HealthBulletin Journal

Vol 7 No 3 July 2007 - September 2007

ISSN 1445-7253

Current topics

  • Responses to the report: Ampe akelyernemane meke mekarle: little children are sacred
    July 11, 2007 Posted in: Current topics | Vol 7 No 3 July 2007 - September 2007 |

    The report Ampe akelyernemane meke mekarle: little children are sacred, released in April 2007, has been the trigger for Australian Government action addressing a number of issues in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. There have been widespread political and community responses to both the report and the methods that are being put into place […]

  • One million dollars to fight chronic disease in Torres Strait
    August 22, 2007 Posted in: Current topics | Vol 7 No 3 July 2007 - September 2007 |

    The following information has been adapted from information provided by the Queensland Government The Queensland Health Minister, Stephen Robertson announced in late June that Queensland Health will invest more than $1 million this year to improve on the prevention and management of chronic disease in the Torres Strait. The announcement was made at a two […]

  • Success stories in Indigenous health
    August 22, 2007 Posted in: Current topics | Vol 7 No 3 July 2007 - September 2007 |

    The following information has been adapted from information provided by ANTaR Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation (ANTaR) have published a booklet of success stories in Indigenous health. The aim of the booklet is to highlight Indigenous led health care initiatives across Australia that are successful through the engagement of Indigenous communities, adequate funding and […]