4 December 2018
Hi Eye Health readers
Welcome to the November newsletter from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet's Eye Health Portal. In this edition, we have lots of exciting news items, resources, publications and other information of relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health that has been complied over the last month.
The Eye Health Yarning Place current has 156 mob members that you might like to yarn with. You can also connect with us at the AIHEye Health Twitter account, where you can join our 946 other followers.
We welcome feedback about how to provide the information you need. Let us know what you think, or send your news about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health to v.fitzGerald@ecu.edu.au
News
SA Health's event success (25/10/2018)
Trachoma field visits (page 2) (31/10/2018)
World Diabetes Day (4/11/2018)
Specsavers report highlights Australia's $16.6 billion major eye health problem (5/11/2018)
Closing the eye health gap (12/11/2018)
On track to ending avoidable blindness (12/11/2018)
Diabetes - the rising threat to vision (14/11/2018)
Ralph Dingul - The Rubber Man bounces back again (14/11/2018)
Federal funding keeps Good Ideas Van on the road (18/11/2018)
Closing the eye health gap (19/11/2018)
Closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health (21/11/2018)
Congress 2018: RANZCO working with Dr. Kristopher Rallah-Baker to foster a positive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trainees (21/11/2018)
Australia on track to Close the Gap for vision by 2020 (22/11/2018)
Closing the Gap Strategy unravelling - time to rebuild, not refresh (22/11/2018)
Words from Arnhem land: Aboriginal health messages need to be made with us rather than for us (22/11/2018)
Indigenous eye health gap to close by 2020 (28/11/2018)
Media release - latest review says sustainable action is needed to address the eye health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (29/11/2018).
New and updated programs
Top End Ophthalmology Outreach Resource Project
The purpose of the Top End Ophthalmology Outreach Resource Project is to improve the coordination of eye health and vision care services and to develop a vision and broad parameters for a new model of service delivery for eye health and vision care services in the Top End of the Northern Territory.
To view more programs click here
Newly added publications
Review of eye health among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (2018)
Other reports
2018 annual update on the implementation of the Roadmap to Close the Gap for Vision (2018)
State of the nation: Australian and New Zealand eye health report (2018)
Journal articles
Presence of diabetic retinopathy is associated with worse 10 year mortality among Indigenous Australians in central Australia: the Central Australian Ocular Health Study(2018)
National Key Performance Indicators for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary health care: results for 2017 (2018).
To view more reports and publications click here
New resources
Ending avoidable blindness (Audiovisual)
Making the case for tele-ophthalmology in Western Australia (Audiovisual)
Good news for eye health! (Audiovisual)
Diabetic retinopathy among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (Audiovisual).
To view more resources click here
Courses and training
Diabetic Retinopathy
This online module is a learning resource which focuses on assisting primary health care professionals to develop and maintain proficiency in assessing diabetic retinopathy (DR).
To view more courses and training click here
Events and conferences
Universal Health Coverage Day (12 December 2018) Promoted by the World Health Organization, Universal Health Coverage Day celebrates the anniversary of the first unanimous United Nations resolution calling for all nations to provide affordable, quality health care for their citizens
Close the Gap for Vision by 2020: Strengthen & Sustain National Conference 2019 (14-15 March 2019) This conference will be held in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. Early bird registrations are open until Monday 31 December, 2018. Abstract submissions are open until Friday 7 December, 2018.
To view more events and conferences click here
Jobs
Optometrist - Mobile Optometry Team, National - Specsavers (No closing date)
Visiting Medical Officer in Ophthalmology/Paediatric Ophthalmology, NSW - RANZCO (Closes Sunday 9 December 2018).
To view more job opportunities click here
kind regards
Vilma FitzGerald
Research Officer
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Hi Eye Health readers
Welcome to the October newsletter from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet's Eye Health Portal. In this edition, we have lots of exciting news items, resources, publications and other information of relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health that we have complied over the last month.
The Eye Health Yarning Place currently has 156 mob members that you might like to yarn with. You can also connect with us at the AIHEye Health Twitter account, where you can join our 947 other followers.
