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September 2006
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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Newsletter Archive: |
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Welcome to the NCACCH AGM . This is a great opportunity to hear reports on the Organisation’s journey in the last twelve months and see the people behind the scenes who have helped us grow into one the most respected Aboriginal Organisations funded by the Australian Government.
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT Ordinary Committee Members - Jill Hogarth - Aunty Lorraine Harvey WE HAVE MOVED
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NAIDOC AWARDS
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ARE YOU OVER THE AGE OF 40!!! Free Breastscreen sessions are currently being arranged with Breastscreen Qld (Groups of approx 12). 1 in 11 women in Quensland develop breast cancer. 
Free Breastscreen Free Transport No Medicare Card Required No Doctors Referrals Required No Concession Card Required
Congratulations Brent Miller!! Brent was the lucky winner of the Division of GP Excellent Brent!!!
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CONGRATULATIONS !!! A big thanks to everyone who participated in the Health Survey. The 3 lucky DVD winners were Glenda Lloyd, Michelle Carley and Roslyn Delphin.
TIPS FROM FAMILY PLANNING Children live in a world where they receive sexual messages daily, from television, music, advertising and from their friends. Sex is often joked about and discussed in a derogatory or stereotyped way. It’s important that children receive positive messages about sexuality. Teaching about sexuality is an ongoing reponsiblility, not just a ‘one-off’ talk. As with other subjects such as road safety, math or even painting, information about sexuality should be given in an age-appropriate response. Whatever age your children are, it’s never too late to start. Let them know this is an important subject and one that your are happy to talk about. For further information please contact FPQ (Family Planning Queensland) To access one of our services you may contact one of our referrers. |
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Recent research shows that most adults would benefit from increasing their fruit and vegetable intake. A lifetime habit of eating fruit and vegetables every day can help prevent:
It can also: * Improve control of diabetes. |
Most people know that fruit and vegetables are good for you, but did you know that eating more fruit and vegies may be the single most important thing you can do to stay healthy and strong? Australian adults should be eating 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables each day, but most Queenslanders only eat half this amount. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should aim to eat 4 to 5 serves of fruit and 6 to 7 serves of vegetables to meet the extra demands of the body. For more information or free recipes visit:- www.gofor2and5.com.au |
How many serves are you eating and what is a serve? There are lots of ways you can increase the number of serves you get each day. But, what is a serve? What if you eat a bowl of salad? Or, a carrot. Or a few spoons of peas. What makes a serve? It varies for different types of fruit and vegetables. 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables each day. Here’s a guide.
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Vegetables One serve of vegetables is 75 grams or: |
Fruit One serve of fruit is 150 grams of fresh fruit or: |
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Want someone to yarn with? 1800 551800 |
Grow Cook and Eat It Rural Futures Centre—Pavilion Street, Pomona Thursday 28th September at 10.00am Do you want to Grow, Cook and Eat Healthy Foods? |
Full Adult Health Assessments are currently being offered through your local doctor free of charge. |
The assessments can be done at the patients home, at the doctors surgery or a combination of both. You may need to schedule two appointments though as they can take approx. 30-40 minutes to complete.
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19TH OCT 2006 |
CALOUNDRA DENTAL CLINIC |
5436 8801 |
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16TH NOV 2006 |
NAMBOUR DENTAL CLINIC |
5470 6758 |
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21ST DEC 2006 |
CALOUNDRA DENTAL CLINIC |
5436 8801 |
N.B. Clinic Address:
- *Caloundra Dental Clinic—West Terrace, Caloundra (opposite Caloundra RSL)
- *Nambour Dental Clinic—Nambour General Hospital, Nambour (At the back of Hospital)
Clients must have either a current Health Care Card or Pension Card to be eligible and are asked to ring and make appointments themselves and to contact the clinic if they are unable to keep the appointment time/s.
We would like to see this service continue and unless we use the system correctly we may not have it available to utilize in the future.
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For anyone with any concern regarding Ear Health, children can be referred to the A&TSI Ear Health Program at the Royal Childrens Hospital. |
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New Database NCACCH has received funding for the development of a new database. Consultants have been contracted to develop the database which will link the Division of General Practice and NCACCH. |
Membership After a successful membership drive during June NCACCH now has 181 members. This is a 20% increase on last year and a 450% increase since the Brokerage Model was developed and implemented. The NCACCH Committee believes that this is an indication of positive community support for the organisation and the brokerage model.
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Training
During the past year NCACCH staff have attended a number of training courses and conferences.
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FREE Indigenous Playgroups for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Contact Sally Johnston Parents must
attend with child |
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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 his doesn’t apply if adding new baby. |
REFERRERS
NOTE: This list is current at the time of publication. For an up to date list please follow this link.
Maroochydore Nambour Noosa/Tewantin Pomona / Cooroy Alexandra Headlands/Mooloolaba
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Gympie Caloundra Hinterland Kawana Imbil Tin Can Bay |
Office of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health. More Info
