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Smith S, Guerrera D (2020) The ASH [Aboriginal Sexual Health] podcast Retrieved September 2020 from https://soundcloud.com/theashpodcast These podcasts discuss current events about sexual health, the experiences of the presenters, questions from listeners of the podcasts, medical issues around sexually transmitted infections, contraception, diversity, culture and the law.
Palliative Care Tasmania (2020) Advance care yarning: decision making for end of life for Aboriginal people in lutruwita/ Tasmania Hobart: Palliative Care Tasmania These guidelines aim to help Aboriginal people, their families, and their community who live in lutruwita/Tasmania better understand their choices at end-of-life and how to explain these choices to medical and health […]
National Best Practice Unit for Tackling Indigenous Smoking (2020) Key facts about bush tobacco Perth: National Best Practice Unit for Tackling Indigenous Smoking This factsheet provides key information for Tackling Indigenous Smoking workers about bush tobacco.
Mid North Coast Local Health District (2020) Demystifying sexual health – Luke, young Aboriginal man Sydney: Mid North Coast Local Health District This short video goes through the process of attending a sexual health clinic for screening, advice and follow-up appointments relating to sexually transmitted infections.
Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (2020) Second hand smoke campaign Perth: Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia This short video aims to provide information about the health impacts of second hand smoke and to raise awareness that smoke stays in the air even after a cigarette has been put out.
Harding K (2020) What is birthing on country and why is it crucial for Aboriginal women? [podcast] Sydney: NITV Radio What is birthing on country and why is it crucial for Aboriginal women? is a podcast about the role and training of doulas (childbirth companions) in the community as part of the Caring for Mum on […]
Bega Garnbirringu Health Service (2020) Tackling Indigenous Smoking: respect your health – respect your culture – be smoke free Kalgoorlie: Bega Garnbirringu Health Service This booklet aims to support and educate Aboriginal people and communities about tobacco use.
Miles T, Owen R, Miller M, Poliness E, Rigney D (2020) Collaboration across professions: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners Melbourne: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency In this podcast, Tash Miles from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) talks to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners and their colleagues about what collaboration across […]
Nelson S (2020) Support available from Aboriginal health liaison workers [podcast] Melbourne: Palliative Care Victoria This podcast provides an example of the support Aboriginal Health Liaison Workers can offer Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a life-limiting illness.
Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of New South Wales (2020) #swab4mob Sydney: Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of New South Wales This video aims to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to protect their families by getting a COVID-19 test if they feel unwell.
