The Media and Indigenous Policy Project
Index of Indigenous Health Articles Child Health
The Australian, Courier-Mail & Sydney Morning Herald 1988-89, 1994-95, 2002-03 & 2006-07
Compiled by Monica Andrew
University of Canberra
The articles in this index from The Australian and the Courier-Mail from 1988-89 and 1994- 95 were collected from newspaper clipping files held at the Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Study (AIATSIS) library. The researchers are grateful to AIATSIS for allowing access to their facilities. All articles from the Sydney Morning Herald and articles from 2002-03 and 2006-07 from The Australian and the Courier-Mail were collected from the Factiva database.
Further information on the methodology for collecting newspaper articles for this project is available at http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/arts-design/research/research- centres/news-and-media-research-centre/events/the-media-and-indigenous-policy/the- media-and-indigenous-policy-database
© Monica Andrew, 2013
Andrew, Monica (2013), Index of Indigenous Health Articles, Child Health, in The Australian, 1988-89, 1994-95, 2002-03 & 2006-07, Media and Indigenous Policy Project, University of Canberra. http://www.canberra.edu.au/faculties/arts-design/research/research-centres/news-and-media- research-centre/events/the-media-and-indigenous-policy/the-media-and-indigenous-policy- database
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The Media and Indigenous Policy project was supported under the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Projects funding scheme (DP0987457), with additional funding supplied by the Faculty of Arts and Design, University of Canberra.
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1988
Title: What the reporters will see Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 9 January 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 42 Word length: 206 News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: unnamed Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of what foreign journalist who visit Australia in 1988 will see and hear when they visit Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Bicentennial, Child health, Disease, International, Living conditions
Title: Black diet blamed for child sickness Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 18 January 1988 Writer(s): Margo, Jill News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 456 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Professor Michael Gacey, Co-author of a study in Aboriginal children's nutrition Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study claims that incidence of low birth weight in Aboriginal children is double that of 'white' children. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Poor Aboriginal housing 'causing health problems' Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 January 1988 Writer(s): Hudson, Lisa & Maurer, Tracy News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative, Publication First spokesperson: Yami Lester, chairman, Nganampa Health Council Second spokesperson: Jim Bradshaw, barrister representing Aboriginal Coordinating Council at the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Synopsis: A confidential report on the living standards of Aborigines in central Australia, prepared by Nganampa Health Council and South Australia's Health Commission and Aboriginal Health Organisation, claims their housing is overcrowded and a cause of health problems.
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Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Asthma Overdose Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 23 February 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 7 Word length: 442 News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An overdose of asthma tablets left one girl in a critical condition and other seriously ill at a Warawa Aboriginal College near Melbourne. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Schools
Title: Stingray kills swim champion Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 6 April 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 375 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: George Zahmel, uncle of Jeff Zahmel Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A 12-year-old boy from Milikapiti Aboriginal settlement was killed by a sting- ray barb. Keywords: Child health
Title: Black women plead for their birthright Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 8 April 1988 Writer(s): AAPAUSNEWS News genre: News Page number: 15 Word length: 300 News Source: Conference/Meeting, Politician First spokesperson: Ms Helen Liddle, Indigenous protestor Second spokesperson: Dr Blewett, Federal Health minister Synopsis: Five Aboriginal women filed onto the stage after a speech by the Federal Health Minster, Dr Blewett, at the World Health Organisation conference, to protest against the lack of government funding for a central Australian birthing centre. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous
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community controlled, Women's health
Title: Service for blacks 'abject' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 11 May 1988 Writer(s): Hammond, Philip News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 300 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Denis Hones, Queensland Nurses Union secretary Second spokesperson: Mrs Harvey, Queensland Health Minister Synopsis: Mr Denis Jones, Queensland Nurses Union, claimed that the level of public- health standards in the Doomadgee Aboriginal Community were appalling. He mentioned the high rate of chronic ear infections among young children, and women who had IUDs for up to 15 years without medical check-ups. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Women's health
Title: Govt denies community blacks are neglected Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 12 May 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical First spokesperson: Unnamed spokesman, Northern Development, Community Services and Ethnic Affairs Second spokesperson: Denis Jones, secretary, Nurses union Synopsis: A spokesman for Northern Development, Community Services and Ethnic Affairs claimed that the Queensland Nurses Union had made some "wild, unfounded accusations" about health conditions at Doomadgee. Nurses union secretary Mr Denis Jones alleged that Aboriginal women at the Doomadgee community had been fitted for more than a decade with intra- uterine devices without having had medical check-ups. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Aboriginal health 'a calamity' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 13 May 1988 Writer(s): Curtin, Jennie News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 188 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical
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First spokesperson: Dr Niel Thomson, Acting secretary of the Australian Institute of Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Figures from the Australian Institute of Health show that the life expectancy of Aborigines in some areas was worse than in India, and the rate of premature deaths was up to four times higher than for other Australians. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
Title: Bureaucracy hinders battle against prejudice Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 27 May 1988 Writer(s): White, Peter News genre: Invited column Page number: 19 Word length: 917 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Dr Paolo Totaro, Chairman of the Ethnic Affairs Commission. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NSW Anti-Discrimination Board admitted that it had achieved little through either the state or federal racial discrimination laws, particularly health and employment opportunities for minorities. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Race & racism
Title: Some maternal deaths 'avoidable' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 2 June 1988 Writer(s): AAPAUSNEWS News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 12 Word length: 200 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A National Health and Medical Research Council report found that maternal death rate continued to fall in Australia. Briefly mentions that Aboriginals and immigrants faced an increased risk of maternal death. Keywords: Child health, Women's health
Title: Children flown in for tests Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 3 June 1988 Writer(s): Woods, J News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 4
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Word length: 100 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Greg Lawrence, senior research fellow, Queensland Institute of Medical Research Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal children from the Woorabinda community, 200km west of Rockhampton, were flown to Brisbane as part of a three-year nutrition study. The study focused on Aboriginal children who were smaller than other Australian children of the same age to see if supplementing their diets would be beneficial to their nutrition. Keywords: Child health
Title: Race probe: Qld stalling alleged Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 16 June 1988 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Human Rights Commission, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mr Justice Einfeld, president, Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission Second spokesperson: Mr Littleproud, Queensland Education Minister Synopsis: Mr Justice Einfeld, president of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission, claimed that the Queensland Education Department had instructed teachers not to cooperate with the Toomelah racism inquiry. The Human Rights Commission report found that more than 20 per cent of children at the Toomelah settlement were suffering from recurrent chest infections and almost 50 per cent had chronic ear disease as a result of overcrowding, lack of water and poor sewage disposal. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions Title: Why child abuse laws are failing Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 9 July 1988 Writer(s): Horin, Adele News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 1092 News Source: Academic, Church/welfare body, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Jan Carter, Brotherhood of St Laurence director of social policy and research. Second spokesperson: Professor Tony Vinson, school of social work, University of New South Wales Synopsis: A new report on child abuse briefly mentioned Aboriginal child mortality rates. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: The taps are now turned on in 'third world' Toomelah Publication: Sydney Morning Herald
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Publication date: Friday, 15 July 1988 Writer(s): Williams, Graham News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 450 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Carr, NSW opposition leader Second spokesperson: Synopsis: NSW opposition leader Mr Carr described Toomelah as a "national disgrace" after visiting the Aboriginal settlement's flooded streets, and seeing the dilapidated condition of houses bursting at the seams. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: Govt seeks to attract more foster parents Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 27 July 1988 Writer(s): Clark, Philip News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 524 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Mrs Chadwick, Minister for Family and Community Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NSW government embarked on an advertising campaign to attract new foster parents. Briefly mentions the desire to place Aboriginal children with black families. Keywords: Child health
Title: Child prostitution: Chadwick acts Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 28 July 1988 Writer(s): Clark, Philip News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 553 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mrs Chadwick, Minister for Family and Community Services. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses child prostitution; mentions that an Aboriginal boy aged 13 was picked up at a known child prostitution hot spot. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Police, Violence
Title: Aborigines: Australia's shame, says UN Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 5 August 1988
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Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 633 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Professor Daes Chairwoman of the UN's Working Group on Indigenous Populations. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The United Nations found that Aborigines lived in "poverty, misery and extreme frustration", while being denied self-determination and the social status enjoyed by most Australians. Keywords: Child health, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, International, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: An indictment of Aboriginal policy Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 5 August 1988 Writer(s): Daes, Erica News genre: Feature Page number: 4 Word length: 524 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Erica Daes Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Australia was in violation of international human rights obligations. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous communication policy & funding, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous media, International, Living conditions, Police, Race & racism, Treaty, Women's health
Title: Booze books anger blacks Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 8 August 1988 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: Feature Page number: 3 Word length: 600 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Ron Jones, Indigenous man who has his bank book 'on account' Second spokesperson: Dermot Tiernan, Publican. Synopsis: Discusses the practice of taking bank cards or books from customers buying alcohol on credit. The practice was continuing in Cherbourg even after publicans agreed to stop the practice. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions
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Title: True death rate Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 13 August 1988 Writer(s): O'Connell, Mary News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 32 Word length: 78 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Mary O'Connell, writer. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to a previous article ("Aborigines: Australia's shame, says UN"), which stated that the Aboriginal infants death rate was two to four time higher than non-Aboriginals. Keywords: Child health
Title: Big increase in the spending on Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 24 August 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 435 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Hand, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Commonwealth spending on Aborigines would jump 23.6 per cent in 1988, with the announcement of a comprehensive new package of health, housing, education and employment initiatives. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Education funding, Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
Title: Big death risk for Aboriginal babies Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 1 September 1988 Writer(s): Roberts, Greg News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 358 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Dr Aileen Plant, Lecturer University of Sydney Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A scientific conference in Brisbane heard that Aboriginal babies were five times more likely to die before they reach their first birthday than white Australian babies. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
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Title: More premature babies surviving Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 5 September 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 209 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Beverley Hewitt Second spokesperson: Dr John Newnham Synopsis: Medical research showed that ruptured membranes and hypertension played a major part in the premature birth of many underweight babies. The hospital also found a significant rise in the number of Aboriginal women and first-time mothers giving birth to underweight babies. Keywords: Child health, Hospitals, Women's health
Title: Young blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 8 November 1988 Writer(s): Jaun, Stephen News genre: News Page number: 19 Word length: 1174 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Aileen Plant, public health researcher, Sydney University Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Research by Dr Aileen Plant points to Aboriginal babies being five times more likely to die before they reach their first birthday. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Black infant deaths twice overall rate Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 11 November 1988 Writer(s): Hammond, Philip News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 200 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: State Health Department. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: State Health Department figures showed that the Queensland Aboriginal infant mortality rate remained more than double the rate for the overall population. The infant death rate for the 14 Aboriginal communities was 24.9 deaths per 100 live births, while Statistics Bureau information showed
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Queensland’s overall mortality rate in 1987 was 9.3 deaths per 1000 live births. Keywords: Child health
Title: Where you live can make you sick Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 11 November 1988 Writer(s): Visontay, Michael News genre: Feature Page number: 21 Word length: 1419 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Peter Curson, a medical geographer Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study by Professor Peter Curson, a medical geographer, has found that Aborigines had higher death rates in a number of areas. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Say that again? Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 17 November 1988 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 30 Word length: 102 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: ABS report. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Bureau of Statistics released a paper, Aboriginal Child Survival, comparing Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal mothers. It found that virtually all of the difference between the incidence of child loss in the two populations was due to the higher number of children borne by Aboriginal mothers at young ages. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Black infant deaths 'twice the average' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 17 November 1988 Writer(s): Quinn, Sue News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Alan Gray, National Centre for Development Studies, Australian National University
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A key report on Aboriginal child survival found that Aboriginal infants died at more than twice the average rate in Australia. Keywords: Child health
Title: Aboriginal infant deaths are double national rate Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 17 November 1988 Writer(s): Clark, Pilita News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 238 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Australian Bureau of Statistic report on Aboriginal Child Survival. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A paper released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics claimed that Aboriginal mortality was a "vastly disproportionate" component of all child deaths. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Health risk as Doomadgee's water dries up Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 23 November 1988 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 300 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Unnamed doctor Second spokesperson: Cr Clive Cairns, deputy chairman, Doomadgee Community Council Synopsis: Medical authorities warned of an impending public health emergency in the drought-stricken north Queensland community of Doomadgee, where the water supply was restricted to six hours a day. The town’s government medical officer said that an evacuation of the 1200 residents might be necessary if the dwindling water supply was not replenished soon. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: Aborigines 'deeply committed' to the family Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 25 November 1988 Writer(s): Thorpe, Deryn News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson:
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A detailed study of Australian family life by the West Australian Government, the Australian Institute of Family Studies and the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows Aborigines, compared with whites, face three times the rate of child death, double the number of still births and are twice as likely to be from one-parent homes. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Doomadgee drying up but residents plan to stay Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 6 December 1988 Writer(s): Ross, David News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Clarence Walden, vice-chairman, Doomadgee Aboriginal Council Second spokesperson: Unnamed hospital staff member Synopsis: Discusses Doomadgee's dwindling water supply. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: Call to tighten law on child abuse Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 8 December 1988 Writer(s): Garcia, Luis M News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 596 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Mrs Chadwick, NSW Minister for Family and Community Services. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A State Government report recommended that teachers, social workers, police officers, and even pharmacists should be forced by law to report cases of child abuse or neglect. The report also recommended special services for Aboriginal families, who were heavily over-represented in notifications of child abuse. Keywords: Child health
Title: More education needed on AIDS Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 20 December 1988 Writer(s): Del Popolo, N. News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: Word length: News Source: Church/welfare body
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First spokesperson: N. Del Popolo, Director, Family Care, Catholic Education Office, Cairns Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An appeal for funding to employ community development officers, one Aboriginal and one white, to work in Far North Queensland on education of the communities and other groups and on counselling and support for families where AIDS was present. Keywords: Child health, Disease
1989
Title: Black children take first step out of no man’s land Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 7 February 1989 Writer(s): Reiss, Marie News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 325 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mrs Chadwick, NSW Family and Community Services Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: NSW department of Families and Community Services launched Australia’s first scheme to address the problems which have led to a disproportionate number of Aborigines ending up in institutions. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: Squalor factor in Aboriginal malnutrition Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 24 April 1989 Writer(s): Warren, Matthewe News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Professor Donald Cheek Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study by the University of Adelaide and CSIRO's Division of Human Nutrition has found serious malnutrition is causing retarded growth, slowed sexual maturing and infections among Aboriginal children from the Yalata settlement in the west of South Australia. However, the cause of the malnutrition may not be poor diet, but repeated bowel and stomach infections produced by squalid conditions in the settlement. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions
Title: Work hope 'lifts Aboriginal life expectancy' Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 26 April 1989
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Writer(s): Cooper, Jeni & Lowe, Barry News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Alan Gray, Australian National University Second Professor Colin Tatz, Department of Politics and History, Macquarie spokesperson: University Synopsis: A study conducted in western NSW by Dr Alan Gray of the Australian National University has found that Aborigines live longer in communities where there is more employment, and are twice as likely to die as their white counterparts through violence, accidents, poisonings and circulatory system diseases. The study also found a high incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Sport
Title: Brunette Downs: a showpiece property for whites, a squalid camp for Aborigines Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 5 May 1989 Writer(s): Hoy, Anthony News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Business First spokesperson: Michael Neade, assistant teacher, Brunette Downs Aboriginal school Second Peter Farlow, stockman, Brunette Downs spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of living conditions for Aboriginals at Brunette Downs station. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: Stunted growth Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 5 May 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 7 Word length: 30 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A major study found malnutrition stunted growth among Indigenous Australian children at the Yatala settlement in South Australia Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions
Title: End's in sight for meningitis
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Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 18 July 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Lyn Gilber, director of microbiology and infectious diseases, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne Second Dr Jeffrey Hanna, medical officer, Alice Springs Centre spokesperson: Synopsis: Infectious disease experts have called for an Australia-wide vaccination to prevent a serious form of childhood meningitis following new studies that show the infection that causes the disease is far more common than many doctors had believed. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: Meningitis in Aboriginal children 'due to overcrowding' Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 7 August 1989 Writer(s): Allender, Jackie News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Jeffrey Hanna, Alice Springs Communicable Diseases Control Centre Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study of bacterial meningitis in the Northern Territory has laid the blame for the high incidence of the disease in Aboriginal children on their overcrowded living conditions. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions
