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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.
Avery S (2020) Something stronger: truth-telling on hurt and loss, strength and healing, from First Nations people with disability Brisbane: Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability The purpose of this research paper is to support engagement with the First Nations disability community that is considerate of their cultural values […]
Gotis-Graham A, Macniven R, Kong K, Gwynne K (2020) Effectiveness of ear, nose and throat outreach programmes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians: a systematic review BMJ Open; 10(11): e038273 Retrieved 26 November 2020 from https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-038273
Spiers MH (2020) “Becoming a better teacher” exploring the cultural competence of non-Aboriginal teachers in a northern Australian boarding school Unpublished Doctor of Philosophy thesis, Edith Cowan University: Perth
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.
Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (2020) Return of Cultural Heritage project 2018-2020 Canberra: Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies This report details the AIATSIS-led Return of Cultural Heritage project in returning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage material which are not limited to; objects, photographs, manuscripts and audiovisual […]
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (2020) Antenatal care use and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and their babies 2016-2017 Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare This report explores the factors associated with antenatal care use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers, and how these may relate to Aboriginal and […]
Northern Territory Department of Health (2020) Gunbalanya-Kakadu disease cluster investigation: final report Darwin: Northern Territory Department of Health This is the final report from the Northern Territory (NT) Government on the investigations into the findings of a retrospective cohort study on long-term Aboriginal residents living in the Gunbalanya-Kakadu (G-K) area.
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 […]
Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach Program Team (2020) Learning guide for allied health professionals 2020 Brisbane: Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach This resource aims to provide allied health professionals with support and guidance around palliative care practice.
