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Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research talks to Gwalwa-Gai In place of our regular guest editorial the 16th edition of Gwalwa-Gai features an interview with Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. Senator Carr is a great supporter of the ‘public benefit’ health research being carried out by the CRC for Aboriginal Health and talks about the crucial contributions made by the CRCAH to improving Aboriginal health, through its research programs, workforce capacity building and leadership role, and the importance of recent Federal Government reviews of the CRC program and research and innovation generally. Read Senator Kim Carr's interview in the 16th Edition of  the Gwalwa-Gai newsletter. (loaded 07.10.2008)

Presentation from Global Indigenous Tuberculosis meeting in November 2008

Professor Ian Anderson was invited by the Assembly of First Nations to address an expert meeting on Global Indigenous Tuberculosis in Toronto, Canada which was held on 13-14 November 2008. He provided a presentation on the social determinants of health to Indigenous health leaders, political leaders, global Tuberculosis expert, and government officials, as well as participants from prominent non-governmental organizations.

The meeting was funded by Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization to consider the high burden of Tuberculosis in Indigenous populations across the globe.  Participants had input into developing recommendations for a longer term strategy to address this issue of Tuberculosis. This will be presented to the 8th session of the UNPFII (United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues) in April 2009 and the World Health Organization STOP TB Partnership in March 2009.

His presentation can be downloaded here.
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CRCAH Bulletin - 10 November 2008

A fortnightly bulletin distributed by the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health through our partners - this edition has information on grants, student opportunities, resources and publications.  Download bulletin. (loaded 11.11.08)

Second National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Men’s Research Council Meeting

February 23rd –to 26th, 2009 Alice Springs.

This will be the Second National gathering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men involved in research.  More Information
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Gwalwa-Gai Edition Sixteen

The CRC for Aboriginal Health's Bi-monthly newsletter Gwalwa-Gai is out now click here to view.

Research Shows Importance of Sport in Indigenous Men’s Health

Twenty-five years after a group of young Townsville men left home for a footy tour of Victoria a report on their health may have important lessons on Indigenous men’s health for health planners and policy makers. View Media Release [pdf] (loaded 08.10.08)

Bridging the Health Equity Gap -A Submission from the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission

 To view the submission Click Here [pdf] (loaded 01.10.08)

Flinders University is seeking an Associate Professor/Professor Indigenous Health

Applications close 29 Spetember 2008
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Research Associate vacancy at Flinders University

The Faculty of Health Science, Health Services Management Develop Unit, School of Medicine at  Flinders University are looking for a Research Associate, Research Level A

People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications Close Monday 29 September 2008. Click Here for more information.
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New Book on Early Childhood Interventions - Maxine McKew to Launch

As the Rudd Government awaits the report from its NT Emergency Response Review Board a comprehensive new book focusing on Aboriginal child development will be launched in Parliament House, Canberra by the Parliamentary Secretary for early childhood education and child care, Ms Maxine McKew. (loaded 27.08.08)

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 Juvenile Justice in Australia 2006-07 released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

This is the fourth report on youg people under juvenile justice supervision in Australia, and includes information on the characters of young people in community-based supervision and detention in 2006-07 and the type and length of supervision over time and analyses of trends. To view report visit: http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/index.cfm/title/10645 (loaded 27.08.08)

Ian Anderson, CRCAH Research Director presents at The Clinical Research Excellence 08 conference

CRCAH Research Director, Ian Anderson, spoke at the Clinical Partnerships Forum as part of the Clinical Research Excellence Conference 08 (CRX08) on 9 August 2008.  His presentation gave an overview of some of the work the CRCAH has been involved with.  View Presentation: Clinical Partnerships Forum: Indigenous Health Plenary
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The Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health (NRUDRH) is seeking to appoint a Level D academic in Aboriginal Health - Closing Date September 5 2008

The successful applicant will provide strong leadership and be an active participant in the NRUDRH Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health education and research programme. Read More [pdf] (loaded 25.08.08)

New Aboriginal graduates to take up health challenge

The capacity of Aboriginal people to lead and conduct their own health research will be enhanced when 12 South Australian Aboriginal students successfully graduate from a ground-breaking pilot course in Adelaide tomorrow.  View Media Release (loaded 21.08.08)

The Australian Network of Academic Public Health Institutions (ANAPHI) is hosting a public health teaching and learning forum in Canberra, September 23 & 24, 2008

ANAPHI are inviting people teaching Indigenous public health to share their approaches, in particular new or creative teaching and learning methods. We are particularly keen to hear about academic/industry partnerships, particularly those involving the community-controlled sector.

At this year's forum will also convene a plenary session with a focus on the Indigenous Public Health Curriculum Framework and how it can work as a guide for postgraduate public health teaching programs to integrate the core Indigenous public health competencies into their teaching program and ways to monitor its implementation. Read More [pdf] (loaded 21.08.08)

Health care for Aboriginal prisoners the key to reducing offending and recidivism

Current rates of imprisonment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples could be slashed by investing in the health and wellbeing of prisoners and their families, according to a new report released today.

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Indigenous AOD Workers invited to have their say

The National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA) at Flinders University has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing to undertake national research on the wellbeing of Indigenous and non-Indigenous health workers (who see a high proportion of Indigenous clients) working in the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) field.  This national study includes AOD specialist and generic health workers across government, non-government and community controlled organisations.

As part of this project, NCETA is currently undertaking an online survey and is inviting interested Indigenous and non-Indigenous health workers (who see a high proportion of Indigenous clients) working in the AOD field to give their views on the level of stress and wellbeing that they experience.

To complete this 20 minute survey, go to http://www.nceta.flinders.edu.au/, and follow the links to the Indigenous AOD Worker Wellbeing Survey, or request a hardcopy.
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 Men formally apologise at Aboriginal Congress Male Health Summit

On July 3, 2008 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Male Health Summit was held in Alice Springs. Four hundred Aboriginal men from across Australia gathered to discuss the health of themselves, their families and their communities. In an emotional and groundbreaking statement the men formally apologised "for the hurt, pain and suffering caused by Aboriginal males to our wives, to our children, to our mothers, to our grandmothers, to our granddaughters, to our aunties, to our nieces and to our sisters."

Young leaders call for Australian action on causes of ill-health

Twenty-three future public health leaders from across Australia and the United States have called on the Rudd Government to establish an Australian Commission on Social Determinants of Health. View Media Release [pdf] (loaded 31.07.08)

Indigenous Health Council Announced

Aboriginal health expert Professor Ian Anderson (CRCAH Research Director) is to head a new government panel with the role of monitoring and improving Indigenous life expectancy. Read More
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