Title: Blacks do not have more birth defects, study finds Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 4 September 1989 Writer(s): Dewsbury, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 448 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Researchers, WA Health Dept and Uni of WA Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study has found that Aboriginal babies did not have more birth defects than other newborns but they did have different ones. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
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Title: Aboriginal health inquiry Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 3 October 1989 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: 457 News Source: Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: Aboriginal community members presenting allegations to the Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An inquiry by the Human Rights Commission into medical services for Aborigines in North Queensland was to examine two deaths, including one of a woman who was allegedly left waiting for three hours with critical head injuries. Keywords: Child health, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Race & racism, State department of health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Birth worries explained Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 6 November 1989 Writer(s): Dewsbury, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 171 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Erich Kliewer Second Dr Fiona Stanley spokesperson: Synopsis: Perth researchers have suggested that the fact that many Aboriginal babies were premature, and often smaller than white babies, might not be as worrying as was once thought. Keywords: Child health
Title: Prison fund-raisers claims officers bashed him in cell Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 1 December 1989 Writer(s): Stapleton, John News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 482 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Bernie Bertolus Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Describes a prison fund-raiser to support Kirketon Centre at Kings Cross
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which catered for street kids and drug addicts, and half to the Aboriginal activist Mum Shirl - Shirlye Smith - to help Black kids. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Prisons, Violence
1994
Title: The oppression we ignore Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 January 1994 Writer(s): Neill, Rosemary News genre: Editorial Page number: 2 Word length: 600 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Publication First spokesperson: Mick Palmer, Northern Territory police commissioner speaking at the Violence against Aboriginal Women seminar Second spokesperson: John Mathews, Professor at Menzies School of Helath Research in Darwin Synopsis: Claims that white and black intellectuals have drawn a veil of silence over many aspects of Aboriginal culture, such as domestic violence and malnutrition. Refers to census data that reveals that Indigenous people in Western Australia are more likely to be unemployed, abuse alcohol, and have a higher mortality rate. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: Childhood scars haunt Aboriginal parents Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 28 February 1994 Writer(s): Fagan, David News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 320 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Publication First spokesperson: Cheryl Buchanan, chairwoman of the Queensland Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Queensland Aboriginal Justice Advisory Committee said some Aboriginal parents are frightened they will lose their children if they physically discipline them. Their fear stemmed from being taken from their own families as children and was the cause of discipline problems landing Aboriginal children in trouble with the law. Keywords: Child health, Police, Prisons, Violence, Women's health
Title: Aborigines denied traditional birth Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 5 April 1994 Writer(s): Voumard, Sonya
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News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 497 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Ms Suzanna Phillips, spokeswoman, Australian Society of Independent Midwives Second spokesperson: Ms Sue Tongue, deputy president, Australian Law Reform Commission Synopsis: A submission before the Australian Law Reform Commission claimed that an Aboriginal woman delivered her baby in a locked hospital toilet after she was denied access to her traditional method of birthing. Keywords: Child health, Women's health
Title: Report finds increase in abuse of children Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 15 June 1994 Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 395 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The incidence of child abuse and neglect in Australia was growing, with the latest yearly figures showing more than 21,000 children suffered from physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Keywords: Child health
Title: Black youth jail rate 48 times higher Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 16 June 1994 Writer(s): Kennedy, Fiona News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 210 News Source: ATSIC, Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: Michael Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice commissioner. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has accused State and Territory governments of breaching international treaties by imprisoning Aboriginal children at as much as 48 times the rate of other youths. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Child health, Prisons
Title: Domestic violence divides black women Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 18 June 1994
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Writer(s): Neill, Rosemary News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: News Source: ATSIC, Lawyer/Legal representative, Other First spokesperson: Ms Isabell Coe, director, NSW Aboriginal Legal Service Second spokesperson: Ms Bronwyn Penrith, administrator, Aboriginal women's centre, Redfern Synopsis: Discussion of Aboriginal domestic violence. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Our shame Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 18 June 1994 Writer(s): Neill, Rosemary News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: ATSIC, Film/TV/Other media report, Lawyer/Legal representative, Other, Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Jane Lester, SA Family Violence Intervention program Second spokesperson: Mick Palmer, former Northern Territory police commissioner Synopsis: Claims that domestic violence in Aboriginal families is a taboo subject among white liberals and feminists but black women are speaking up about the bashings and the indifference of their own organisations. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Facing black violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 20 June 1994 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 8 Word length: News Source: ATSIC, Publication First spokesperson: Ms Lois O'Donoghue, ATSIC chairwoman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Commentary on violence and abuse within Aboriginal families. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Appeal Court ends Aborigine's ordeal Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 21 June 1994 Writer(s): Harris, Trudy News genre: News Page number: 4
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Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Lawyer/Legal representative, Police/Court First spokesperson: Harold Bell Second spokesperson: David Thompson, Cherbourg Aboriginal legal service Synopsis: The Queensland Court of Appeal set aside a District Court decision that Harold Bell, an Aborigine who stabbed his defacto wife, should not have a conviction recorded against him because he had "peculiar problems" and led "a different lifestyle" to white people. Judges Fitzgerald, Davies and Demack said disadvantages faced by Aboriginal people "do not justify or excuse" violence against women or abuse of their children. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Deal gives go-ahead to vaccination program Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 22 June 1994 Writer(s): Dow, Steve News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, Federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Mr Phillips, NSW Minister for Health Synopsis: A national immunisation program will begin in October 1994, meaning all children will receive a triple antigen for diphtheria, whooping cough and tetanus, and a second dose for measles, mumps, rubella in a bid to cut the country's poor immunisation rates. Brief mention that the program would particularly focus on non-English speaking and Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, Disease Title: Deadly platitudes about Aborigines Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 24 June 1994 Writer(s): Atkinson, Graham J. News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Graham J. Atkinson, former Aboriginal Social Worker Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion about domestic violence among Aborigines. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: Blacks' plight 'not just about disease' Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 29 June 1994 Writer(s): McLean, Lisa News genre: News
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Page number: 4 Word length: News Source: Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, Federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Dr John Donovan, editor, Australia's Health 1994 Synopsis: A landmark report has found that the mortality rate of Aboriginal babies is four times the national average, and claims the Aboriginal health crisis cannot be solved without addressing employment and housing issues. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: No one cared Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 5 July 1994 Writer(s): Dunn, Les & Dunn, Celia News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Les Dunn Second spokesperson: Celia Dunn Synopsis: Discusses domestic violence and sexual abuse among Aboriginals. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
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Title: Fifth of teens will fall pregnant Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 15 July 1994 Writer(s): Dow, Steve News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Brendan Nelson, president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Ms Sharon Alberts & Mr Chris James, "urbanised" Kooris Synopsis: A major national report has found that Caesarean births are increasing and one in five teenagers aged 15 to 19 will fall pregnant. Includes discussion of Aboriginal teenage mothers and birth weights of Aboriginal babies. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Health, housing high on the agenda Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 6 August 1994 Writer(s): Nelson, Dr Brendan News genre: Invited column Page number: 12 Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Brendan Nelson, federal president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Rose Coless AC Synopsis: Claim that the process of reconciliation between Aboriginal and non- Aboriginal Australians is only one part of a complete package of measures needed to address the complex problems facing Aboriginals. Details many health problems facing Aboriginals. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
Title: Anaemia worry in NT Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 24 August 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 200 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Paul Prociv, Associate professor of the University of Queensland Second spokesperson: Kieran Aland, PhD student Synopsis: A University of Queensland study found that half the Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory were anaemic. Associate Professor Paul Prociv said that the anaemia could stem from loss blood resulting from feeding by hookworms.
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Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Kidney disease outbreak kills child Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 15 September 1994 Writer(s): Kennedy, Fiona News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Jeffrey Hanna, director, Queensland Government Peninsula region Centre for Disease Control Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A Queensland Aboriginal child has died and about 30 others have been put in hospital following an outbreak of a kidney disease not recorded since the 1960s. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: Star seeks help for others Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 23 September 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 5 Word length: 120 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Pat Clohessy, athletics coach Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Cathy Freeman sought government support for a program to help young aborigines develop self-esteem. The No Limits program encouraged young aboriginal children to pursue vocational opportunities in sport, health and education. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous education standards
Title: Black health depends on co-operation Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 1 October 1994 Writer(s): Horsburgh, Susan News genre: Feature Page number: 48 Word length: News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Shane Houston, director, Aboriginal health policy branch, WA health department Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A Western Australian health policy expert says that cultural insensitivity has
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hampered the progress of Aboriginal health programs, breeding distrust and a sense of bureaucratic invasion among indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Benefits system criticised Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 3 December 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 4 Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Senator Grant Tambling, Opposition frontbencher Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Aboriginal children in a remote community in the Northern Territory were starving because government welfare benefits were not spread across a fortnight. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: Mothers older, wiser and happier for the wait Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 21 December 1994 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 701 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical First spokesperson: Dr Lee Taylor, co-author of the report and manager of maternal and child health in the NSW department of health. Second spokesperson: Professor Brian Truinger, chairman of obstetrics and gynaecology at Westmead Hospital Synopsis: NSW health department data on midwives revealed that one in 10 NSW babies were born to women older than 35. Briefly mentions that Aboriginal babies were about twice as likely to be premature or of low birth weight and were about three times more likely to be stillborn or to die soon after birth. Keywords: Child health, Women's health
1995
Title: Diabetes crisis just a symptom Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 16 January 1995 Writer(s): Franklin, M. News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length:
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News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Ken Hayward, QLD Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A Government report found that Aborigines were 18 times as likely as non- Aborigines to die of diabetes. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Health funding, State department of health, Women's health
Title: Aboriginal health funds: A dying shame Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 11 February 1995 Writer(s): Larriera, Alica News genre: News Page number: 25 Word length: 1372 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Stephen Bluden, Durri Aboriginal Medical Service Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Kempsey Hospital had a dramatic turn around with the amount of Indigenous patients; however this trend was not an indication of Indigenous health. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Federal politics, Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Campaigners join forces to fight discrimination Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 17 February 1995 Writer(s): Henry, Scott News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Human Rights Commission, Lawyer/Legal representative, Other First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Mick Dodson joins with other campaigners to call for the establishment of a formal Bill of Rights for Aborigines, children, the mentally ill and homosexuals. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Bonner: 70% of funds miss the needy Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 22 February 1995
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Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Neville Bonner Second Senator Bob Katter spokesperson: Synopsis: Former Queensland Senator Neville Bonner said that only 30 per cent of funding for Aboriginal people was reaching the needy. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Living conditions
Title: Unhealthy faces show life behind the statistics Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 25 February 1995 Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: News Source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Brendan Nelson, president, Australian Medical Association Second Barbara Flick, Dr Nelson's Aboriginal health adviser spokesperson: Synopsis: A landmark report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics presented a stark picture of a people both plagued by destructive social diseases and boosted by a strong adherence to their culture. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Self-determination, done in Darwin style Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 4 March 1995 Writer(s): Connell, Jennifer News genre: Feature Page number: 32 Word length: 2246 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic, Bureaucrat, Medical, Other First spokesperson: Charlie Gunabarra, Northern Territory Aboriginal health worker Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The third annual heart week was being planned to remind the community to "settle down a bit" on their intake of fatty food and alcohol. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Future Black Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 24 March 1995
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Writer(s): Legge, Kate News genre: Feature Page number: 13 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Colleen Perry, Aboriginal foster carer Second Nigel d'Souza, executive officer, secretariat, Aboriginal and Islander Child spokesperson: Care agency Synopsis: Overview of the disadvantages facing Aboriginal children, and discussion on how to improve their prospects. Keywords: Child health
Title: Drugs linked to ills Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 31 March 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: News Source: First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Antibiotics were linked to the spread of drug-resistant ear infections in Aboriginal children in remote areas. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, State department of health
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Title: Means test plan for child care payouts Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 5 April 1995 Writer(s): Davies, Anne News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 574 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Keating, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A major battle is expected in Federal Cabinet over plans to introduce means-testing of the two major child-care allowances. Mentions Committee approval of a significant package to improve Aboriginal Health. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: The human cost Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 13 April 1995 Writer(s): Callinan, Rory News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Publication First spokesperson: Estelle Nero, Mornington Island Aboriginal community member Second Adrian Nero, Mornington Island Aboriginal community member spokesperson: Synopsis: A report by the Race Discrimination Commissioner and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner singled out the lack of midwifery facilities on Mornington Island, and said the employment of a registered midwife - as recommended in a 1993 report - 'may have saved another tragic infant death'. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Women's health
Title: 'Famine' warning on top end kids Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 17 April 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Alan Ruben, Royal Darwin Hospital community paediatrician Second Dr Alan Walker, head of paediatrics spokesperson: Synopsis: Two paediatricians warned that malnutrition among the Northern
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Territory's Aboriginal children was at Third World famine-like levels. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: AMA demands action over black children's famine Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 18 April 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr David Weedon, acting national president, Australian Medical Association Second Mr Reed, Northern Territory Health Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Medical Association claims that findings of famine-like levels of malnutrition among Northern Territory Aboriginal children show the Federal Government must use the May Budget to address the problem. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: Black health shows small improvement Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 24 April 1995 Writer(s): Ferrari, Justine News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that the health of the Aboriginal population has improved marginally, with mortality rates for men continuing their drop over the previous five years and the rate for female deaths starting to fall. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards
Title: One in 10 children 'living in poverty' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 4 May 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 460 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Mr Nevill Turner, President, Oz Child
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that one in every 10 children - more than 400,000 nationwide - was living in poverty. Mentions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children did not have the same number of life opportunities compared with the rest of the nation. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Schools
Title: Abuse victims challenge the silence Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 23 May 1995 Writer(s): Neill, Rosemary News genre: Feature Page number: 20 Word length: News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Other First spokesperson: Cathy Eatock, director and co-producer, Speak Quiet, Speak Strong Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of documentary, Speak Quiet, Speak Strong, on sexual abuse and domestic violence in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Our shame: dying poor, and young Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 10 July 1995 Writer(s): Young, J News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Edgar Williams, Aboriginal health worker & State Parliamentary candidate Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aborigines were seriously under-represented in just one welfare area - the age pension - because few lived long enough to claim it. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health
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Title: Birthplace birthrights Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 10 July 1995 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Sissy Murray, Aboriginal councillor, Cherbourg Second Lydia Roma, Cherbourg Aboriginal community member spokesperson: Synopsis: Aborigines on communities throughout Queensland were suspicious of Health Department rules that they must give birth in major hospitals. The rules were seen as a threat to the land-claim rights of their children. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: 25,000 children 'abused, neglected' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 11 August 1995 Writer(s): Brough, Jodie News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 248 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A survey by the Institute of Health and Welfare found that at least 25,000 children were abused or neglected in Australia in 1993-94. Mentions the over-representation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander children. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: Child abuse on rise Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 11 August 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 4 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report has revealed that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders had a rate of abuse and neglect nearly three times that for all children. Keywords: Child health
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Title: Aboriginal children 'still being taken' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 19 August 1995 Writer(s): Maher, Sid News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Brian Butler, chairman, Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care Second Robert Tickner, Aboriginal Affairs Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: A Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission inquiry into the practice of forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children would also focus on care of Aboriginal children. Keywords: Child health, Stolen generations
