NACCHO Aboriginal Health #Smoking : #Deadly #WorldNoTobaccoDay Good News Stories from our #ACCHOs

This week we feature Deadly Good NEWS Stories from #WNTD events at our Affiliates and 302 ACCHO clinics yesterday

Intro from Matthew Cook NACCHO Chair, Videos from David Gillespie Rural Health Minister and Tom Calma

1.New South Wales

2.Victoria

3.Queensland

4.Western Australia

5.South Australia

6.Tasmania

7.Northern Territory

8. Canberra ACT

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Colin Cowell NACCHO Media

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Watch Video David Gillespie

National ACCHO Launch See 8 Canberra for more photographs

Federal Minster for Indigenous Health and Minister for Aged Care, the Hon. Ken Wyatt AM (4th from right) attended the 2017 World No Tobacco Day function at Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service in Narrabundah, ACT.

He is pictured with the Winnunga CEO, Julie Tongs, OAM (to his left), the Winnunga team, and Prof Tom Calma, AO, National Coordinator, Tackling Indigenous Smoking, and Ngambri – Ngunnawal Elder, Aunty Louise Brown who gave the Welcome to Country (2nd and 3rd from left).

Watch Video Tom Calma

1.New South Wales

Today is WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY!! #dontquitqutting Yerin is working with community to reduce smoking! Come in and see our wellbeing team and join our #dontquitquittingteam —

Yerin Facebook Page

2.Victoria

SO good to hear Aunty Rieo Ellis, Jimi Peters and Rhee Kennedy share with us this morning about their quitting journeys as we celebrated World No Tobacco Day!

As Aunty Rieo says, never quit quitting! If you would like to have a yarn with someone about quitting smoking, you can call the Aboriginal Quitline right now on 137848.

You can also talk to someone like your doctor, health worker, pharmacist or a tobacco cessation specialist!

Did you know that VAHS has two wonderful quit specialists that hang out at VAHS Preston regularly? Margot and Christine from Darebin Community Health and Merri Health are the experts in the game and a great resource. Come and meet them!

Really excited for everyone that has made today the day they throw it away. You’ve got this and we’re all here to support you!

“Never quit quitting!”

Aunty Rieo Ellis shared her Quitting Journey with us today at our World No Tobacco Day morning tea.

Thank you for sharing your story with us Aunty Rieo and for being a great encourager of anyone thinking about giving up smoking. You’re an inspiration!

WATCH VIDEO HERE

If you would like to talk to someone about quitting smoking you can call the Aboriginal Quitline on 137848. Or you could book in to see your doctor or health worker to talk about the options that you have for support. You can call the VAHS Medical reception on 9419 3000 to make an appointment.

Go on, make today the day you give it away!

3.Queensland

Cairns Staff celebrate those who have quit smokes and those who are trying to quit smokes.

If you want to quit you have our support! Have a yarn to your local Health Worker.

#WNTD2017 #DMSYS #Tacklingindigenoussmoking #TooDeadly #HealthyCommunities #Healthystaff

What’s Your Story, Cape York?

Sean has signed up 3 community members 2 our Deadly Smoke Free Pledge, this will see 15 people benefit

What a deadly day for our team out in community today Tackling Tobacco. Nothing better seeing our community taking control of their health.

Sue from Gold Coast just signed the Smoke-free Pledge and completed a quick lung health check

4.Western Australia

Today is World No Tobacco Day, highlighting the health and additional risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

More info pictures here

The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2017 is “Tobacco – a threat to development.”

AHCWA’s Tobacco Action team, in conjunction with the Health Promotion team at Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) set up a display and ran activities at DHYS’s East Perth Clinic to promote awareness and the benefits of quitting smoking.

Port Headland WA

5.South Australia

Tackling Tobacco Team – Nunkuwarrin Yunti

Facebook Page

Here’s a message from former Tennis World number 1 Evonne Goolagong Cawley “Please be safe and don’t smoke”. If you would like to find out more visit http://www.evonnegoolagongfoundation.org.au/

6.Tasmania

7.Northern Territory

Tennant Creek and the Barkly Region’s Tackling Indigenous Smoking team from Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation in the NT had a deadly day out yesterday in support of World No Tobacco Day.

Locals and organisations from in and around Tennant Creek come down to show their support of Tackling Indigenous Smoking. The Public Health team was also present to ensure a holistic approach was presented such as our dietician and nutritionist with a healthy feed for all with nutritional salads and meat options in tasty wraps.

The Grow Well team supporting mums and bubs program had a yarning tent and lots of give aways. Anyinginyi Health’s Clinical Diabetes Nurse was present throughout the day taking blood pressure levels and sugar/glucose checks and of course the TIS team was actively voicing health promotion and awareness to community around the dangers of smoking, passive smoking, the expenses of smoking and ways of quitting/cutting down. We had a smoke-a-lizer to test the levels of carbon monoxide of individual’s even non-smokers, conducting smoke-a-lizer tests on non-smokers showed a great example of how second-hand smoke effect and still makes its way into someones lungs, we had great conversations and engagement as to how to prevent second hand smoke effecting families.

Having such a great outcome makes our TIS and Public Health teams motivated to create more health promotional materials and awareness to the Barkly Region!

Watch video here

It was so exciting to see everyone together in Nhulunbuy for #WNTD2017, bukmak rrambangi, addressing this important issue.

Aboriginal people in remote regions suffer from the highest smoking rates in the country. Smoking in East Arnhem is estimated to be anywhere between 67% and 80% of the adult population. It is really important that we all get behind reducing these rates! Miwatj Health, Nhulunbuy Corp & Cancer Council NT

Julie Gapalathana, Rarrtji Mel Herdman, Burrkitj (Boogie) Ngurruwutthun & Glen Gurruwiwi – Tackling Indigenous Smoking team #WNTD2017 — in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory

8. Canberra ACT

Federal Minster for Indigenous Health and Minister for Aged Care, the Hon. Ken Wyatt AM attended the 2017 World No Tobacco Day function at Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service in Narrabundah, ACT.

Above : congratulates the Winnunga Tackling Indigenous Smoking Team: Chanel Webb, Perri Chapman and Caitlin Towart

Prof. Tom Calma, AO, National Coordinator, Tackling Indigenous Smoking addresses the gathering.

Winnunga CEO, Julie Tongs, OAM shows Federal Minster for Indigenous Health and Minister for Aged Care, the Hon. Ken Wyatt AM the universal room, which houses optometry and the Otitis Media Programme (Ear health).

Federal Minster for Indigenous Health and Minister for Aged Care, the Hon. Ken Wyatt AM congratulates Beth Sturgess, Executive Assistant to the CEO, Winnunga Nimmityjah, on 293 days, 13 hours and 25 minutes of successful quitting (but who’s counting?).

As of World No Tobacco Day, 2017, Beth’s Drop It app calculates that in that time she has NOT smoked 7,338 cigarettes, saving her $5,870.40.

NACCHO Aboriginal Health #NRW2017 Elder Care : Audit report Aged Care services were delivered to 35 083 Indigenous elders

” Health conditions associated with ageing often affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people earlier than other Australians.³

This is reflected in the Australian Government policy to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people access to aged care services from 50 years old, in comparison to 65 years old for the broader population.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are also designated as a special needs group under the Aged Care Act 1997 and all aged care service providers must have regard to the particular physical, physiological, social, spiritual, environmental and other health related care needs of individual recipients.4″

From ANAO Audit report Download here

Dep of Health Audit report Indigenous Aged Care

Image above from here

Background

1. The Australian Government provided $15.2 billion in funding to the aged care sector in 2014–15 and $16.2 billion in 2015–16.

Aged Care services were delivered to 35 083 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in 2014–15 at an estimated cost of $216 million¹ (approximately 1.4 per cent of the total aged care budget).²

2. See above intro ⁴

3. The Australian Government funds aged care services to assist frail older people, and the carers of frail older people, to remain living at home as well as residential aged care services. The programs funded include:

the Commonwealth Home Support Program, which provides entry-level home support for older people who need assistance to keep living independently;
the Home Care Packages Program, which provides services tailored to meet individuals’ specific care needs including care services, support services, clinical services and other services to support older people to remain living at home and connected to their communities; and
residential aged care, which provides supported accommodation services for older people who are unable to continue living independently in their own homes.

4. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people also have access to aged care services funded through the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program (Flexible Program). In 2015–16 funding for the Flexible Program was approximately $37 million, based on agreed funded places rather than occupancy. The Flexible Program aims to provide aged care services that meet the specific needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in a culturally appropriate setting, close to home and community. The majority of Flexible Program services are delivered in regional, remote and very remote locations.⁵

5. The Department of Health is responsible for leading the development of evidence based policy, determining the allocation of funding, and regulation of the Commonwealth aged care system to improve the wellbeing of older Australians as well as the implementation of the aged care reforms. The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency is responsible for assessing the quality of care of Australian Government funded aged care service providers. This is done through:

the accreditation of residential aged care service providers;
quality reviews of aged care provided to people living in their own homes or in the community; and
education and training on quality aged care to the aged care sector.

Audit objective and criteria

6. The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of Australian Government-funded aged care services delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. To form a conclusion against the audit objective, the ANAO adopted the following high level criteria:

Is there an effective framework in place to support access by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to quality aged care services?
Do the Department of Health and the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency have effective frameworks to oversee the delivery of aged care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?
Does the Department of Health have appropriate arrangements in place for monitoring and reporting on the achievement of program objectives and supporting the cost effectiveness and service continuity of aged care delivery to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

Conclusion

7. Australian Government-funded aged care services are largely delivered effectively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

8. The ageing of Australia’s population and growing diversity among older people, in terms of their care needs, preferences and socioeconomic status, are placing pressure on the depth and agility of Australia’s aged care system. There are additional challenges in ensuring access to culturally appropriate care and service continuity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly for those living in remote and very remote communities. Some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people may also have language or cultural preferences that influence their specific requirements.

9. The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program has been effective in increasing the access to culturally appropriate aged care services for elderly Indigenous Australians. The direct selection and recurrent funding approach of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program provides few opportunities for new service providers to enter the market. There would be benefit in the Department of Health extending the application process to new service providers and better aligning the funded places with service capacity.

10. The Department of Health has developed sufficient guidance materials and provides supplementary funding to support Indigenous-focused services that operate under the Commonwealth Home Support, Home Care Packages and residential programs. However, not all Indigenous-focused services are aware of the Department of Health’s sector support programs.⁶

11. The Department of Health and the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency have been largely effective in their administration of Australian Government-funded aged care services delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Each entity has developed sound administrative arrangements to manage the delivery of aged care services and to review the quality of care delivered through aged care programs. The Department of Health can strengthen its administration by implementing a coordinated approach that ensures the timely sharing of relevant information to facilitate risk assessments across the Ageing and Aged Care Group.

12. Consistent with its policy intent, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program is a more cost effective and viable model for specialised aged care delivery to Indigenous Australians when services are located in remote and very remote communities. A 25.8 per cent share of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program funding is allocated to services located in major cities and inner regional areas. To optimise recurrent funding decisions, it is important the Department of Health ensures that the existing service providers, their location and number of places, remain the most appropriate.

13. Given that the majority of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people access aged care through Commonwealth Home Support Program, Home Care Packages Program and residential aged care programs, further work is required by the Department of Health to maintain the service continuity of Indigenous-focused service providers in areas where there are no culturally secure alternatives. The Department of Health has an opportunity to leverage its datasets to improve the targeting of sector support initiatives to Indigenous-focused services and to monitor the ongoing impacts of aged care policies and programs on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Supporting findings

Access and use of aged care services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

14. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were most likely to access aged care services through the Commonwealth Home Support Program or the Home Care Packages Program, at rates consistent with their share of the aged care population. Fewer than one per cent of residential aged care places were taken up by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

15. The Department of Health has created clear and consistent pathways for individuals to access and progress through the aged care system. The My Aged Care Contact Centre and website are the main entry points to the aged care system. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to connect with the My Aged Care Contact Centre, and can call directly or use a trusted representative to speak on their behalf. Following an initial screening undertaken by Contact Centre staff, the Regional Assessment Service assesses older people’s needs for lower intensity services available under the Commonwealth Home Support Program. Aged Care Assessment Teams assess the more complex needs of people requiring access to higher intensity care available under Home Care Packages, Transition Care, and within residential aged care.

16. A key challenge in targeting aged care services is assessing the eligibility of individuals seeking to access them as well as the scope of services. This can be particularly challenging in the context of facilitating access for individuals in remote or very remote areas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

17. The Department of Health advised the ANAO that it is working with the aged care sector to identify opportunities to improve client pathways for diverse groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to address the specific difficulties they may experience.

18. The Department of Health manages the planning and allocation of aged care residential places and Home Care packages for service providers based on the national planning benchmark, population projections and the current level of service provision. The Commonwealth Home Support Program and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program are funded through a grants process.

19. Between 2012–13 and 2015–16 the number of Home Care Level 1‒2 packages allocated to Indigenous-focused service providers has not grown at the same rate as those allocated to mainstream service providers. However, the growth in Home Care Level 3‒4 package and residential place allocations to Indigenous-focused service providers have both been higher than for mainstream counterparts.

20. The distribution of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program funding has remained largely unchanged since its inception. This is largely due to the continuation of grant agreements to existing services that have been in place over the life of the program. These arrangements limit the potential for new providers to access the program.

21. The Department of Health has developed operational manuals and/or guidelines to support providers in the delivery and management of aged care services for the programs reviewed as part of the audit. The Department of Health also funds two peak bodies to develop additional resources to assist with managing the change introduced by aged care reforms (including resources targeted towards remote and very remote Indigenous-focused service providers).

22. The Department of Health funds a Remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Service Development Assistance Panel (SDAP) to support aged care providers. ANAO consultations with Indigenous-focussed service providers indicated that awareness of SDAP funding varied across states and territories. There would be benefit in the Department of Health raising the awareness of this assistance in a consistent manner across jurisdictions, and measuring the financial management and governance capacity that has been built and maintained among service providers as a result of having received the funding.

Administration and regulation of aged care services

23. The Department of Health has internal governance committees, templates and guidance to coordinate program administration. Health’s state and territory offices have also adopted various local strategies for engaging with Indigenous-focused service providers. The department has commenced work to strengthen relationships between its National Office and its state and territory offices, to improve links between policy development and program implementation, while still allowing for specific approaches within each jurisdiction.

24. The Department of Health has developed an Enterprise Risk Management Plan that is updated annually as part of the department’s business planning processes. Each of the programs reviewed as part of the audit included risk management (identification, analysis and evaluation) in its business processes. Risk is considered against the type of activity being funded and may result in different risk ratings being given to the same organisation across each activity or program being funded. For service providers that are funded under multiple programs, there is an opportunity for Health to implement a more coordinated approach that facilitates the timely sharing of relevant information across program areas.

25. The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency has developed policies, procedures and guidance materials to support the accreditation of residential aged care service providers, and specific policies for the quality review of Home Care Packages, Commonwealth Home Support Program and National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program service providers. Documents reviewed by the ANAO demonstrate that the relevant accreditation and quality review procedures were followed internally.

26. The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency has collected information on assessments of all residential service providers against the accreditation standards. This information shows that between 2000-01 and 2015-16, 95 per cent of residential Indigenous-focused service providers had at least one episode of non-compliance, in comparison with 53 per cent of non-Indigenous-focused Residential service providers. Reported instances of non-compliance mostly related to governance, including regulatory compliance, risk management and human resources as opposed to issues relating to quality of care.

27. In 2014–15 the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency delivered 716 courses, seminars and compliance assistance training events to 10 638 participants from residential and Home Care service providers. Flexible service providers receive compliance assistance training as determined through a case management process. There would be benefit in the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency expanding the proposed cost recovery model to include the indirect and direct costs recovered from courses and workshops to be consistent with the Australian Government’s stated policy intention, as well as the Australian Government Cost Recovery Guidelines.

NACCHO Aboriginal Health #WorldNoTobaccoDay : Cape York mob are saying “Don’t Make Smokes Your Story.”

“Wasting a lot of money to buy cigarettes and it was making me sick, coughing a lot, and getting up late, and it smells on your clothes a lot. So I said to myself I would have to cut down smoking.”

“You don’t have to buy cigarettes, you don’t have to afford cigarettes for other people, you don’t have to get cigarettes. Just be strong and stand up for yourself and say no!”

Selena Possum, who has lived in Pormpuraaw for the last 20 years, is now a non-smoker. She says smoking affected her a lot

NACCHO Aboriginal Health #smoking #ACCHO events 31 May World #NoTobacco Day #QLD #VIC #WA #NT #NSW

May 31^st is World No Tobacco Day and people from Cape York are saying “Don’t Make Smokes Your Story.”

Apunipima Cape York Health Council Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) staff have been engaging with Cape York communities to develop an anti-smoking campaign.

