September 2006
AGM Edition

Newsletter Archive:
July 2003 - Dec 2003 - June 2004 - March 2005 - September 2005 - December 2005 - March 2006

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.

Positions on the Board that are up for re-election are President, Secretary and 1 Ordinary Committee Members. Thanks for coming!!

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
Chairperson     - Tom Cleary
Secretary         - Aunty Merle Tilbrook
Treasurer         - Aunty Olive Bennet

Ordinary Committee Members     - Jill Hogarth           - Aunty Lorraine Harvey
                                                         - Helen Felstead     - Gordon Browning

WE HAVE MOVED

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health 15/27 Evans Street MAROOCHYDORE Q 4558 Phone: 5443 3599 PO BOX 479, COTTON TREE QLD 4558 Email: ncacch1@bigpond.com

ARE YOU OVER THE AGE OF 40!!!

Free Breastscreen sessions are currently being arranged with Breastscreen Qld (Groups of approx 12).
Why not take advantage of this great opportunity to come along and have a breastscreen done with the support of a friend or family member.
We’ve had a great response from the community from our first flyer and hope that enough interest continues to have this as a regular event.
Breastscreen Qld will arrange a private session time for us, during this time we can have morning tea and a chat.
If you are in interested in putting your name down for further trips, please give us a call on 5443 3599.

1 in 11 women in Quensland develop breast cancer.

Congratulations Brent Miller!!

Brent was the lucky winner of the Division of GP
“$100 Retravision Voucher” for following through from World Persons Health Check Day and completing the full Health Check.

Excellent Brent!!!

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.

Feeling deadly!!! Gordon Browning presenting Roslyn Delphin with her DVD Player.

Jackie Wruck Congratulating Michelle Carley! This girl said she cant even win an argument. How good is she?

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)
Ph. 5479 0755
or visit www.fpq.com.au

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:

• Some forms of cancer
• Overweight and obesity
• Coronary heart disease
• Constipation

It can also:

* Reduce blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels

* Improve control of diabetes.

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Vegetables

One serve of vegetables is 75 grams or:
· 1/2 cup cooked vegetables
· 1 medium potato
· 1 cup salad vegetables
· 1/2 cup cooked legumes (dried beans, peas or lentils)

Fruit

One serve of fruit is 150 grams of fresh fruit or:
· 1 medium-sized piece (eg. apple)
· 2 smaller pieces (eg apricots)
· 1 cup canned or chopped fruit
Choose fresh fruit instead of fruit juice or dried fruit. Juices have lower fibre content than fresh fruit. Dried fruit, if eaten in large quantities, can contribute to tooth decay because it contains a concentrated form of sugar that stick to your teeth.

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.
This is a great opportunity for our community to visit your local doctor and have an assessment done to ensure your health is at its best and any problems are diagnosed and preventative measures can be put in place if any issues are discovered.

For anyone with any concern regarding Ear Health, children can be referred to the A&TSI Ear Health Program at the Royal Childrens Hospital.

Please contact:- Leone Smith 5450 4794/ 0414 491641 @ Indigenous Health Nambour to arrange the referral.

This is an ongoing program based at the Royal Childrens Hospital @ Herston. The A&TSI Ear Health Program conduct regular clinics at Caboolture, Chermside & at the Hospital in Herston.
There will be a clinic held at the Caboolture Hospital on Friday the 10th November 2006.

If you have transport and would like to have your childs' hearing tested please contact Jess O’Brien the Hearing Health Worker on 3636 9399 to arrange an appointment.
(Clinics are conducted on a regular basis, so if you can’t make this one, give them a call and arrange a suitable time).

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.
This new database will allow for the accurate tracking of Indigenous health outcomes on the North Coast.
Development of the database should be completed by 31 December 2006.

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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During the past year NCACCH staff have attended a number of training courses and conferences.
Through attending these activities staff have up to date knowledge and information which contributes to the continuous improvement in the organisation and how it delivers programs to its clients.

We would also like to thank everyone who rang in to update their details for the new 2006 Health Access Cards.

Maroochydore
Sharon Blaney (Monday) 5470 9784
Elliot Anderson 0408 884 902

Nambour
Sharon Blaney (Wednesday) 5470 9784
Leone Smith 5450 4794 / 0414 491 641
Peter Robinson 5450 4794
Kaylene Jones 5470 6318
Nola Brindell 5450 4750
Travis Shorey 5450 4700 / 0419 028 308
Jennifer McClay 5450 4700 / 0414 671 534
Donna Eshuys 5450 4700 / 0414 671 534
Chris May 5450 4700 / 0414 671 534

Noosa/Tewantin
Sharon Blaney (Thursday) 5470 9784

Pomona / Cooroy
Tina Muggleton 5447 6117
Rachel Malthouse 54476159 / 0419174811

Alexandra Headlands/Mooloolaba
Kathy Hicks 5479 2766
Darren Manns 5477 5468

Gympie
Gordon Browning 5489 8444 / 0407 759 209
Jenny Cooper 5489 8624
Ann Whitfield 0421 600 880

Caloundra
Sharon Blaney (Friday) 5470 9784
Elliot Anderson 0408 884 902
Nicole Atkins 0439 911 573
Wendy Barbeler 0406 083 455

Hinterland
Stacie Barker 5496 9766
Shelly (Paola) Smith 5496 9766

Kawana
Sharon Blaney (Tuesday) 5470 9784
Tom Cleary 0409 470 026
Elliot Anderson 0408 884 902

Imbil
Paula Wootton 5484 5599

Tin Can Bay
Helen Felstead 5486 4024 / 0409 096 727
Denis Felstead 5486 4024 / 0409 096 727