Title: Lawrence to call for action, not just words Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 30 August 1995 Writer(s): Kingston, Margo News genre: News Page number: 20 Word length: 354 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Keating, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Government's commitments to the United Nations to improve the status of Australian women would include a new program to improve Aboriginal women's health. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: Birth Rights Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 8 September 1995 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 18 Word length: 600 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Marjorie Baldwin Jones, Carins-based Indigenous nursing sister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Marjorie Baldwin Jones, a Cairns-based indigenous nursing sister, who was urging the government to establish birthing centres on Aboriginal communities to protect the birth rights, and cultural values of the people. Keywords: Child health, Women's health
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Title: Islanders seek legal right to give away children Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 19 October 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, ATSIC, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Human Rights Commission, Police/Court First spokesperson: Steve Mam, vice-president, Torres Strait Islanders Corporation Second Bill Lourah, president, Torres Strait Islanders Corporation spokesperson: Synopsis: Torres Strait Islanders urged that the custom of giving away their children be enshrined in Australian law. Torres Strait Islanders Corporation vice- president Steve Mam told a child abuse forum that it was feared that, under Australian law, Islander children would be lost to the streets of mainland cities. Keywords: Child health
Title: Hospital turned ill children away: Council Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 27 November 1995 Writer(s): Priest, Marcus News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 300 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Ken Bone, uncle of child. Second Paul Kelly, Queensland Health’s Wide Bay region director spokesperson: Synopsis: The Cherbourg council chairman, Ken Bone, claimed that a baby with pneumonia was twice turned away from Cherbourg Hospital with advice to the family to give the child aspirin. Mr Bone said that it was one of a number of incidents in which patients with serious complaint had been turned away. Keywords: Child health, Hospitals, Medical services - mainstream
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Title: Community doomed by drink: Women Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 15 December 1995 Writer(s): Priest, Marcus News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 500 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Wadjularbinna, Spokeswoman for Maguwa Second Margaret Woodgate, Spokeswoman for Community Services Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: A group of Doomadgee women pleaded with the Queensland Government to stop the destruction of their community through alcoholism and violence. Spokeswoman Wadjularbinna claimed that, although there had been a suicide after a youth had been binge drinking, the community had not taken action because they didn’t want to go against their relatives and clan members in the community council. Wadjularbinna called on the Government to take action against the Council, accusing them of genocide by omission. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Suicide
Title: Aboriginal health outcomes Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 27 December 1995 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The dilemma of Aboriginal health care has been addressed in a new report commissioned by the Australian Medical Association and the Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
2002
Title: No colour bar in helping baby Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 2 January 2002 Writer(s): Scott, Leisa News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 468 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Politician
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First spokesperson: Bianca Dodd, Aboriginal woman Second Wendy Edmond, Qld health minister spokesperson: Synopsis: A 30 per cent fall in indigenous infant mortality rates from 1997 to 1999 has been attributed to increased uptake of pre-natal care amongst indigenous mothers. Keywords: Child health, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Women's health
Title: Body parts Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 12 January 2002 Writer(s): Ferrari, Justine News genre: Regular column Page number: Word length: 466 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Cochrane Collaboration, an international organisation of leading scientists dedicated to assessing the effectiveness of medical treatments Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses ear infections in infants. Mentions that one in three indigenous children in Australia have damaged eardrums as a result of chronic middle- ear infections. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Elders demand sex abuse inquiry Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 17 January 2002 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 364 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Dean Collard, director, Manguri agency Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A newly formed coalition of indigenous leaders in Perth will ask a pariliamentary committee to alunch a wide-ranging inquiry into sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities, claiming the Government's inquiry would not "lance the boil" of pedophilia by Noongar elders. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, State politics, Violence
Title: Indigenous MP backs pedophilia investigation Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 18 January 2002 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News
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Page number: 4 Word length: 524 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Carol Martin first female Aboriginal MP Second Robert Isaacs, president, Derbarl Yerrigan health service spokesperson: Synopsis: The nation's first female Aboriginal MP, Carol Martin, has thrown her support behind a new coalition of Noongar leaders who want full exposure of alleged pedophilia by elders in their community. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous politics, State politics, Violence
Title: Philip Ruddock's plan to review the structure Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 18 January 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 8 Word length: 245 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses The Australian's campaign to open the public's eyes to Aboriginal issues. Welcomes Philip Ruddock's plan. Mentions low life expectancy, health and education standards and high unemployment. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Sex abuse files at nub of protest Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 29 January 2002 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 329 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Kathleen Penny, Noongar elder Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An impasse has developed at Perth's Aboriginal health service over the position of a long-time volunteer and the integrity of client files allegedly documenting generations of sexual abuse and medical and housing issues. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, State politics, Violence
Title: Gallop urges support in child abuse inquiry Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 30 January 2002
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Writer(s): Egan, Colleen & Tucak, Layla News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 380 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Geoff Gallop, WA Premier Second Betsy Buchanan, volunteer, Derbal Yerrigan health service spokesperson: Synopsis: Premier Geoff Gallop called on non-government agencies to co-operate with the Gordon inquiry into Aboriginal child sexual abuse as concerns continued over the privacy of client files at Derbal Yerrigan health service. Keywords: Child health, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence
Title: Blacks to take on child abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 31 January 2002 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 498 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Dean Collard, spokesman, meeting of Aboriginal leaders Second Unnamed ATSIC spokesman spokesperson: Synopsis: A meeting of Aboriginal leaders has endorsed a wide-ranging plan to deal with the problem of child sexual abuse, putting the issue high on the political agenda and calling for governments to remodel services to tackle the problem. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, State politics, Violence
Title: Secrets and whispers Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 6 February 2002 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 1644 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Ted Wilkes, director, Derbal Yerrigan health service Second Michael Poland spokesperson: Synopsis: Public airing of sex abuse claims threatens to cripple a Perth Aboriginal community. Ted Wilkes, a prominent figure in the WA indigenous health sector, alleges systematic sexual abuse of Aboriginal children by some Noongar elders.
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Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
Title: Keep up the pressure Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 12 February 2002 Writer(s): Johnston, Mark News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 205 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Mark Johnston Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the Queensland government should be applauded for highlighting the problem of domestic violence in Torres Strait and Cape York communities. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, State politics, Women's health
Title: Pools washing away public health problems Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 February 2002 Writer(s): Tucak, Layla News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 447 News Source: Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mary Tennant, researcher, Institute for Child Health Research Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The children of a remote Aboriginal community in WA have improved their health by bathing in a government-funded swimming pool. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
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Title: Black communities in a mess, warns Aboriginal minister Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 8 March 2002 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 515 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Ah Kit, minister assisting Chief Minister Clare Martin on indigenous affairs. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: John Ah Kit, the first indigenous minister to serve in the Northern Territory Parliament, said that it was almost impossible to find a functional Aboriginal community in the Territory. In his first major ministerial statement, Mr Ah Kit told Parliament that the burden of indigenous ill health in the Territory threatened “to blow out the economy faster than it can grow.” Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics, Violence
Title: Black issues redefined Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 March 2002 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 737 News Source: Academic, ATSIC, Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Geoff Clark, chairman, ATSIC Second John Howard, Prime Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the change in dynamic between Aboriginals and the Howard government. Mentions violence, petrol-sniffing, child abuse and illiteracy. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Violence
Title: State tops nation in child abuse figures Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 4 April 2002 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 480 News Source: Academic, Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Helen Johnstone, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Second Unnamed spokeswoman, child protection unit, Families Department spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Queensland had the highest rate of child abuse in the nation, with a 43 per cent increase in child abuse notifications between 1997 and 2002. Indigenous children continued to be over-represented in the child protection system nationwide, with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children on care and protection orders 6.2 times the rate for other Australian children. Keywords: Child health
Title: Jump in number of children placed in care Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 4 April 2002 Writer(s): Walker, Vanessa News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 474 News Source: Church/welfare body, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Larry Anthony, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Second Jan Owen, chief executive, Create Foundation spokesperson: Synopsis: A dramatic rise in the number of families unable to care for their children has led to a 26 per cent jump in care protection orders over the past four years. Mentions that indigenous children were 6 times more likely to be in care, commonly due to parental neglect. Keywords: Child health, Courts
Title: Black pregnancy problem tackled Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 10 April 2002 Writer(s): Strahan, Nicole News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Katrina Newton, Aboriginal mother-to-be Second Leanne Coyle, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health spokesperson: Organisation Synopsis: Discusses complications during pregnancy and childbirth for Aboriginal women. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Race & racism, Women's health
Title: State fights horror of grog abuse Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 11 April 2002
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Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 637 News Source: ATSIC, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie Second Judy Spence, Aboriginal Partnerships Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Indigenous community councils would be stripped of control of alcohol canteens in a State Government bid to wipe out alcohol-driven violence on Cape York. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: Beattie misses chance to beat the grog Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 11 April 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 8 Word length: 671 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Peter Beattie has bowed to political correctness and a flawed view of Aboriginal self-determination in watering down a precarious chance to end the indigenous grog epidemic. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Uniform protection laws urged Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 12 April 2002 Writer(s): Walker, Vanessa & Videnieks, Monica News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 635 News Source: Church/welfare body, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Larry Anthony, Children and Youth Affairs Minister Second Brad Hazzard, NSW Opposition Community Services spokesman spokesperson: Synopsis: Call for uniform child protection laws. Mentions WA Gordon inquiry into violence and sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health
Title: Vaccine for Aborigines spurned by drug makers
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Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 15 April 2002 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 356 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Michael Good, director of the Queensland Institute of Medical Research Second Kevin Dirscoll, Director of the Indigenous Land Corporation spokesperson: Synopsis: The Queensland Institute of Medical Research was not able to find a pharmaceutical company willing to provide the $500,000 needed to begin a trial into a vaccine against rheumatic fever which affects Aborigines at the highest recorded rate in the world. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards
Title: Police clear Wilkes over health service Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 22 April 2002 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 364 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Ted Wilkes, director, Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, Perth Second Robert Isaacs, president, Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, Perth spokesperson: Synopsis: The WA police fraud squad has cleared veteran Aboriginal health leader Ted Wilkes over allegations he wrongly dealt with finances at Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service in Perth. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Child health, Violence
Title: Black Aboriginal women Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 2 May 2002 Writer(s): Munn, Regina News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 2178 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Regina Munn, Co-ordinator, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women's Legal & Advocacy Service Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims a lack of resources for women's legal services. Alleges leniency towards perpetrators. Mentions lack of funding from ATSIC being directed to violence protection. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Legal aid, Violence,
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Women's health
Title: ATSIC 'failing women' Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 2 May 2002 Writer(s): Rowbotham, Jill & Saunders, Megan News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 399 News Source: ATSIC, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Lawyer/Legal representative, Medical First spokesperson: Regina Munn, Co-ordinator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Legal and Advocacy Service Second Pat Anderson, head, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health spokesperson: Organisation Synopsis: Calls for more funding by ATSIC for groups that assist indigenous women with domestic violence, family law and child protection. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Legal aid, Women's health
Title: Children healthier, but dangers lurk Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 17 May 2002 Writer(s): Robinson, Mark News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 463 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Briefly mentions that the report prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare showed that on most health issues indigenous children were worse off than others. Keywords: Child health, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Children grow healthier but heavier Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 17 May 2002 Writer(s): Bryden-Brown, Sarah News genre: Page number: 6 Word length: 387 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Fadwa Al-Yaman, author, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reports on latest child health statistics. Mentions that Australia ranks low in comparison with other OECD countries because of alarmingly high indigenous infant deaths. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Kids healthier but no happier Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 17 May 2002 Writer(s): Ryan, Siobhain News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 481 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Tony Cook, child and adolescent psychiatrist Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study on child health showed that children were healthier than a decade previously. However Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children had poorer health than other Australian children, with 2.5-3 times higher death rates. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions
Title: Hungry children feeding out shame Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 22 May 2002 Writer(s): Toohey, Paul News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: 1495 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Business, Local government, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Other First spokesperson: Dr Matthew Wright, district medical officer Second Claire Howard, principal, Docker River school spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses comment made by district medical officer, Matthew Wright, about children in Docker River going hungry and growing poorly. Keywords: Child health
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Title: Sorry's just not enough Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 22 May 2002 Writer(s): Albrechtsen, Janet News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 908 News Source: Aboriginal leader, ATSIC, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: William Jonas Second Kate Legge, journalist spokesperson: Synopsis: Critiques William Jonas' call for a Senate inquiry into 'whatever happened to reconciliation' and his view that the Government's approach to reconciliation is "assimilationist". Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Education funding, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Land rights, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Schools, Violence, Women's health
Title: Hope at Docker River Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 25 May 2002 Writer(s): Anthoney, Wayne News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 18 Word length: 260 News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Wayne Anthoney, employee, Nyangatjatjara Aboriginal Corporation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses services available at Docker River from the perspective of an employee from Nyangatjatjara Aboriginal Corporation. Mentions issue of petrol sniffing and other substance abuse by children. Keywords: Child health, Drugs
Title: The children we write off Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 June 2002 Writer(s): Legge, Kate News genre: News Page number: 19 Word length: 2225 News Source: Bureaucrat, Publication First spokesperson: Unnamed Sydney case worker
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Second Unnamed Queensland case worker spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the child protection system in Australia and the criteria used to identify priority cases. Mentions WA's Gordon inquiry and that indigenous Australians are six times more likely to be subject to care protection orders. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: New attitude says it's cool to be black, kids - The Census 2001 Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 June 2002 Writer(s): Saunders, Megan & Hodge, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 574 News Source: Academic, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Senator Aden Ridgeway, Democrats Second Lou Davies, deputy principal, Balaclava State Primary School, Cairns spokesperson: Synopsis: The census has found that thousands more people are identifying as indigenous Australians in comparison with the last census. Mentions better survival rate of infants in the Aboriginal population Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards
Title: Kit aims to halt indigenous child abuse and neglect Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 27 June 2002 Writer(s): Moscaritolo, Maria, O'Dwyer, Erin & Dullroy, Joel News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 380 News Source: Other, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Kenny Bedford, author, Through Young Black Eyes Second Judy Spence, Qld Minister for Families spokesperson: Synopsis: A government indigenous child abuse kit had been designed to reduce child abuse and neglect. Indigenous children were six times more likely to be taken by child protection agencies than non-indigenous children. Keywords: Child health, State politics
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Title: Children face health time bomb Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 28 June 2002 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 853 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Andrew Tonkin, National Heart Foundation director Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare biannual report found that diabetes had been increasing in children. While the report generally painted an upbeat picture, with most Australians living longer, the advances contrasted with the failure to achieve improvements in the health of indigenous Australians, who continued to die on average 20 years earlier. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Indigenous mothers say 'Thanks, Aunty Rosie' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 29 June 2002 Writer(s): Scott, Leisa News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 352 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Mrs Gilbert, resident, Mookai-Rosie-Bi-Bayan Second Lillian Levers, Manager, Mookai-Rosie-Bi-Bayan spokesperson: Synopsis: A halfway house in Cairns helps newly pregnant indigenous women learn about birthing, nutrition and breastfeeding. Keywords: Child health, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
Title: Black baby health facts don't figure Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 29 June 2002 Writer(s): Scott, Leisa News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 499 News Source: Academic, Bureaucrat, Medical First spokesperson: Joan Cunningham, head, population, health and human development division, Menzies School of Health Research Second Janis Shaw, director, ABS National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait spokesperson: Islander statistics Synopsis: Discusses the lack of statistical information about the infant mortality rate
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amongst Aborigines, which is attributed to changing habits in filling out birth and death forms and an increase in the number of people identifying as Aborigines. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Let's talk about black men's health Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 6 July 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 18 Word length: 643 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Commentary on Aboriginal health standards with a focus on males. Announces Cape York Men's Forum. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Prisons, State politics, Women's health
Title: Business 'not the answer' for blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 8 July 2002 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 564 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Olga Havnen, indigenous program manager, Fred Hollows Foundation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Indigenous development worker Olga Havnen labeled Noel Pearson's plan, which would see remote communities becoming entrepreneurs and small businesspeople, as dangerous and wrong. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Substance abuse requires tough action Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 12 July 2002 Writer(s): Ridgeway, Aden News genre: Feature Page number: 10 Word length: 622 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Aden Ridgeway Second Noel Pearson
