental health

Human Services Training Advisory Council (2004)
Livin' in a house.
Darwin : Human Services Training Advisory Council

The 'Livin' in a house CD-ROM was developed through collaboration between the Human Services Training Advisory Council in Darwin, Skinnyfish Music, and George Rrurrambu. George Rrurrambu is an elder of the Gumatj clan and a musician. He has written the song on the CD-ROM to support and promote the work of Indigenous environmental health workers in remote Aboriginal communities. His own message is 'grow strong'.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information about the CD or to obtain copies view the HSTAC website, or contact: Human Services Training Advisory Council, 2nd Floor, Darwin Plaza, Smith Street, Darwin NT 0801 (postal address: GPO Box 1557 , Darwin NT 0801) ph: (08) 8981 2550, fax: (08) 8981 9822, email: hstac@hstac.com.au

Centre for Appropriate Technology (2004)
My job: better environmental health - the video.
Alice Springs : Centre for Appropriate Technology

Produced by CAT Productions for the Health Department of Western Australia, NT Department of Health and Community Services, Department of Health and Ageing, and the Inter-Government Working Group (WA), this 42 minute video is suitable for anyone interested in environmental health in remote Indigenous communities. The video provides an informative look at the working life of Aboriginal environmental health workers (EHWs) and others who work in environmental health. Filmed on location in Western Australia and the Northern Territory , the video offers a light-hearted insight into the challenges and rewards on the path to achieving better environmental health.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information about the video or to obtain copies contact: Centre for Appropriate Technology Inc., PO Box 8044 , Alice Springs NT 0871, ph: (08) 8951 4311, fax: (08) 8951 4333, email: cat.productions@icat.org.au

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Hepatitis C

Relationships Australia (2004)
Yarnin' up hep C. A hepatitis C education resource for Indigenous communities .
Adelaide : Relationships Australia

The 'yarnin' up hep C' education resource was developed as part of a project run by Relationships Australia, South Australia . Its purpose is to increase awareness, encourage conversation, and prevent infections of hepatitis C. The resource consists of a small wallet-sized information leaflet, and a larger information booklet with information wheels, and has been designed specifically for educational use with Indigenous communities in metropolitan Adelaide . It is colourful and informative, with easy-to-understand language that explains the hepatitis C condition, its transmission, treatment and care, and provides community contacts.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

To download copies of the booklet visit the COPE website.

For further information about the resource contact: Jen Hamer, Manager Community Education and Training, Relationships Australia, South Australia , ph: (08) 8245 8100, email: J.hamer@rasa.org.au

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Immunisation

Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (2004)
Protect yourself, your elders, and your community. Get immunised now: poster.
Canberra : Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

The Department of Health and Ageing and the Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH) have produced an updated general practitioner fact sheet and a poster about the National Indigenous Pneumococcal and Influenza Immunisation Program (NIPII) 2004.

Jean Merritt (Ngunawal Elder) and Amanda Allan (a Bunjalung woman) have lent their support to the immunisation program and appear on the poster. The poster is A3 size, outlines the importance of pneumococcal and influenza vaccination, and identifies those who should be immunised because of increased risk of illness.

Copies of these resources can be downloaded from the OATSIH website .

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information about the program or for copies of the fact sheet and poster contact: Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, MDP 17, Department of Health and Ageing, GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, ph: (02) 6289 5291, fax: (02) 6289 1412.

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Mental health

Lifeline South Coast (2004)
'Help when you're feeling down'.
Sydney : Lifeline South Coast

This Aboriginal-specific information leaflet on depression (referred to as a tool kit) has been developed through Lifeline's Just Ask - Rural Mental Health Information Service and the Shoalhaven Aboriginal Safety Promotion Program.

The tool kit was originally developed for the Shoalhaven and Illawarra Aboriginal communities, however it is likely to be relevant to Aboriginal communities across the country. The tool kit has been designed for use by Aboriginal community controlled health organisations, health services, Aboriginal health workers, and interested individuals.

Work is currently being conducted on a suicide prevention tool kit, which is anticipated to be launched in October 2004.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

The depression tool kit is available online (view tool kit - PDF - 128KB) from the Lifeline website.

