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April 2007
Easter Edition
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Welcome everyone to our first newsletter for 2007 and hope everyone had a joyous and Merry Christmas. This year will see big changes for North Coast that will ensure the continuing success of the brokerage model and the services we provide. We look forward to continuing our partnerships with Queensland Health and the Sunshine Coast Division of General Practice.
On behalf of the Board and staff of North Coast, we would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter and hope you all remain safe on the roads if travelling. Remember this is a busy time of year and we want you to enjoy your holidays without any problems.
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Our funding body, Office of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health, has a “Risk Management Assessment” tool for measuring the professional capability of organisations they fund. NCACCH has just achieved the highest possible score on that assessment for management, governance and service delivery.
This means that they see “no risk” associated with their funding to NCACCH and that our agreement with them will be adhered to.
This is a very proud time for the Board and Staff,
and for the general community. We hope to continue
with this top rating well into the future.
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With the end of the financial year fast approaching, it is now time to start our membership drive again.
NCACCH would like to thank all our members for their support during the past year, and look forward to seeing all your renewals before 30 June 2007.
Because NCACCH is a community controlled organisation, becoming a member means you get the chance to vote at our Annual General Meeting and have a say in how NCACCH operates. It costs $5 to become a member, with all proceeds going back into NCACCH to help continue the much needed services we all have access to.
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Sunshine Coast Well Persons Health Check
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The Sunshine Coast Well Persons Health Check Day was held at Lake Kawana Community Centre on 30 March 2007.
The day started at 10.00am and finished after 3.00pm. It was a great day for the community to get together for a day full of entertainment, food, health checks, information stalls and prizes.
With over 250 people in attendance and approx 60 people participating in the health checks, and 41 people having their influenza and pneumococcal injections. There were over 20 organizations/agencies who also attended with information on their services.
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This was great way for them to network with each other and to link in with the Indigenous Community.
Entertainment included the Gubbi Gubbi Dance Troupe, Clown, Face Painting and Jumping Castle for the kids.
There was a chocolate wheel from Family Planning, raffles from Community Nutrition and plenty of give-aways from other stall holders.
Evonne Goolagong-Cawley was special guest speaker on the day. She spoke about the importance of health checks and the need to stay fit and healthy. She told her story of being a child and dreaming of playing in Wimbledon one day, and how she fulfilled her dreams by practicing, being committed and staying true to her goals. |
There were over 10 qualified nurses and doctors present to complete the health checks which included blood glucose, height and weight, urine, smoking and exercise questions, blood pressure and GP checks. For all clients who completed their health checks, went into the draw to win a first prize draw for a television and second prize draw for a DVD.
TV winner: Rebecca Jones
DVD winner: Merice De Murtas
Over all it was a successful day for NCACCH, Qld Health and the Division of GP’s and remember the Gympie WPHC is being held on 20 April 2007 at the Gympie Civic Centre. NCACCH hopes to see you all at next years event.
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Evonne Goolagong-Cawley receiving her Influenza and Pneummo Vaccine. |
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EYE HEALTH AND DENTAL PROGRAM
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EYE HEALTH TESTING
SUNSHINE COAST HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICT
INDIGENOUS HEALTH PROGRAM
DAY DATE
Thursday 01 March 2007
Thursday 03 May 2007
Thursday 05 July 2007
Thursday 06 September 2007
Thursday 01 November 2007
VENUE
Caloundra Hospital Outpatients
West Terrace CALOUNDRA
For all appointments and
enquiries please contact Corey
on 5450 4796 or 0417 197 480
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ABORIGINAL & TSI DENTAL PROGRAM
DATE VENUE
18 April 2007 Nambour Dental Clinic
16 May 2007 Caloundra Hospital
20 June 2007 Nambour Dental Clinic
18 July 2007 Caloundra Hospital
15 August 2007 Nambour Dental Clinic
19 September 2007 Caloundra Hospital
17 October 2007 Nambour Dental Clinic
21 November 2007 Caloundra Hospital
19 December 2007 Nambour Dental Clinic
VENUE: Nambour Dental Clinic, NGH, Hospital Rd NAMBOUR
Caloundra Hospital, West Tce CALOUNDRA
PHONE: 1300 300 850 for appointments
You must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and hold a current Health Care or Pension Card. |
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SDRF ACTION PLAN
The NCACCH Board Members and staff attended a 2 day workshop in conjunction with PCD, compiled the NCACCH 2007/08 Service Delivery Review Framework Action Plan.