The locally appropriate ‘Don’t Make Smokes Your Story’ campaign aims to raise awareness of the harms of smoking and passive smoking, the benefits of a smoke-free environment, and available quit support.

The Cape York ‘Don’t Make Smokes Your Story’ Campaign enables community members to share on film their stories about quitting, trying to quit and the impact of smoking on families and communities. It is hoped that by sharing their stories, others will be encouraged to share their stories too.

Coen local Amos James Hobson has never smoked in his life. He sees many young people start smoking “Just to be cool, to pick up a chick.” He says to all the young people out there, “Our people didn’t smoke, don’t smoke, it’s not good. It’s not our culture and it’s not our way.”

WATCH AMOS VIDEO STORY HERE HERE

Thala Wallace from Napranum has tried to quit three times and says “Every time it gets easier.” Her strategy is to “Try to find ways to occupy myself, snack-out on fruit or go to the gym, getting out and hanging out more with people who don’t smoke.”

Watch Thala story video here

The stories, as well as posters, social media posts and radio advertisements will be released from May 31^st as Apunipima launches the Cape York ‘Don’t Make Smokes Your Story’ campaign.

The videos, including those featuring Amos, and Thala, will be distributed on the ‘What’s Your Story, Cape York?’ Facebook page and will be available on the Apunipima YouTube Channel here.

Apunipima received a Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Regional Tobacco Control Grant as part of the National Tackling Indigenous Smoking program.

To effectively reduce smoking rates in Cape York, Apunipima TIS staff have been engaging with communities to develop and implement a locally appropriate social marketing campaign to influence smoking behaviours and community readiness to address smoke-free environments. The Cape York campaign will align with a national ‘Don’t Make Smokes Your Story’ campaign.

NACCHO TOP #JobAlerts #NRW2017 : This week in Aboriginal Health : #Doctors #GP #Aboriginal Health Workers / #Nurses / Health #Promotions

1.South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS)

2. Senior Drug and Alcohol Educator – Murdi Paaki Drug and Alcohol Network

3- 8 Danila Dilba Health Services Darwin (see above graphic )

9. Aboriginal Quitline Coordinator

10.Congress ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITY MANAGER\ Alice Springs

11. Congress EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST- CLIENT SERVICE ROLES

12. Congress General Practitioner

13.SA Aboriginal Health Educator/Liaison Officer

14. NT Medical Practitioner / General Practitioner

How to submit a Indigenous Health #jobalert ?

NACCHO Affiliate , Member , Government Department or stakeholder

If you have a job vacancy in Indigenous Health

Email to Colin Cowell NACCHO Media

Tuesday by 4.30 pm for publication each Wednesday

1.South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS)

The South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) is a non Government Health Service based in Bunbury which provides a variety of health services to Aboriginal people in the South West of Western Australia. SWAMS delivers a wide range of community programs and has a strong growth strategy through partnership opportunities and future community development.

Aboriginal Health Worker (50d) Full Time

Here at SWAMS we have an exciting position available for someone looking to make a difference. As an Aboriginal Health Worker, you will be involved in assessment, care coordination, support, advocacy and community development activities.

Specific requirements of this position include but are not limited to;

Essential Criteria

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders descent under section 50(d) Equal Opportunity Act.
Current Certificate IV (preferred) in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal people.
A demonstrated understanding of the unique issues affecting and impacting upon the health of Aboriginal people
Experience, skills and knowledge in multidisciplinary teamwork and conflict management.
Sound written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs.
Knowledge and experience in the provision of health promotion programs.
Knowledge of community and local Aboriginal cultural issues.

Desirable Criteria

Knowledge and expertise in the use of Communicare or similar clinical database system.

All candidates must have a WA Drivers License and will be required to undertake a National Police Check prior to beginning employment.

In addition to above award wages, Salary Sacrifice is available for the right candidate .

For Information

For further information about this position, please telephone the Human Resources Coordinator on (08) 9791 1166 during normal business hours.

To Apply

To apply for this role, please visit http://www.swams.com.au Current Vacancies and click on the role that you would like to apply for. This will take you to through the online application process. Alternatively please come and see one of the friendly HR staff who will be able to assist you in going through the online application process

Applications must be received by 5pm Wednesday, 14th June 2017

SWAMS reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement prior to the stated closing date.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Tia Ashwin on , quoting Ref No. 758896.

APPLY HERE

2. Senior Drug and Alcohol Educator – Murdi Paaki Drug and Alcohol Network

Rewarding opportunity to develop the capacity of health workers and support Aboriginal communities in the Murdi Paaki region.
Attractive remuneration package & excellent professional development opportunities.
Immediate start, contract position until 30th June 2018.

The organisation

Lyndon is a non-government organisation providing drug and alcohol services in regional, rural and remote areas, including: residential services in Orange and outreach programs to the Central West, Blue Mountains, the Murdi Paaki Region (West and Far West NSW) and Bega on the South Coast of NSW.

Lyndon provides innovative, person-centred and evidence-based programs to clients across the lifespan to improve the wellbeing of individuals, families and the community.

The role

Lyndon is seeking an experienced Drug and Alcohol Clinician for a Senior Drug and Alcohol Educator role in the Murdi Paaki Drug and Alcohol Network (MPDAN), a workforce development strategy that aims to reduce the harm done by drugs and alcohol in Aboriginal communities.

Based at the Clinical Hub in Orange NSW, the position is responsible for providing: clinical, group and practice supervision, training and education and capacity building services to primary health care providers such as Aboriginal Health Workers, D&A workers and other community service workers in the MPDAN region. An important part of this role is supporting service development of partner Aboriginal Health Services in the region.

Regular travel to the region (i.e. Bourke, Broken Hill, Walgett and Coonamble) is required.

The position is full-time until 30th June 2018.

The candidate

The ideal candidate will have:

Tertiary qualifications in health, welfare or related disciplines.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in drug and alcohol service delivery.
A commitment to upskilling the drug and alcohol workforce including: evaluation, research, ongoing program development and quality improvement.
Experience providing education and supervision to clinical staff.
An ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, cross-agency and cross-cultural environment.
Experience working with or for Aboriginal organisations and communities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with relevant experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply.

The benefits

Enjoy an attractive remuneration package negotiable with experience, plus superannuation, salary packaging, flexible working hours, laptop, paid travel expenses and excellent professional development and training opportunities.

How to apply

For further information on the position or to view a copy of the position description, contact RenCare Recruit on 0439 906 284 or email: renee@rencare.com.au.

To apply, email a cover letter (addressing the selection criteria, available at www.rencare.com.au/jobs) and your CV to renee@rencare.com.au. All applications will be reviewed upon submission.

3- 8 Danila Dilba Health Services Darwin

3.SOCIAL WORKER

(Integrated Team Care)

*Total Salary $101,200 – $106,344

Full Time / Fixed Term / 1 position

The Social Worker will be responsible for working collaboratively with patients, general practitioners, practice staff and Aboriginal Health Workers to provide appropriate multidisciplinary care and services for Aboriginal people with a chronic condition.

For further information please contact Malcolm Darling (General Manager, Darwin) on 0418 855 839 or email Malcolm.Darling@ddhs.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 June 2017 (5pm)

All applicants must apply via the online portal (link below) ensuring they address the Selection Criteria and include current resume/CV.

To apply please select HERE

4.FAMILY PARTNERSHIP WORKER (FPW)

(ANFFP)

*Total Salary $66,097 – $70,920

Full Time / Fixed Term / 2 position

The Family Partnership Worker (FPW) is integral to the successful implementation of the Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program (ANFPP).

The Family Partnership Worker is responsible for maintaining high level standards of community practice, foster acceptance of the ANFPP model in the community and observe the Primary Health Care Service’s policies and guidelines. The FPW is an identified position.

joy.mclaughlin@daniladilba.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 June 2017 (5pm)

All applicants must apply via the online portal (link below) ensuring they address the Selection Criteria and include current resume/CV.

To apply please select HERE

5.NURSE SUPERVISOR

(ANFFP)

*Total Salary $107,818 – $115,833

Full Time / Fixed Term / 1 position

The Nurse Supervisor will facilitate the implementation and delivery of the Australian Nurse Family Partnership Program (ANFPP) to pregnant women with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander baby and their families using a therapeutic, partnership approach.

joy.mclaughlin@daniladilba.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 June 2017 (5pm)

All applicants must apply via the online portal (link below) ensuring they address the Selection Criteria and include current resume/CV.

