The House of Representatives has passed legislation recognising Indigenous Australian peoples as the first inhabitants of Australia. Continue reading
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HealthInfoNet celebrates 15 years
Edith Cowan University (ECU) recently recognised the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet’s achievements during 15th birthday celebrations. Continue reading
2012 Deadly Awards: recognition of contributions to the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The 18th Deadly Awards were held at the Sydney Opera House on 25 September 2012 and celebrated outstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander achievements in sport, the arts, music and health. Continue reading
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health plan discussion paper released; consultation dates set
Input is now being sought into the development of the new National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health plan (the Plan), following the launch of a discussion paper, online submissions process and national consultation dates this week. Continue reading
Lisa Briggs announced as new CEO of NACCHO
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation has announced the appointment of Ms Lisa Briggs as its new CEO from 17 September 2012. Continue reading
Winners of the National NAIDOC Awards
Twelve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians were honoured on 6 July 2012 at the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony and Ball in Hobart. The awards highlight the outstanding contributions made by Indigenous Australians in their communities or chosen fields. Continue reading
The potential impact of mainstreaming government services and water on the food security of a regional Indigenous community: insights from a focus group
Willis E1, Pearce M2 and Thallon A3 (2012)
The potential impact of mainstreaming government services and water on the food security of a regional Indigenous community: insights from a focus group. Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin 12(3). Retrieved [access date] from http://healthbulletin.org.au/articles/the-potential-impact-of-mainstreaming-government-services-and-water-on-the-food-security-of-a-regional-indigenous-community-insights-from-a-focus-group/
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Census 2011 information now available: Indigenous statistics
Data from the 2011 Australian census of population and housing were released 21 June 2012, by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Continue reading
Budget 2012-13: information of relevance to Indigenous health
Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan, delivered his fifth Australian Government Budget on Tuesday evening, 8 May 2012. Continue reading
Translational research and the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Thomson N (2012)
Translational research and the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet – Working paper. Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin 12 (2). Retrieved [access date] from http://healthbulletin.org.au/articles/translational-research-and-the-australian-indigenous-healthinfonet Continue reading