During this workshop we discussed and put together our aims, strategies, actions and timelines to ensure the continuing success of NCACCH and the services we provide.
It was a time to review the 2006/07 action plan, and discuss, add and update any changes needed for the following year. It is very important that we keep within our budget, staffing and time boundaries when committing ourselves to our actions, as we have to report against these measures each year.
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DEADLY SEX CONGRESS
Sharelle and Lorraine attended the Deadly Sex Congress held in Townsville during the period 19/03 - 22/03/07.
It was with great honour that NCACCH was invited to do a presentation on our Well Persons Health Check. It is great to see that we have received state-wide recognition for our efforts into making sure this important event is a success.
During the 2 hour presentation Sharelle and Lorraine talked about the Development, Implementation and Evaluation for this event. They talked about how the day was planned differently between Gympie in 2005 and Maroochydore in 2006, and what we have learned from the both these days on how we can improve and make the day bigger and better for the following years.
Our relationship with Qld Health and the Division of GP’s makes sure this day is a success and helps ensure all equipment and professional staff are available for our health checks.
The presentation was met with a positive response with lots of questions being asked about the organisation of the event and how we implemented it on the day.
We hope this sharing of information will help other communities make their day as big a success as ours, and plan it to suit their clients and environment. 
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GENERAL UPDATES
WELCOME VIOLET
NCACCH would like to welcome Violet Barney who has been contracted part time, to work on some projects NCACCH is currently involved in.
Violet has been a part of this community for some time and we hope her experience and knowledge will bring success to the Sexual Health and Relationship Poster competition she is currently working on.
I am sure if you don’t know Violet already, you will have a chance to meet her in the near future, when she makes her away around the community to encourage and promote this program.
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Venue: Pappy’s
1 Watson Street
CURRIMUNDI 4551
Date: 13 April 2007
Time: 7.30am - 9.30am
RSVP TO NACACCH ON 54433599 BY
WEDNESDAY 11 APRIL 2007
TRANSPORT AVAILABLE BUT YOU MUST
BOOK YOUR SEATS
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FASCINATION WITH FIRE
It is quite normal for kids to be interested in fire. For some kids, a fascination with fire can be the result of other underlying problems, such as a need for attention, problems at home or at school, etc. Obviously these problems need to be addressed. For other children, it might simply be curiosity.
Here are a few tips to help contain your child’s fascination with fire:
- Always keep matches and lighters in a secure place out of reach and out of sight of children
- Don’t ask your child to go and get your lighter or matches for you
- Involve your child in fire safety around the home -like drawing up an evacuation plan, and practising what to do in a fire
- Explain how fire can easily become dangerous. Teach them that fire is used for cooking, heating and culture, but an adult should always be there so the fire doesn't get out of control
- Tell your kids to bring any matches or lighters to you if they find them, and reward them if they do
 
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IF THERE IS A FIRE IN THE HOUSE
- Have an agreed place outside of the house (eg. On the footpath at the front of the house), where everyone is to meet once they have left the house if there is a fire
- Remember that smoke rises, and it is the biggest killer in house fires. Get down low to the floor and go to the nearest door or window
- Every second counts. Do not waste time. The fire brigade can be contacted from a neighbour’s house once you are outside. Your first priority is to get everyone out of the house as quickly as possible
- Use the back of your hand to feel if the handle of the door is hot. If it is, do not open it, as the fire is on the other side. Find another way out, or wait at the window for the fire brigade
- Yell and bang on the walls to let everyone in the house know about the danger
- Get everyone together and plan how to get out of the house safely
- If someone’s clothes catch on fire, roll the person on the ground, in a woolen blanket or rug if possible
- On your way out of the house, close internal doors behind you to help to contain the fire
- Once outside, stay together. The fire brigade can be contacted from a neighbour’s house. Do not wander off without letting everyone else know where you are going, as the fire brigade may think you are still inside the house.
