Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status 2022<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAustralian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, Perth, 2023. 103p. report and PPT slides.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nA comprehensive profile of the current health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including information about the social and cultural context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, social determinants, the structure of the population, and measures of population health.<\/p>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lib-1-tin.png\")
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLiver disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nY. Tashkent, et al. Jn. of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Vol. 3.4. 2022. 28p.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nLiver disease has been estimated to be the third leading cause of the mortality gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people due to chronic disease. Recent revolutions in the detection and treatment of liver disease make efforts to improve access to treatment and outcomes an urgent priority for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nCultural determinants of Cracks in the ice webinar: working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities to address methamphetamine use and eliminate sexually transmissible infections<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nMatilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, Sydney, 2022. 57 minute webinar.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis webinar discusses some of the important features of working appropriately with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and \u2013 while research alone is never enough \u2013 some of the ways these projects are seeking to make a positive difference by using a lens that takes into account the broader context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander determinants of health. bit.ly\/ATSI_ice<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/lib-2-web.jpg\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nJourneys to Healing and Strong Wellbeing Roundtable Report <\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nLowitja Institute, Melbourne, 2018. Report and presentations<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTo be read with the Journeys to Healing and Strong Wellbeing Final Report<\/a>. The aims of the roundtable were to clarify the cultural determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and to consider strategies that could assist in strengthening culture as a determinant of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The overarching themes identified by the roundtable included the need to learn to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and nations to rebuild their resilience and cultural sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\nDeadly Liver Mob<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUniversity of NSW Centre for Social Research in Health, Sydney, 2021. Website<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe aims of the Deadly Liver Mob program are to: raise awareness about hepatitis C, including transmission risk factors and treatment options, increase access to bloodborne virus and sexually transmissible infection testing and treatment by and for Aboriginal people, and provide a point of entry to other health services for Aboriginal people. This website contains information about how to adapt the model to suit local context.<\/p>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/lib4-deadly-no-bg2.png\")
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSouth Australian Aboriginal health promotion strategy 2022-2030: st<\/a>rengthening and promoting the cultural determinants of health and wellbeing<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWellbeing SA, Adelaide, 2022. 28p. report<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis inaugural strategy aims to support and strengthen the cultural determinants of health and wellbeing. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, we know good health and wellbeing is more than good nutrition and exercise. Culture, and the ability to practice it, must be strong. Aboriginal people require a culturally appropriate health system, underpinned by policies, programs and services across all sectors, that supports all aspects of health and wellbeing holistically. The Strategy was developed in consultation with the South Australian Aboriginal community in seven regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nBetter to know<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAustralian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO and the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA), Sydney, 2022. Website.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nA sexual health resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It provides information about common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), what to do if you have an STI and where to get tested. It contains information that deals with both men\u2019s and women\u2019s business. Produced in partnership with Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA), an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-based organisation.<\/p>\n<\/div>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hepatitissa.asn.au\/communitynews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/lib-5-bettertoknow-cropd-web.jpg\")
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<\/a><\/figure>\nEvaluation report: Young, Deadly, Free Project Evaluation \u2013 Phase 2<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSexual Health and Blood-Borne Virus Applied Research & Evaluation Network, Curtin University, Perth, 2020. 94p.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nThis successful project\u2019s primary aim was to increase the uptake of sexual health screening in 15 remote and very remote communities. This was achieved through a multi-faceted design including a youth peer education program, a social marketing campaign, and the development and dissemination of a suite of 279 community education resources in collaboration with participating communities and project consortium members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To view the entire collection of resources and information about Young Deadly Free<\/em> go to youngdeadlyfree.org.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
A comprehensive profile of the current health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people including information about the social and cultural context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, social determinants, the structure of the population, and measures of population health.<\/p>\n<\/div> Y. Tashkent, et al. Jn. of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Vol. 3.4. 2022. 28p.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Liver disease has been estimated to be the third leading cause of the mortality gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people due to chronic disease. Recent revolutions in the detection and treatment of liver disease make efforts to improve access to treatment and outcomes an urgent priority for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, Sydney, 2022. 57 minute webinar.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This webinar discusses some of the important features of working appropriately with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and \u2013 while research alone is never enough \u2013 some of the ways these projects are seeking to make a positive difference by using a lens that takes into account the broader context of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander determinants of health. bit.ly\/ATSI_ice<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div> Lowitja Institute, Melbourne, 2018. Report and presentations<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To be read with the Journeys to Healing and Strong Wellbeing Final Report<\/a>. The aims of the roundtable were to clarify the cultural determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, and to consider strategies that could assist in strengthening culture as a determinant of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The overarching themes identified by the roundtable included the need to learn to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and nations to rebuild their resilience and cultural sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of NSW Centre for Social Research in Health, Sydney, 2021. Website<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The aims of the Deadly Liver Mob program are to: raise awareness about hepatitis C, including transmission risk factors and treatment options, increase access to bloodborne virus and sexually transmissible infection testing and treatment by and for Aboriginal people, and provide a point of entry to other health services for Aboriginal people. This website contains information about how to adapt the model to suit local context.<\/p>\n<\/div> Wellbeing SA, Adelaide, 2022. 28p. report<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This inaugural strategy aims to support and strengthen the cultural determinants of health and wellbeing. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, we know good health and wellbeing is more than good nutrition and exercise. Culture, and the ability to practice it, must be strong. Aboriginal people require a culturally appropriate health system, underpinned by policies, programs and services across all sectors, that supports all aspects of health and wellbeing holistically. The Strategy was developed in consultation with the South Australian Aboriginal community in seven regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO and the Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA), Sydney, 2022. Website.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n A sexual health resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It provides information about common sexually transmitted infections (STIs), what to do if you have an STI and where to get tested. It contains information that deals with both men\u2019s and women\u2019s business. Produced in partnership with Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance (ANA), an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-based organisation.<\/p>\n<\/div> Sexual Health and Blood-Borne Virus Applied Research & Evaluation Network, Curtin University, Perth, 2020. 94p.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n This successful project\u2019s primary aim was to increase the uptake of sexual health screening in 15 remote and very remote communities. This was achieved through a multi-faceted design including a youth peer education program, a social marketing campaign, and the development and dissemination of a suite of 279 community education resources in collaboration with participating communities and project consortium members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To view the entire collection of resources and information about Young Deadly Free<\/em> go to youngdeadlyfree.org.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nLiver disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cultural determinants of Cracks in the ice webinar: working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities to address methamphetamine use and eliminate sexually transmissible infections<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nJourneys to Healing and Strong Wellbeing Roundtable Report <\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Deadly Liver Mob<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nSouth Australian Aboriginal health promotion strategy 2022-2030: st<\/a>rengthening and promoting the cultural determinants of health and wellbeing<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Better to know<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>Evaluation report: Young, Deadly, Free Project Evaluation \u2013 Phase 2<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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