Hi WA State readers, here is a new course for WA State: Wayapa® Practitioner Running 6 - 12 May 2019 Diploma Course https://bit.ly/2LVUb44
BreastScreen WA (BSWA) and the WA Cervical Cancer Prevention Program (WACCPP) are seeking new members for their Aboriginal Women’s Reference Group (AWRG).
This membership is for Aboriginal* women preferably employed or volunteering in the area of women’s health and wellbeing.
Membership positions are being sought for these areas: Gascoyne, Goldfields, Great Southern, Kimberley, Metropolitan, Midwest, Peel, Pilbara, South West and Wheatbelt.
As a Reference Group member you will be required to;
If you believe you can help contribute to this reference group or know of someone please contact Kelly Cameron or Kay Walley via email below for a Nomination Form with details on how to apply.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Kelly Cameron from BSWA on 9323 6709 Kelly.Cameron@health.wa.gov.au or Kay Walley from WACCPP on 6553 0716 kay.walley@health.wa.gov.au
NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2018
* Within Western Australia, the term Aboriginal is used in preference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, in recognition that Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of Western Australia. No disrespect is intended to our Torres Strait Islander colleagues and community.
Hi WA State readers,
The storybooks showcase the many positive community based projects occurring in rural and remote Aboriginal communities and celebrate people who contribute to the social, economic, health and environmental outcomes for their people. Stories can be about health, education, environment & health, tourism, sport, reconciliation, media, art, a personal journey or anything else that is positive!
If you're based in the Great Southern or the South West and would like to be involved please contact Sunni Wilson; 9266 2344 sunni.wilson@curtin.edu.au
He WA State readers,
PHAIWA is recruiting storytellers from the Great Southern and South West region of WA for the 10th edition of the WA Indigenous Storybook. The storybooks showcase the many positive community based projects occurring in rural and remote Aboriginal communities and celebrate people who contribute to the social, economic, health and environmental outcomes for their people. Stories can be about health, education, environment & health, tourism, sport, reconciliation, media, art, a personal journey or anything else that is positive!
If you're based in the Great Southern or the South West and would like to be involved please contact Sunni Wilson; 9266 2344 sunni.wilson@curtin.edu.au
Hi WA State readers,
Men's Health and Wellbeing Policy
Anyone with an interest in men’s health and wellbeing is invited to have their say in shaping the draft Men’s Health and Wellbeing Policy (Word 1.4MB).
The policy has been developed by Health Networks as Western Australia’s response to the National Male Health Policy.
The purpose of the policy is to provide direction to WA Health and its partners to deliver strategies that improve the physical, mental, social and emotional wellbeing of men and boys living in WA.
Community consultations are planned for June and July and opportunities to participate include:
* community consultation forums across metropolitan and regional areas
* an online survey (external link) – closes Friday 3 August. Takes approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Simple questions and materials are also available to support organisations who wish to run their own mini forums with staff or consumers. To request materials email Deb Hamm.
Community consultation forums
Community consultation forums will be held throughout June, July and August. To find out more and register, visit Healthy WA (external site).
CSD Network have been engaged to facilitate the consultation forums on behalf of Health Networks. If you are interested in attending a smaller consumer focused meeting please contact Deb Hamm, CSD Network Logistics/Administrative Support on 0431 408 637 or by email.
For all other queries, please email the Healthy Policy team or phone (08) 9222 0200.
The City of Perth, Western Australia, recognises the important role community programs play in building strong and resilient communities. They provide an opportunity to address key issues at a local level and make the City a better place to live, work and visit.
The Community Enhancement Grants program offers up to $10,000 to facilitate a range of programs, create new partnerships and collaborations and deliver practical sustainable outcomes.
The grants program will support organisations to be successful in engaging the City’s community, through the development of networks and relationships.
Applications opened Monday 28 May and close Friday 29 June 2018. Check it out here.
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Hi WA State mob members,
Access Federal budget information relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in one place
To assist you in finding Budget information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, the HealthInfoNet has made the task easier for you. You can find all of the information and links to full resources on the HealthBulletin http://healthbulletin.org.au/articles/budget-2017-18-information-of-relevance-to-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-health/ Links to media releases will continue to be added during the rest of the week as they become available so please check back for additions.
Kind regards,
Trish Amaranti
WA State Coordinator
Helping to 'close the gap' by providing the evidence base to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
