Professor Michael Gracey has been appointed as the new Chair in Aboriginal health at Curtin University, Western Australia. He is contactable at
School of Public Health
PO Box U1987
Perth WA 8645
Month: November 1997
Heart foundation appoints director in Aboriginal cardiovascular health
The National Heart Foundation has recently appointed Dr Chris Burns as the new Northern Territory Program Director – Cardiovascular Health (Aboriginal health). This position involves a pro-active role in the development and implementation of Aboriginal cardiovascular health strategies at both local and national levels. Chris is contactable at:
The National Heart Foundation
PO Box 4363
Darwin NT 0801
Ph: (08) 8981 1966
Inquiry into Indigenous health
An inquiry into Indigenous health is being conducted by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family and Community Affairs. About seventy submissions have been received and the first public hearings will be held on February 6, 1998 in Canberra, with other States to follow. Although submissions have closed, interested individuals and organisations are still invited to write to the Committee. The Committee is issuing copies of the submissions for public comment, and these should be available by the end of the year. If you would like to receive a copy please contact the Committee Secretary , Mr Bjarne Nordin, on (06) 277 4565 or write to:
The Secretary
House of Representatives Standing Committee
on Family and Community Affairs
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