To apply please select HERE

6.COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

*Total Salary $81,186 – $89,229

Full Time / Fixed-Term / 1 position

The Marketing and Communications Officer works as part of Corporate Services Team in providing quality support services to the GM Marketing and Corporate Affairs in day-to-day communications, events and stakeholder engagement.

Kyrn.Stevens@ddhs.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 June 2017 (5pm)

All applicants must apply via the online portal (link below) ensuring they address the Selection Criteria and include current resume/CV.

To apply please select HERE

7.REGISTERED MIDWIFE

*Total Salary $118,730 – $123,714

Full Time / ongoing / 1 position

The Registered Midwife will contribute to the quality and delivery of primary health care within the Danila Dilba Health Service Mothers and Babies Clinic, by providing high quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate midwifery care to patient with the aim of improving maternal and birth outcomes.

Elle.Crighton@ddhs.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 12 June 2017 (5pm)

All applicants must apply via the online portal (link below) ensuring they address the Selection Criteria and include current resume/CV.

8.CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

(P101-213)

*Total Salary $107,666

Full Time / Fixed Term / 1 position

The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for the provision of high quality mental health and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. These services may include clinical evidence based counselling, brief psychological interventions, case management, trauma informed practice and coordination of care/aftercare.

This position is supported by the Team Leader, Social and Emotional Wellbeing directly and also forms part of a larger team within Community Programs.

For further information please contact Joseph Knuth (Head of Programs) on 0417 404 419 or email Joseph.Knuth@ddhs.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 22 May 2017 (5pm)

All applicants must apply via the online portal (link below) ensuring they address the Selection Criteria and include current resume/CV.

To apply please select HERE

All Employees must hold a current Drivers Licence, be willing to undergo a Police Check and be able to obtain Ochre card clearance.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply

*Includes base salary, superannuation and leave loading

To apply please select HERE

9. Aboriginal Quitline Coordinator

Medibank

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Medibank is a leading private health insurer with 40 years of experience delivering better health to Australians. We look after the health cover needs of millions of customers and deliver a wide range of programs to support health and wellbeing in the community.

The Opportunity

Medibank is delivering the best possible smoking cessation outcomes for Aboriginal clients in NSW and ACT on behalf of Quitline, the Cancer Institute of NSW and Healthdirect Australia.

The Aboriginal Quitline Program provides both inbound and outbound calls to Aboriginal clients who are considering smoking cessation. We have a dedicated team of counsellors who provide specific interventions such as delivering one off counselling, focusing on quit planning, supporting with quitting (including managing withdrawal symptoms), providing strategies for relapse prevention and providing outbound milestone checks.

Joining our Relationship Management team, the Aboriginal Coordinator will provide team leadership and program direction in relation to Quitline, specifically focused on the delivery of the program to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Clients. This is a 12 month maternity leave contract and will be critical in promoting the service & liaising with Aboriginal Health workers & key Aboriginal Health & Community Controlled Services to ensure strong partnerships. The role will have a distinct community focus and will be key in the promotion of the program amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This is a satisfyingly broad role with a range of responsibilities including:

Develop and implement Aboriginal Health Community Engagement Strategies for the NSW and ACT Aboriginal Quitline program
Foster relationships within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to promote awareness of services by travelling to identified communities;
Represent NSW Quitline at Aboriginal Health community events, organising and hosting promotional stalls as required;
Lead Aboriginal Advisory Groups with participation from key influencers in Aboriginal health groups to inform service design and the delivery of service improvement initiatives;
Lead engagement efforts to increase the variety of services delivered to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities;
Support the development and delivery of cultural education and training across the business and contribute to the Aboriginal Employment Strategy.

About You

You have exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills which enable you to build strong and lasting relationships across a range of internal and external stakeholders/clients and community groups. Critical thinking, decision making and problem solving skills are your strong suit as is your ability to lead and motivate others to achieve shared goals and objectives. You will also have the following skills and experience:

Strong community engagement experience with Aboriginal communities, ideally in health, welfare or similar;
Strong delivery focus; project management skills will be highly regarded;

Highly desirable – experience as a Counsellor, Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional

This position will only be open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants – Medibank considers this to be a genuine occupational requirement under the relevant anti-discrimination legislation.

What We Offer

In return for your hard work we offer a range of great benefits. Furthermore, we take the health and wellbeing of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging well-being at all levels of life.

Medibank is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.

A Career at Medibank adds up to more. More achievement. More progress. More passion and more innovation for health.

For a career option that will suit you better, click to apply.

Please note, if this position attracts a large volume of interest, the closing date for applications may be brought forward. With this in mind, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

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10.Congress ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITY MANAGER\ Alice Springs

Reference: 3522029

Are you an experienced HR Generalist looking for a new challenge!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HR generalist to lead projects that will develop organisational capability, performance, development and engagement of Congress’ growing workforce. You will be an expert advisor at both operational and strategic levels with the ability to design and deliver practical and pragmatic solutions to develop organisational capability.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) has over 43 years’ experience providing comprehensive primary health care for Aboriginal people living in Central Australia.

As well as a wonderful lifestyle and rewarding work, Congress offers:

Competitive salaries
Six (6) weeks annual leave
9.5% superannuation
Generous salary packaging
A strong commitment to Professional Development
Family friendly conditions
Relocation assistance (where applicable)
District allowance

For more information on the position please contact General Manager Human Resources, Kim Mannering on 0437 459 638 and email: kim.mannering@caac.org.au.

Applications close: Monday 5 June 2017.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

Contact Human Resources on (08) 8959 4774 or vacancy@caac.org.au for more information.

For more information about jobs at Congress visit http://www.caac.org.au/hr.

11. Congress EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST- CLIENT SERVICE ROLES

Alice Springs

Reference: 3511700

Client Service Officer
Across Multiple Sites
Base Hourly Rate $25.84 – $31.10

Aboriginal Identified

Due to expansion of service locations in Alice Springs Congress is seeking experienced Client Service Officers who will provide a high standard of client service and general administrative support to various Congress Clinical Teams, the roles may involve evening and weekend shiftwork.

Congress offers the following:

Competitive salaries and allowances
Six (6) weeks’ annual leave
Generous salary packaging up to $30,000 per annum
A strong commitment to Professional Development
Relocation assistance (where applicable)
Access to selected Congress health services at no cost for self and eligible family.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Application close: MONDAY 31 JULY 2017.

For more information about jobs at Congress call Human Resources on (08) 8959 4774 or email vacancy@caac.org.au or visit www.caac.org.au/hr.

Applications Close: 31 Jul 2017

12. Congress General Practitioner

Alice Springs

Reference: 3326264

Base salary between $179,818 and $208,556 depending on experience (includes district allowance)
Paid annual leave 6 weeks plus 1 week paid professional development leave
Flexible working conditions
Medicare incentive scheme
NFP salary sacrifice up to $30,000 pa
General Practice Rural Incentives Program (as at 1 November 2016). Congress operates in MM6 and MM7 regions, providing access to annual gross payments of up to $35K and $60K respectively depending on performance.
Working with a large team of general practitioners
Access to Congress provided selected medical services at no cost for self and eligible family..

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Congress) has over 40 years’ experience providing comprehensive primary health care for Aboriginal people living in Central Australia. Congress is seeking a General Practitioner who is interested in making a genuine contribution to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people.

This position is based in Alice Springs with a town of 27,000 people, with good access to good schools, flights, amenities.

For more information on the position please contract, Medical Director, Sam Heard 0438 556 050 or sam.heard@caac.org.au.

For more information about jobs at Congress call Human Resources on (08) 8959 4774 or email vacancy@caac.org.au or visit www.caac.org.au/hr.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Applications Close: 30 Jun 2017

13.SA Aboriginal Health Educator/Liaison Officer

GPEx is the South Australian Training Organisation which delivers training to doctors selected to specialise in general practice in Australia.

We are a provider of the Australian General Practice Training program that is administered by the Department of Health and funded by the Australian Government.

GPEx is built on GPExpertise, centered on GPExperience and is a vision of GPExcellence

The role of Aboriginal Health Educator/Liasion Officer involves liaison and engagement with core stakeholders, program partners and other GPEx staff in the implementation of the ATSI Strategic Plan.