We welcome feedback about how to provide the information you need. Let us know what you think, or send your news about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health to m.hollows@ecu.edu.au
Kind regards
Mikayla Hollows
Research Officer
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
News
Upcoming Slice of LIME Seminar: National Conference on Indigenous Health Workforce Leadership (The Lime Network, 1/11/18)
Inspiring bunch up for WA’s Australian of the Year award (The West Australian, 25/10/18)
New Summary of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status now available(HealthInfoNet, 23/10/18)
Registrations open for the 2018 IAHA International Indigenous Allied Health Forum (Indigenous Allied Health Australia, 16/10/18)
Abstract submission for Close the Gap for Vision by 2020 national conference (Indigenous Eye Health, 12/10/18)
Sports carnival to help keep an eye on good health (Indigenous Eye Health, 11/10/18)
Australian named an eye health hero (Insight news, 3/10/18)
Newly added publications
Journal articles
A mixed methods retrospective study: ten years of diabetic retinopathy screening in an urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander general practice (2018)
Epidemiology of ocular trauma in the Indigenous versus non-Indigenous population in the Top End (2018)
Meeting the eye-care needs of Australia's Indigenous people (2018)
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To find other recent publications about eye health then check out the HealthBulletin – our peer reviewed electronic journal
Courses and training
RAHC trichiasis grading - This free online module is a learning resource which focuses on assisting primary health care professionals to develop and maintain proficiency in assessing trichiasis
RAHC trachoma grading - This online module is a learning resource which focuses on assisting primary health care professionals to develop and maintain proficiency in assessing trachoma.
To view more Eye Health courses and training click here
New resources
Dust up trachoma (Audiovisual)
Follow the tracks (Audiovisual)
Trachoma Art Mural Project - Ali Curung (Audiovisual)
Trachoma Art Mural Project - Aputula (Audiovisual)
The trachoma germ story (Poster)
Events and conferences
43rd Environmental Health Australia National Conference 2018 (Tuesday 30 October - Friday 2 November) The conference aims to enhance knowledge of issues that are commonly dealt with by Environmental Health Practitioners, and to offer opportunities for delegates to network
National Conference on Indigenous Health Workforce Leadership (Friday 2 November) The UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health is hosting a National Conference on Indigenous Health Workforce Leadership in Brisbane
World Diabetes Day 2018 (Wednesday 14 November) The world’s largest diabetes awareness campaign reaching a global audience of over 1 billion people in more than 160 countries
An Introduction to Cultural Safety in Aboriginal Health (Wednesday 21 November) This training is for management, executives and services providers and aims to provide a sound understanding of Aboriginal culture
Close the Gap for Vision by 2020 National Conference 2019 (Thursday 14 March - Friday 15 March) The conference will aim to bring together people involved in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye care from various disciplines across Australia.
To view more Eye Health events and conferences click here
Hi Eye Health readers
Welcome to the September newsletter from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet's Eye Health web resource. In this edition, we have lots of exciting news items, resources, publications and other information of relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health that we have complied over the last month.
The Eye Health Yarning Place current has 156 mob members that you might like to yarn with. You can also connect with us at the AIHEye Health twitter account, where you can join our 939 other followers.
We welcome feedback about how to provide the information you need. Let us know what you think, or send your news about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health to m.hollows@ecu.edu.au
News
Eye Health news
Meeting the eye-care needs of Australia’s Indigenous people (01/10/18)
RANZCO 2018 Scientific Congress (30/09/18)
Save the date: Close the Gap for Vision by 2020 National Conference 2019 (27/09/18)
2018 Indigenous Allied Health Awards and Gala Dinner (28/09/18)
A Global Compendium on Good Practice: Integrated care for diabetes and eye health (15/09/18)
Vision Australia and Mildura Base Hospital AHU join forces (11/09/18)
Let Me Tell You a Story (10/09/18)
Closing the gap from both sides (07/09/18)
Containing Levels Of Trachoma In Remote Communities (05/09/18)
HealthInfoNet news
New knowledge exchange products on alcohol now available (18/09/18)
Latest review shows many cancers are preventable among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (13/09/18)
New and updated programs
Provision of Eye Health Equipment and Training - This program aims to increase detection and appropriate care of eye disease for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.
