This program is funded by an untied educational grant from Merck Sharp & Dohme in support of better health outcomes for support of better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples. Additional funding provided by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.
A healthy, strong start to life, continuing through early development and good access to primary health care, has a positive impact on health and wellness throughout life. Large numbers of Aboriginal women, many of whom are ‘at risk’, do not access mainstream antenatal care until late in pregnancy and attend irregularly there after. Subsequent poor birth outcomes, eg low birth weight babies, are associated with poor antenatal care.
This documentary-style program examines community based primary care initiatives that are focussed on improving birth outcomes, building a healthy base for infants and providing culturally sensitive, safe and appropriate antenatal care. These initiatives include the Mums and Bubs program (Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service QLD), Daruk Aboriginal Medical Service (Sydney), Strong Women Strong Babies Strong Culture (NT), NPY Health Service (NT) and Alukra (Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Inc NT).
Learning Objectives:
Identify the benefits of antenatal care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mothers and babies
Understand the impact of poor nutrition and substance use during the antenatal period and the potential effects on the child in utero and the new-born
Identify strategies to broaden the skills and knowledge of Aboriginal mothers in a culturally appropriate way
Recognise the need for a family approach when dealing with Aboriginal antenatal and infant care
Participants:
Dr. Kate Panaretto GP, Ms Rachael Atkinson, Ms Melvina Mitchell, Ms Lynette Hussey - Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service TAIHS QLD
Dr. Simone Raye Menzies School of Health Research NT
Dr. Ngiare Brown (Assistant Director) Indigenous Health, Menzies School of Health Research NT
Dr. John Boffa (Public Health Officer) Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Inc Alice Springs NT
Ms. Rebekah Kidney & Ms Patricia Harvey (Midwife) Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Inc., Alukura, Alice Springs NT
Ms Marlene Liddle Co-ordinator, Strong Women Strong Babies Strong Culture Program, Dept Health and Community Service, Darwin, NT
Dr. Wendy Thornthwaite , Ms Carol Schuil (Midwife Nurse) & Ms Elaine Gordon - Daruk Aboriginal Medical Services NSW
Dr. Andrew White (Community Paediatrician) Rural and Remote Health Dept Health and Community Service, Alice Springs, NT
Ms Carmel Hattch (Liaison Officer) Alice Springs Hospital , Department Health and Community Service, NT
Ms Mandala Pupangamirri Jirnani Childcare Centre, Nguiu Bathurst Island NT
Ms Eva Williams (Nurse) & Ms Cassie Munkasa - Nguiu Clinic, Bathurst Island NT
Ms Marion Swift (Co-ordinator) & Ms Heather Grieve - Growth Assessment and Action (GAA) Hermannsburg, NT
Ms Michele Robinson & Ms Melissa Thompson - Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY)
Duration: 60 minutes
Broadcast details: This pre-recorded program will be broadcast on Channel 4 of the RHEF satellite network on Tuesday 30 August 2005 at:
- 8.00pm in ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC & TAS.
- 7.30pm in SA & NT.
- 6.00pm in WA (& repeated in WA at 8pm on Channel 23).
The broadcast will be repeated on Channel 23 on Friday 2 September 2005 at:
- 12.30pm in ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC & TAS.
- 12 noon in SA & NT.
- 10.30am in WA.
This program will also be available for viewing via web-streaming and for purchase on video. For further information visit http://www.rhef.com.au/programs/509a/509a.html . The program will be followed on 27th September by a program on "Growing Healthy Aboriginal Kids - The Early Years: 1- 5".
Program accreditation for : CPD/CPE by RACGP, ACRRM, PSA and the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
Further information: Contact the Rural Health Education Foundation via email rhef@rhef.com.au or telephone (02) 6232-5480
Program accreditation for: CPD/CPE by the RoyalAustralianCollege of General Practitioners, the AustralianCollege of Rural and Remote Medicine, the Royal College of Nursing Australia, the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia and the Australian Physiotherapy Association.
A practical approach to the assessment and management of acute gastroenteritis in the paediatric patient.
Repeat - on Channel 23
- 12.30pm in ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC & TAS.
- 12 noon in SA & NT.
- 10.30am in WA.
These programs are available for viewing via web-streaming and for purchase on video.
Program accreditation - This program is accredited for CPD/CPE by RACGP, ACRRM, RCNA and the PSA.
Some of the locations, within the Hume Region, at which this live satellite television broadcast can be accessed are listed below. Please contact Rural Health Education Foundation at 1800 646015 to book your attenance.
Wangaratta P rivate Hospital, Dinning room
Tel: 03 57220347
Seymour Community Mental Health
Seymour Adult Mental Health Meeting Room
Tel: 03 5793 6100
Wodonga & District Adult Mental Health
Antenatal Education Room
Tel: 02 6051 7365
*The term ‘Aboriginal’ refers to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
For more information or updates on programs, go to the Foundation's website www.rhef.com.au or contact the Foundation at rhef@rhef.com.au or (02) 62325480