Reporting to the Director Medical Education Operations the key responsibilities will be:

Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the ATSI Strategic Plan. This will include:
- Developing and supporting the role of cultural mentors within identified Aboriginal health training posts
- Supporting the increase of Aboriginal health training posts by assisting the identified Aboriginal Health Services in becoming accredited training posts
- In collaboration with the AGPT team, Aboriginal health team and relevant Medical Educators, assist with the integration of Aboriginal health within GPEX’s training program
- Help facilitate the Aboriginal Health and Culture Workshops for registrars and staff
- Contributing to internal and external communication of the GPEx Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Strategic Plan
- Preparing, contributing to and managing relevant correspondence
- Assist with the development of communication strategy to promote Aboriginal health training posts to registrars.
Prepare internal and external reporting, submissions and grant applications as required
Develop and maintain successful working relationships with key stakeholdersCandidates will ideally have relevant experience working in a health, education or policy environment.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.The position is full time until December 2018 and will be located in our new offices at 132 Greenhill Road, Unley.Further information and a position description can be obtained via our website at http://www.gpex.com.au or by contacting the People and Culture Support Officer Sarah Magill on 08 8490 0400 or via email sarah.magill@gpex.com.au.Applications to Rebecca Pit Manager People and Culture rebecca.pit@gpex.com.auApplications close Wednesday 7 June 2017.

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14. NT Medical Practitioner / General Practitioner

Job No: 89281

Location: Ngukkur, Katherine region, NT

Closing Date: 8 Jul 2017

Rewarding opportunity for experienced GP to join a well-established Community Controlled Health Organisation!
Contribute to the improvement of medical services for a number of remote communities!
Highly attractive remuneration package circa $330,000 including a number of fantastic benefits!

About the Opportunity

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation now has a rewarding opportunity for a Medical Practitioner / General Practitioner to join their dedicated team in Ngukurr, within the Katherine Region of the Northern Territory.

As a Remote Medical Practitioner (RMP) at SHSAC, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, led by the Director of Public Health and Planning. The role will involve provision of primary health care, support for and sharing of skills with other health centre staff and participation in key primary health care initiatives and community consultation.

To be considered for this position you must have the following:

Registration as a General Practitioner with AHPRA;
An understanding and commitment to the principles of Aboriginal community control in primary health care delivery; and
Broad based experience in primary health care appropriate to working in a rural/remote location.

Your dedication will be rewarded with a highly attractive salary package negotiable with skills and experience and salary packaging options.

You will be working in brand new, state of the art facility and also have access to a huge range of other benefits including:

6 weeks leave per year;
Up to 10 days study leave;
Fully subsidised air-conditioned housing, utilities, subsidised phone rental and up to $100 in phone calls;
Salary packaging options up to $15,899 per packaging year;
Full support from the health team; and
Generous relocation and repatriation.

About the Organisation

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (SHSAC) is a community Controlled Health Organisation providing medical services to a number of remote communities throughout the Katherine region including Barunga, Manyallaluk, Wugularr, Bulman, Mataranka, Jilkminggan, Minyerri, Ngukurr and Urapunga.

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation works in partnership with Northern Territory PHN (NT PHN), who provide support services to health professionals and organisation across the Northern Territory. NT PHN offers support and assistance to eligible nurses and allied health professionals who are relocating the to the NT for the purposes of employment.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity in which you can truly make a difference – Apply Now!

NACCHO Aboriginal Eye Health #NRW2017 : Download @aihw First National Report on Indigenous Eye Health Measures

“The three main causes of vision impairment in adults were uncorrected refractive error, cataract and diabetic retinopathy.

On the positive side, the report indicates that more Indigenous Australians are accessing eye health services provided through specific service programs.

The report finds that in 2014-15 more Indigenous Australians received an eye examination than in the previous twelve months; that the gap in accessing cataract surgery compared to non-Indigenous Australians is narrowing; and the rate of blindness for Indigenous Australians has decreased from 1.9 per cent in 2008 to 0.3 per cent in 2016.

While the report shows improvements are being made in Closing the Gap in Indigenous eye health, more needs to be done.”

Minister for Indigenous Health, Ken Wyatt

Download the First National Report on Indigenous Eye Health Measures AIHW Indigenous Eye Health

Over 40 NACCHO articles about Indigenous Eye Health

Eye diseases and vision problems are common long-term health conditions experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the Minister for Indigenous Health, Ken Wyatt, today welcomed the release of a report that looks at the effectiveness of national eye health programs.

Launching the Indigenous Eye Health Measures 2016 report, released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), Minister Wyatt said that one-third of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people reported one or more long-term eye conditions in 2016.

“This report is important because from here we can build an evidence base for monitoring changes in Indigenous eye health, and identify service delivery gaps at the regional level,” Minister Wyatt said.

Summary

Key findings in the report reveal that:

This first national report on the Indigenous eye health measures compiles data from a range of sources and presents findings at the national, state and regional levels.
In 2016 the prevalence of bilateral vision impairment for Indigenous Australians aged 40 and over was 10.5% and the prevalence of bilateral blindness was 0.3% (both affecting an estimated 18,300 Indigenous Australians aged 40 and over).
The 3 leading causes of vision impairment for older Indigenous adults were refractive error (63%), cataract (20%) and diabetic retinopathy (5.5%).
Repeated untreated trachoma infections are a cause of vision loss in some remote Indigenous communities, but the prevalence of active trachoma in children aged 5–9 in at-risk communities fell from 14% in 2009 to 4.6% in 2015.
The age-standardised proportion of Indigenous Australians who had had an eye examination by an eye-care professional in the preceding 12 months increased from 13% in 2005–06 to 15% in 2014–15.
There were 6,404 hospitalisations (4.5 per 1,000) of Indigenous Australians for eye procedures in the two year period 2013—15.
Between 2005–07 and 2013–15 the age-standardised Indigenous hospitalisation rate for cataract surgery increased by over 40% from 4,918 to 7,052 per 1,000,000.
In 2014–15, the median waiting time for elective cataract surgery was 142 days for Indigenous Australians, with 3.4% of Indigenous Australians who waited for more than 1 year for cataract surgery.
Hospitalisation rates for cataract surgery were higher for Indigenous Australians in Remote and Very remote areas combined, while waiting times were longest in Inner regional areas.
The number of occasions of service for Indigenous patients under the Visiting Optometrists Scheme (VOS) almost tripled between 2009–10 and 2014–15 rising from 6,975 to 18,890.

Comparison with non-Indigenous Australians

Indigenous Australians suffered from vision impairment or blindness at 3 times the rate of non-Indigenous Australians, based on age-standardised rates.
In 2014–15, a lower proportion of Indigenous Australians (15%) had had an eye examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist in the preceding 12 months compared with non-Indigenous Australians (20%), based on age-standardised rates.
Indigenous Australians had a lower age-standardised rate of hospitalisations for eye diseases compared with non-Indigenous Australians (10 and 13 per 1,000, respectively), but 3 times the rate for injuries to the eye (1.3 and 0.4 per 1,000, respectively).
Indigenous Australians also had a lower age-standardised rate of hospitalisations for cataract surgery than non-Indigenous Australians (7,044 and 8,415 per 1,000,000, respectively).
In 2014–15, the median waiting time in days for those who had elective cataract surgery was longer for Indigenous Australians (142) than for non-Indigenous Australians (84).

“We now have a very valuable source of data we can use to improve eye health through better detection, management and treatment of eye disease in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities,” Minister Wyatt said.

The Indigenous Eye Health Measures report is the first national report on the Indigenous eye health measures.

It brings together comprehensive data from a range of sources and presents this information at the national, state and regional level.

The Australian Government is investing around $72 million over 2013-14 to 2020-21 to improve eye health for Indigenous Australians.

More information about the Indigenous Eye Health Measures 2016 report is available on the AIHW website at http://www.aihw.gov.au/publications/

NACCHO Aboriginal Health #NRW2017 : Major report released : Download Aboriginal Health Performance Framework Report 2017

” The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework 2017 report shows some positive results in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people but the harsh reality is that there is still a long way to go.

“While the government continues to invest substantially and works closely with communities in a wide range of Indigenous health programs and interventions that aim to improve Indigenous health and wellbeing, considerable challenges remain.

“Addressing these challenges requires a whole of health system response and a concerted effort from all levels of government.”

A major report that documents progress towards better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, was launched today by the Minister for Indigenous Health, Ken Wyatt.

DOWNLOAD REPORT HERE 2017-AIHW health-performance-framework-report

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework 2017 report is available at http://www.dpmc.gov.au/hpf

The AIHW associated online tables and data visualisation tool are available at:
http://www.aihw.gov.au/indigenous-data/health-performance-framework/

Minister Wyatt said areas of improvement highlighted in the report include:

decreases in deaths caused by circulatory disease (the most common cause of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people);
decreases in deaths caused by kidney disease;
a decrease in smoking rates, including smoking during pregnancy;
a decrease in drinking at risky levels;
a narrowing of the gap in Year 12 or equivalent attainment rate; and
increases in the number of health assessments and chronic disease management services claimed through Medicare.