For further information contact: Terri Elliott, Lifeline South Coast (NSW), ph: 1300 131 114, email: terri.elliott@southcoast.lifeline.org.au

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Social and cultural aspects

Engaging Fathers Project (2004)
Strengths and skills of Indigenous dads, uncles, pops, and brothers: DVD.
Callaghan: University of Newcastle

This DVD was developed as part of the Engaging Fathers Project, an initiative of the Family Action Centre and the University of Newcastle. The DVD is designed to encourage fathers and father figures to engage in the lives of children in the 0 to 8 year age bracket. The DVD will assist schools, family services, antenatal care, child care, and early education institutions in their efforts to recruit fathers and father figures to engage with their children.

The DVD was filmed by a group of young Aboriginal fathers who were trained, over a period of three months, to film and edit using digital cameras and computer-based editing software. The DVD contains footage that presents the fathers' personal experiences with fatherhood and those of other members of the community.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information about the DVD or to obtain copies, contact: Janine Bendit, Project Administrator, Engaging Fathers Project, Family Action Centre, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan 2308 NSW, ph: (02) 4921 8640, fax: (02) 4921 8686, email: Janine.Bendit@newcastle.edu.au

The Engaging Fathers Project has also developed a series of other resources targeted at fathers, both Indigenous and general:

To obtain copies of these resources download the order form from the Family Action Centre project webpage.

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Substance use

Victorian Drug Treatment Services (2004)
About inhalant abuse.
Melbourne: Victorian Drug Treatment Services

The 'About inhalant abuse' resources have been produced by the Victorian Department of Human Services for the Koori community. They are designed for community drug and alcohol workers, health professionals, and parents and relatives concerned that someone they know is sniffing inhalants.

The set of resources cover a variety of issues concerned with inhalant abuse and include information:

The booklets explain what sniffing is, how it hurts young people, why they are doing it, and what can help. They outline the dangers of inhaling solvents. The booklets also contain ideas about how individuals can get involved as part of the community to deal with the problem.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information about the resources and to access copies electronically visit the resource webpage on the Victorian Drug Treatment Services website.

For hard copies contact: Drug Treatment Services Victoria, 555 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, ph: (03) 9637 5232, email: drug.treatment@dhs.vic.gov.au

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Women's health

Dippydots (2004)
Well women's check book.
Nhulunbuy: Department of Health and Community Services

Dippydots is an education health resource production unit within the Northern Territory Women's Health Strategy Unit. It has developed a series of three educational booklets to use with Aboriginal women during community education sessions and individual consultations. The booklets are intended for use by health workers and health providers, and cover topics relating to the well women's check, female anatomy, and domestic violence in pregnancy.

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For further information about the resource or to order copies contact: Dippydots, PO Box 533 , Nhulunbuy NT 0881, ph: (04) 2967 7022, email: dippydots@hotmail.com

Koorie Diabetes Services Victoria (2004)
Healthy mums means healthy babies. Pregnancy is not a sickness but diabetes is.
Northcote: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation

This A5 brochure presents simple facts about diabetes in pregnancy - what it is, who is at risk, symptoms, effects on the baby, and where to get help. Designed and produced by Koorie Diabetes Services Victoria, the brochure contains colourful Indigenous artwork, and can be used by health workers and service providers working with Indigenous populations at risk of developing gestational diabetes.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For more information about the resource or to obtain copies contact: Koorie Diabetes Services Victoria, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation, 144 Westbourne Grove, Northcote VIC 3070, ph: (03) 9482 9211, fax: (03) 9482 9092, email: enquiries@kooriediabetes.org.au

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Other

Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal (2005)
The Indigenous health promotion resources guide. (5th edition)
Sydney: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal

The fifth edition of the Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal - Indigenous health promotion resources guide, has been released for 2005. The guide provides information about individual health promotion resources developed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The resources cover over 80 health topics and relate to specific conditions, population groups, and environmental and social issues. The guide also includes details of how to obtain the resources and, where relevant, price and online access information.

