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Mick Adams
Doctor in the House Deadly Vibe Issue 116 October 2006 A hard-working doctor gets a big thank you from the Aboriginal community. There are so many incredible people out there who are working tirelessly to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Every single one of them deserves our gratitude, […]
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Carers
Many people live in our communities with a disability, mental illness, chronic condition or are frailed or aged, making it difficult and sometimes impossible for them to look after themselves. These people need lots of support, love and assistance. This is when a carer steps in. A carer is someone who performs a wide range […]
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Caring for others
A lot of our people all around Australia are living with HIV/AIDS and other disabling diseases which can make it difficult to look after yourself on your own. When you can’t look after yourself properly, you need someone to care for you. This person is called a carer. AIDS in particular is a disease which […]
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Cataracts
A cataract is progressive clouding of the lens inside the human eye. First it goes yellow, then brown, and finally totally opaque (cloudy). Cataracts usually develop as part of the aging process. But they may also develop as a result of injury, certain diseases, medications or even our genes. Children and infants can be affected […]
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Flu Jab
Flu can be a killer. Winter is flu season and it’s on the way. Many people think that because flu is so common, that it’s not serious. But it is. The flu can really kill people. It can be a real problem if you’re in a high-risk group such as older people, people who already […]
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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers that women – both young and old – have to deal with these days. Breast cancer is often thought of as a disease of ageing. This is because more than 70 per cent of cases occur in women over 50. However it is not unknown for […]
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Cancer answers
Cancer is one of the most feared – and the most misunderstood – diseases. Although it’s often thought to be a disease that old people get, cancer rates among young people are getting higher. And Indigenous Australians are at a greater risk than the rest of the population. The most common cancers in Indigenous communities […]
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Breathe easy
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, the air passages that run from your windpipe to your lungs. It affects many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and children. Bronchitis is contagious and can be spread by direct or indirect contact. It may be caused by a virus, bacteria, smoking or the inhalation of […]
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The eyes have it
rong>The eyes have it Losing sight of eye health It’s easy to take your eyesight for granted, but imagine what life would be like without it! Blindness is a big problem in our communities, with rates of blindness about 10 times that of mainstream Australian communities. However, up to 80 per cent of blindness or […]
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