Areas of concern include:

a widening of the gap for deaths related to selected chronic diseases, particularly cancer and end-stage kidney disease;
a continuing higher burden of disease among First Australians (2.3 times the non-Indigenous rate);
a significant increase in Indigenous suicide rates;
high rates of people who are overweight or obese;
high rates of disability;
high levels of undiagnosed high blood pressure;
high blood sugar levels among those diagnosed with diabetes (indicating the condition is not well managed);
high rates of discharge from hospital against medical advice; and
lower access to procedures in hospitals.

“We have the evidence and it is now up to all of us in this sector and beyond to continue to make inroads in Indigenous health matters,” Minister Wyatt said.

“We also have to make sure that where gains have been made, that we build on these very encouraging results.

“Our universal health system is a source of national pride but it will only be truly universal if we can close the gap on Indigenous health.”

Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Nigel Scullion, said the Coalition Government was working with state and territory governments and communities across the country to improve outcomes in areas such as housing, community safety, education and employment that in turn will help to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

“This is work that cuts across all portfolios and all levels of governments and will contribute to improving the overall health and wellbeing of individual Indigenous people, as well as their families and communities,” Minister Scullion said.

The 2017 report has been prepared by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet under the auspices of the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council (AHMAC). The report was produced in close consultation with the Department of Health, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), states and territories, the Australian Bureau of Statistics and non-government stakeholders.

It also provides comprehensive analysis on the key issues of relevance to the Indigenous Advancement Strategy including education, employment, community safety, mothers and babies, housing and juvenile justice.

“This report is accompanied by a dynamic data visualisation tool and online data tables covering a wide range of data for each measure produced by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare,” Minister Wyatt said.

“This tool will make the report more accessible and assist users to explore the data and create charts for each measure in the HPF.”

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework 2017 report is available at http://www.dpmc.gov.au/hpf

The AIHW associated online tables and data visualisation tool are available at:
http://www.aihw.gov.au/indigenous-data/health-performance-framework/

NACCHO Aboriginal Health #NRW2017 @KenWyattMP honoured with portrait unveiled at Parliament House by PM

” But Ken, you are also the first Aboriginal Australian to be a member of an Australian government.

Again, that is long overdue. But it is one of the steps that our Government has taken, my Government has taken, to advance the voice of Aboriginal Australians, First Australians, in our Parliament, in our nation’s affairs.

You bring with it an extraordinary personal quality

Secondly we are commissioning two additional portraits.

Firstly, one of former Senator Nova Peris, who was the first Indigenous woman to serve in the Senate.

Also the Honourable Linda Burney, the first Indigenous woman to serve in the House of Representatives.”

PRIME MINISTER Malcolm Turnbull

” First Indigenous member of the House of representatives and first Indigenous minister

Ken Wyatt was born at the Roelands Mission Farm, near Bunbury in Western Australia (WA) and is the eldest of ten children

See full Bio Hon Ken Wyatt’ MP’s Below

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull with Indigenous MPs Pat Dodson, Linda Burney and Ken Wyatt. Photos: Alex Ellinghausen

PRIME MINISTER Malcolm Turnbull speech at unveiling

Yanggu gulanyin ngalawiri, dhunayi, Ngunnawal dhawra. Wanggarralijinyin mariny bulan bugarabang.

We are on the lands of the Ngunnawal people and we acknowledge that and we acknowledge their elders past and present.

I want to thank Aunty Matilda for that characteristic Welcome to Country, and the presence of little Evie.

It says a lot you know – come here Ken, I’m going to give this old guy a hug and then we will be crying into our teacups – look, it says a lot about us Australians that we can celebrate such a wonderful, historic occasion as this.

Celebrate this unveiling of this portrait and do so with good humour, with love, with affection, with no rancour.

Aunty Matilda who, as she said, had an appointment she had to head off and with her red coat and her wit, she set us all on the right track.

So Ken, thank you so much for everything that you do. Mary, thank you for painting this portrait. Thank you for revealing what we all know, that Anna lights Ken up. You were there, you were there. Was he being a bit stiff and shy? Then Anna came closer and that spark, that got him going. Fantastic.

Ken, you have followed 39 years after Neville Bonner. I should say that Neville Bonner’s great-niece Jo Lindgren sends her love to you and to Anna and to everyone here today; another Aboriginal Australian who was a member of the Senate until recently.

But Ken was the first Aboriginal man to be elected to the House of Representatives and as Bill said, over 1000 Australians have been elected before him. Too many. But now he’s joined by Linda Burney, the first woman and, of course, following in Neville’s footsteps in the Senate we’ve had many others; Aden Ridgeway you mentioned, Nova Peris – who of course is here and I will have more to say about her in a moment – Jo Lindgren and of course now Malarndirri McCarthy, Pat Dodson and Jacqui Lambie.

But Ken, you are also the first Aboriginal Australian to be a member of an Australian government. Again, that is long overdue. But it is one of the steps that our Government has taken, my Government has taken, to advance the voice of Aboriginal Australians, First Australians, in our Parliament, in our nation’s affairs.

You bring with it an extraordinary personal quality. Ken has, the New Zealanders would call – it’s a Maori word, it’s almost untranslatable – they would call it ‘mana’. Ken has a presence, a life-force, a calm, an aura. I’m not getting new-age here Ken don’t worry. But you have got a presence and a calm and a wisdom that all of us are inspired by. Even our political opponents, as you can see.

So it is wonderful to be here with you; I want to thank you very much for your service. You have advanced that cause of reconciliation so much, simply by your advocacy, your presence, the love that you show. The way that you represent the people of Hasluck, the people of Australia that you represent too. You embody here, Buka and all, the oldest continuous human culture on our planet.

So I want, before we go to announce, to unveil the portrait, I want to make another announcement. That is, that we are commissioning two additional portraits.

Firstly, one of former Senator Nova Peris, who was the first Indigenous woman to serve in the Senate.

Also the Honourable Linda Burney, the first Indigenous woman to serve in the House of Representatives.

Ladies and gentlemen, they will join Ken and Neville Bonner. That demonstrates the continuity of that historical collection that the Presiding Officer spoke of.

So congratulations, Mary, on your painting. It’s a hard task portrait painting, capturing that mana. But you have done that and so Ken, I think it is up to us now to unveil you, if not to hang you.

That will be done by the Parliamentary staff of whom you have spoken so warmly, but I’ll hang you with affection.

The Hon Ken Wyatt Am MP

Bunbury, western Australia

Noongar, Yamatji, wongi peoples

Member for Hasluck (2010-present)

Liberal Party of Australia

First Indigenous member of the House of representatives and first Indigenous minister

Ken Wyatt was born at the Roelands Mission Farm, near Bunbury in Western Australia (WA) and is the eldest of ten children. After moving to the remote town of Nannine, the family settled in Corrigin, 229 km south east of Perth, where he attended school.

Wyatt trained as a teacher and taught in primary schools between 1973 and 1986 before moving into the education policy sector. His extensive work in training and mentoring young people was recognised in 1996 when he was awarded the Order of Australia.

Between 1996 and 2010, he served the public in many capacities, including as Director of Aboriginal Education with the WA Department of Education, District Director for the Swan Education District, Director for Aboriginal Health with the New South Wales (NSW) Department of Health and, later, as Director for Aboriginal Health with WA Department of Health.

In 2010, Wyatt successfully stood for the Liberal Party in the WA seat of Hasluck, becoming the first Indigenous Australian to be elected to the House of Representatives.

For the opening of parliament on 28 September 2010, Aboriginal leaders held a traditional welcoming ceremony for Wyatt outside Parliament House and Noongar elders presented Wyatt with a ceremonial cloak made of kangaroo hide, a bookha, which he wore as he took the oath of office.

He gave his first speech in the House of representatives chamber on 28 September 2010 wearing the bookha and it is depicted in his official portrait for the Historic Memorials Collection.

In 2015, he became the first Indigenous member of the Federal Executive following his appointment as Assistant Minister for Health. On being appointed Minister for Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health in 2016, he also became the first Indigenous minister to serve in the Australian federal parliament.

