Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin

Budget 2013-14: information of relevance to Indigenous health

Jane — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:04:26 +0000

Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan, delivered his sixth Australian Government Budget on Tuesday evening, 14 May 2013. The following links provide information on the Budget and its implications for Indigenous health. Australian Government Budget details: View website: Australian Government Budget 2013-14 More detailed information on various components of Indigenous expenditure is available in the respective Portfolio Budget Statements [...]

A nurse-managed kidney disease program in regional and remote Australia

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:59 +0000

Tracey K, Cossich T, Bennett PN, Wright S, Ockerby C (2013) A nurse-managed kidney disease program in regional and remote Australia Renal Society of Australasia Journal; 9: (28-34) View abstract/article: A nurse-managed kidney disease program in regional and remote Australia (PDF – 227.5 KB) View website: Renal Society of Australasia Journal

Improving participation by Aboriginal children in blood lead screening services in Broken Hill, NSW

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:32 +0000

Thomas SL, Boreland F, Lyle DM (2013) Improving participation by Aboriginal children in blood lead screening services in Broken Hill, NSW NSW Public Health Bulletin; 23: (234-238) View abstract: Improving participation by Aboriginal children in blood lead screening services in Broken Hill, NSW View website: NSW Public Health Bulletin

Radiation treatment compliance in the Indigenous population: the pilot Northern Territory experience and future directions

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:28 +0000

Le H, Penniment M, Carruthers S, Roos D, Sullivan T, Baxi S (2013) Radiation treatment compliance in the Indigenous population: the pilot Northern Territory experience and future directions Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology; Early View: () View abstract: Radiation treatment compliance in the Indigenous population: the pilot Northern Territory experience and future directions [...]

Creating successful anti-tobacco programs for Aboriginal communities

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 15 May 2013 01:00:27 +0000

Rodgers M (2013) Creating successful anti-tobacco programs for Aboriginal communities intouch; 30: (1-2) View publication: Creating successful anti-tobacco programs for Aboriginal communities (PDF – 2.3 MB) View information: intouch Newsletter

Yarning about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Christine — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:00:24 +0000

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health (2013) Yarning about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Victoria: Jean Hailes for Women’s Health The Yarning about polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) booklet aims to provide Indigenous women with a culturally specific source of information about the condition. The 13-page booklet is divided by topic and includes information about: the causes of [...]

HPV School Vaccination Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young men and women

Christine — Mon, 13 May 2013 01:00:14 +0000

Department of Health and Ageing (2013) HPV School Vaccination Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young men and women Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing This resource package aims to raise awareness about the human papillomavirus (HPV) among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young men and women. It provides information on the vaccination available to [...]

Disabling chronic low back pain as an iatrogenic disorder: a qualitative study in Aboriginal Australians

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:46 +0000

Lin IB, O’Sullivan PB, Coffin JA, Mak DB, Toussaint S, Straker LM (2013) Disabling chronic low back pain as an iatrogenic disorder: a qualitative study in Aboriginal Australians BMJ Open; 3(4): e002654 Retrieved 9 April 2013 from http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/3/4/e002654.abstract View abstract: Disabling chronic low back pain as an iatrogenic disorder: a qualitative study in Aboriginal Australians [...]

Eye health promotion to improve awareness and prevent vision loss among Indigenous Australians

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:33 +0000

Boudville AI, Anjou MD, Taylor HR (2013) Eye health promotion to improve awareness and prevent vision loss among Indigenous Australians Health Promotion Journal of Australia; 24: (76-77) View abstract: Eye health promotion to improve awareness and prevent vision loss among Indigenous Australians View website: Health Promotion Journal of Australia

Prevention and management of chronic disease in Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Services in Queensland: a quality improvement study assessing change in selected clinical performance indicators over time in a cohort of services

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:16 +0000

Panaretto KS, Gardner KL, Button S, Carson A, Schibasaki R, Wason G, Baker D, Mein J, Dellit A, Lewis D, Wenitong M, Ring I (2013) Prevention and management of chronic disease in Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Services in Queensland: a quality improvement study assessing change in selected clinical performance indicators over time in [...]

