Primary Health Care

Indigenous health information from the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (AIHW).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice information section from the commission.

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has comprehensive, up-to-date information accessible to people interested in the health of Indigenous Australians.

This guide is for government officers and others working within the Torres Strait region.

NAIDOC stands for the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.

This is the national authority in comprehensive Aboriginal primary healthcare.

The new National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan sets the policy direction for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. It will guide the development of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policies, programs and initiatives over the next 10 years.

Information on Indigenous Australians and 'Close the Gap' from Oxfam.

This is a help guide for consulting with Queensland Aboriginal individuals, groups and/or communities.

QHAIC is the peak body representing the Community Controlled Health Sector in Queensland at both state and national level.

Reconciliation Australia is the national organisation promoting reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the broader Australian community.

The Remote Area Health Corps (RAHC) is a Federally-funded not-for-profit programme offering Health Professionals opportunities to undertake short-term paid placements (3 weeks – 12 weeks) in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Northern Territory.

Five manuals used in Indigenous and remore primary health care in Australia.
• CARPA Standard Treatment Manual, 6th edition
• Minymaku Kutju Tjukurpa Women’s Business Manual, 5th edition
• Clinical Procedures Manual for remote and rural practice, 3rd edition
• Medicines Book for Aboriginal Health Workers, 3rd edition
• Reference Book for the Remote Primary Health Care Manuals

The most complete and up-to-date collection of Commonwealth legislation.

Links to current Queensland legislation.

A great source of health and medical information for consumers from the State Government of Victoria.

This site has information on depression and anxiety and raises awareness and understanding of these conditions. Has factsheets.

A national government agency working to reduce the impact of cancer on all Australians. Provides information on the disease, research and clinical trials.

This is a campaign of the Australian Government to increase awareness of ear disease and hearing loss in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

A national peak body for diabetes in Australia.

Provides strategic leadership in food & nutrition through empowerment, advocacy & education.

Responsible for developing, varying and reviewing standards for food available in Australia & New Zealand.

A non-commercial, government-funded health information service.

National Heart Foundation of Australia.

Men's sheds are now established as part of the health infrastructure that supports programs to improve men's health and well being.

Has comprehensive Australian health and medical information covering symptoms, diseases, medicines and treatments etc.

A website promoting optimal health by encouraging food variety and physical activity.

RHD (Rheumatic heart disease) Australia has a resources and programs to reduce death and disability from this disease among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

PCC4U promotes the inclusion of palliative care education as an integral part of all medical, nursing, and allied health undergraduate and entry to practice training, and ongoing professional development.