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Keyword: Child health spokesperson: Synopsis: Report on Noel Pearson's comments about substance abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Cape civil war Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 16 July 2002 Writer(s): Rule, Graeme News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 2260 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Graeme Rule, Director, Institute of Alcohol Studies Drug- Arm Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to article about Noel Person's comments made in Cape York that substance abuse amongst Aboriginals must be addressed. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Medic's error draws apology Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 7 August 2002 Writer(s): Reid, Robert News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 523 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Jodie Fyfe, resident, Hope Vale community Second Unnamed spokesman for the Qld Minister for Health spokesperson: Synopsis: A young indigenous mother was told several times that her infant son had a bruised arm before an x-ray three days later revealed the boy’s limb was broken. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Aboriginal child sex crisis shocks Gallop Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 16 August 2002 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 480 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Geoff Gallop, WA Premier Second Alan Carpenter, WA Indigenous Affairs Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: A report by indigenous magistrate Sue Gordon has been tabled in state parliament. The report details an extraordinary rate of child sex abuse and domestic violence, which is claimed to constitute a national disaster. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, State politics, Violence, Women's health
Title: Vaccine for another killer urged Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 21 August 2002 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 334 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Peter Collignon, Infectious diseases specialist, Sydney University Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Free vaccines for the C strain of meningococcal, the most deadly in Australia, would begin the following year. The mass immunisation was expected to spur the introduction of an even costlier vaccine for a similarly lethal but more widespread pneumococcal disease. The disease was particularly prevalent among indigenous infants. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards
Title: ATSIC told to tackle violence Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 29 August 2002 Writer(s): Smith, Kristen & Moscaritolo, Maria News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 331 News Source: ATSIC, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second Jenny Pryor, ATSIC Commissioner spokesperson: Synopsis: Prime Minister John Howard challenged the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission to direct more of its funding to domestic violence
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programs. Answering a question in Parliament, Mr Howard told the commission that it should spend less in other areas to accommodate the increased attention that was needed. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Black playing field not level Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 2 September 2002 Writer(s): McEwan, Keith & Byers, Carl News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 2234 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Keith McEwan, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Janet Albrechtsen's opinion piece advocating assimilation as a solution for social problems in indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health, Race & racism, Stolen generations, Violence
Title: Smoke giant offers lesson for schools Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 21 September 2002 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 521 News Source: Academic, Business, Other First spokesperson: Charles Davison, President of the NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NSW Aboriginal Education Consultative Group confirmed that it was considering implementing an anti-smoking program financed by tobacco giant Philip Morris. The interactive CD-ROM was designed to educate young people on substance abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Schools
Title: Indigenous children at mercy of sex abusers Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 26 September 2002 Writer(s): Griffith, Chris News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 321 News Source: Aboriginal leader, ATSIC, Church/welfare body, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Cynthia Button, Beemar Yumbah Shelter, Cherbourg Second David Grey, president, Cherbourg Men's Action Group Aboriginal
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Title: 'Zombie' sprays get canned Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 3 October 2002 Writer(s): Balogh, Stefanie News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 317 News Source: Business, Local government First spokesperson: Brenton Truscott, manager, Silly Solly's store, Mount Isa Second Ron McCullough, Mayor Mount Isa City spokesperson: Synopsis: Spray paint has been removed from the shelves of two discount chain stores in Mount Isa in an attempt to stop teenagers inhaling solvents. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Aboriginal learning gets proper hearing Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 5 October 2002 Writer(s): Peacock, Tracy News genre: News Page number: Word length: 447 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Gary Partington, Edith Cowan University Second Ann Galloway, Edith Cowan University spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal children's literacy and general education should benefit from Perth research that is testing teaching strategies to cope with conductive hearing loss. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards
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Title: A social problem tackled in small steps Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 8 October 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 397 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Queensland branch, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Queensland authorities had been slow to respond to the social problem of “chroming” – young people getting high by inhaling spray paint vapours. The State Government had commenced consulting with a range of experts as well as with police and Aboriginal elders before addressing the problem Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Custom alone can't overturn basic rights Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 10 October 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 663 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Opinion First spokesperson: Jackie Pascoe Jamilmira Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Commentary on circumstances surrounding a 50-year old tribal Aboriginal man who was sentenced to 24 hours in prison for having unlawful sex with a 15-year-old girl. Keywords: Child health, Courts, Indigenous history/archeology, Prisons, Violence
Title: Promised marriage prevents incest in Top End Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 10 October 2002 Writer(s): Rossiter, Heather, Burgoyne, Grant & Neill, Norm News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 2117 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Heather Rossiter, member of the public Second Grant Burgoyne spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to reports of a 50-year-old Aboriginal man asserting his conjugal rights over a 15-year-old girl. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous history/archeology, Violence
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Title: Tradition does not excuse sex exploitation Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 12 October 2002 Writer(s): Thite, Dr Mohan, Dawson, John & Linn, David News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 18 Word length: 1810 News Source: Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Dr Mohan Thite Second John Dawson spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to reports of a 50-year-old Aboriginal man asserting his conjugal rights over a 15-year-old girl. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous history/archeology, Violence
Title: Not enough vegies but plenty of angst for young Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 25 October 2002 Writer(s): Pollar, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 566 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Greg Stewart, NSW chief health officer Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NSW Child Health Survey found that fewer than one in seven children consume enough vegetables. The survey also found that indigenous health was still an issue with Aboriginal people living an average of 20 years less than the general population. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: DOCS blamed for children dying of neglect Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 31 October 2002 Writer(s): O'Malley, Nick & Wainwright, Robert News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 548 News Source: Bureaucrat, Other, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Gillian Clavert, NSW Commissioner for Children and Young people Second Brad Hazzard, opposition spokesman on community services. spokesperson: Synopsis: The NSW Child Death Review Team annual report found that children who lived in the most remote areas of the state were more than twice as likely to die from unnatural causes, and Indigenous children are more likely to
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die, at a rate of 80.4 deaths per 100,000 compared with 37.3 in the rest of the population. Keywords: Child health
Title: ATSIC needs to target taboo topic Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 2 November 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 27 Word length: 703 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Dr Mick Dodson, Chairman, Australian Indigenous Leadership Centre Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) had held an election of councillors, from which commissioners would be chosen. Mentions alcohol-fuelled violence against children and women, and child abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Creeping curse of diabetes Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 4 November 2002 Writer(s): Hope, Deborah News genre: Feature Page number: 10 Word length: 2274 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Don Chisholm, Garvan Institute (Sydney) Second David James, Head of diabetes research, Gavan Institute spokesperson: Synopsis: Feature on diabetes in Australia, with section on rate of type 2 diabetes in Indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Indigenous children most at risk Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 8 November 2002 Writer(s): Bryden-Drown, Sarah News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 333 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Paul Bauert, pediatrician & president, NT branch, Australian Medical Association. Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: Attributes high rate of middle-ear infections in remote Aboriginal communities to poverty and overcrowding. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: ATSIC is targeting domestic violence Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 14 November 2002 Writer(s): Robinson, Ray News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: 280 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Ray Robinson, deputy chairman, ATSIC Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that journalist Tony Koch used his column to misinform readers about ATSIC and its alleged lack of action on child abuse and domestic violence in indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Life much shorter for indigenous population Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 15 November 2002 Writer(s): Jones, Chris News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 437 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The annual report of the Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy, tabled in the Queensland Parliament, showed that indigenous Queenslander would die more than 20 years before non- indigenous people. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State politics
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Title: Protection for more children Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 4 December 2002 Writer(s): Gerard, Ian News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 356 News Source: Church/welfare body, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Michelle Townsend, Acting director, Create Foundation Second Mary-Jane Beach, spokeswoman, NSW Foster Care Association spokesperson: Synopsis: Record numbers of children were taken from their families in 2001. Mentions that number of Aboriginal children in the child-protection system is six times greater than the rest of the population. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Police raid Bropho camp Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 5 December 2002 Writer(s): Martin, Roger News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 383 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Police/Court First spokesperson: Superintendent David Parkinson Second Iva Hayward-Jackson, Community Spokesman spokesperson: Synopsis: Police and state officials made an unannounced visit to the Perth community of controversial Aboriginal leader Robert Bropho, just 24 hours after Premier Geoff Gallop vowed those inside the camp would not be allowed to lock out outsiders. Keywords: Child health, State politics, Suicide, Violence
Title: Hearing crisis for Aboriginal children Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 6 December 2002 Writer(s): Carson, Vanda News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 178 News Source: Academic, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Amanda Leach, senior researcher, Menzies School of Health Research Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal babies and toddlers in the NT have the highest rate of serious ear infections reported anywhere in the world. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
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Title: States put ATSIC on reform agenda Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 7 December 2002 Writer(s): Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 278 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second Mike Rann, SA Premier spokesperson: Synopsis: The future of ATSIC was uncertain, after Premier Peter Beattie told the leaders of COAG that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission had failed to turn funding into results for indigenous people. The Commonwealth, Queensland, Western Australian and the Northern Territory also gave in-principle support to a series of child abuse and alcohol abuse programs in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: 'Go-slow' on black violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 10 December 2002 Writer(s): Schubert, Misha News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 398 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Jackie Huggins, co-chairwoman, Reconciliation Australia Second Fred Chaney, co-chairman, Reconciliation Australia spokesperson: Synopsis: Reconciliation Australia states that efforts to combat domestic violence and child abuse in indigenous communities has moved at a 'glacial pace'. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: The baby or the bottle Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 21 December 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 25 Word length: 1675 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Bob Sands, chief executive officer, Kowanyama Community Council Second Jeremy Jimmy, elder, Kowanyama community spokesperson:
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Synopsis: Discussion of the problem of “Grog Babies”, born to mothers addicted to alcohol. The Kowanyama Aboriginal Community on western Cape York was the first state community to introduce a specific program to counter the problem. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: Community doctor bulk-bills in smiles Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 21 December 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 643 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland, doctor, Kowanyama Community Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Kowanyama Community doctor, Dr Lara Wieland, met with former justice Tony Fitzgerald to discuss problems in the community and achievable solutions. Wieland’s special concern was the destruction caused by fetal alcohol syndrome – when babies were born to mothers addicted to alcohol. Solutions include every adult in the community attending a course and limitations on the amount of alcohol sold. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Hospitals, Women's health
Title: Nomads face last taboo Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 28 December 2002 Writer(s): Toohey, Paul News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: 1580 News Source: Local government, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: unnamed nurse Second Mike Harper, town clerk, Kiwirrkurra spokesperson: Synopsis: Incidences of sexual abuse/incest in the Pintubi tribe, also mentions Gordon report. Keywords: Child health, Violence
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2003
Title: Whiff of menace Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 27 January 2003 Writer(s): Gregory, Jason News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 1370 News Source: Local government, Police/Court First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The inhalation of paint – a practice known as “chroming”, had spread to Brisbane’s suburbs. The spread was an example of a state-wide shift which had seen paint-sniffing and other substance abuse spreading far beyond the isolation of indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Seeing the big picture Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 27 January 2003 Writer(s): Potter, David News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 726 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Kevin Campbell, Telethon Institute chairman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Details the work of Fiona Stanley, the 2003 Australian of the year, and her establishment of the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research. The institution research areas included asthma and allergies, children’s leukaemia, Aboriginal child health, birth defects, and child and adolescent mental health. Keywords: Child health, Health funding
Title: Honour 'starting to sink in' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 27 January 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 186 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The new Australian of the Year, Professor Fiona Stanley, spent Australia
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Day traversing much of the continent. Professor Stanley founded the Telethon Institute for child health research and was recognised for her services to public health. Keywords: Child health
Title: Labor's baby formula on the table Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 28 January 2003 Writer(s): Kaszubska, Gosia News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 526 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Simon Crean, Opposition Leader Second Larry Anthony, Children and Youth Affairs Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Simon Crean launched Labor's policy discussion paper on the early years of childhood. Mentions need for a national commitment to Indigenous children. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics
Title: Sick at heart Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 29 March 2003 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature Page number: 29 Word length: 2102 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Paul Rivvaland, head, foundation set up to address kidney disease crisis Second Steve Brady, Director of Internal Medicine, Alice Springs Hospital spokesperson: Synopsis: Feature on kidney failure in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence
Title: Queensland tops list of child abuse cases Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 2 April 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 203 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Families Minister.
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare child protection report revealed that Queensland children made up nearly a third of all proven child abuse cases in Australia, with indigenous children under care and protection orders at nearly six times the rate of other Australian children. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Pathway to Aboriginal survival Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 4 April 2003 Writer(s): Stanley, Professor Fiona News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 2169 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Professor Fiona Stanley, Australian of the Year Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Fiona Stanley responds to reports on kidney disease in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous education standards, International, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
Title: Alarm over jailing of indigenous women Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 21 April 2003 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 313 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: William Jonas, Commissioner, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner William Jonas said that the imprisonment rate of indigenous women was unacceptably high and rising, with a greater proportion in NSW being jailed for minor offences. Dr Jonas said this was occurring “in the context of intolerably high levels of family violence, over-policing for selected offences, ill-health, unemployment and poverty". Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Police, Women's health
Title: Epidemic of obesity weighs on the nation Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 5 May 2003 Writer(s): Watt, Amanda
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News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 427 News Source: Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Paul Zimmet, Director of the international Diabetes Institute Second Wendy Edmond, Queensland Health Minister. spokesperson: Synopsis: The international diabetes institute found that that sixty per cent of Australians were carrying excess weight. The Queensland government responded to the report with $1 million allocated to employ nutritionists across the state, and $1 million to be spent on indigenous health issues such as childhood obesity. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: Army cuts shortage of houses Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 7 May 2003 Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 420 News Source: ATSIC, Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Minister responsible for Aboriginal and Islander Policy Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian army was helping Queensland Aboriginal communities address appalling levels of housing and infrastructure. Soldiers would build and renovate houses, improve drainage and sewage infrastructure and fluoridate water. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Technology overcome tyranny of ear infections- Rural and remote health WA Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 10 May 2003 Writer(s): Ooi, Teresa News genre: News Page number: Word length: 415 News Source: Academic, Medical First spokesperson: Rob Eikelboom, Senior Research Officer of the University of Western Australia Second Associate Professor Harvey Coates, ear nose and throat specialist spokesperson: Synopsis: Telemedicine used to treat indigenous children with ear infections. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Infant mortality rate lowered, but still 'abysmal' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 17 May 2003 Writer(s): Gaffney, Daniel News genre: News Page number: Word length: 446 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Paul Bauert, Northern Territory AMA president Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reports on infant mortality rates in the NT's indigenous community. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Glad to be here, Mum but you took your time Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 30 May 2003 Writer(s): Pearlman, Jonathan News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 596 News Source: Academic, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Karen Brien Second Dr Elizabeth Sullivan, author, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare spokesperson: report Synopsis: Discusses birth rates, based on a study by Dr Elizabeth Sullivan. Briefly mentions that indigenous women were defying the trend, with one in five being teenage mothers, and the average age of an indigenous mother at 24 years, compared with 29 years for all mothers. Keywords: Child health, Women's health
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Title: Isolation feeds cycle of domestic violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 6 June 2003 Writer(s): McKinnon, Michael News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 609 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Michael Forde, QLD District Court judge Second Robyrta Felton, Community Leader spokesperson: Synopsis: Outlines issues of domestic violence in remote indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence
Title: Council aims to cut child deaths Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 12 June 2003 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 352 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Fiona Stanley, advisory council chair, TVW Telethon Institute of Child Health Research, Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An advisory council has been formed to investigate why 250 children die each year in Western Australia. Mentions that Aboriginal children will be given priority as they represent 18 per cent of deaths but only 5 per cent of births. Keywords: Child health
Title: Black child abuse 'at crisis point' Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 12 June 2003 Writer(s): Schubert, Misha & Toohey, Paul News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 671 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic First spokesperson: Mick Dodson Second Boni Robertson, Indigenous family violence expert spokesperson: Synopsis: Mick Dodson calls for 'extreme action' to stop brutality against women and children in indigenous communities.