For more Eye Health programs, click here
Newly added publications
Reports
Mapping primary care in Australia (2018)
Australian trachoma surveillance report 2017 (2018)
Journal articles
Presence of diabetic retinopathy is associated with worse 10 year mortality among Indigenous Australians in central Australia: the Central Australian Ocular Health Study (2018)
To view more Eye Health Reports and Publications click here
New resources
Retinal photography with a non-mydriatic retinal camera (factsheet)
To view more Eye Health resources click here.
Events and conferences
World Sight Day (Thursday 11 October 2018) - World Sight Day is an annual day which aims to raise awareness on blindness and vision impairment.
Rural Medicine Australia 2018 (Thursday 25th October - Friday 27th October 2018) - This event is aimed at doctors, junior doctors, students, educators, academics and medical practitioners who have an interest in rural and remote communities.
To view more Eye Health Events and Conferences click here
Jobs
Project Lead – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander National Subsidised Spectacle Schemes Project - Vision 2020 (closing date Monday 8 October)
To view more Eye Health job opportunities click here
Kind regards
Mikayla Hollows
Research Officer
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Hey Mob members,
Welcome to the current newsletter from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet's Eye Health web resource. In this edition, we have lots of exciting news items, resources, publications and other information of relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health that we have compiled over the last month.
We are happy to announce the the release of the latest Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Starting from page 31 you will find statistics from the National Eye Health Survey and other recent publications.
The Eye Health Yarning Place currently has 153 mob members that you might like to yarn with. You can also connect with us at the AIHEye Health Twitter account, where you can join our 901 other followers.
We welcome feedback about how to provide the information you need. Let us know what you think, or send your news about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health to m.hollows@ecu.edu.au
News
Telehealth awareness week - Western Australia
The Australian College of Optometry: focusing on the disadvantaged
New publication brings you up to date about the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Indigenous Eye Health Newsletter
Access to online Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health information just got easier
Trachoma Bulletin
Telehealth is improving eye care outcomes in remote Western Australia - page 4
New and updated programs
Trachoma Face Washing Trailer Prototype Project - This program is a mobile wash station facility, which aims to provide community trachoma education to remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Central Australia.
Diabetes Yarning Workshop - This workshop is a community based program designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with, or at risk of, type 2 diabetes in Queensland.
Rural In Reach Program - This program uses video conferencing and other internet technologies to provide tailored health and well-being services to rural and remote women, their families and communities.
Newly added publications
Reports
Nganampa Health Council: Eye Health Coordination Project Evaluation (2018)
Review of the Regional Implementation Project Officer role (2018)
Indigenous eye health measures 2017 - an online presentation of the latest Indigenous eye health data (2018)
Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status, 2017 (2018)
Eye injuries in Australia, 2010-11 to 2014-15 (2018)
Vision 2020 Australia - submission to the Closing the Gap Refresh: discussion paper(2018)
Putting prevention into practice: guidelines for the implementation of prevention in the general practice setting: third edition (2018)
Admitted patient care 2016-17: Australian hospital statistics (2018)
Australian Burden of Disease Study 2015: fatal burden preliminary estimates (2018)
The West Australian Indigenous storybook: celebrating and sharing good news stories: the Pilbara edition - 'Squeaky Clean Kids' Page 32 (2018)
Conference presentations
Close the Gap for Vision by 2020: Striving Together - National Conference 2018 conference report, summary and presentations (2018)
Eye care for Indigenous Australians: keynote 2 (2018)
A common vision: processes supporting regional eye care collaboration (2017)
Check Today, See Tomorrow: national Indigenous diabetes-related eye health promotion (2017)
IDEAS Van - bringing specialist ophthalmic treatment to rural and remote communities(2017)
Closing the gap: advancing Indigenous eye health across diverse regions and systems (2017)