NACCHO Save a Date Aboriginal Health #smoking #ACCHO events 31 May World #NoTobacco Day #QLD #VIC #WA #NT #NSW

This weeks NACCHO Save a date is dedicated to World No Tobacco Day we feature just some of 100’s of events at our ACCHO clinics throughout Australia

Each year on 31 May, the World Health Organisation (WHO) mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), an opportunity to highlight the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and advocate for policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

See details in the 100 + NACCHO articles SMOKING

The theme for 2017 is Tobacco – a threat to development, which aims to demonstrate the risk that the tobacco industry poses to the sustainable development of all countries. The theme will highlight measures that governments and the public can take to promote health and development by confronting the global tobacco crisis.

See Video introduction from TOM CALMA

WHO is calling on countries to prioritise and accelerate tobacco control efforts as part of their responses to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In addition to saving lives and reducing health inequalities, comprehensive tobacco control contains the adverse environmental impact of tobacco growing, manufacturing, trade and consumption.

In Australia, tobacco smoking is still an area of concern, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in rural and remote areas.

In NSW

Today is WORLD #NoTobacco DAY!! #dontquitqutting Yerin Gosford is working with community to reduce smoking! @DaveGillespieMP

In Queensland

The Deadly Choices team is hitting the road this World No Tobacco Day on Wednesday 31 May to:

Reduce the number of people in community exposed to the impacts of passive smoking inside their homes or cars, through the Deadly Places, Smoke-Free Spaces campaign and
Encourage people to join the Deadly Choices Smoke-Free Team by attending Quit appointments at IUIH clinics.

What’s on?

On World No Tobacco Day the Deadly Choices team will be running tobacco stalls at the following clinics:

Organisation	Clinic	Time	Address
Moreton ATSICHS	Morayfield	9-11:30am	10-20 Walkers Road
Moreton ATSICHS	Strathpine	9-11:30am	6/199 Gympie Road
Moreton ATSICHS	Deception Bay	1-3:30pm	675 Deception Bay Road
Moreton ATSICHS	Caboolture	1-3:30pm	5 James Street
ATSICHS Brisbane	Wooloongabba	1-3:30pm	55 Annerley Road
ATSICHS Brisbane	Browns Plains	1-3:30pm	20-24 Commerce Road
ATSICHS Brisbane	Logan	9-11:30am	41 Station Road
ATSICHS Brisbane	Northgate	9-11:30am	313 Melton Road
Kambu	Ipswich	9-11:30am	27 Roderick Street
Kambu	Goodna	1-3:30pm	13 Church Street
Kalwun	Miami	1:30-3:30pm	2020 Gold Coast Highway
Kalwun	Oxenford	11am-12pm	Level 1, 2 Leo Graham Way
Kalwun	Bilinga	10:30am-12:30pm	Airport Central, 1 Eastern Ave
Yulu-Burri-Ba	Dunwich	9:30-11am	16 Dickson Way
Yulu-Burri-Ba	Capalaba	2-3:30pm	Shop 2&3/ 1 Finucane Road
Yulu-Burri-Ba	Wynnum	1-3pm	85 Edith Street

At the tobacco stalls, you’ll be able to:

Complete the Deadly Choices Tobacco Survey.
Sign the pledge to make your home and car Deadly, Smoke-Free Spaces.

In return you’ll receive:

A Deadly Home Pack containing stickers, magnets and a fact sheet.
An entry into the competition to win a family trip to Sydney to watch State of Origin 2 at ANZ Stadium.

If you’re a smoker, you’re encouraged to register yourself for Quit appointments at the clinics. If you do this, and attend four Quit sessions, you are eligible for a limited edition Smoke-Free Team jersey.

Not a smoker? Just refer a smoker that you know and, if that smoker attends four Quit sessions, both you and the smoker are eligible for a limited edition Smoke-Free Team jersey.

But wait, there’s more!

Five people who sign pledges on the day will be randomly selected and win a double pass each to the Broncos vs Melbourne Storm game during the Deadly Choices Round at Suncorp Stadium on Friday 30 June 2017 (10 tickets given away in total) and
Smokers who attend all four of their quit appointments in June will go into the draw to win a personalised Smoke-Free Team jersey.

If you can’t attend on the day, you can still complete the survey and sign the pledge to go into the draw to win the trip to Sydney to watch State of Origin 2 at ANZ Stadium on 21 June 2014, by going to www.deadlychoices.com.au

And Cape York

World No Tobacco Day

May 31^st is World No Tobacco Day and people from Cape York are saying “Don’t Make Smokes Your Story.”

Apunipima Cape York Health Council Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) staff have been engaging with Cape York communities to develop an anti-smoking campaign.

Selena Possum, who has lived in Pormpuraaw for the last 20 years, is now a non-smoker. She says smoking affected her a lot, “Wasting a lot of money to buy cigarettes and it was making me sick, coughing a lot, and getting up late, and it smells on your clothes a lot. So I said to myself I would have to cut down smoking.”

“You don’t have to buy cigarettes, you don’t have to afford cigarettes for other people, you don’t have to get cigarettes. Just be strong and stand up for yourself and say no!”

The stories, as well as posters, social media posts and radio advertisements will be released from May 31^st as Apunipima launches the Cape York ‘Don’t Make Smokes Your Story’ campaign.

The videos, including those featuring Amos, and Thala, will be distributed on the ‘What’s Your Story, Cape York?’ Facebook page and will be available on the Apunipima YouTube Channel here.

Apunipima received a Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Regional Tobacco Control Grant as part of the National Tackling Indigenous Smoking program.

The Cape York campaign will align with a national ‘Don’t Make Smokes Your Story’ campaign.

Link Here

In Tasmania Flinders Island Aboriginal Association

Amazing day on Cape Barren Island celebrating World No Tobacco Day today. This smoke free event was well attended by the community.

We’d like to thank the Cape Barren Island Aboriginal Association as well as John Gardener and Pro golfer Brett Partridge for making the day a success.

We can’t wait to come back in the future for this great event.
#WNTD #NoSmokesNoLimits

In South Australia

In Western Australia Broome

World No Tobacco Day 2017

Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health and additional risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

The theme for World No Tobacco Day 2017 is “Tobacco – a threat to development.”

About the campaign

It will demonstrate the threats that the tobacco industry poses to the sustainable development of all countries, including the health and economic well-being of their citizens.
It will propose measures that governments and the public should take to promote health and development by confronting the global tobacco crisis.

Controlling tobacco helps achieve other global goals

In addition to saving lives and reducing health inequalities, comprehensive tobacco control contains the adverse environmental impact of tobacco growing, manufacturing, trade and consumption.

Tobacco control can break the cycle of poverty, contribute to ending hunger, promote sustainable agriculture and economic growth, and combat climate change. Increasing taxes on tobacco products can also be used to finance universal health coverage and other development programs of the government.

It is not only governments who can step up tobacco control efforts: people can contribute on an individual level to making a sustainable, tobacco-free world. People can commit to never take up tobacco products. Those who do use tobacco can quit the habit, or seek help in doing so, which will in turn protect their health as well as people exposed to second-hand smoke, including children, other family members and friends. Money not spent on tobacco can be, in turn, used for other essential uses, including the purchase of healthy food, healthcare and education.

Facts about tobacco, tobacco control and the development goals

About 6 million people die from tobacco use every year, a figure that is predicted to grow to more than 8 million a year by 2030 without intensified action. Tobacco use is a threat to any person, regardless of gender, age, race, cultural or educational background. It brings suffering, disease, and death, impoverishing families and national economies.
Tobacco use costs national economies enormously through increased health-care costs and decreased productivity. It worsens health inequalities and exacerbates poverty, as the poorest people spend less on essentials such as food, education and health care. Some 80% of premature deaths from tobacco occur in low- or middle-income countries, which face increased challenges to achieving their development goals.
Tobacco growing requires large amounts of pesticides and fertilizers, which can be toxic and pollute water supplies. Each year, tobacco growing uses 4.3 million hectares of land, resulting in global deforestation between 2% and 4%. Tobacco manufacturing also produces over 2 million tonnes of solid waste.
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) guides the global fight against the tobacco epidemic. The WHO FCTC is an international treaty with 180 Parties (179 countries and the European Union). Today, more than half the world’s countries, representing nearly 40% of the world’s population (2.8 billion people), have implemented at least one of the WHO FCTC’s most cost-effective measures to the highest level. An increasing number of countries are creating firewalls to ward off interference from the tobacco industry in government tobacco control policy.
Through increasing cigarette taxes worldwide by US$1, an extra US$190 billion could be raised for development. High tobacco taxes contribute to revenue generation for governments, reduce demand for tobacco, and offer an important revenue stream to finance development activities.