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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Listen to Dodson Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 13 June 2003 Writer(s): Latukefu, Ruth News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 1996 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Ruth Latukefu, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Mick Dodson's comments on domestic violence in indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: Battle over booze divides the Cape Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 16 June 2003 Writer(s): Gregory, Jason News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 1065 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Business, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Gary Kleidon, chief executive, Aurukun Shire Second Peter Opio, executive director, Aboriginal Co-ordinating Council spokesperson: Synopsis: Gary Kleidon, of the Aurukun Shire, said that it was easy to close the pub, but solving alcohol-related crime, violence, unemployment and hopelessness in Aboriginal communities would take more hard work. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Indigenous birthweight kidney risk Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 21 June 2003 Writer(s): Tobler, Helen News genre: News Page number: Word length: 559 News Source: Academic, Medical First spokesperson: John Bertram, Head of the Monash University team Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reports on finding that low birthweight may be related to higher risk of
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kidney diseases in indigenous populations. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, International, Women's health
Title: Rural teen birth rate soars over city low Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 7 July 2003 Writer(s): Horin, Adele News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 455 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Ann Evans, research fellow, Australian National University Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Research by Ann Evans of the Australian National University found a huge divide between teenage birth rates in city and country NSW. Dr Evans said the high fertility rates were influenced by the high indigenous population, and reflected a wider pattern of Aboriginal women having their children earlier. Keywords: Child health, Women's health
Title: Inhalant craze becomes scourge Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 7 July 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 130 News Source: Academic, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical First spokesperson: Adam Graycar, director, Australian Institute of Criminology Second Tom Ogwang, inhalants project officer, DrugArm spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses of the prevalence of inhalant abuse, particularly among teenagers and indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
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Title: PM prepares to offer Aborigines new hope Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 23 July 2003 Writer(s): Shanahan, Dennis News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 476 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, PM Second spokesperson: Synopsis: John Howard is to meet with Aboriginal leaders to discuss indigenous living conditions. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Land rights, Living conditions, Treaty, Violence, Women's health
Title: Turn off the tap on violence, indigenous leaders plea Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 24 July 2003 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 491 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Alison Anderson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Second John Howard spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal leaders told the Prime Minister about the reality of indigenous domestic violence. Alison Anderson, of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, said that “he was very moved by things that we said around the table this morning and it think his holding this meeting was very sincere and I think we will start moving forward”. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: A new dawn in indigenous policy debate Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 25 July 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Feature Page number: 10 Word length: 687 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Ah Kit, Member for Arnhem Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Report of an Aboriginal leaders summit on indigenous violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
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Title: PM still listens to Pearson's thunder Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 July 2003 Writer(s): Schuber, Misha & Rintoul, Stuart News genre: Feature Page number: 4 Word length: 1035 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: unnamed participant in Aboriginal summit Second Muriel Cadd, director, Aboriginal Child Care Agency, Victoria spokesperson: Synopsis: Details conference of Aboriginal leaders to address indigenous issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: On the wagon of change Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 July 2003 Writer(s): Hodge, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 915 News Source: Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Gary Kleidon, CEO, Aurukun council Second Rod Pascoe, resident in Bamaga spokesperson: Synopsis: Contrasts conditions in Aurukun since new alcohol restrictions came into force, with communities where restrictions are not in place. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Family Violence Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 26 July 2003 Writer(s): Murphy, Damien News genre: Editorial Page number: 44 Word length: 339 News Source: Aboriginal leader, ATSIC, Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Geoff Clark, ATSIC Chairman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses journalists' opinions on the summit on indigenous violence which was called by Prime Minister John Howard. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
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Title: A disease we must be rid of, for good Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 28 July 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 391 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Stuart Rintoul's article on trachoma in indigenous children. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: New impetus for change on the Cape Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 31 July 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 12 Word length: 560 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of John Howard's approach to alcohol-induced violence in Aboriginal communities and his forthcoming visit to Aurukun with indigenous affairs minister Philip Ruddock. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Federal politics, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: Take a good hard look, and act Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 2 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Editorial Page number: 23 Word length: 811 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses Prime Minister John Howard's first visit to a Cape York Aboriginal Community, claiming if provided further evidence of his stated intention to address the appalling living conditions of indigenous Australians on remote communities whose lives were wrecked by alcohol-induced violence and hopelessness. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
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Title: High noon at Aurukun Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 2 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 32 Word length: 1473 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Local government First spokesperson: Martha Koowarta, respected elder, Aurukun community Second Stan Sheppard, principal, Aurukun community spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses Prime Minister John Howard's first visit to a remote Queensland Aboriginal community. Mentions that he would find that the community had changed after an alcohol management plan restricted sales from the canteen. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: A lady to make Howard sit up and listen Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 4 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 713 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Gladys Tybingoompa, former manager, Aurukun state school Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Gladys Tybingoompa, the Wik lady who no black leader, white politician or lawyer dared to cross, would meet with Prime Minister John Howard when he visited to Aurukun as part of the Federal Government's campaign against violence and alcoholism in remote communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
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Title: Howard sees a new attitude in Cape leaders Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 5 August 2003 Writer(s): Atkins, Dennis News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 662 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Howard Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Prime Minister John Howard believed changed attitudes among indigenous leaders would make a trip to Cape York more likely to be productive than it would have been five years previously. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence, Women's health
Title: Allow my people a decent education so we can begin to fix the problems Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 6 August 2003 Writer(s): Major, Tania News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 666 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Tania Major, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission councillor Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Description of growing up in the Indigenous community of Kowanyama. Argues that poor quality schooling and health were holding back young Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Suicide, Women's health
Title: Lift the blanket stifling our people, pleads one young survivor Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 6 August 2003 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 472 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Tania Major Second Noel Pearson spokesperson: Synopsis: In his most significant visit yet to an indigenous community, John Howard was to hear one woman’s story of the nightmare haunting young Australians in indigenous communities.
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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
Title: Police not given details of sex abuse in communities Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 6 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 632 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland Second Dr Janet Knox, northern zonal officer for sexual health, Queensland Health spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that children on remote Aboriginal communities suffered continuing serious sexual abuse because doctors' reports of incidents given to the Queensland Families Department were not passed on to police for investigation. Keywords: Child health, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Police, State department of health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Letter clouds claims against child services Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 7 August 2003 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 543 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Qld Families Minister Second Dr Lara Wieland, medical officer, Royal Flying Doctor Service spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Dr Lara Wieland, who blew the whistle on family services failings in Aboriginal communities, wrote to Families Minister Judy Spence five months prior to presenting Prime Minister John Howard with a letter detailing health problems on Cape York, including claims Families Department staff were not passing on child abuse notifications to police. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Police, Violence, Women's health
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Title: Howard heeds cry for help Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 7 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 461 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard Second Tanya Major, regional councillor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Commission spokesperson: Synopsis: John Howard committed to freeing women and children in Aboriginal communities from the "terrible scourge of violence" which dominated their lives. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Role is not to question why Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 9 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 27 Word length: 937 News Source: Medical, Opinion First spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Prime Minister John Howard’s visit to remote Aboriginal communities on Cape York was an important statement to the nation that the horrific problems affecting the lives of these people were being treated seriously. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence, Women's health
Title: Action in Aurukun would make quiet a yarn Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 9 August 2003 Writer(s): Atkins, Dennis News genre: Feature Page number: 33 Word length: 1140 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second Noel Pearson, Cape York lawyer and land rights champion spokesperson: Synopsis: Prime Minister John Howard and Indigenous Affairs Minister Philip
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Ruddock visited Aurukun, one of a handful of Cape York towns trying to break the cycle of drunkenness and violence by curbing access to alcohol. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence, Women's health
Title: Doing it their way on the Cape Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 9 August 2003 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 31 Word length: 751 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Tania Major, ATSIC regional councillor Second John Howard, Prime Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses Prime Minister John Howard's visit to Cape York. Briefly mentions address by Tania Major, 22, regarding the toll of living in remote communities on her classmates' lives. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
Title: Editorial comment - Sydney Morning Herald - Support new indigenous leaders Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 9 August 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 1 Word length: 450 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Tania Major, Cape York Aborigine Second Noel Pearson spokesperson: Synopsis: Reports on comments made in the Sydney Morning Herald about working with Aboriginal leaders looking for practical solutions to indigenous health issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Suicide, Violence
Title: Spence says action swift on bush abuse Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 9 August 2003 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 677 News Source: Medical, Politician
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First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Families Minister Second Dr Lara Wieland spokesperson: Synopsis: Families Minister Judy Spence claimed that priority-one child abuse allegation in remote indigenous communities were acted on within 24 hours. Ms Spence was responding to claims that more than 30 serious child abuse cases from the Aurukun and Kowanyama communities report by doctors were not passed on to police by Families department personnel. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, State department of health, Violence, Women's health
Title: ATSIC in $24m bid to halt violence Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 22 August 2003 Writer(s): Phillips, Mark News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 242 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Philip Ruddock, Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Squads of indigenous people would conduct night patrols of their communities as part of a $24 million Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission strategy to end family violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Health funding, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Boy's death steers Gallop down reconstruction path Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 August 2003 Writer(s): Martin News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 548 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: Geoff Gallop, WA Premier Second Tania Major, ATSIC councillor spokesperson: Synopsis: Geoff Gallop has stated a commitment to 'reconstruction' of Aboriginal communities in conjunction with reconciliation. Mentions death of an Aboriginal boy in a high speed car chase. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Police, State politics, Violence Title: Salt water pools wash away infections Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 25 August 2003
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Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 116 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A study published in the British Medical Journal found that salt water swimming pools dramatically cut skin and ear infections among 162 children in two communities in remote parts of Western Australia. Building swimming pools could be the key to reducing health and social problems in remote aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Matty takes reins for black health course Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 25 August 2003 Writer(s): Laurie, Victoria News genre: Feature Page number: 4 Word length: 450 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Ken Binder, Aboriginal health worker Second Matthew Pickett, Aboriginal boy spokesperson: Synopsis: An Aboriginal health worker discusses progress made with his clients; also comments on the case of Carl Morrison, an Aboriginal boy who died in a high speed car chase. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous education standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
Title: Team to target Cape child abuse Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 26 August 2003 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 159 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Families Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A suspected child abuse and neglect team was set up to try to address child abuse in Cape York Communities. Keywords: Child health, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Beattie warns PM on health Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 29 August 2003 Writer(s): Jones, Chris & Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 453 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie. Second Prime Minister John Howard spokesperson: Synopsis: Queensland appeared set to accept the Commonwealth’s health funding offer after Prime Minister John Howard refused to offer more money. The Prime Minister also said he would push for a commitment from the states and territories to address violence, alcoholism and child abuse in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence, Women's health
Title: Blight on us Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 29 August 2003 Writer(s): Davie, Stuart News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 1926 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Stuart Davie Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to article on trachoma in indigenous children. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards
Title: Talks in limbo as Premier walk out Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 30 August 2003 Writer(s): Atkins, Dennis News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 482 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second John Howard, Prime Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Premier Peter Beattie accused the Federal Government of adding 61,000 Queenslanders to public hospital waiting lists, after a bitter stand-off over health funding led state leaders to walk out of talks. Brief mention that the
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leaders did not discuss a range of issues, including abuse of indigenous children. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics
Title: Report finds indigenous health still in sorry state Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 30 August 2003 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 532 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: ABS report Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Figures compiled by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare painted a damning picture of the failure to improve indigenous health. The report, The Health and Welfare of Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, showed that death from assault was between six and 22 times higher for Aboriginal males, compared with non-indigenous people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence, Women's health
Title: States 'too slow on black abuse' Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 2 September 2003 Writer(s): Schubert, Misha News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 158 News Source: ATSIC, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Muriel Cadd, National Secretariat for Aboriginal and Islander Childcare chairwoman Second Alison Anderson, ATSIC Commissioner spokesperson: Synopsis: Indigenous leaders have accused state leaders of not tackling the crisis of child abuse in indigenous communities. Premiers and chief ministers walked out of a COAG meeting with the Prime Minister after disagreements over health funding, before being able to debate a national strategy to combat indigenous family violence. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence
Title: Sit-down Drink Publication: Sydney Morning Herald
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Publication date: Tuesday, 16 September 2003 Writer(s): Cheetham, Jock & Duncan, Ross News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 1631 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic, Politician First spokesperson: Ron, Heavy Kava users Second Denis Burke, NT Health minister. spokesperson: Synopsis: Details the use of Kava, a South Pacific ceremonial drink, which was originally thought to be a peaceful alternative to alcohol, but had become just another abused substance. Briefly mentions Kava leading to neglect of children. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Parents forced to pay for vaccines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 19 September 2003 Writer(s): Robotham, Julie News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 366 News Source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Elizabeth Watling, general manager, support and advocacy group, Meningitis Foundation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the National Health and Medical Research Council’s recommendation for immunisation against pneumococcal disease. The vaccine would cost parents up to $500 per child, but the Federal Government would pay for Indigenous children to receive the vaccination, as they had a higher susceptibility. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: A free vaccine with too high a cost Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 24 September 2003 Writer(s): Leask, Julie News genre: Editorial Page number: 13 Word length: 513 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the vaccine against pneumococcal should not be provided for free. Notes that the injection was free for indigenous children because of their higher risk of contracting it than the general population.
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Keywords: Child health, Disease, Health funding
Title: News scan: Top end troubles Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 25 September 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 1 Word length: 105 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report in the Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health showed that the top end of the Northern Territory had the highest rate of foetal alcohol syndrome, an intellectual disability caused by heavy maternal drinking during pregnancy. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Grim realities of the outback Bermuda Triangle Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 29 September 2003 Writer(s): Doherty, Linda News genre: Editorial Page number: 4 Word length: 395 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: Unnamed women Second Dr Brendan Nelson spokesperson: Synopsis: Four Aboriginal women told federal Education Minister Brendan Nelson of the few services offered to the people of Cobar, 300 kilometres from Dubbo. The town had no mental health, women had to travel to Dubbo to have their babes delivered, and Aborigines encountered difficulties in accessing the Aboriginal dental service at Bourke. Keywords: Child health, Federal department of health, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
Title: Card plan to save black welfare cash Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 27 October 2003 Writer(s): Laurie, Victoria News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 490 News Source: ATSIC
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First spokesperson: Lionel Quartermaine, Acting ATSIC chairman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The acting ATSIC chairman has suggested a smart card be introduced to link welfare funds to the purchase of clothing, food or education as a way of ensuring benefits reach indigenous children. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Living conditions, Treaty
Title: Black card backed Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 1 November 2003 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart & Crossweller, Alison News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 160 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Fiona Stanley, Australian of the Year Second Noel Pearson, Cape York lawyer spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of responses to the 'smart card' initiative proposed by Lionel Quartermaine to ensure welfare benefits reach children and are not spend on alcohol and drugs Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health
Title: Sobering lesson for boozing mothers Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 6 November 2003 Writer(s): Hodge, Amanda News genre: Feature Page number: 3 Word length: 419 News Source: Medical, Other First spokesperson: Inez Carter, Apunipima Health Council worker Second Marilyn Wallace, FAS education officer spokesperson: Synopsis: Details the approach of health council workers in educating clients about the dangers of foetal alcohol syndrome. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Born with a hangover ... For life Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 12 November 2003 Writer(s): Hodge, Amanda News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: 1449
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News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Lara Wieland, doctor Second Lorian Hayes, founder of FAS education program in Cape York spokesperson: Synopsis: Reports on foetal alcohol syndrome in indigenous population. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
Title: A step towards fighting black disadvantage Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 13 November 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 773 News Source: Aboriginal leader, ATSIC, Publication First spokesperson: Noel Pearson Second Lionel Quartermain, acting ATSIC chairman spokesperson: Synopsis: Comments on the Productivity Commission report on overcoming Aboriginal disadvantage. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Years of indigenous policy has 'failed to deliver' Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 14 November 2003 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 417 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Gary Banks, Productivity Commission chairman Second Amanda Vanstone, Indigenous Affairs minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Reponses to new report: Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards
Title: Birth link to blood pressure Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 17 November 2003 Writer(s): Tobler, Helen News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 251 News Source: Publication
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First spokesperson: Gurmeet Sing, article author, Menzies School of Health Research Second Wendy Hoy, article author, Menzies School of Health Research spokesperson: Synopsis: A study published in the Medical Journal of Australia has found that low birth weight in Aboriginal babies is linked to high blood pressure later in life. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Women's health
Title: Weight of world can be deadly Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 21 November 2003 Writer(s): Scott, John News genre: Invited column Page number: 10 Word length: 292 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr John Scott, State Manager of Public Health Services Queensland. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that Australia was facing a world epidemic of overweight and obesity, with a resultant significant impact on chronic disease and health services. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State department of health, State politics
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Title: Study tracks the grim path from juvenile detention to adult jail Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 2 December 2003 Writer(s): O'Malley, Nick News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 538 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second Diane Beamer, Juvenile Justice Minister spokesperson: Synopsis: Research from the Department of Juvenile Justice and the University of Sydney found that young people in the state’s juvenile justice detention system had lives marked by neglect, abuse, mental illness, drug abuse and poor education. On average, 39 per cent of inmates in detention centres were indigenous, even thought the group made up only between 2 and 3 per cent of the general population. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Hospitals, Prisons
Title: Amber finds hope on a farm some where Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 8 December 2003 Writer(s): Bradley, Michael & Robotham, Julie News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 932 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Professor Peter Sainsbury, president, Public Health Association of Australia Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that aboriginal people, the poor, people in rural areas and in certain urban areas were at risk of missing out on the health gains most could take for granted. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Survivors go back to basics for long trek towards a cleaner future Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 11 December 2003 Writer(s): Bradley, Michael News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 657 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Troy Stever, Aboriginal sexual health worker Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Ancestral Trek, a drug rehabilitation program, was taking young men with drug and alcohol problems on camps, in an attempt to find a culturally-appropriate solution to the problems facing Aboriginal men.