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Indigenous Playgroups for Aboriginal &
Torres Strait Islander children aged 0-5 years old
A FREE program happening now at
Maroochydore State School
Contact Sally Johnston
(07) 5451 2346 / 0418 710 274
HOT CROSS BUNS
Ingredients
1 cup milk 1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp yeast 4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar 5 cup flour
1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled 1 egg white
1 1/3 cup currants or raisins 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp salt
Method
In a small saucepan, heat milk to very warm, but not hot (110 degrees F if using a candy thermometer). Pour warm milk in a bowl and sprinkle yeast over. Mix to dissolve and let sit for 5 minutes.
Stirring constantly, add sugar, salt, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg and eggs. Gradually mix in flour, (the dough will be wet and sticky). Continue kneading for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough “rest” for 30-45 minutes.
Knead again for about 3 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Add the currants or raisins and knead until well mixed. At this point, the dough will still be fairly wet and sticky. Shape the dough into balls and place in a buttered dish, cover with plastic wrap and let it rise overnight in the fridge. Excess moisture will be absorbed by the morning.
Let the dough sit at room temperature for about 1/2 an hour. Line a large baking dish with parchment paper (you could also lightly grease your baking pan). Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and shape them into balls and place on the baking sheet about 1 cm apart. Cover with a clean tea towel and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place until doubled in size. (This will take about 1 1/2 hours).
Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
When the buns have risen, take a sharp or serrated knife and carefully slash the buns with a cross. Brush them with egg white and place in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 350 degrees F, then bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack. Whisk together glaze ingredients, and spoon over buns in a cross pattern.
Serve warm is possible
***For more great recipe ideas go to www.dltk-holidays.com***
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Glaze
1 1/3 cup confectioner’s sugar
1 1/2 tsp finely chopped lemon zest
1/2 tsp lemon extract
1-2 tbsp milk
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SEXUAL HEALTH POSTER
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NCACCH is currently working on the 2007 “Sexual Health and Relationships Through the Eyes of an Indigenous Teenager" poster competition, which opens on the 3 April 2007 with entries closing on the 07 September 2007.
It is aimed at raising and promoting awareness of these issues, by engaging our kids through art and design.
The competition is targeted at kids aged 13yrs to 17yrs and will be run largely through schools. However, we wish to involve ALL Murri Youth in this age bracket and will look to Youth and other Community organisations, for assistance in engaging young people that are not at school.
Violet will be visiting most of the schools in the NCACCH Service district, from Gympie to Caloundra and she will also be looking forward to meeting with the Community Workers in the coming weeks, to seek support in the delivery and availability of project information to schools and other organisations.
The winning entries will be placed into a 2008 calendar and distributed across the local and surrounding communities.
The 2006 winning entries will be placed into a 2007/08 tax year calendar ready for distribution in early June 2007.
Please encourage all our youth to participate in this worthwhile event with lots of great prizes up for grabs for our winning entries. It is great exposure, especially for our budding young up and coming artists who would like to be recognized for their talents. |
PROSTATE CANCER
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WHAT IS PROSTATE CANCER
Prostate Cancer is an abnormal growth of prostate cells, which form a lump (tumour) in the prostate.
In time it will spread to other organs (malignancy), particularly the bones and lymph nodes, which can be life threatening. It generally does not have obvious symptoms at the early and potentially curable stage.
This makes it different from other common prostate disorders, which have urinary symptoms. Every year 2700 men will die from Prostrate Cancer.
WHAT IS THE PROSTATE
The prostate is a small gland forming part of the male reproductive system. Its main function is to produce fluid which protects and enriches sperm.
In younger men the prostate is about the size of a walnut. It is located below the bladder and is in the shape of a doughnut. The prostate surrounds the beginning of the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis.) The nerves that produce an erection also surround the prostate. |
Prostrate Cancer is the most common cancer in Australian men.
HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE IT
In the early stages of development, prostate cancer seldom has any symptoms and is usually curable. Your own doctor can often identify it at this early stage. If prostate cancer advances and symptoms do develop, they are similar to those of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which is very common in older men. These symptoms include:
- The need to urinate frequently, particularly at night
- Sudden urges to urinate
- Difficulty in starting urine flow
- A slow, interrupted flow and dribbling afterwards, or
- Blood in the urine or semen and pain during urination
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STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY VIA YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
| Come and be part of the Wanna Be Deadly: Cultural Arts Project on the 29th of April & May 20th – starting 9.30am to 2.30pm at Quota Park, Nambour. The monthly events (since February) are proudly sponsored by the ATODS/ ESP (Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs - Event Support Project), Go 2 & 5 Fruit and Vegetables and the Nambour Revitalisation Project.
The aim is to improve the health & well-being of youth, particularly 12 to 25 years olds. This increases their connectedness to their community and peers, by enhancing their self-esteem & cultural identity via participation in Touch Footy and the Learning-Circles in Traditional Aboriginal Dancing, Bush-Tucker, Jewellery making, Various Art Creations, Fashion Parade and Theatre skits.
The youth will be able to “show-case” their cultural knowledge, skills &/ or products on May 20th at BUDJAWATHIN NAMBA – NYENAN DARRING GULANG (Strengthen Nambour – Staying Strong & Proud) for their family & the wider Sunshine Coast community.
Any assistance, ideas, and resources most welcomed for this Community Youth Program to continue and remain positive, e.g. kitchen-hands, touch refs, clean-up, etc.
P.S - Youth under 11y.o must have a parents &/or carer in attendance - Medical & Permission forms to be brought on the day - Transport available - Bring your hat
For any enquiries, please contact Cultural Healing: 0419 028 308, 0414 671 534 or 5450 4700
A great way of presenting ‘our culture & the history of Nambour in the spirit of reconciliation’; so come and be a part of the celebration.
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HOW TO APPLY FOR A HAC CARD
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* Contact a NCACCH Referrer to complete an application form
(See list below).
* Show proof of residence of the Sunshine Coast or Gympie District for at least 3 months e.g. electricity bill.
* Have and show your current Medicare Card which must be used in conjunction with the NCACCH Health Access Card. |
NOTE: You must have possession of and produce your Health Access Card before the doctor will bulk-bill you.
This card will ensure that bulk billing occurs as long as the doctor is participating in the scheme.
Let NCACCH know of your CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR DEPENDANT DETAILS as soon as possible to ensure all records are kept up to date.
Replacement Cards incur a $5 fee. This doesn’t apply if adding a new baby. |
REFERRERS
NOTE: This list is current for April 2007. For an up to date list please follow this link.
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Caloundra Area Information
Wendy Barbeler 0406 083 455
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Sunshine Coast University
Anne Whitfield 0400 158 644
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Alexandra Headlands Area Information
Kathy Hicks 5479 2766
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Maroochydore Coolum Peregian Area Information
Anthony Beezley 0419 110 295
(Monday & Tuesday)
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Noosa - Tewantin - Peregian Area Information
Meg Pamenter 5481 1718
Meg also on 0402 549 681
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Gympie Area Information
Jenny Cooper 5489 8624
Gordon Browning 5489 8444
Gordon & Jenny also on 0407 759 209
Anne Whitfield 0400 158 644
Meg Pamenter 5481 1718
Meg also on 0402 549 681 |
Kawana Area Information
Tom Cleary 0409 470 026
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Nambour - Eumundi Area Information
*Nola Brindell 5450 4750
*Travis Shorey 0419 028 308
*Jennifer McClay 0414 671 534
*Donna Eshuys 0414 671 534
*Chris May 0414 671 534
Cultural Healing also on 5450 4700
Kaylene Jones 5470 6318
*Leone Smith 0414 491 641
*Corey Czok 0417 197 480
Indigenous Health also on 5450 4794
Anthony Beezley 0419 110 295
Hinterland Information
Stacey Barker 5496 9766
Sam Eagle 5496 9766
Tin Can Bay Area Information
Helen Felstead 5486 4024
Denis Felstead 5486 4024
Helen & Denis also on 0409 096 727
Imbil Area Information
Paula Wootton 5484 559
* Mobile - All Areas
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