Indigenous Health

Rural and Remote Festivals: A Guide for Health Workers and Communities - Provides information on cultural activities which may provide opportunities for health promotion in remote areas, with suggestions for involving schools and community groups. [PDF]
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/atods/documents/19482.pdf

Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Projects - Published by the National Drug Research Institute. Details the prison-based and community-based programmes, with an historical overview of previous interventions. [PDF]
http://www.ancd.org.au/publications/pdf/rp4_indigenous_drug.pdf

Indigenous Psychological Services - Provides mental health clinics and assessments for indigenous clients, as well as training for both indigenous and non-indigenous people.
http://www.gtp.com.au/gtp/ips/homePage.jsp?owner=ips

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet - Providing material for policy makers, service providers, researchers, students and the general community. Features information on cultural, social, historical and economic health-related issues.
http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategy - A submission by the Alcohol and Other Drugs Council of Australia concerning the draft Strategy. Expresses concerns that the proposals do not place sufficient priority on addressing substance misuse, and suggests amendments. [PDF]
http://www.adca.org.au/policy/submissions/aboriginal&torresstraitislanderhealthstrategysubmission.pdf

Strategies for Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People - An article from the Northern Rivers Aboriginal Health Service lists ways in which culture and beliefs can affect healthcare delivery.
http://www.medicineau.net.au/clinical/abhealth/strategies.html

Indigenous Health Cultural Exchange Group - A student society at the University of Queensland which tries to increase cultural awareness among indigenous and non-indigenous students and professionals in medicine and allied health. Aims, objectives and contact details.
http://members.tripod.com/~CWhitney/INDIGENO.HTM

Indigenous Health Research Development Program - Building a career structure for students in Aboriginal health as well as assisting communities to address health issues in Ontario, Canada.
http://www.ihrdp.ca/

Cape York Indigenous Issues - A report by the Australian National Council on Drugs. Includes information regarding drug and alcohol use amongst Indigenous Australians, as well as the availability of specific services. [PDF]
http://www.ancd.org.au/publications/pdf/cape_york_report.pdf

Aboriginal and Islander Health Worker Journal - National publication written by indigenous health workers. Includes table of contents and subscription details.
http://www.aihwj.com.au/

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health - Presents a list of publications to download.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/health-oatsih-pubs-index.htm