Wanem morphine

Cancer Council Queensland (2009)
Wanem morphine.
Fortitude Valley, Qld: Cancer Council Queensland

An initiative of the Cancer Council Queensland, this booklet was developed to enhance understanding among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about the utility of morphine as a source of pain relief for cancer treatment patients. The booklet has been written in Creole and provides answers to the many common questions that arise when someone is prescribed morphine. Specifically, the booklet provides information on: what is morphine; where does it come from; what is it used for; and possible side effects. In addition the booklet provides information that seeks to dispel the myths about morphine. The booklet contains Indigenous artwork on every page and was a collaborative effort with the Cancer Council Queensland, Indigenous health workers, Elders, and Torres Strait Islanders all contributing to the production of the book.

• Further information:
  • View media release: Cancer Council Queensland
  • View resource: Wanem morphine (PDF – 1.1MB)
  • View website: Cancer Council Queensland
• Contact details:
  • Cancer Council Queensland, 553 Gregory Terrace, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006, PO Box 201, Spring Hill, QLD 4004, ph: (07) 3634 5100, fax: (07) 3257 1306, email: info@cancerqld.org.au