Included in the resource is an application form for submitting content regarding a new resource to the journal for publication in the next edition.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information about the resource or to order copies view the Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal website, or contact: Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal, PO Box 502 , Matraville NSW 2036, ph: (02) 9311 2593, fax: (02) 9311 2814, freecall: 1800 888 575, email: journal@aihwj.com.au

Chronic Diseases Network (2005)
Chronic Diseases Network: useful resources directory.
Casuarina: Chronic Diseases Network

The Chronic Diseases Network has developed a Useful resources guide that provides a list of available resources categorised according to condition. The resources have either been designed specifically for Aboriginal people, or could easily be adapted to use with Aboriginal people. The guide provides general information, contact details, and online information for obtaining each resource. The guide has been developed into an online health education resources database to provide a one-stop shop for information to assist with the prevention and management of various health issues affecting the Aboriginal community.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

Link not available on the Northern Territory Government Department of Health and Families website

For further information about the resource guide contact: Chronic Diseases Network Project Officer, Health House, 87 Mitchell Street , Darwin NT 0800 (postal address: PO Box 40596, Casuarina NT 0811) ph: (08) 8922 8280, fax: (08) 8922 8310, email: chronicdiseasesnetwork@nt.gov.au

Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses (2004)
'Are we making a difference?' - conference proceedings.
Bribie Island : Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses

The conference proceedings of the 5th annual Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses (CATSIN) conference are now available on CD. The conference was held 1-3 October 2003 in Cairns, and was attended by approximately 100 delegates, the majority of whom were Indigenous. The conference theme 'Are We Making a Difference' focused on how to make a difference in clinical practice as well as to the profession.

The conference was opened by Ms Desley Boyle, Member for Cairns , and the keynote speaker was Ms Linda Burney MP, NSW. Presentations were delivered by people from a variety of different health disciplines including Emily Marshall, Diana Ross, Dr Mark Wenitong, and Sadie Canning. The student forum also allowed students to discuss issues confronting them as Indigenous students in the tertiary sector.

Many stories told of the difficulties Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have in accessing appropriate nursing education and health care, and what Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nurses are doing to overcome these difficulties. Many aspects of the presentations demonstrated best practice nursing standards.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

To obtain copies of the CD visit the CATSIN website for a CD order form, or alternatively for further information contact: Chairperson, Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses (CATSIN), 14 Cassia Avenue, Banksia Beach, Bribie Island QLD 4507, ph: (07) 3410 7236, fax: (07) 3410 7235, mobile: 0438 808 739, email: catsin@bigpond.net.au

Darebin Community Health (nd)
Darebin Community Health: pamphlets series.
East Reservoir: Darebin Community Health

Darebin Community Health in Victoria, has produced a series of five pamphlets providing information about the services they deliver. They are titled:

The pamphlets give basic information about who would benefit from the services and why, and provide photos of the service providers.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For more information about the services or the pamphlets view the Darebin website, or contact: Darebin Community Health, East Preston Site, 125 Blake Street, East Reservoir VIC 3073, ph: (03) 8470 1111, fax: (03) 8470 1107, email: info@dch.org.au

Inception Strategies
Inception Strategies provides written and visual content for comics, films and posters and specialises in reaching target audiences such as Indigenous people and other communities that may be hard to reach.

For more information about the services view the Inception Strategies website or contact Damian, ph: 0412 039 636, email: damian@inceptionstrategies.com

Rural Health Education Foundation (2005)
Palliative care for Indigenous people and Aboriginal health workers and chronic disease management. [CD-ROM]
Canberra : Department of Health and Ageing

This CD-ROM has been developed by the Rural Health Education Foundation and sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. It contains two broadcasts:

Palliative care for Indigenous people was broadcasted 15 June 2004 and runs for 63 minutes. The program examines barriers experienced by Indigenous people in accessing appropriate palliative care, and provides an insight into how Indigenous people and communities deal with issues of grief and loss.

Aboriginal Health workers and chronic disease management was broadcasted 29 June 2004 and runs for 51 minutes. The program examines how Aboriginal health workers, general practitioners, and other health professionals can contribute to chronic disease detection and management through early detection, risk factor management, programs, and primary care activities.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

To obtain copies of the CD-ROM view the RHEF website, or contact: Rural Health Education Foundation, Unit 5, 53 Dundas Court , Phillip ACT 2606, postal address: PO Box 219 , Mawson ACT 2607, ph: (02) 6232 5480, fax: (02) 6232 5484, email: rhef@rhef.com.au

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service (2004)
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service: pamphlet series.
Ainslie: Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service has developed a series of pamphlets targeting specific health issues relevant to their clients, specifically:

Designed for an Indigenous audience, the pamphlets provide information about the condition, what can be done, and who to contact from Winnunga Nimmityjah for help and information.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For more information about the pamphlets view the Winnunga Nimmityjah website, or contact: Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service ACT Inc, 91A Wakefield Gardens, Ainslie ACT 2601, ph: (02) 6249 7555, fax: (02) 6262 7550, email: julie@winnunga.com.au

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