Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Closing the gap by providing the evidence base for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

For over 20 years, the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet has provided support to those working in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector by making research and other knowledge readily accessible. Our website hosts published, unpublished and specially-developed material about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, making these resources freely accessible to people with the aim of enhancing their knowledge and skills and improving their practice and/or policy work. For students and the general community, the knowledge accessible via our website aims to improve their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and related areas. We encourage and support information-sharing among practitioners, policy-makers and others working to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health. Our core functions are made possible by grants (particularly from the Australian Department of Health and Ageing's Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, and Indigenous Programs and Psychostimulants Section). Specific research activities are supported by funds from a variety of sources. To find out more about the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet and how we contribute to closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, check out these helpful videos:

HealthInfoNet history - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5dAdFsJN_w
HealthInfoNet website - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krRW81py-QY
HealthInfoNet Health Bulletin - https://vimeo.com/61690362
HealthInfoNet Health Topics - https://vimeo.com/61690363

This documentary film by Indigenous Community Television - ICTV emphasises the importance of Indigenous voices in shapin...
18/12/2025

This documentary film by Indigenous Community Television - ICTV emphasises the importance of Indigenous voices in shaping Australia’s climate future.

It reveals the impacts of climate change faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in remote areas of Australia and highlights the resilience and deep connection to Country that these communities have.

The film was produced in partnership with PAKAM - Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media and CAAMA Radio.

Watch it today: πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4j0d31v

The D'arin Djanum - Parenting Tips for Mob podcast series by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council aims to support parents ...
17/12/2025

The D'arin Djanum - Parenting Tips for Mob podcast series by Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council aims to support parents and carers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the Darling Downs region of Queensland.

It includes episodes on positive parenting strategies and the importance of drawing on cultural knowledge, connecting with family and community and being a good role model for children.

Listen to it here: πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4oVpA7G

Have you seen the latest updates on the guidelines for medications in the Australian Asthma Handbook by National Asthma ...
16/12/2025

Have you seen the latest updates on the guidelines for medications in the Australian Asthma Handbook by National Asthma Council Australia?

Updated on 16th September 2025, they include interim changes to the section on 'Asthma in First Nations People' as well as significant changes to medications and clinical guidance for treatment for all people with asthma in Australia.

The handbook gives evidence-based, practical guidance to primary care health professionals on the most effective strategies for the diagnosis and management of asthma in adults and children.

Read it now: πŸ”— https://bit.ly/44XUYeG

QLD: In this program by Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, a Weipa-based team of clinicians deliver culturally...
15/12/2025

QLD: In this program by Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, a Weipa-based team of clinicians deliver culturally centred kidney care to residents in six communities in the region - Aurukun, Pormpuraaw, Kowanyama, Napranum, Weipa and Mapoon.

Under the 'Information' Link, you can read about the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service Research Symposium in September where research was presented that showed the number of people starting dialysis since this program began has more than halved in the region.

Find out more: πŸ”— https://bit.ly/44XX6D6

This factsheet by Thirrili - Indigenous Su***de Postvention Service aims to provide information from an Aboriginal and T...
13/12/2025

This factsheet by Thirrili - Indigenous Su***de Postvention Service aims to provide information from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspective on su***de postvention.

Postvention refers to the activities and support provided after a su***de or traumatic incident to help individuals, families and communities heal.

View or download the factsheet here: πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4aGMTia

Have you been keeping up with the latest news on the social media age restrictions?These new resources from the eSafety ...
12/12/2025

Have you been keeping up with the latest news on the social media age restrictions?

These new resources from the eSafety Commissioner aim to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, their carers and families understand Australia's new social media age restrictions.

From Wednesday 10 November 2025, age-restricted platforms no longer allow under-16s to create or maintain an account.

The resource package includes:
- Carer yarning guide
- First Nations stakeholder toolkit
- Student workbook

Access them today: πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4oJYRuI

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker or Practitioner looking to build your knowledge and co...
11/12/2025

Are you an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker or Practitioner looking to build your knowledge and confidence in delivering culturally safe, person-centred diabetes care?

These online modules from NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia provide an introduction to diabetes, and cover screening, management and support for diabetes care.

The courses are endorsed by National Association of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Workers for CPD hours.

More info: πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4pXRsZR

QLD: Are you studying a Bachelor of Health Science at University of the Sunshine Coast and looking to upgrade your skill...
10/12/2025

QLD: Are you studying a Bachelor of Health Science at University of the Sunshine Coast and looking to upgrade your skills in public health?

In this one-year course, you can learn about the health and wellbeing of Indigenous people with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and foundation public health concepts and skills.

It will also introduce students to environmental health, and ecological and Indigenous frameworks for understanding complex health and wellbeing issues.

Learn more: πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4oGgdZv

πŸ“° The December edition of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Director's Communique is now available!This edition co...
08/12/2025

πŸ“° The December edition of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet Director's Communique is now available!

This edition contains news and information on what's been happening at the HealthInfoNet, including welcoming our new AOD Knowledge Centre Group members and Editor of the Journal of the AIH.

The Communique also covers our latest work, including our new Review of alcohol use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: patterns, impacts and community-led responses and up and coming project: Deadly Voices.

Read the Communique here: πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4oudVws

As part of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, the Heart of Australia lung cancer screening truck will be visiti...
05/12/2025

As part of the National Lung Cancer Screening Program, the Heart of Australia lung cancer screening truck will be visiting remote towns from November 2025, starting in in mid and north WA.

The truck, fitted with a mobile CT scanner and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, provide lung cancer screening services to approximately 50 rural and remote communities each year across every state in Australia as well as the NT.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can be referred for a free lung screening if they are aged 50 - 70 years and currently smoke or have quit in the last 10 years.

Find out more: πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4pDvfAe

This scoping review advocates for integrating environmental health and primary healthcare for better health and wellbein...
04/12/2025

This scoping review advocates for integrating environmental health and primary healthcare for better health and wellbeing outcomes in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

It highlights the importance of community-led, place-based programs that are guided by Indigenous leadership so that Country and community are at the heart of health.

Read the article here: πŸ”— https://bit.ly/4pLa6UP

The Call for Abstracts has been extended for the 2026 International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) Confere...
03/12/2025

The Call for Abstracts has been extended for the 2026 International Society for the Study of Drug Policy (ISSDP) Conference, and Early bird registrations have opened.

Hosted by the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University, the conference invites papers on a wide range of themes under the banner of connecting affected communities, drug policy and public health.

It will be led by ISSDP members Simon Lenton, Paul Dietze and Bronwyn Myers, with Paul Dessauer Peer Based Harm Reduction WA and Professor Bep Uink, Director of Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet.

More info: πŸ”—https://bit.ly/4pnpp6s

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