North Coast Aboriginal Corporation
for Community Health - NCACCH
Sunshine Coast & Gympie - Australia
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North Coast Aboriginal Corporation Sunshine Coast & Gympie - Australia |
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2007 NAIDOC DAY
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| The National Aboriginal and Islander Day of Celebration (NAIDOC) celebrations are held around Australia in the first full week in July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NAIDOC originally stood for ‘National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee’. This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week, and its acronym has become the name of the week itself. The week is celebrated not just in the Indigenous community, but also in increasing numbers of government agencies, schools, local councils and workplaces. Wherever you live, taking part in NAIDOC Week is a great way to celebrate Indigenous culture and build bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. |
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GYMPIE NAIDOC
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Helping Our people Engage - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation SUNSHINE COAST ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER
WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME A MENTOR FOR OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN SCHOOLS? If you would like to be a mentor and have the time, please register your interest. You will be required to spend at least one hour a day one day a week for twelve months. A mentors role is simple, just be there as a friend and someone that the young person can rely on. BENEFITS INCLUDE! Making a young person feel they can rely on someone. If you would like to become involved please contact |
Escape the city and dream of Island time. Join us for songs and dances, storytelling, decorating your own head-dress plus many other fun activities. Visit kuril dhagun these school holidays and discover the Torres Strait Islands. For children aged 7-11 years. Venue: Date: 24-28 Sep & 1-5 Oct, 1pm-3pm Entry: Free
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The Men’s and Women’s groups are held each month at either Currimundi or Gympie. |
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1 - 7 October 1300 HEP ABC (1300 437 222) Hepatitis C: What Do You Know About It? What do you know about Hepatitis C? What’s the difference between Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C? How can Hepatitis C be prevented? How effective is treatment? Even though 264,000 Australians are affected by the Hepatitis C virus, many people are still unaware of the basic facts and information about hepatitis. October 1st to 7th 2007, Hepatitis Australia and its partner organisations encourage all Australians to learn the facts about the virus that affects Australians from all walks of life. Through education and awareness, we can end discrimination against people living with hepatitis. |
Learn the Facts!
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| A healthy mouth is influenced by our diet, drink consumption, medications that we may be on, oral habits and how we care for it.
Dental examinations/check ups are not just about teeth. Your dentist should look at your whole mouth and jaw. A soft tissue examination (which covers your tongue, cheeks and gums), is to check for changes in your soft tissue which could be pre-cancerous. Children |
Bad Breath Bad breath is a common embarrassing social problem as well as a personal health issue. There are many different causes. Bad smell is usually a result of break down product of bacteria in the presence of saliva or body fluids. Some common places where bacteria collects in the mouth are from the gum pockets around the teeth, bad fillings and food stuck between the teeth or dentures. 90% of bad breath comes from the mouth, and 10% comes from medical conditions such as stomach problems. The type of food you eat can contribute to mouth odour especially garlic, onion, spicy food, aromatic cheese, tuna and beef. A dry mouth can also cause bad breath. Smoking, alcohol and caffeine are most likely to dry your mouth out. Morning breath is from dehydration and lack of saliva during sleep. The first signs of general health problems can be shown in the oral tissue |
Bad breath can be prevented by; * Regular checkups with your dentist This is part one of a three part series on your teeth and good oral hygiene. The next article will talk about Cavities and Bleeding Gums.
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We deliver a culturally
Introducing our Indigenous Child & Family Health Team We are located at: |
Philly Nakata-Bradley was born on Thursday Island being both Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander (Grandfather from Wagadagam on Mabuiag Island), South Sea Island & Japanese heritage. Worked previously for Qld Health as a trainee health worker and in administration for Torres & NPA health service district. Enrolled in Cert III at ATSICHET last year. Came on board with Indigenous Child & Family Health Team July 2006 as a Locum and took on the role permanently in July 2007. |
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Contact NCACCH on 5443 3599 or a Referrer for more details |
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61 The Esplanade Australian Hearing can test the hearing of babies and children under 21 years free of charge |
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Hearing is a health issue for Indigenous Australians. About 1 out of every 10 Australians say they have a hearing loss, for Indigenous Australians it can be as high as 7 out of every 10. Babies and Children Babies and children who have good hearing will:
Adults How well do you hear?
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What can be done?
Australian Hearing cares for: : all children up to 21 years of age Australian Hearing can provide the following services: : hearing tests and hearing aids Australian Hearing provides all these services free of charge, except for a small annual fee for battery supply and hearing aid repairs. Phone 131 797 to contact |
NCACCH held two Well Persons Health Check days in 2007. These days were held at Kawana and Gympie on the Sunshine Coast, Qld. Questionnaires were handed out to participants and a total of 90 were returned.
