Indigenous Health (Public Health and Safety)

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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet: Providing material for policy makers, service providers, researchers, students and the general community. Features information on cultural, social, historical and economic health-related issues. (Indigenous Health) http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/ Meeting Challenges, Making Choices Meeting Challenges, Making Choices: 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. (Indigenous Health) http://www.mcmc.qld.gov.au/pdf/justice_study_response.pdf Rural and Remote Festivals: A Guide for Health Workers and Communities Rural and Remote Festivals: A Guide for Health Workers and Communities: Provides information on cultural activities which may provide opportunities for health promotion in remote areas, with suggestions for involving schools and community groups. (Indigenous Health) http://www.health.qld.gov.au/atods/documents/19482.pdf Indigenous Psychological Services Indigenous Psychological Services: Provides mental health clinics and assessments for indigenous clients, as well as training for both indigenous and non-indigenous people. (Indigenous Health) http://www.indigenouspsychservices.com.au/ Alcohol and Other Drug Use By Australian Indigenous People Alcohol and Other Drug Use By Australian Indigenous People: 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. (Indigenous Health) http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/article.asp?id=7631&ContainerID=647 Danila Dilba Health Service Danila Dilba Health Service: Providing culturally appropriate primary health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of the greater Darwin area. (Indigenous Health) http://www.daniladilba.org.au/ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Complementary Action Plan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Complementary Action Plan: 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. (Indigenous Health) http://www.nationaldrugstrategy.gov.au/pdf/indigenous.htm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health: Presents a list of publications to download. (Indigenous Health) http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-oatsih-pubs-index.htm National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy: 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. (Indigenous Health)[PDF] http://www.adca.org.au/policy/submissions/aboriginal&torresstraitislanderhealthstrategysubmission.pdf Indigenous Health Research Development Program Indigenous Health Research Development Program: Building a career structure for students in Aboriginal health as well as assisting communities to address health issues in Ontario, Canada. (Indigenous Health) http://www.ihrdp.ca/ Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal: National publication written by indigenous health workers. Includes table of contents and subscription details. (Indigenous Health) http://www.aihwj.com.au/ Working With Indigenous Peoples With Disabilities Working With Indigenous Peoples With Disabilities: Provides information for allied health professionals and carers working in remote areas of Australia. Features bibliography of specific articles and reviews of available equipment. (Indigenous Health) http://www.wired.org.au/ Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Projects Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Projects: Published by the National Drug Research Institute. Details the prison-based and community-based programmes, with an historical overview of previous interventions. (Indigenous Health) http://www.ancd.org.au/publications/pdf/rp4_indigenous_drug.pdf Drug Prevention Work with Indigenous Australians Drug Prevention Work with Indigenous Australians: 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. (Indigenous Health) http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/article.asp?id=7632&ContainerID=647 Strategies for Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People Strategies for Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: An article from the Northern Rivers Aboriginal Health Service lists ways in which culture and beliefs can affect healthcare delivery. (Indigenous Health) http://www.medicineau.net.au/clinical/abhealth/strategies.html Cape York Indigenous Issues Cape York Indigenous Issues: 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. (Indigenous Health) http://www.ancd.org.au/publications/pdf/cape_york_report.pdf Indigenous Health Cultural Exchange Group Indigenous Health Cultural Exchange Group: 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. (Indigenous Health) http://members.tripod.com/~CWhitney/INDIGENO.HTM