HealthBulletin Journal

Vol 3 No 4 October 2003 - December 2003

ISSN 1445-7253

Current topics

  • The 3rd National Indigenous Male Health Convention
    October 1, 2003 Posted in: Current topics | Vol 3 No 4 October 2003 - December 2003 |

    The 3rd National Indigenous Male Health Convention was held in Cairns, Queensland from 8-9 September 2003. The conference provided the opportunity for Indigenous men to review the cultural and social context of their health and to further develop the integration of traditional ways with contemporary best practice. The Indigenous convention was restricted to male participants […]

  • Launch of Health and Welfare of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 2003
    October 1, 2003 Posted in: Current topics | Vol 3 No 4 October 2003 - December 2003 |

    Australian of the Year and distinguished medical researcher Professor Fiona Stanley AC, launched the Health and Welfare of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples 2003 on Friday 29 August at Indigenart, the Mossenson Gallery of Authentic Aboriginal Art in Perth. Professor Stanley described the report as a rich source of information for anyone interested […]

  • The Kong family’s Koori doctors
    October 27, 2003 Posted in: Current topics | Vol 3 No 4 October 2003 - December 2003 |

    Kelvin, Marilyn and Marlene grew up in Shoal Bay, NSW with their mother Grace and their extended family from the Worimi (located north of Newcastle in the Port Stephens area). All three have gone on to form part of the new wave of Indigenous medical graduates from NSW. Kelvin is presently training at John Hunter […]

  • ATSIC’s family violence strategy
    November 14, 2003 Posted in: Current topics | Vol 3 No 4 October 2003 - December 2003 |

    This summary has been adapted from the following media releases: ATSIC, 31 October 2003; Message Stick, ABC, 31 October 2003; and Message Stick, ABC, 3 November 2003 Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Philip Ruddock launched ATSIC’s family violence strategy in August 2003. The strategy is part of a long-term commitment by ATSIC to take a lead […]