Response Framework for Aboriginal Communities on the North Coast
The COVID-19 Response Framework for Aboriginal Communities on the North Coast provides guidance to health care providers to best support Aboriginal communities.
Media Release: Distancing Also Helps Protect Against Flu
MEDIA RELEASE – DISTRIBUTED 3 APRIL 2020 This week, there has been a rise in the number of people calling their GP to get a flu shot. While it is great that people want to take precautions, Healthy North Coast is reminding local residents that the flu vaccine may not be here yet. Healthy North
Message for the Mob: COVID-19 and Chronic Disease
Our Aboriginal Health Team is working closely with the local community and the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health (ACCH) sector to ensure we are providing support in a way that is driven by community need. Nicola Barker, North Coast PHN’s Aboriginal Health Coordinator, has filmed a video message for the mob. Nicola has chronic heart disease
Regional Showcase Kicks Off Cultural Determinants of Health Series
On 18 & 19 February 2020, the Centre for Healthcare Knowledge & Innovation will host a celebration of regional partnerships as part of its Revisiting Aboriginal Wellbeing series. This two-day event is based on the principal belief that Indigenous health must be approached from a holistic view, which encompasses body, mind and spirit. Revisiting Aboriginal Wellbeing:
Nation Dance Begins a Cultural Healing Process
On 1 December, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia united for a significant cultural ceremony in response to the bushfire and drought conditions. This nationwide event was conceptualised by Gooreng Gooreng and Wakka Wakka man Alwyn Doolan, known for The Message Stick Walk. Alwyn walked from Cape York in Queensland arriving at Parliament
New Online Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Eye Health Statistics
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has produced a series of new knowledge exchange tools in collaboration with The Fred Hollows Foundation. These new resources illustrate important statistical information about eye health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and include: A key fact sheet which provides an in-depth overview of the leading causes of eye problems
Call for Poster Presentations – Aboriginal Health
The Centre for Healthcare Knowledge & Innovation (the Centre) is seeking poster presentations as part of its upcoming Revisiting Aboriginal Wellbeing conference series. Organisations and individuals delivering services to Aboriginal communities are invited to submit up to three projects that are delivered in partnership with another organisation. These programs should celebrate the strengths of our
Support Your Patients to Tackle Smoking
Training is available via the University of Newcastle to help your pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients tackle smoking. The iSISTAQUIT program is a multi-component intervention aimed at improving health providers’ provision of smoking cessation care to pregnant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. iSISTAQUIT is seeking interest from health providers of mainstream services that
Consultation Paper Review on the Practice Incentives Program Indigenous Health Incentive
The Department of Health is undertaking a review of the Practice Incentives Program Indigenous Health Incentive (PIP IHI). This review aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the PIP IHI to support general practices to provide culturally appropriate health care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people with a chronic disease. The Department has
2018 Needs Assessment Reports Are Now Available Online
A key role of North Coast Primary Health Network (NCPHN) is to identify local health needs and service gaps and, based on this evidence, promote health programs addressing those needs. To meet this goal, NCPHN has published four Needs Assessment reports which include current and relevant health and service data relating to general population health.
Do You Have an Interest in Aboriginal Cancer Screening?
Expressions of Interest are being sought from General Practitioners interested in filling the role of GP Stakeholder on the Aboriginal Cancer Prevention project. This project will support the achievement of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Framework as well as the Cancer Institute NSW Cancer Plan. NCPHN will bring together local Aboriginal Medical
Opportunities Available for Primary Care Clinicians
Several opportunities are available for primary care clinicians to help design programs that will help the whole health system work better. A number of clinicians are needed to provide input into the following: Primary Care Advisory Group – High Risk Foot Services One General Practitioner and three Allied Health Clinicians with an interest in the