Goals of the World No Tobacco Day 2017 campaign

World No Tobacco Day 2017 aims to:

Highlight the links between the use of tobacco products, tobacco control and sustainable development.
Encourage countries to include tobacco control in their national responses to 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda.
Support Member States and civil society to combat tobacco industry interference in political processes, in turn leading to stronger national tobacco control action.
Encourage broader public and partner participation in national, regional and global efforts to develop and implement development strategies and plans and achieve goals that prioritize action on tobacco control.
Demonstrate how individuals can contribute to making a sustainable, tobacco-free world, either by committing to never taking up tobacco products, or by quitting the habit.

In the NT

Come join @MiwatjHealth & Nhulunbuy Corp #NT to celebrate #WNTD2017 World Yaka Ŋarali Day & learn how to improve your health #NoTobacco

31st of May is World No Tobacco Day. If you see us mob out and about don’t be shame to come up and have a yarn. This week you can spot us Casuarina Shopping Centre, Darwin Smith Street Mall and Nighcliff Shopping Centre. #NoTobacco

In Victoria

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World No Tobacco Day” is coming up on Wednesday 31st May and the VAHS Healthy Lifestyle Team is hosting a morning tea event to celebrate!

This event is a great way to spread awareness about tobacco cessation and to acknowledge the inspirational journeys that many Community members have taken to be or to stay smoke-free!!

We’re lucky enough to have Aunty Rieo Ellis come along to share her story and ttalk about he steps she has taken to quit smoking and live a healthier lifestyle.

We hope to see you there!

For more information, please feel free to contact the VAHS Healthy Lifestyles Team on 9403 3300.

In New South Wales

Redfern

NOWRA

Resources

On the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet and the Australian Indigenous Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre we have three key sections for addressing tobacco use.

The Tackling Indigenous Smoking portal hosts information for organisations funded through the National Tackling Indigenous Smoking programme, but it will also be useful for people working in any other initiative to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to quit smoking.

The Preventing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Maternal Smoking portal provides the Indigenous women’s maternal and child health workforce and other related workers with access to quality information about smoking cessation and prevention to support better health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, their babies and families.

The Tobacco section on the AOD Knowledge Centre provides a comprehensive collection of information for people working, studying or interested in addressing tobacco use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

NACCHO Aboriginal Health Workforce #NRW2017 : @RoyalFlyingDoc Strengthening Indigenous health workforce will help #ClosetheGap

“Cultural safety and removal of racism in health care can be achieved by supporting Indigenous health care students and graduates to become the health system leaders of tomorrow.”

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) CEO Martin Laverty

Minister for Indigenous Health, the Hon Ken Wyatt, yesterday launched a new partnership of the RFDS with

The Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (AIDA),
The Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives (CATSINaM),
Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA)

to deliver the RFDS Indigenous Health Scholarship Scheme.
RFDS scholarships will support Indigenous students undertaking remote or rural clinical placements in medicine, nursing, midwifery and allied health.

Minister Wyatt announced the first recipients as:

• Ms Amanda Robinson, for medicine;
• Mr Tim Haynes, for medicine;
• Amanda Bailey, for allied health;
• Amy Thompson, for nursing/midwifery;
• Jennifer Mairu, for allied health.

Tim, member of AIDA receiving his scholarship. Tim is heading to Cairns, Alice and Broken Hill.

AIDA CEO Craig Dukes said “The RFDS Indigenous health scholarship provides great opportunities for AIDA members to undertake placement in rural and remote areas.

On behalf of AIDA I congratulate recipients, Ms Amanda Robinson and Mr Tim Haynes and thank the RFDS for their continued support towards career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors. This experience for Ms Robinson and Mr Haynes contributes not only towards their own professional development, and to the broader goal we all share to create a culturally safe health care system.”

CATSINaM CEO Janine Mohamed said “We would like to thank the RFDS for the funding to not only assist with the implementation of their Reconciliation Action Plan, but also to help us grow the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nursing and midwifery professions. The clinical placement experience will afford the students with insight into what it means to live and work in rural and remote Australia, which we hope is a direction they pursue once they graduate.”

Amanda, member of IAHA receiving her scholarship. Amanda moves from nursing into OT, congratulations

IAHA CEO Donna Murray said “The RFDS scholarships will provide much needed support for allied health students to undertake a rural or remote clinical placement which is critical for developing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health workforce. This is also an important step in further supporting locally driven workforce development models that provide culturally safe and responsive allied health services with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”

NACCHO Aboriginal Health #Smoking #WNTD @AMAPresident awards #NT Dirty Ashtray Award for World #NoTobacco Day

“Research shows that smoking is likely to cause the death of two-thirds of current Australian smokers. This means that 1.8 million Australians now alive will die because they smoked.

The Northern Territory, a serial offender in failing to improve tobacco control, has been announced as the recipient of the AMA/ACOSH Dirty Ashtray Award for putting in the least effort to reduce smoking over the past 12 months.

But it seems that the Northern Territory Government still does not see reducing the death toll from smoking as a priority. Smoking is still permitted in pubs, clubs, dining areas, and – unbelievably – in schools.

The NT Government has not allocated funding for effective public education, and is still investing superannuation funds in tobacco companies.

“It is imperative that Governments avoid complacency, keep up with tobacco industry tactics, and continue to implement strong, evidence-based tobacco control measures.”

Ahead of World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, announced the results today at the AMA National Conference 2017 in Melbourne.

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The Northern Territory, a serial offender in failing to improve tobacco control, has been announced as the recipient of the AMA/ACOSH Dirty Ashtray Award for putting in the least effort to reduce smoking over the past 12 months.

It is the second year in a row that the Northern Territory Government has earned the dubious title, and its 11^th “win” since the Award was first given in 1994.

AMA President, Dr Michael Gannon, said that it is disappointing that so little progress has been made in the Northern Territory over the past year.

“More than 22 per cent of Northern Territorians smoke daily, according to the latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey, well above the national average of 13.3 per cent,” Dr Gannon said.

“Smoking will kill two-thirds of current smokers, meaning that 1.8 million Australian smokers now alive will be killed by their habit.

“But it seems that the Northern Territory Government still does not see reducing the death toll from smoking as a priority. Smoking is still permitted in pubs, clubs, dining areas, and – unbelievably – in schools.

“The Government has not allocated funding for effective public education, and is still investing superannuation funds in tobacco companies.”

Victoria and Tasmania were runners-up for the Award.

“While the Victorian Government divested from tobacco companies in 2014, and has made good progress in making its prisons smoke-free, its investment in public education campaigns has fallen to well below recommended levels, and it still allows price boards, vending machines, and promotions including multi-pack discounts and specials,” Dr Gannon said.

“It must end the smoking exemption at outdoor drinking areas and the smoking-designated areas in high roller rooms at the casino.

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“Tasmania has ended the smoking exemption for licensed premises, gaming rooms and high roller rooms in casinos, but still allows smoking in outdoor drinking areas.

“While Tasmania has the second highest prevalence of smoking in Australia, the Tasmanian Government has not provided adequate funding to support tobacco control public education campaigns to the evidence-based level. It should provide consistent funding to the level required to achieve reductions in smoking.”

Tasmania should also ban price boards, retailer incentives and vending machines, and divest the resources of the Retirement Benefits Fund (RBF) from tobacco companies, limit government’s interactions with the tobacco industry and ban all political donations, ACOSH said.

It should also ban all e-cigarette sale, use, promotion and marketing in the absence of any approvals by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.

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Queensland has topped the AMA/ACOSH National Tobacco Control Scoreboard 2017 as the Government making the most progress on combating smoking over the past 12 months.

Queensland narrowly pipped New South Wales for the Achievement Award, with serial offender the Northern Territory winning the Dirty Ashtray Award for putting in the least effort.

Judges from the Australian Council on Smoking and Health (ACOSH) allocate points to each State and Territory in various categories, including legislation, to track how effective government has been at combating smoking in the previous 12 months.

“Disappointingly, no jurisdiction scored an A this year, suggesting that complacency has set in,” Dr Gannon said.

“Research shows that smoking is likely to cause the death of two-thirds of current Australian smokers. This means that 1.8 million Australians now alive will die because they smoked.

“It is imperative that Governments avoid complacency, keep up with tobacco industry tactics, and continue to implement strong, evidence-based tobacco control measures.”

The judges praised the Queensland Government for introducing smoke-free legislation in public areas, including public transport waiting areas, major sports and events facilities, and outdoor pedestrian malls, and for divesting from tobacco companies.

However, they called on all governments to run major media campaigns to tackle smoking, and to take further action to protect public health policy from tobacco industry interference.

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