Australian housing policy, misrecognition and Indigenous population mobility

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:00 +0000

Habibis D (2013) Australian housing policy, misrecognition and Indigenous population mobility Housing Studies; Early view: () View abstract: Australian housing policy, misrecognition and Indigenous population mobility View website: Housing Studies

Literature review of the interplay between education, employment, health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote areas: working towards an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing framework

Christine — Mon, 06 May 2013 01:00:27 +0000

Nguyen OK, Cairney S (2013) Literature review of the interplay between education, employment, health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in remote areas: working towards an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing framework Alice Springs, NT: Ninti One Limited This literature review investigated present wellbeing frameworks at a global and local level [...]

Munu gukooreree: Aboriginal children’s use and experience of space and place in Cherbourg

Christine — Mon, 06 May 2013 01:00:16 +0000

Kreutz AS (2012) Munu gukooreree: Aboriginal children’s use and experience of space and place in Cherbourg Unpublished Doctor of Philosophy thesis, The University of Queensland: Brisbane Further information: View abstract: Munu gukooreree: Aboriginal children’s use and experience of space and place in Cherbourg

Bicultural practice in the Northern Territory children and families sector: practitioners’ reflections of working two-ways

Christine — Mon, 06 May 2013 01:00:07 +0000

McGuinness K, Leckning B (2013) Bicultural practice in the Northern Territory children and families sector: practitioners’ reflections of working two-ways Darwin: Centre for Child Development and Education and Strong Aboriginal Families, Together, Menzies School of Health Research This publication reports on a qualitative research project which aimed to describe how cultural models of service delivery [...]

Indigenous perspectives on the desired attributes of medical graduates practising in remote communities: a northwest Queensland pilot study

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:56 +0000

Woolley T, Sivamalai S, Ross S, Duffy G, Miller A (2013) Indigenous perspectives on the desired attributes of medical graduates practising in remote communities: a northwest Queensland pilot study Australian Journal of Rural Health; 21: (90-96) View abstract: Indigenous perspectives on the desired attributes of medical graduates practising in remote communities: a northwest Queensland pilot [...]

Variability in disease burden and management of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in two regions of tropical Australia

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:21 +0000

Rémond MGW, Severin KL, Hodder Y, Martin J, Nelson C, Atkinson D, Maguire GP (2013) Variability in disease burden and management of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in two regions of tropical Australia Internal Medicine Journal; 43: (386–393) View abstract: Variability in disease burden and management of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease in [...]

Improving eye care for Indigenous Australians in primary health care settings

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:17 +0000

Boudville AI, Anjou MD, Taylor HR (2013) Improving eye care for Indigenous Australians in primary health care settings Australian Journal of Rural Health; 21: (121-127) View abstract: Improving eye care for Indigenous Australians in primary health care settings View website: Australian Journal of Rural Health

Promising practice in intensive family support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:00:06 +0000

Matthews G, Burton J (2013) Promising practice in intensive family support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families Developing Practice: the Child, Youth and Family Work Journal; 34: (56-66) View abstract: Promising practice in intensive family support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families View website: Developing Practice: the Child, Youth and Family Work Journal

Demonstration projects for improving sexual health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth: evaluation report

Christine — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:00:59 +0000

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2013) Demonstration projects for improving sexual health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth: evaluation report Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare This evaluation reports on the efficacy of six projects in improving the sexual health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people. Specifically the projects sought [...]

Through young black eyes

Christine — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:00:48 +0000

Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (2013) Through young black eyes Fitzroy, Vic: Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care The Through young black eyes resource package was developed to help run workshops to prevent family violence, child abuse and neglect, and develop child safe communities. The resources aim to help develop [...]

