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Short term effects of alcohol
The long-term and negative effects of alcohol are well documented, but most of us are less aware of the short-term effects of alcohol and its link to accidents and other dangerous behavior. We may be also less Aware of how the body actually processes alcohol, leading us to underestimate how long alcohol can remain in […]
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Low aromatic fuel reduces sniffing
In a push to further reduce petrol sniffing, new legislation passed by the House of Representatives this month paves the way for the mandatory roll out of low aromatic fuel in communities in parts of South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland and the northern territory. The legislation has been introduced on the back of figures which […]
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Busy health service caters for all
The Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service (AWAHS) is a non-profit organisation that was set up to cater for the health-care needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families. They are passionate about delivering innovative programs for people of all ages. Albury and Wodonga are thriving border-cities on the banks of the […]
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Florence Onus leads the healing process
Chair of the Healing Foundation Aunty Florence Onus talks about the work her organisation are doing to reverse the harm done to the Stolen Generations.
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Mixed signals
Deadly Vibe caught up with National Mental Health Commissioner and Bardi woman Professor Pat Dudgeon in Alice Springs during national consultations on mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, and suicide prevention. The consultations in Alice are part of the National Mental Health Commission’s development of the first annual National Report Card on Mental Health and […]
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Butt out and feel good
We all know the potentially disastrous toll smoking can take on the body. We see it every night on TV, in newspapers, on billboards – the graphic pictures of someone coughing up blood, the whistling airways as a young person is diagnosed with lung cancer, the blackened lips, teeth and tongue from mouth cancer…. The […]
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I quit because
Pastor Ray Minniecon* is well-known around Redfern and greater Sydney. As such he was a perfect choice to be one of the faces of the I Quit Because campaign, an anti-smoking campaign that is making inroads into smoking by Indigenous people. The campaign website has a series of videos of people talking about their experiences […]
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Breathe easy
The Tackling Indigenous Smoking Initiative measures success through the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their program. And people have begun to listen to the information, campaigns and messages that are making their way into homes and communities under the Initiative. There’s good reason to listen given smoking is responsible for one […]
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Love Your Liver
It’s a good idea to think about one of the most important organs in your body, the liver, and how you can look after it so it can look after you. The liver can be found on the upper right side of the abdomen, just below your diaphragm. Did you know it is the largest […]
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More Help For Battle Against Smoking
Tom Calma says more resources than ever before are now going towards the battle to reduce the high rates of smoking in Aboriginal communities. Healthy lifestyle teams are being employed in 21 regions around Australia to deliver anti-smoking programs, while around 60 communities across Australia will have health-promotion workers by mid-2012 to help deliver anti-smoking […]
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Caffeine: Filtering out the facts
Caffeine is one of the most widely used drugs in the world – but what are the long and short-term effects? Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola and soft drinks. Global caffeine consumption is estimated at 120,000 tonnes each year. That’s the equivalent of one caffeine-containing drink a day for each […]
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5 reasons not to smoke
Live longer and get more out of life! Not smoking helps you live longer by dramatically reducing your chances of heart attack, stroke and a bunch of other terminal illnesses – and it also helps you live better. You may not think about it when you’re young and feeling fit and healthy, but the longer […]
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The growing dangers of designer drugs
An Australian study has found the use of the drug ecstasy, both in Australia and internationally, is on the decline. While this may seem like good news, the drop in use is believed to be attributed to a perceived weakening in the purity of the drug, causing many users to instead turn to other synthetic […]
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Residents told to Butt out
p> Indigenous Health Minister Warren Snowdon announced the new partnership which will see 70 accommodation facilities managed by Aboriginal Hostels (AHL) move to stamp out smoking. The move comes as part of a Federal Government plan to close the life expectancy gap. Mr Snowdon says the AHL will help spread anti-smoking messages nationwide to around […]
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Closing the gap in life expectancy
The life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians can be mainly attributed to chronic diseases, a new report has found. But while some inroads have been made into the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the report says there is still a long way to go. The health and welfare […]
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