The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has produced substantially revised estimates of the life expectancy of Indigenous people in Australia. Continue reading
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The Australian Government Budget 2009-10: information of relevance to Indigenous health
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan delivered his second Australian Government Budget on Tuesday evening, 12 May 2009. The following links provide information on the Budget and its implications for Indigenous health. Continue reading
Announcement of Australia’s support of the UN Indigenous rights declaration
Australia has officially backed the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, reversing the Howard Government’s vote against it in 2007. Continue reading
Charles Darwin University appoints Steven Larkin to the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership
Charles Darwin University has appointed Indigenous studies academic Steve Larkin to the position of Pro Vice Chancellor. Continue reading
Adapting the Australian Public Mental Health Performance Indicators to the contextual needs of a remote area child and youth mental health service
Santhanam R, McEwan A, Bainbridge R, Hunter E, Haswell M, et al. (2008)
Adapting the Australian Public Mental Health Performance Indicators to the contextual needs of a remote area child and youth mental health service. Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin 9(1). Retrieved [access date] from http://healthbulletin.org.au/articles/adapting-the-australian-public-mental-health-performance-indicators-to-the-contextual-needs-of-a-remote-area-child-and-youth-mental-health-service/
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Professor Mick Dodson named Australian of the Year 2009
Indigenous leader, Professor Mick Dodson AM, has been named Australian of the Year 2009. Continue reading
Building capacity towards health leadership in remote Indigenous communities in Cape York
Lavarack G, Hill K, Akenson L, Corrie R (2008)
Building capacity towards health leadership in remote Indigenous communities in Cape York. Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin 9(1). Retrieved [access date] from http://healthbulletin.org.au/articles/building-capacity-towards-health-leadership-in-remote-indigenous-communities-in-cape-york/
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Labor Government commits to long-term funding for NT’s elderly
The Labor Government has recently committed $46 million to the Indigenous Aged Care Plan, which was announced in September 2008. Continue reading
Les Malezer wins the 2008 Human Rights Medal
Les Malezer has won the 2008 Human Rights Medal, awarded for a person’s committment to issues of human rights, social justice and equality. Continue reading
Aboriginal entertainer Jimmy Little awarded for health promotion work
One of Australia’s top Aboriginal entertainers, singer-songwriter Jimmy Little, has been awarded for his contributions to improving Indigenous health. Continue reading