This mini survey was conducted to find out how well the current North Coast Brokerage Model for providing access to health care services is meeting client needs. Ninety questionnaires were completed and represent 250 family members who have used the NCACCH service. |
A summary of the results are:
97% of respondents said that the services met their needs 48% of persons who used NCACCH service were aged over 18 years 17% were aged between 12 – 18 years 35% were under 12 years 93% said they could get the health services they needed which are provided by this program 94% of respondents said it was easy to contact a Referrer 80% said that the service provider understood their personal health issues |
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Oral health is the highest priority for clients surveyed. |
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Nutritional information and education as a priority has also increased. This may be a result of the increased media focus around diet, nutrition and exercise and the links to chronic disease. |
WANNA BE DEADLY
‘Strengthening Community via Youth Engagement’ * Ongoing engagement of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander youth and their family, including the wider community through culture, sport and health workshops facilitated by local people. 5450 4700, 0419 028 308 or 0414 671 534 Sunny Coast Black Swans: Nynan Darring Galang |
Upcoming Events for 2007 Regional Touch Carnival – 17th & 18th November A big thank-you to all participating youth and their families including the volunteers who have contributed to the Wanna Be Deadly Program, (plus not forgetting the tireless work of the Wanna Be Deadly Steering Committee). |
E A S Y F R I E D R I C E
Serves 4 to 6
This is a basic recipe for fried rice that you can add to as desired. If adding other ingredients, increase the number of eggs to 3. PREPARATION: Heat a wok or frying pan and add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggs. Cook, stirring, until they are lightly scrambled but not too dry. Remove the eggs and clean out the pan. Add 2 tablespoons oil. Add the rice. Stir-fry for a few minutes, using chopsticks or a wooden spoon to break it apart. Stir in the soy sauce or oyster sauce as desired. When the rice is heated through, add the scrambled egg back into the pan. Mix thoroughly. Stir in the green onion. Serve hot. |
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Gallang Place is a service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people:- male, female, youth and adults. If you have a problem and are finding it difficult to resolve, then maybe they can help. Gallang Place provides a warm and caring environment for people to talk about their problems. Gallang Place employs qualified and experienced counsellors, who are willing to assist you in working through your problems. Your right to privacy is always respected. No information you share will be repeated without your permission. As counsellors, all employees are bound by a professional code of ethics, and breach of confidentiality is treated very seriously. |
Gallang Place offers:-
Short and long term counselling for:
Gallang Place can also provide: Advocacy service - |
GALLANG PLACE
Counselling Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People 31 Thomas Street Phone: 3844 2283 If you are currently involved with another organisation you can ask for a referral. “ Most of the time we can solve our problems on our own, or with help and support of family and friends, but if you need assistance, give us a call. “ |
1. Make use of your strengths and resources. What strengths, attitudes, support people, and ideas do you have that could help? For example, how can you use your determination, hope, spirituality or family and friends to help? |
5. Change your environment. Sometimes the environment you are in, such as your physical surroundings and the people around you, can hinder your progress. Consider small changes you can make, such as limiting your time with draining or negative people. 6. Activate you support network. None of us need to suffer alone. By talking to supportive, trustworthy people, you can feel strengthened enough to move on. 7. Find greater balance in your life. By better meeting your needs to connect with good people, feel more in control of your life, have fun, gain some freedom, and take care of your health, you will find your well-being improves. 8. Throw yourself into activities you enjoy. By engaging in interests you enjoy and are passionate about, over time you will increase those periods, feel more at peace and experience greater life satisfaction. |
9. Choose to be hopeful. There is a very strong relationship between your level of hope and the extent of any progress. So choose to be hopeful or at least believe in other people’s hope of you.
10. Work together with a professional. Because human beings are creatures of habit, change is often hard. Working together with your GP, we can help you to break out of unwanted patterns and work on any life concerns that may be contributing.  PO BOX 54 COTTON TREE Q 4558 Cnr Third Ave & The Esplanade Level One (use Third Ave entrance) COTTON TREE Q 4558 Phone: (07) 5443 7626 |
NCACCH ARE ORGANISING A FREE BREAST SCREENING SESSION for INDIGENOUS WOMEN
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Did you know 1 in 11 women in Queensland will develop breast cancer at some stage in their life? Over 70% of these women will be over the age of 50. |
* No Medicare Card Required * No Concession Card Required * No Doctors Referral Required Clinics to be held in IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN COMING ALONG, PLEASE CALL NCACCH ON |
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NOTE: This list is current for September 2007. For an up to date list please follow this link.
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| PO BOX 479 COTTON TREE Q 4558 Phone: 5443 3599 Fax: 5443 8899 |
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Suite 15 27 Evans Street MAROOCHYDORE Q 4558 |
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NCACCH is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health & Ageing through the Office of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health More Info About Us | Location / Referrers | Aboriginal Health | Brokerage Model Web Graphic Design Search Engine Optimisation www.12website.com |
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