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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Council moves to cut petrol sniffing Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 13 December 2003 Writer(s): Moore, Tanya News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 492 News Source: Local government, Medical First spokesperson: Gary Kleidon, CEO, Aurukun Shire Council Second Andrew Biven, project officer, Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council spokesperson: Synopsis: Aurukun Shire Council was aiming to become the first in the state to replace petrol with Avgas to tackle petrol sniffing. The Council applied for Comgas, a Federal Government initiative which subsidised Avgas aviation fuel in indigenous communities to combat sniffing. Keywords: Child health, Federal department of health, Health funding, Living conditions
Title: Shortcuts 7 days around the nation - Child Protection Pressure Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 13 December 2003 Writer(s): Nicolas Rothwell News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 1 Word length: 863 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Jane Aagaard, NT Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reports on increased funding for child protection services in the Northern Territory, current statistics on notifications of child neglect and increases in the number of children in care. Mentions specific efforts for Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, State department of health
Title: Pearson most likely to succeed Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 13 December 2003 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: Feature Page number: 24 Word length: 1463 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Noel Pearson Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: Feature on Noel Pearson helping Aboriginal communities tackle alcohol abuse in north Queensland. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Land rights, Violence
Title: Aboriginal Children suffering the most Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 20 December 2003 Writer(s): Lloyd, Graham News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 480 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Minister for Families Second Peter Beattie, Qld Premier spokesperson: Synopsis: A report into foster care in Queensland revealed that Indigenous children fared worse than anybody else. In 2003 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children comprised 5.7 per cent of the state’s child population but made up 23 per cent of all children subject to final orders from the Families Department. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, State department of health, Violence
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Title: Not so lucky Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 4 January 2006 Writer(s): Gruen, Nicholas News genre: Arts review Page number: 15 Word length: 806 News Source: Academic, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Fiona Stanley, co-author, The Children of the Lucky Country Second spokesperson: Professor Sue Richardson, National Institute for Labour Studies, Adelaide Synopsis: Review of The Children of the Lucky Country, which argues that, while there had been improvements in children's health and safety, we were still failing children. Mentions that fetal alcohol syndrome was 100 times more prevalent among Aborigines than other Australians. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease
Title: Funding still short for child safety Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 9 January 2006 Writer(s): Chilcott-Moore, Tanya News genre: News
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Page number: 2 Word length: 497 News Source: Bureaucrat, Church/welfare body, Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mike Reynolds, Qld Child Safety Minister Second spokesperson: Alex Scott, general secretary, Queensland Public Sector Union Synopsis: A report found that Queensland's child protection system remained under- resourced two years after the State Government pledged to overhaul the failing system. Mentions that over-representation of Indigenous children in foster care had worsened under the new Department of Child Safety. Keywords: Child health
Title: Children in care up 70pc in 10 years Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 18 January 2006 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 319 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Meredith Bryant, children, youth and families unit, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has found that the number of children in care had jumped 70 per cent over the previous decade because of increased reporting of abuse and neglect. Mentions that the rate of indigenous children in state and foster care was more than six times that of other children. Keywords: Child health
Title: Face-washing deal under the pump Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 20 January 2006 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 733 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Police/Court, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Amanda Vanstone, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Mervyn Maher, CEO, Mulan Synopsis: Claims that the Aboriginal face-washing program, condemned for being "paternalistic", has not to reduce rates of the eye disease attacking the indigenous children of Mulan. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease
Title: Pregnant pause Publication: Sydney Morning Herald
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Publication date: Thursday, 26 January 2006 Writer(s): Ross, Susan News genre: Invited column Page number: 7 Word length: 967 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Susan Ross Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that there was too much medical intervention in child birth. Briefly mentions the unacceptably high mortality rates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Keywords: Child health, Women's health
Title: Remote kids now swimming in good health Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 24 February 2006 Writer(s): Banks, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 517 News Source: Medical, Other First spokesperson: Professor Fiona Stanley, former Australian of the Year Second spokesperson: Shane Gould, Olympic swimming legend Synopsis: Swimming pools at some of the nation's most remote Aboriginal communities are bringing dramatic health benefits for the children, slashing rates of disease and infection. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: Aboriginal doctor honoured for medical research Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 9 March 2006 Writer(s): Davies, Anne & Cubby, Ben News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 349 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Morris Iemma, NSW Premier Second spokesperson: Frank Sartor, Minister for Science and Medical Research Synopsis: One of Australia's foremost indigenous medical researchers, Sandra Eades, has been named the 2006 Woman of the Year, in recognition of her work in identifying links between social factors such as housing and infant health. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: Practical politics Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 11 March 2006
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Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 18 Word length: 637 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Noel Pearson Second spokesperson: Warren Mundine, president, Australian Labor Party Synopsis: Claims that one of the worst frauds perpetrated in Australia occurred over the last 30 years of the 20th century by the rights and reconciliation lobby who claimed they had a solution to the deprivation of indigenous Australians. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: Aboriginal health trails other indigenous people Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 13 March 2006 Writer(s): Pollard, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 203 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report found that the life expectancy of indigenous Australians was 10 years less than that of comparable populations in New Zealand and Canada, putting more pressure on the Federal Government to make indigenous health a priority. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Not perfect but working Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 10 April 2006 Writer(s): McKenzie, Elizabeth News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 7 Word length: 2598 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Tony Koch's article, "Alcohol plans fail Aboriginal communities". Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Midwives see flaws in plan Publication: Sydney Morning Herald
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Publication date: Wednesday, 26 April 2006 Writer(s): Robotham, Julie News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 178 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Professor Pat Brodie, president, Australian College of Midwives Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Midwives argue that allowing nurses to care for pregnant women under a doctor's supervision would not ease the shortage of antenatal services in rural areas, and could jeopardise the health of women and babies. Keywords: Child health, Medical services - mainstream, Women's health
Title: Circuit breaker Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 2 May 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 1964 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Kim Beazley, Federal Opposition Leader Synopsis: Quarantining welfare payments to buy food may be the lifeline neglected children need. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health Title: Welfare to those most in need Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 3 May 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 12 Word length: 440 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Community Services and Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to proposal by Mal Brough, Minister for Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, to withhold payments from some welfare recipients. Mentions existing system in many indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence
Title: Brokerage plan aims to break cycle of deprivation Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 10 May 2006
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Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 421 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Indigenous people, often reluctant to use mainstream health services, would be encouraged to do so by new "brokerage" services. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Circle of life Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 13 May 2006 Writer(s): Skinner, Vivienne News genre: Other Page number: 2 Word length: 1047 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Kim McConville, founding executive director, Beyond Empathy Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Kim McConville, founding executive director of Beyond Empathy, a non-profit company that uses the arts to reach marginalised people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Women's health
Title: Of crime and culture Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 14 Word length: 536 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, Central Australia's chief prosecutor Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Synopsis: Discussion of the situation in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Pedophile rings in black towns - minister Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): Skelton, Russell News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 536
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News Source: Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Jane Lloyd, advisor to NT Chief Minister Synopsis: The Indigenous Affairs Minister, Mal Brough, said there was evidence of pedophile rings in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory and warned the Government could intervene if the territory did not take action. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Damaged people need a hand, not finger-pointing Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): Rose, David News genre: Invited column Page number: 14 Word length: 354 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr David Rose Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that Aboriginal communities needed a major commitment of resources for education, health, youth and rehabilitation programs for the shocking damage done by 20 years of unchecked substance abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Health funding
Title: Petrol sniffer doused wife and set her alight - Stop the abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): Wiese Bockmann, Michelle News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 257 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: John Hartley, member, Pukatja community Second spokesperson: Dennis Colson, senior Aboriginal elder, Turkey Bore community Synopsis: A petrol sniffer living in a remote South Australian Aboriginal community doused his sleeping wife with petrol and set her alight, leaving her seriously injured in an Adelaide hospital. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: Dirty big secret Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 15 Word length: 1451
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News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Medical First spokesperson: Lara Wieland, doctor, Cape York community Second spokesperson: Boni Robertson, Aboriginal academic Synopsis: Claims that sexual abuse of children is rife in some indigenous communities, but few perpetrators are charged. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Women act after three in five kids abused - Stop the abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 17 May 2006 Writer(s): McDonald, Annabelle News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 509 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Lillian Gray, Cherbourg elder Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that three out of five children in the southeast Queensland Aboriginal community of Cherbourg have been abused or assaulted, and men brutally beat women on a regular basis. Keywords: Child health, Women's health
Title: Aboriginal youth face twice the risk Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 18 May 2006 Writer(s): Dick, Tim News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 310 News Source: Academic, Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Don Weatherburn, NSW crime statistician Second spokesperson: Judy Atkinson, Aboriginal child abuse expert, Southern Cross University Synopsis: Statistics showed that Aboriginal children in NSW were twice as likely to be sexually assaulted as non-Aboriginal children. Keywords: Child health, Health funding
Title: Minister's abuse claims hit rough territory Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 18 May 2006 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 760 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Human Rights Commission, Lawyer/Legal representative, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs
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Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: The Federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, repeated his claims that pedophilia rings were operating in remote Aboriginal communities despite angry denials from the Northern Territory's Chief Minister and the territory's top police officer. Keywords: Child health
Title: Petrol-sniffer faces extradition over wife's burns Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 May 2006 Writer(s): Wiese Bockmann, Michelle News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 474 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Dennis Colson, chairman, Turkey Bore community Second spokesperson: Superintendent Peter Anderson Synopsis: Police in South Australia want to extradite and charge a petrol-sniffer who allegedly doused his sleeping de facto wife with petrol and set her alight in the Aboriginal community of Pukatja. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Nation must work together to end shame Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 18 May 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 24 Word length: 555 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, Crown prosecutor, Alice Springs Second spokesperson: Chris Sarra, head, Queensland's Indigenous Leadership Institute Synopsis: Calls for improvements in Aboriginal society, with particular reference to domestic violence, child abuse and education. Keywords: Child health, Women's health
Title: Local leaders accused of abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 May 2006 Writer(s): Sproull, Richard News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 557 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Human Rights Commission, Medical First spokesperson: Henry Councillor, chairman, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation
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Second spokesperson: Muriel Bamblett, chairwoman, Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care Synopsis: Claims that children are being sexually abused in "just about every" indigenous community in Australia and the perpetrators include local leaders. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 May 2006 Writer(s): Huggins, Jackie, Dodson, Mick & Chaney, Fred News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: 2645 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to revelations of child sexual abuse and violence in Indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Violence
Title: Culture is no excuse for crime Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 May 2006 Writer(s): Aird, Wesley News genre: Invited column Page number: 12 Word length: 914 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Wesley Aird, member, National Indigenous Council Second spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, NT Crown prosecutor Synopsis: Argues that bureaucracies in Queensland and the Northern Territory have perpetuated indigenous despair and violence. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Violence, Women's health
Title: Abuse cases soar on Cape Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 19 May 2006 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 20 Word length: 413 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: John Japp, chief executive officer, Kowanyama Second spokesperson: Mike Reynolds, Qld Child Safety Minister Synopsis: Claims that the number of alcohol-related assaults and injuries in the Cape
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York indigenous community of Kowanyama had declined markedly since the introduction of alcohol restrictions but the number of children placed under care and protection orders had skyrocketed. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Practical help for children Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 19 May 2006 Writer(s): Lang, S J & Watson, Sam News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 22 Word length: 1694 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of domestic violence and sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: WA's former top policeman savaged by 'faux friends' Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 19 May 2006 Writer(s): Falconer, Bob & Cleary, Veronica News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2585 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the issue of child sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health
Title: Aboriginal violence has a lengthy history Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 19 May 2006 Writer(s): Neill, Rosemary News genre: Feature Page number: 14 Word length: 1087 News Source: Academic, Film/TV/Other media report, Lawyer/Legal representative, Publication First spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, Crown prosecutor, Alice Springs Second spokesperson: Joan Kimm, author, A Fatal Conjunction Synopsis: Claims that it is naive and wrong to imply that the epidemic of child sex abuse in remote indigenous communities is new. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
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Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Tur, Mona Ngitji Ngitji, Dhegog, Kerry & Scrimgeour, David News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 16 Word length: 2254 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to earlier article, "Raping children part of 'men's business'". Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Male rape rife among Aborigines Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): McKenna, Michael News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 629 News Source: Academic, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Claims that Aboriginal boys are 10 times more likely to be raped than other Australian males, in a generational cycle of sexual violence that continues under a shroud of secrecy. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Country-wise - The commentators Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Devine, Miranda News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 29 Word length: 876 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Summary of major news items in Australian newspapers, including article by Miranda Devine in the Sydney Morning Herald on violence and child sexual abuse in some remote Central Australian Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, Violence
Title: State of the nation: The view from the Australian's political writers
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Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 29 Word length: 2711 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Clive Hadfield, Outreach program Synopsis: Argues that, if the national summit called by Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough to seek urgent solutions to violence and sexual abuse of children in Aboriginal communities goes ahead, it should hear the voices of people who see the problem every day. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Exit grants advocated as solution for Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 460 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Peter Costello, federal Treasurer Second spokesperson: Senator Gary Humphries Synopsis: Liberal senator Gary Humphries said that remote indigenous communities, described by the federal Treasurer, Peter Costello, as Third World, were irrevocably disadvantaged, and their residents should be given help such as "exit grants" to get out. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Right from wrong Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 32 Word length: 368 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Minister for Indigenous Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the sexual abuse of children and women in Aboriginal settlements. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Women's health
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Title: Can't see the abuse from the hill Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Ramsey, Alan News genre: Feature Page number: 33 Word length: 1554 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Opinion, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the problem of sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities and government neglect of the problem. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Only education will break the cycle of violence Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Dick, Tim News genre: Feature Page number: 26 Word length: 649 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Judy Atkinson, professor of indigenous studies, Southern Cross University Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Judy Atkinson, professor of indigenous studies at Southern Cross University, and her campaign against sexual abuse in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Brough: Jail the answer, not treaties Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 171 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Peter Costello, federal Treasurer Synopsis: Claims that Aboriginal Affairs Minister Mal Brough wanted to ignore the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and start putting violent men behind bars. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health Title: 'Speaking out cost me my job' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006
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Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 482 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland, former flying doctor Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A former flying doctor who has treated Aboriginal victims of sex abuse as young as five says officials have been cowed into silence, fearing accusations of racism. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Cry of the innocent Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas & Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: Feature Page number: 17 Word length: 2243 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Academic, Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal indigenous affairs minister Synopsis: Claims that most crucial social and economic indicators have been worsening across indigenous communities, traditional cultural ways and languages have been dying, and a pathology of violence, pornography, promiscuity and sexual abuse has taken hold. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Culture of violence Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: Feature Page number: 49 Word length: 1393 News Source: Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, prosecutor, Alice Springs Synopsis: Profile of Mal Brough and his attitude to the abuse of women and children in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Depravity in dependency
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Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Pearson, Christopher News genre: Feature Page number: 28 Word length: 1451 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Lawyer/Legal representative, Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Claire Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Argues that legal approaches have limited value in tackling child sexual abuse in NT Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: Shame in nation's dead heart Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Skelton, Russell News genre: Feature Page number: 26 Word length: 1684 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, Crown prosecutor, Alice Springs Second spokesperson: Jodeen Carney, NT Opposition Leader Synopsis: Health workers were screening people for sexually transmitted infections In remote communities throughout the Central Desert. Preliminary results provided a disturbing insight into the deep dysfunction afflicting many indigenous families. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal violence Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 22 May 2006 Writer(s): Phillips, Roslyn, Allsop, John & Taverner, Richard News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2661 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Letters to the editor about issues facing remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Abuse linked to housing - Proposal to stop crowding Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 22 May 2006
