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Health on wheels
Yesterday, in the midst of NAIDOC celebrations, Awabakal Newcastle Aboriginal Co-operative revealed a flexible, versatile new weapon in closing the gap efforts.
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Strong hearing, strong start
We all want our children to have a strong start in life, and good hearing is an important part of this.
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Tackling stomach obesity
A study has found that stomach obesity is increasing in Aboriginal children at double the rate of non-Indigenous children.
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Birthing on country
Murdoch University’s nursing department has something to celebrate this week, after receiving funding for research into birthing on country.
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Understanding autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) describes a range of neurodevelopment disorders that impair the growth and development of the brain
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Apunipima nurses win on innovation
The nurses of Apunipima have done it again – this time with their Pepi-pod program which has won a major award
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HPV vaccination information in language
Information on the free HPV program is available in 20 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, as well as English
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Give kids the best shot in life
In recent years, almost eradicated diseases are beginning to return in first world countries due to lack of vaccination
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HPV: For full protection, 3 doses needed
Jacinta Price and Troy Cassar-Daley are urging young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make sure they are fully covered
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Troy Cassar Daley supports HPV vaccine
Troy Cassar Daley is urging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents to take advantage of the free National HPV Vaccination Program
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Spear Dodging (Dodging Illness)
The latest clip from Skinnyfish Music’s health promoting campaign, CHOMPS
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Bush food is ‘really, really good’
Skinnyfish Music’s has teamed up with members of Gurrumul’s Galiwin’ku community to create a series of videos promoting better health in remote Aboriginal communities
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Culturally sensitive community health
Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service is a community based health organisation that delivers a wide range of health services
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Winda-Mara: One stop health care
In South West Victoria Winda-Mara Aboriginal Corporation is a “one stop place” for all the health needs of the Aboriginal community
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Meeting health needs and beyond
Client’s journey through the health system meets their medical, health, social and cultural needs
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Stay connected with your teenagers
Sometimes moving from one stage to the next can be difficult, whether it’s going through puberty, from primary school to high school, or from teen to adult.
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