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Public Health and Safety - Indigenous Health

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      new window Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal Description: National publication written by indigenous health workers. Includes table of contents and subscription details. (aihwj.com.au)
new window Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Description: Presents a list of publications to download. (health.gov.au)
new window Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Complementary Action Plan Description: Prepared by National Drug Strategy to co-ordinate efforts to reduce drug-related harm. PDF documents of all components of the Plan can be downloaded at no cost. (nationaldrugstrategy.gov.au)
new window Alcohol and Other Drug Use By Australian Indigenous People Description: A fact sheet about patterns of use and current research projects, with comparisons to similar problems in non-indigenous populations. Also available as a PDF document. (druginfo.adf.org.au)
new window Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Description: Providing material for policy makers, service providers, researchers, students and the general community. Features information on cultural, social, historical and economic health-related issues. (healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au)
new window Cape York Indigenous Issues Description: A report by the Australian National Council on Drugs. Includes information regarding drug and alcohol use amongst Indigenous Australians, as well as the availability of specific services. (ancd.org.au)
new window Drug Prevention Work with Indigenous Australians Description: A guide for non-indigenous health workers, explaining the cultural issues and beliefs which may affect the provision of health care. Also available as a PDF document. (druginfo.adf.org.au)
new window Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Projects Description: Published by the National Drug Research Institute. Details the prison-based and community-based programmes, with an historical overview of previous interventions. (ancd.org.au)
new window Indigenous Health Cultural Exchange Group Description: A student society at the University of Queensland which tries to increase cultural awareness among indigenous and non-indigenous students and professionals in medicine and allied health. Aims, objectives and contact details. (members.tripod.com)
new window Indigenous Health Research Development Program Description: Building a career structure for students in Aboriginal health as well as assisting communities to address health issues in Ontario, Canada. (ihrdp.ca)
new window Indigenous Psychological Services Description: Provides mental health clinics and assessments for indigenous clients, as well as training for both indigenous and non-indigenous people. (indigenouspsychservices.com.au)
new window Meeting Challenges, Making Choices Description: A response by the Queensland Government to the Cape York Justice Study, which examined the effects of alcohol on the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Includes background details and a summary of the recommendations. (mcmc.qld.gov.au)
new window National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy Description: A submission by the Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia concerning the draft Strategy. Expresses concerns that the proposals do not place sufficient priority on addressing substance misuse, and suggests amendments. (adca.org.au)
new window Rural and Remote Festivals: A Guide for Health Workers and Communities Description: Provides information on cultural activities which may provide opportunities for health promotion in remote areas, with suggestions for involving schools and community groups. (health.qld.gov.au)
new window Strategies for Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Description: An article from the Northern Rivers Aboriginal Health Service lists ways in which culture and beliefs can affect healthcare delivery. (medicineau.net.au)
new window Working With Indigenous Peoples With Disabilities Description: Provides information for allied health professionals and carers working in remote areas of Australia. Features bibliography of specific articles and reviews of available equipment. (wired.org.au)
 




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