The Victorian Aboriginal Spectacles Subsidy Scheme – providing successful community eye health outcomes (2017)
Thesis
The prevalence and causes of vision impairment and blindness in Australia: the National Eye Health Survey (2018)
Journal articles
Determinants of vision impairment in Indigenous and other Australian populations (2018)
Impact of an integrated diabetes service involving specialist outreach and primary health care on risk factors for micro-and macrovascular diabetes complications in remote Indigenous communities in Australia (2018)
Prevalence of glaucoma in the Australian National Eye Health Survey (2018)
New resources
Trachoma live highlights [Audiovisual] (2018)
EndTrachoma by 2020 videos [Audiovisual] (2018)
Your guide to Medicare for Indigenous health services [PDF] (2018)
Professor Hugh Taylor, episode 1: non-mydriatic retinopathy cameras on the Medicare Benefits Schedule [Audiovisual] (2017)
They used to call it sandy blight [Audiovisual] (1977)
Events and conferences
2018 National NAIDOC Week 8-15 July 2018
National Diabetes Week 8-14 July 2018
Close the Gap for Vision - The Jean McCaughey Oration 12 July 2018
An introduction to the Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status 2017[Webinar] 18 July 2018
2018 PHC Research Conference: Measuring and Improving Value in Primary Healthcare 1-3 Aug 2018
Australasian Diabetes Congress 2018 22-24 Aug 2018
Services for Australian Rural and Remote Allied Health (SARRAH) National Conference 12-14 Sept 2018
2018 CATSINaM Professional Development Conference 17-19 Sept 2018
Australasian Evaluation Society International Conference 19-21 Sept 2018
CRANAplus 36th Annual Conference 20-22 Sept 2018
Australian Public Health Conference 2018 26-28 Sept 2018
Australian Indigenous Doctors Association (ADIA) Conference 2018 26-28 Sept 2018
For more Eye Health related events and conferences click here.
Scholarships, funding and awards
Health Workforce Scholarship Program: The Scholarship Program intends to support an increase in skills, capacity and scope of practice for medical, nursing and allied health professionals working in primary health care.
Kind Regards
Mikayla Hollows
Research Officer
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Hello Mob members!
Welcome to this special edition of the Eye Health newsletter from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet's Eye Health web resource. In this special edition we have compiled lots of recent news items of relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health.
The Eye Health Yarning Place currently has 153 mob members that you might like to have a yarn with. You can also connect with us at the AIHEye Health Twitter account, where you can join our 897 other followers.
We welcome feedback about how to provide the information you need. Let us know what you think, or send your news about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander eye health to m.hollows@ecu.edu.au.
News
Eye expert breaks down unseen barriers
Australia's first Indigenous ophthalmologist enjoys intricate nature of 'elegant' eye surgery
Lions Outback Vision eye health program in the Pilabrra supported by Quadrant Energy and Santos
Vision Initiative showcased in Australia's Voluntary National Review
Sky's the limit for new optometry book
Melbourne's fight against eye health crisis
Australian eye injury statistics revealed
Environmental Health Improvements Workshop
An update from South Australia about trachoma elimination efforts
Access to online Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health information just got easier
Disease detectives hunt for nasty eye infection in Camoooweal
Welcome boost to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People's eye health, but more is needed to close the gap
Budget 2018-19: information of relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Aboriginal teenager who learnt to drive with only one eye vows to one day run for mayor
Welcome investment in Indigenous eye health
Our reaction to a bland Federal Budget
The flying optometrist: eye care service a flying success
Indigenous eye health suffering around the globe, research shows
New research shows indigenous eye health is sadly neglected across the world
Optometrists dodge shark to raise funds for eye hub
Study: Researchers improve diagnosis of blinding eye disease
Commonwealth leaders commit to bringing vision to everyone
End Trachoma 2020
Our first Indigenous Australian Ophthalmology Fellow
Jobs
Senior Program Officer - Development Effectiveness (IAP) - The Fred Hollows Foundation
Kind regards
Mikayla Hollows
Research Officer
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
Helping to 'close the gap' by providing the evidence base to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
