Two new resources have been produced to help workers tackle the high rates of chronic disease and smoking among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Continue reading
Author: Renae Bastholm
Indigenous social worker from WA acknowledged for remarkable contributions
Associate Professor Dawn Bessarab from the Aboriginal Health and Education Unit, Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, has won a 2011 Social Worker of the Year award. Continue reading
Take the HealthBulletin survey to win a camera, iPod or voucher
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet today launched a survey asking readers how their peer-reviewed publication, the HealthBulletin journal could be improved. Continue reading
More Indigenous Australians accessing targeted health services
There was a significant increase in the use of services targeted at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in 2009-10 compared with the previous year, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Continue reading
HealthInfoNet receives national accolades
The ECU-based Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet was the winner of the Diversity category at the 2011 Australia New Zealand Internet Awards, announced on 18 October 2011 at a gala dinner in Melbourne. Continue reading
Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service’s fetal alcohol spectrum disorders program: Big steps, solid outcome
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Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service’s fetal alcohol spectrum disorders program: Big steps, solid outcome. Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin 11 (4). Retrieved [access date] from http://healthbulletin.org.au/articles/ord-valley-aboriginal-health-service’s-fetal-alcohol-spectrum-disorders-program-big-steps-solid-outcome Continue reading
2011 Deadly Awards: Outstanding Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
The 17th Deadly Awards were held at the Sydney Opera House on the 27 September, recognising outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievements in sport, the arts, music and health. Continue reading
Indigenous PhD and professional doctorate graduates conference
The Indigenous Higher Education Advisory Council (IHEAC) is holding a conference to enable Indigenous PhD and professional doctorate graduates to contribute to the current Review of Indigenous higher education. Continue reading
Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage: latest data
The latest Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage report was released on 25 August 2011. Continue reading
Professor Hugh Taylor honoured for dedication to eye health
The Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) founder, Professor Hugh Taylor AC, has been appointed as a Melbourne Laureate Professor for his work in ophthalmology. Continue reading
