Catto M, Thomson N (2008)
Review of illicit drug use among Indigenous peoples. Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin 8(4). Retrieved [access date] from https://healthbulletin.org.au/articles/review-of-illicit-drug-use-among-indigenous-peoples
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Category: Vol 8 No 4, October 2008 – December 2008
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
Council of Australian Governments promise $4.6 billion for Indigenous issues
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) announced a commitment of $4.6 billion for Indigenous issues at its meeting in Canberra on 29 November 2008. Continue reading
AMA report card 2008: Ending the cycle of vulnerability: the health of Indigenous children
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) released its 2008 report card, titled: Ending the cycle of vulnerability: the health of Indigenous children on 27 November 2008 at Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service, Canberra. Continue reading
Patrick Dodson wins the 2008 Sydney Peace Prize
Patrick Dodson has won the 2008 Sydney Peace Prize, which is given to people who make significant contributions to peace with justice. Continue reading
Dr Noel Hayman wins Deadlys Award
Dr Noel Hayman was the winner of the 14thDeadlys Awards for Outstanding achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Continue reading
Minister for Health and Ageing outlines the Rudd Government’s plans to ‘Close the gap’
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, outlined the Rudd Government’s plans to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians at the Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses Annual Conference, ‘CATSIN Dreaming’, held on 10 September 2008 in Adelaide. Continue reading
A review of the social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous Australian peoples – considerations, challenges and opportunities (peer reviewed)
Garvey D (2008)
A review of the social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous Australian peoples – considerations, challenges and opportunities. Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin 8(4). Retrieved [access date] from http://healthbulletin.org.au/articles/a-review-of-the-social-and-emotional-wellbeing-of-indigenous-australian-peoples-considerations-challenges-and-opportunities/ Continue reading