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Writer(s): Norrington, Brad, Karvelas, Patricia & Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 755 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Claims that Aboriginal community groups would be stripped of responsibility for housing and funding would be tied to the residents' behaviour under a Howard government plan to improve conditions in indigenous settlements. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: 'Don't blame Aboriginal culture for men raping boys' Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 22 May 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh & Banks, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 440 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Publication First spokesperson: Sharon Payne, head, North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency Second spokesperson: Dennis Eggington, chief executive, West Australian Aboriginal Legal Service Synopsis: A leading Aboriginal legal figure has claimed that male rape in remote communities was a symptom of psychosis, rather than a reflection of indigenous culture. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Women's health
Title: Elders back plan for Palm housing Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 23 May 2006 Writer(s): McKenna, Michael News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 417 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Erykah Kyle, chair, Palm Island Council Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Leaders of Palm Island, one of the most violent and disadvantaged places in Australia, are supporting a Howard Government plan to strip them of responsibility for community housing. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: 'Pedophile storekeeper abused boys' Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 23 May 2006 Writer(s): Wiese Bockmann, Michelle
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News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 515 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Detective Sergeant Bill Cunningham Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An alleged pedophile who worked at a general store in a remote Aboriginal settlement has been accused of sexually assaulting up to eight indigenous boys and keeping pornographic photos of his crimes. Keywords: Child health
Title: Blinded by greed, selfishness to indigenous problems Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 23 May 2006 Writer(s): McAlpine, Elizabeth, Thomas, Tim & Leroux, L News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: 2576 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to reports on overcrowding and other problems in Indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Aborigines 'sold short' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 24 May 2006 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 380 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Nicola Roxon, federal Opposition justice spokeswoman Second spokesperson: Peter Costello, acting Prime Minister Synopsis: The Federal Opposition accused the Government of posturing over domestic violence in indigenous Australia after revealing only one of 65 new family relationship centres would be built in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: 'Connectedness' to land ties Aborigines to squalor Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 25 May 2006 Writer(s): Dawson, John, Wilson, Ken & Gamble, Michael J News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 11
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Word length: 2535 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Letters to the editor relating to the plight of Aboriginals. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Violence
Title: Dispossession is a sorry business Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 26 May 2006 Writer(s): Cosic, Miriam News genre: Feature Page number: 21 Word length: 1286 News Source: Business, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Louis G Peachey, editor, Medical Journal of Australia Second spokesperson: Kristin E. McBain, editor, Medical Journal of Australia Synopsis: Compares the glamour of Aboriginal art with the desolation of the people who create it. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
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Title: Men's secret out Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 2006 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature Page number: 25 Word length: 1788 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Politician First spokesperson: Mitch Williams, SA Opposition spokesman for Aboriginal affairs Second spokesperson: Ken Newman, general manager, APY Land Council Synopsis: The full horrific truth of Aboriginal abuse will emerge only when bureaucratic self-protection is swept aside. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, ATSIC, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
Title: Powderkeg: poverty, grog and nothing to do make bad neighbours Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 2006 Writer(s): Gerard, Ian News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 824 News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of a Cape York community in which a 38-year-old unemployed alcoholic has been arrested and charged with committing a series of rapes against an 11-year-old girl. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence
Title: Lives depend on listening Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 2006 Writer(s): Woods, Pat News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 28 Word length: 2090 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Pat Woods Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to previous letter to the editor about child abuse and violence in indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health, Stolen generations, Violence, Women's health Title: Born into peril: despair deepens over deaths of Aboriginal infants Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 2006
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Writer(s): Robotham, Julie News genre: News Page number: 17 Word length: 511 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Jane Freemantle, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, Perth Second spokesperson: Dr Noel Hayman, chairman, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Committee, Royal Australasian College of Physicians Synopsis: West Australian analysis found that Aboriginal babies were more than four times as likely to die during their first year of life compared with other infants, and their death rate resembled that of Australia as a whole a century ago. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Aboriginal babies in appalling death rate Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 2006 Writer(s): Banks, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 494 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Jane Freemantle, researcher, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal babies are three times more likely to die than non-indigenous infants, and are significantly more susceptible to potentially preventable deaths. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: A town intent on winning the good fight Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 27 May 2006 Writer(s): Skelton, Russell News genre: Feature Page number: 17 Word length: 1035 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Sammy Butcher, former lead guitarist, Warumpi Band Second spokesperson: Lance MacDonald, council president, Papunya Synopsis: Discussion of Papunya and its fight against petrol sniffing. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous politics, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
Title: Indigenous straight talk only course Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 31 May 2006
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Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 28 Word length: 479 News Source: Business, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Police/Court First spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, Crown prosecutor, Alice Springs Second spokesperson: John Hartigan, chief executive, News Ltd Synopsis: Voices support for a plan for private ownership of housing at Yarrabah and argues for the media to openly discuss problems in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Policing alone won't stop the violence Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 31 May 2006 Writer(s): Plibersek, Tanya News genre: Invited column Page number: 13 Word length: 782 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Tanya Plibersek, ALP member of Federal Parliament Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of sexual abuse in indigenous communities and the need for action to deal with it. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Aborigines have grounds for optimism Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 1 June 2006 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: Feature Page number: 12 Word length: 1007 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Other First spokesperson: Richard Trudgen Second spokesperson: Chris Sarra, former principal, Cherbourg school Synopsis: Claims that there is optimism in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Women's health
Title: Not in our backyard Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 1 June 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 13 Word length: 379
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News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that a culture of denial protects Aboriginal child abusers. Keywords: Child health
Title: Aborigines must accept scrutiny Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 1 June 2006 Writer(s): Simper, Errol News genre: Feature Page number: 16 Word length: 635 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Opinion First spokesperson: John Hartigan, chairman and chief executive, News Limited Second spokesperson: Synopsis: News Limited chairman and chief executive John Hartigan has urged the Australian media to reveal the "unvarnished and unembroidered" truth in assessing and reporting Aboriginal sex crimes and substance abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Black molesters' sentences upped Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 8 June 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 519 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Brian Martin, NT Chief Justice Second spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, Alice Springs prosecutor Synopsis: Two Aborigines who sexually abused a seven-month-old baby and a two- year-old girl have had their sentences doubled. Keywords: Child health
Title: NSW's untold story of shame Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 10 June 2006 Writer(s): Pearlman, Jonathan News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 753 News Source: Other, Publication First spokesperson: Marcia Ella Duncan, chairwoman, NSW Government taskforce Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: Argues that sexual abuse of children and family members had devastated Aboriginal communities in NSW, where it was widespread, rarely detected and shrouded in a terrible silence. Keywords: Child health, Violence
Title: Reform and research defeat the gastroenteritis scourge Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 10 June 2006 Writer(s): Catto-Smith, Tony News genre: Invited column Page number: 27 Word length: 812 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Associate Professor Tony Catto-Smith, paediatric gastroenterologist, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of the history and impact of gastroenteritis on children. Brief mention that the impact has been much greater on the indigenous community. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: A new foundation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 19 June 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 9 Word length: 791 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Discusses housing shortages in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Women's health
Title: Reclaim control of blacks' destiny Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 21 June 2006 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark & Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 563 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Health Minister, Tony Abbott, said that a "new paternalism" to replace
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Aboriginal self-determination was needed to lift communities out of the dysfunction, disease and hopelessness that afflicted them. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Paternalism may ease indigenous crisis ... For now Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 22 June 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 946 News Source: Opinion, Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the plight of Aborigines and the suggestion by Health Minister, Tony Abbott, that a "new paternalism" could ensure indigenous communities were well run. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Violence
Title: No thank you, greets Abbott's call for new paternalism Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 22 June 2006 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 677 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Human Rights Commission, Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Mick Dodson, director, National Centre for Indigenous Studies, Australian National University Synopsis: The Health Minister, Tony Abbott, whose "new paternalism" call to beat indigenous disadvantage provoked an outcry, was also advocating a potentially provocative measure to combat the sexual abuse of indigenous children. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: STD cases on rise in black children Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 23 June 2006 Writer(s): Barrass, Tony, Emery, Ryan & Ong, Tracy News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 665 News Source: Academic, Politician First spokesperson: Mike Reynolds, Qld Child Safety Minister Second spokesperson: Lisa Jackson-Pulver, indigenous health expert, University of New South
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Wales Synopsis: The number of Aboriginal children in Western Australia infected with sexually transmitted diseases has doubled in the past five years and in many remote regions it has increased fivefold. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: Abuse makes STDs rife in indigenous children Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 23 June 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh, Barrass, Tony & Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: News Source: Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Sexually transmitted diseases are spreading rapidly through Australia's indigenous toddlers and children as the hidden tragedy of child abuse becomes a broader health crisis for the nation. Keywords: Child health, Disease
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Title: Infant death rates like Third World Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 2006 Writer(s): Barrass, Tony News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 481 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The risk of an Aboriginal infant dying in Western Australia from a treatable disease is four times that of a white child. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease
Title: Generations of kids in one family abused Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 2006 Writer(s): Salusinszky, Imre, Karvelas, Patricia & Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 874 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Bob Debus, NSW Attorney-General Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A new report has found that perpetrators of child sexual assault in Aboriginal communities have frequently abused at least three generations of children in one extended family. Keywords: Child health
Title: Paradise refound, and grog's been banished Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony & Gerard, Ian News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 660 News Source: Local government First spokesperson: Peter Guivarra, Mayor, Mapoon Second spokesperson: Desmond Tayley, Mayor, Wujal Wujal Synopsis: Compares Mapoon, a Cape York community without problems of alcohol, violence or abuse, with Wujal Wujal, a community about 500km to the south. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence Title: Emergency surgery Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 2006
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Writer(s): Wieland, Lara, Heazlewood, Richard & Hadfield, Clive News genre: Invited column Page number: 28 Word length: 1615 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Lara Wieland Second spokesperson: Richard Heazlewood Synopsis: Proposal to address issues in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Everything in the bush must change Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 18 Word length: 761 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbot, Federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Argues that politicians and public servants have failed to protect Aborigines in remote settlements, who endure plagues of substance abuse and sexual violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: A monstrosity in our midst Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 26 June 2006 Writer(s): O'Connor, Mike News genre: Feature Page number: 20 Word length: 839 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Opinion, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that state and federal governments had failed to deal with Aboriginal health and welfare. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence
Title: Ending the nightmare Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 27 June 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 13
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Word length: 501 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that law and order is a start to stopping Aboriginal sex abuse. Keywords: Child health, Violence
Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 27 June 2006 Writer(s): Vickary, John, Ryan, Rob & Briggs, Freda News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: 2698 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Letters to the editor discussing Aboriginal issues. Keywords: Child health, Violence
Title: Nation to target indigenous abuse Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 27 June 2006 Writer(s): Heywood, Lachlan News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 510 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Judy Spence, Qld Police and Corrective Services Minister Synopsis: Queensland backed a new national framework for dealing with spiralling indigenous abuse and violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
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Title: Former top cop to head probe into child abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 28 June 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 274 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Mick Palmer, former Australian Federal Police commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Former Australian Federal Police commissioner Mick Palmer has agreed to investigate the "critically sad" sexual abuse of Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Child health
Title: Educate through need, not the polls Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 30 June 2006 Writer(s): Aird, Wesley News genre: Invited column Page number: 16 Word length: 733 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Wesley Aird, member, National Indigenous Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Canberra can do only so much to deliver services to indigenous people; the states and territories must also do their part. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal neglect Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 30 June 2006 Writer(s): Quilty, Dr Simon, Farmer, Darren & Hamilton, Solveig News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 17 Word length: 2814 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Dr Simon Quilty Second spokesperson: Darren Farmer, Martu leader Synopsis: Letters to the editor on the plight of Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Vital voice not heard Publication: Courier-Mail
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Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 2006 Writer(s): King, Madonna News genre: Feature Page number: 40 Word length: 790 News Source: Police/Court, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Nanette Rogers, crown prosecutor Second spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Synopsis: Discusses the need for Aboriginal leaders. Argues that the voice of Aboriginal Australia was missing in the discussion of Aboriginal problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Violence, Women's health
Title: Star student shows love is the way to the world Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 409 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Tanya Major, Aboriginal criminologist Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Aboriginal criminologist Tanya Major. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Aborigines to be compelled to give evidence Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 11 July 2006 Writer(s): O'Brien, Natalie News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 648 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Chris Ellison, federal Justice Minister Second spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, senior prosecutor, NT Synopsis: The nation's most powerful law enforcement agency has won Government support to use its star chamber powers to break the code of silence surrounding violence and sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Premiers confident of a deal on $65bn reform plan Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 14 July 2006 Writer(s): Maiden, Samantha
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News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 544 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Steve Bracks, Vic Premier Synopsis: State leaders are confident of a landmark funding deal with John Howard emphasising pracitcal improvements to health, childcare, diabetes, literacy and early childhood education as the way of delivering the next generation of competition reform. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Health funding
Title: Policy on abuse creates stolen generation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 17 July 2006 Writer(s): Jackman, Christine News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 466 News Source: Church/welfare body, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Dr Rosemary Sheehan, pre-hearing conference convenor, Melbourne's Children's Court Second spokesperson: Joe Tucci, chief executive, Australian Childhood Foundation Synopsis: Claims that Australia is creating another stolen generation of traumatised children - black and white - because of a misguided sentiment among social workers and lawyers that children are always better off with their parents, even when they are being abused or seriously neglected. Keywords: Child health
Title: Abuse inquiry chief moves on Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 5 August 2006 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 277 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: Rex Wild, former NT director of public prosecutions Synopsis: Former federal police commissioner Mick Palmer quit as head of an inquiry into Aboriginal child sex abuse just six weeks after his appointment. Keywords: Child health
Title: The culture of cover-up Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 5 August 2006
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Writer(s): Skelton, Russell News genre: Feature Page number: 25 Word length: 1033 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Bureaucrat, Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mantitjara Wilson, Aboriginal elder and law woman Second spokesperson: Warren Snowdon, ALP member for Lingari Synopsis: Response to ABC's Lateline report on claims of pedophile activity in Mutitjulu. Keywords: Child health
Title: Ignorance won't make abuse go away Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 7 August 2006 Writer(s): Burton, Muyuru, Smith, Margaret & Bandicha, Yanyi News genre: Invited column Page number: 14 Word length: 715 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Muyuru Burton, chairwoman, Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women's Council Second spokesperson: Margaret Smith, vice-chairwomahn, Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women's Council Synopsis: Representatives from the indigenous Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women's Council discuss domestic violence in remote communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
Title: Indigenous children underfed Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 16 August 2006 Writer(s): Edwards, Verity News genre: News Page number: 36 Word length: 434 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Dorothy Scott, director, Australian Centre for Child Protection Second spokesperson: Dr Judith Raftery, historian & visiting senior public health lecturer, University of Adelaide Synopsis: The director of the Australian Centre for Child Protection says the main reason indigenous children are taken away from their families is because they are malnourished. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: Pregnant women smoking
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Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 16 August 2006 Writer(s): Cresswell, Adam News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 252 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: About one woman in six still smokes during pregnancy despite the health risks to the unborn baby - and the rates soar to nearly one in two among teenagers, and even higher among Aborigines. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: An unspeakable crime Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 2 September 2006 Writer(s): Bennett, Sally News genre: Feature Page number: 60 Word length: 1943 News Source: Academic, Church/welfare body, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Dionne Dalton Second spokesperson: Dr Jenny Mouzos, criminologist, Australian Institute of Criminology Synopsis: Discusses domestic violence in Queensland, particularly the murder of partners or children. Includes comment from criminologist Dr Jenny Mouzos that domestic violence was a highly complex problem, especially for the Aboriginal community. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