A unique & valued profession: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health workers

Christine — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:00:38 +0000

Rural Health Education Foundation (2013) A unique & valued profession: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health workers Canberra: Rural Health Education Foundation This half hour DVD includes ten short interviews with Indigenous health workers from around Australia who share their experiences as health professionals. It highlights the role they play in delivering culturally safe and [...]

Rheumatic heart disease and acute rheumatic fever in Australia: 1996-2011

Christine — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:24:42 +0000

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2013) Rheumatic heart disease and acute rheumatic fever in Australia: 1996-2011 Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare This report examines and presents a range of data on acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) in Australia. The data show that: ARF now occurs almost exclusively in [...]

Chronic hepatitis B: care delivery and patient knowledge in the Torres Strait region of Australia

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:00:48 +0000

Preston-Thomas A, Fagan P, Nakata Y, Anderson E (2013) Chronic hepatitis B: care delivery and patient knowledge in the Torres Strait region of Australia Australian Family Physician; 42: (225-231) View abstract/article: Chronic hepatitis B: care delivery and patient knowledge in the Torres Strait region of Australia View website: Australian Family Physician

Report on government services 2013: Indigenous compendium

Christine — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:00:44 +0000

Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision (2013) Report on government services 2013: Indigenous compendium Canberra: Productivity Commission This publication draws on the Report on government services 2013 to present data specific to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population. It reports on the delivery of mainstream services to Indigenous people including services for: [...]

Describing the growth and rapid weight gain of urban Australian Aboriginal infants

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:00:41 +0000

Webster V, Denney-Wilson E, Knight J, Comino E, Gudaga Research Team (2013) Describing the growth and rapid weight gain of urban Australian Aboriginal infants Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health; 49: (303–308) View abstract: Describing the growth and rapid weight gain of urban Australian Aboriginal infants View website: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health

Stages of change, smoking behaviour and readiness to quit in a large sample of Indigenous Australians living in eight remote north Queensland communities

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:00:15 +0000

Campbell S, Bohanna I, Swinbourne A, Cadet-James Y, McKeown D, McDermott R (2013) Stages of change, smoking behaviour and readiness to quit in a large sample of Indigenous Australians living in eight remote north Queensland communities International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health; 10: (1562-1571) View abstract: Stages of change, smoking behaviour and readiness [...]

Yarning about health checks: barriers and enablers in an urban Aboriginal medical service

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:00:04 +0000

Jennings W, Spurling GK, Askew DA (2013) Yarning about health checks: barriers and enablers in an urban Aboriginal medical service Australian Journal of Primary Health; Online Early: () View abstract: Yarning about health checks: barriers and enablers in an urban Aboriginal medical service View website: Australian Journal of Primary Health

A grounded theory of program transfer: how an Aboriginal empowerment initiative became “bigger than a program”

Christine — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:00:05 +0000

McCalman J (2012) A grounded theory of program transfer: how an Aboriginal empowerment initiative became “bigger than a program” Unpublished Doctor of Philosophy thesis, James Cook University: School of Education Further information: View abstract: A grounded theory of program transfer: how an Aboriginal empowerment initiative became “bigger than a program” View thesis: A grounded theory [...]

Federal Government renews effort to close the gap in Indigenous health

Jane — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:21:06 +0000

The Australian Government has announced $777 million to fund its share of a renewed National partnership agreement (NPA) on Closing the gap in Indigenous health outcomes for a further three years to 30 June 2016. This funding is aimed at achieving the federal government’s commitment to ‘close the gap’ in life expectancy between Indigenous and [...]

Characteristics of the community-level diet of Aboriginal people in remote northern Australia

Dianne McKillop — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:00:40 +0000

Brimblecombe JK, Ferguson MM, Liberato SC, O’Dea K (2013) Characteristics of the community-level diet of Aboriginal people in remote northern Australia Medical Journal of Australia; 198: (380-384) View abstract/article: Characteristics of the community-level diet of Aboriginal people in remote northern Australia View website: Medical Journal of Australia