Links to useful websites
Chapter 1
- Indigenous HealthInfoNet
This website, led by Professor Neil Drew, makes research and knowledge regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health readily accessible to improve practice and policy. - National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health 2003–2013
This document is the second implementation plan for the strategic framework, which aims to reduce health disadvantage experienced by Indigenous Australians.
Chapter 2
- Closing the gap: Prime Minister’s Report 2017
Each year, the Prime Minister reports on progress in Closing the Gap. - Bringing them home
In 1997, the Human Rights Commission published this report, which details the history of forcible removal of Indigenous children from their families.
Chapter 3
- Cultural Safety and Nursing Education in Aotearoa and Te Waipounamu
Ramden’s 2002 thesis contributed significantly not only to this chapter, but also to the understanding of cultural safety in nursing practice. You can read the thesis in full here. - Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association
The AIDA has developed a Cultural Safety Toolkit with an extensive list of resources that may inform your culturally safe practice.
Chapter 4
- Review of Indigenous male health
HealthInfoNet has provided a detailed, peer reviewed summary of Indigenous male health. - Summary of Indigenous women’s health
Chapter 5
- NACCHO
The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) represents over 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs), which provide primary health care in local communities, run by the local communities. - QAIHC
Many states have their own bodies of ACCHSs. This link will allow you to explore the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council website.
Chapter 6
- Birthweight of babies born to Indigenous mothers
This AIHW report presents data on the birthweights of Indigenous babies and discusses factors associated with birthweight variations. - Birthing on Country
The Birthing on Country workshop was held in Alice Springs on 4 July 2012 and aimed to expand culturally competent maternity care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. - What do Aboriginal women think is good antenatal care?
In this consultation report, Gai Wilson consults Aboriginal women as part of a large project aimed at supporting continuous improvement in antenatal care for Aboriginal women.
Chapter 7
- Child and maternal health
The Lowitja institute provides here a list of active and completed research projects in the area of Indigenous maternal health. - CATSINaM
The Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives
Chapter 8
- HealthInfoNet
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet provides resources about rural and remote health. - CRANAplus
CRANAplus is a professional body for remote and isolated health workforces in Australia.
Chapter 9
- NATSIHWA
This is the official website for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association. - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers/health practitioners
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet includes resources and information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers. - Australian and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia
This board oversees the registration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and provides information and resources about the process and registration standards.
Chapter 10
- Values and ethics – Guidelines for ethical conduct in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research
This document provides guidance to researchers on the complex considerations necessary in the conduct of appropriate research in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. - Guidelines for ethical research in Australian Indigenous studies
The Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) highlights best practice for conducting research with and regarding Indigenous communities, with a focus on respect, self-determination and rights.
Chapter 11
- Social and emotional wellbeing workers: Working together – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health and Wellbeing Principles and Practice
The second edition of this online book aims to improve the mental health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Healing Foundation
The Healing Foundation provides wellbeing services to members of the Stolen Generations. - Rise in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth seeking headspace mental health services
A headspace centre manager highlights the increased engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth with headspace services.
Chapter 12
- Telethon Kids Institute
The Aboriginal Health Research Focus Area aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families. - Indigenous child safety
This report by the AIHW focuses on areas where child safety and security are comprised, highlighting the fact that Indigenous children are over-represented in these areas.
Chapter 13
- Older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
This 2011 report by the AIHW discusses characteristics of the older Indigenous population and aged care provision services. - National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Program funds organisations to provide culturally appropriate care to older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.