Useful Links

The Internet – Finding useful Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander information online

The internet is a wonderful resource when you know where to go. Listed are some very informative links ranging from how to identify Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, communications and cultural issues to the various health initiatives and MBS items specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Medicare Australia Indigenous Health - http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/patients/indigenous.jsp

Department of Health and Ageing – Indigenous Health - http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Aboriginal+and+Torres+Strait+Islander+Health-1lp
This site contains information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health programs / initiatives, publications and resources, as well as contact information for people working within Office of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH).

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet provides comprehensive, up-to-date knowledge and information accessible to people interested in the health of Indigenous Australians. Includes the Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin.

Journal - Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin - http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/html/new_bulletin/index.htm

Electronic journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfonet.

ABC Health and Wellbeing – Your Health, Indigenous Health - http://www.abc.net.au/health/healthyliving/yourhealth/indigenoushealth/default.htm

Auseinet - http://www.auseinet.com/atsi/index.php
A guide to information that focuses on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health and related issues.

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) – National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Statistics (NCATSIS) - http://www.abs.gov.au/Websitedbs/c311215.nsf/20564c23f3183fdaca25672100813ef1/0179c2b24398e077ca2570a8000945d2!OpenDocument
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is Australia's official statistical organisation. It assists and encourages informed decision-making, research and discussion within governments and the community, by providing a high quality, objective and responsive national statistical service.

Statistics Publication – Population Distribution, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians – ABS Statistics 2006 Census - http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/ausstats/subscriber.nsf/0/377284127F903297CA25733700241AC0/$File/47050_2006.pdf

Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN) - http://www.adin.com.au/content.asp?Document_ID=3
The Australian Drug Information Network (ADIN) searches quality assured web-based alcohol and other drug information (Australian and International).

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) – Indigenous Australianshttp://www.aihw.gov.au/indigenous/index.cfm
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Australia's national agency for health and welfare statistics and information.

Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) - http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/
An independent Commonwealth Government statutory authority devoted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies.

Close the Gap - http://www.closethegap.com.au/

The ‘Close The Gap’ campaign calls on Federal, State and Territory Governments to commit to closing the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation.

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) - http://www.facsia.gov.au/internet/facsinternet.nsf/indigenous/nav.htm
FaHCSIA, through its Office for Indigenous Policy Coordination, is responsible for coordinating a whole of government approach to programs and services for Indigenous Australians, and has a central role in the Australian Government's arrangements in Indigenous Affairs.

Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) - Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Social Justice - http://www.hreoc.gov.au/social_justice/index.html
HREOC advocates for the rights of Indigenous Australians and works to promote respect and understanding of these rights among the broader community.

Indigenous Portal - http://www.indigenous.gov.au/
The Indigenous Portal is your window to resources, contacts, information, and government programs and services for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders. The Indigenous Portal is one of several Australian Government customer-focused portals providing access to services and information, arranged around a single entry point.

Tomorrow People - http://www.measureup.gov.au/tomorrowpeople

Tomorrow People is all about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people being healthier and living longer. The site is aimed towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and explains how they can improve their health by making a few simple changes to diet and daily activity.

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) -http://www.naccho.org.au/

The national peak Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health body. It has a membership of around 100 Aboriginal community controlled health services throughout Australia, which operate in urban, rural and remote areas. NACCHO represents the health interests of Aboriginal communities at the national level. It promotes holistic and culturally appropriate health to Aboriginal communities.

Oxfam Australia - Indigenous Australia -http://www.oxfam.org.au/world/pacific/australia/

Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit - http://www.racgp.org.au/aboriginalhealthunit

Journal - Medical Journal of Australia (MJA) – Aboriginal Health ArticlesPosters and Brochures - http://www.mja.com.au/Topics/Aboriginal%20health.html