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Title: Boy 'bound and raped repeatedly' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 9 September 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 612 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: David Loadman, Darwin magistrate Second spokesperson: Nanette Rogers, Alice Springs prosecutor Synopsis: A 12-year-old boy was allegedly raped repeatedly while his hands and feet were bound as part of a series of horrific sexual assaults by 10 males at a remote Top End community. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Violence
Title: Mutitjulu women hit back at pedophilia claims Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 16 September 2006 Writer(s): Mistilis, Kia News genre: Invited column Page number: 6 Word length: 1268 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Film/TV/Other media report, Medical First spokesperson: Kia Mistilis, photographer Second spokesperson: Peter Charley, executive producer, Lateline Synopsis: Response to ABC report on pedophilia in Mutitjulu. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Justice is murder in the Top End Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 20 September 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh & Neill, Rosemary News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1198 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Police/Court First spokesperson: Trenton Cunningham, resident, Coburg Peninsula Second spokesperson: Vince Kelly, president, NT Police Association Synopsis: Claim that courts in the Northern Territory are too lenient on indigenous offenders in domestic violence cases. Despite an alarmingly high death rate among indigenous women who suffer violence, just 12 indigenous offenders had been convicted of murder in the previous 10 years. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Campaign to head off gastro bug
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Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 2 October 2006 Writer(s): McLean, Tamara News genre: News Page number: 20 Word length: 329 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Graeme Barnes, specialist, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne Second spokesperson: Ruth Bishop, specialist, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne Synopsis: Senior pediatricians called for a national program to vaccinate all babies against the virus that caused severe gastroenteritis. Mentions that rates of rotavirus were almost three times higher among indigenous infants compared with other babies in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: Territory chief slow to act on abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 11 October 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 547 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Jodeen Carney, NT Opposition Leader Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Claims that Northern Territory Chief Minister Clare Martin knew about young girls being "prostituted for petrol" in central Australia 18 months before she ordered an inquiry into violence and child abuse in remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: State of the nation - The view from the Australian's political writers Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 14 October 2006 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 31 Word length: 2531 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Inquiry into child sexual abuse in NT Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health
Title: Kids like sound of new MASH mission
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Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 28 October 2006 Writer(s): Condren, Bernadette News genre: Feature Page number: 82 Word length: 845 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Gil Hainey, executive director, Royal Children's Hospital, Brisbane Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Description of trip to Bamaga by outreach team from Brisbane's Royal Children's Hospital. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: The new deal Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 28 October 2006 Writer(s): Chandler, Jo News genre: Feature Page number: 31 Word length: 2103 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Allan Creek, Aboriginal landowner, Cape York Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Aboriginal leader Synopsis: Overview of a plan to use welfare to pay incentives to Aboriginal people for behaviour that would improve education, health and prospects for finding work, but would also include obligations. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Time for the Premier to unglue his ears Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 28 October 2006 Writer(s): Condren, Bernadette News genre: Feature Page number: 83 Word length: 658 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Gil Haney, executive director, Royal Children's Hospital Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that hearing problems in Aboriginal children led to long-term social problems. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: Top End mercy mission - Doctors help with massive hearing problems Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 28 October 2006
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Writer(s): Condren, Bernadette News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 424 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Stephen Christian, manager, community health, Cape York Second spokesperson: Dr Bernard Whitfield, ear, nose and throat specialist, Princess Alexandra and Logan hospitals Synopsis: Ten Queensland Health staff, along with more than 300kg of equipment, flew to the top end of Cape York to set up a mobile surgical unit in Bamaga to address the area's massive hearing problems. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: Pool wins applause as school deal pays off Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 30 October 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 461 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Martin Burne, principal, Mimili state school Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister Synopsis: The opening of a swimming pool in Mimili, a remote community in South Australia, has improved school attendance. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions
Title: Girl left to the mercy of rapist, court told Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 22 November 2006 Writer(s): Murdoch, Lindsay News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 716 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Justice Dean Mildren, NT Supreme Court Second spokesperson: Owen Bara, Aboriginal man Synopsis: Claims that Northern Territory health workers and police ignored the plight of an 11-year-old indigenous girl whom a man raped in public and then took as his so-called "promised wife" for nine years under the guise of traditional Aboriginal law. Keywords: Child health, Violence
Title: Aboriginal children 'more stressed' Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 23 November 2006
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Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 696 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Stephen Zubrick, WA Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Second spokesperson: Fiona Stanley, director, WA Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Synopsis: A landmark report has found that Aboriginal children are living with four times more stress than other children, and by age six most of them are already struggling at school. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Children die for want of help Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 30 November 2006 Writer(s): Horin, Adele News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: 1182 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Bruce Barbour, NSW Ombudsman Second spokesperson: Reba Meagher, NSW Minister for Community Service Synopsis: An Ombudsman's report showed that, three years after the NSW Government injected $1.2 billion into the Department of Community Services, the number of children who died of abuse, neglect, or in suspicious circumstances was still high. Mentions that Aboriginal children were over- represented in the toll of child deaths. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: System failing kids at risk Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 30 November 2006 Writer(s): Lunn, Stephen News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 314 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Bruce Barbour, NSW Ombudsman Second spokesperson: Reba Meagher, NSW Community Services Minister Synopsis: Claims that police and health bureaucrats in NSW still consistently fail to recognise children at risk of harm, particularly in households where parents abuse drugs or alcohol. Mentions that Aboriginal children accounted for 17 per cent of child deaths where the Department of Community Services had been involved with either the child or a sibling within the previous three years. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
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Title: Costa refuses new funds for fight to end child sex assault Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 14 December 2006 Writer(s): Pearlman, Jonathan News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 610 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Michael Costa, NSW Treasurer Second spokesperson: Morris Iemma, NSW Premier Synopsis: Six months after a landmark report exposed an epidemic of child sexual assault in the state's Aboriginal communities, the Treasurer, Michael Costa, refused to fund a wide-ranging plan to fix the problem. Keywords: Child health
Title: Legacy of racist past Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 December 2006 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 17 Word length: 1576 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Interview with Queensland Premier Peter Beattie about Aboriginal issues. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
2007
Title: No cash for fight to halt child abuse Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 5 January 2007 Writer(s): Clennell, Andrew & Pearlman, Jonathan News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 629 News Source: Academic, Politician First spokesperson: Morris Iemme, NSW Premier. Second spokesperson: Professor Chris Cunneen, from the University of NSW Synopsis: The premier, Morris Iemma, and the Treasure, Michael Costa, refused to provide new funding to tackle an epidemic of child sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities, ignoring the pleas of three ministers and the taskforce that identified the crisis. Almost a year after receiving a report
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from an expert panel warning that the abuse in Aboriginal communities was four times the average, the State Government responded with a “five-year” plan containing 88 recommendations, but no extra funding. Keywords: Child health, Health funding
Title: Palmed off and abused Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 8 January 2007 Writer(s): Hughes, Helen News genre: Invited column Page number: 18 Word length: 852 News Source: Academic, Lawyer/Legal representative, Publication First spokesperson: Emeritus Professor Helen Hughes, Senior Fellow, Centre for Independent Studies, Sydney Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that concerns aroused by the Mulrunji case were a long-overdue reaction to failures of policing and jurisprudence towards Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Argues that Aboriginal exceptionalism - apartheid-like policies - was not confined to the law. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Police, Violence
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Title: When truth hurts Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 January 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 11 Word length: 511 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Publication Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Details disadvantage experienced by Aboriginals, and criticises the Queensland Government for failing to adequately address the issues. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Reports of child abuse double in four years Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 26 January 2007 Writer(s): Kontominas, Bellinda News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 506 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Deidre Penhaligon, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Adam Blakester, executive officer, National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Synopsis: Figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare showed that reports of child abuse in Australia almost doubled in the four years to June 2006. Brief mentioned that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children were again overrepresented in the statistics. Keywords: Child health
Title: No end to the misery - Report highlights government failures on indigenous issues Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 7 February 2007 Writer(s): Barrett, Rosanne News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 365 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Sam Watson, Aboriginal activist Synopsis: Indigenous leaders condemned the State Government for its continued failure to address indigenous health and community issues. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
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Title: The baseline disadvantage Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 10 February 2007 Writer(s): Viellaris, Renee News genre: Feature Page number: 62 Word length: 1185 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Academic, Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Warren Mundine, national president, ALP Second spokesperson: Victor Hart, manager, Oodgeroo Unit, Queensland Universit of Technology Synopsis: Profile of Aboriginal disadvantage. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence
Title: Australia middling good for children Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 15 February 2007 Writer(s): Catalano, Christian News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 428 News Source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: United Nations Children report Second spokesperson: Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, president, Australian Medical Association Synopsis: A UN report said that Australian children were growing up in poorer households and faring worse on key health indicators than children in other rich nations. Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, the president of the Australian Medical Association, said that the appalling standard of health among indigenous children had overshadowed the high standards set in other areas of infant care. Keywords: Child health, International
Title: Boys' retreats end after abuse claims Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 16 February 2007 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 712 News Source: Business, Politician First spokesperson: Tim Jaffer, chief executive, Cape York Partnerships Second spokesperson: Warren Pitt, Qld Communities Minister Synopsis: A rehabilitation program for young indigenous offenders championed by high-profile activist Noel Pearson was dumped by the Queensland Government following allegations of serious child abuse. Keywords: Child health
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Title: Plea from a town with no hope Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 19 February 2007 Writer(s): McKenna, Michael, Karvelas, Patricia & Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 543 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Greg McLean, Mayor, Hope Vale Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Aboriginal leader Synopsis: Hope Vale Mayor Greg McLean joined with Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson - who described his home town as a "war zone" - saying the Cape York community was beset by alcoholism, suicide and rampant sexual attacks. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence
Title: Culture of denial Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 7 March 2007 Writer(s): Nowra, Louis News genre: Feature Page number: 3 Word length: 4637 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Academic, Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal elder Second spokesperson: Phyllis Kaberry, anthropologist & author, Aboriginal Women Sacred and Profane Synopsis: Overview of male violence and sexual abuse in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: It's truly a case of the silence of the lambs Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 8 March 2007 Writer(s): Lettford, Tony & Drake-Brockman, Tom News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Tony Letford Second spokesperson: Tom Drake-Brockman Synopsis: Letters about sexually transmitted disease among underage females in Aboriginal communities and Aboriginal child abuse Keywords: Child health, Women's health
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Title: No end to our bad dreaming Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 9 March 2007 Writer(s): Costello, Michael News genre: Feature Page number: 14 Word length: 947 News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Michael Costello Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of indigenous issues, including mention of the destruction of Aboriginal culture, lives and health. Keywords: Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Water cost link to high lead level in kids Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 15 March 2007 Writer(s): Edwards, Verity News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 478 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Bill Balding, director, population health unit, Greater Western Area Health Service Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Lead levels among Broken hill children have risen for the first time since 1992 - and researchers fear it could be related to the increasing cost of water in the far-western NSW town. Keywords: Child health
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Title: Skin deep Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 17 March 2007 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: Feature Page number: 17 Word length: 4343 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Hal Walsh, resident, Palm Island Second spokesperson: Robert Blackley, resident, Palm Island Synopsis: Overview of life on Palm Island. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence
Title: 'Free provisions a formula to end malnutrition' Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 2 April 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony & Murphy, Padraic News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 447 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic First spokesperson: Professor Boni Robertson, Indigenous academic Second spokesperson: Camila Miles, community member, Napranum Community, Cape York Synopsis: Professor Boni Robertson, an Indigenous academic and author of a 1999 report on violence in indigenous communities, said governments should subsidise food, formulas and other baby needs for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander infants to put an end to malnutrition on communities. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: Reborn maternity unit is thriving in the north Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 10 April 2007 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 312 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person, Publication First spokesperson: Miranda Reis Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A maternity unit helping women give birth close to home in far north Queensland is being hailed a massive success. Its indigenous community outreach service also had been of benefit to Aboriginal women in the area. Keywords: Child health, Medical services - mainstream, Women's health
Title: Martin keeps lid on child abuse report
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Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 1 May 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 277 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Lawyer/Legal representative, Medical First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, indigenous health advocate Second spokesperson: Rex Wild, former NT director of public prosecutions Synopsis: A long-awaited report on Aboriginal child abuse will not be made public for up to a month, even though an "advance copy" of the document has been handed to Northern Territory Chief Minister Clare Martin. Keywords: Child health
Title: Black and white issues unite foes Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 5 May 2007 Writer(s): Megalogenis, George & Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 735 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Federal Leader of the Opposition Synopsis: Claims that, despite the approach of the 40th anniversary of the referendum that began the reconciliation process, little has changed in the life expectancy of the indigenous community. But there is a renewed political momentum to tackle the problems of indigenous disadvantage. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Surplus holds key to better Aboriginal health Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 11 May 2007 Writer(s): Stewart, Linda, Salmon, Jane & Dowling, Philip J News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 84 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Costello, Treasurer Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that only a 'lousy' $400 million had been allocated to Aboriginal health, and states that an Aboriginal child born in Australia today was likely to be outlived by a newborn in rural Bangladesh. Keywords: Child health, Health funding
Title: Hell of best intentions - 1967 Referendum: 40 years on
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Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 May 2007 Writer(s): Hughes, Helen News genre: Feature Page number: 21 Word length: 2614 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Emeritus Professor Helen Hughes Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that isolating Aborigines in homeland communities has been an abject failure and a form of apartheid. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Breaking the cycle Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 May 2007 Writer(s): Cresswell, Adam News genre: Feature Page number: 32 Word length: 1751 News Source: Academic, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Professor Fiona Stanley, director, Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Second spokesperson: Professor Ian Hickie, director, Brain and Mind Research Institute, University of Sydney Synopsis: Professor Fiona Stanley, director of Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research, says that the understanding of what's causing the longevity gap has evolved - it is not simply "due to nutrition, or living conditions, or employment or education, although it's all there". Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
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Title: Our state of disgrace Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 31 May 2007 Writer(s): Hughes, Helen News genre: Invited column Page number: 31 Word length: 766 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Emeritus Professor Helen Hughes, senior fellow, Centre for Independent Studies Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that, 40 years after a landmark vote, Queensland's performance on indigenous issues was the worst in the country. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
Title: Outlook for blacks still far behind Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 1 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 531 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Labor's indigenous affairs spokeswoman Synopsis: The third report in the Productivity Commission's series Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators, 2007, reports that many indigenous people have shared in Australia's recent economic prosperity, recording improved employment outcomes and higher incomes. But indigenous people continue to do worse than other Australians. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards
Title: Aboriginal jail rates soar, but incomes rise Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 1 June 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 508 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A biennial report commissioned by the federal and state government showed that the number of indigenous women in jails had increased by a third since 2002, and the number of indigenous men by one-fifth. The
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report showed mixed findings on indigenous health, with infant mortality rates improving, but no improvement with birth rate nor hearing problems among children. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Our own quagmire Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 2 June 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 18 Word length: 485 News Source: Opinion, Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the plight of Aborigines 40 years after the referendum to include indigenous people in the census. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Victim's therapist 'related to abuser' Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 13 June 2007 Writer(s): McKenna, Michael News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 563 News Source: Church/welfare body, Politician First spokesperson: Desley Boyle, Qld State Child Safety Minister Second spokesperson: Gail Slocombe, executive director, PeakCare Queensland Synopsis: An investigation has been ordered into claims a 12-year-old Queensland girl, put into care after allegedly being raped repeatedly from the age of nine by several men, is being treated by a government-appointed therapist related to one of the abusers. Keywords: Child health
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Title: Nation's child abuse shame Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 16 June 2007 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 906 News Source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, Aboriginal health worker Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Claims that sexual abuse of Aboriginal children is widespread across the Northern Territory, fuelled by "rivers of grog" and catastrophic failures in the education system. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease
Title: Culture of silence surrounds informal sex trade - police Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 16 June 2007 Writer(s): Murdoch, Lindsay News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 233 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report into child sex abuse said that girls aged between 12 and 15 were engaged in a “rampant informal sex trade’ with non-aboriginal workers of a mining company in one Northern Territory community. Keywords: Child health
Title: Most talked about - Black communities Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 18 June 2007 Writer(s): d'Abbs, Peter, Whybrow, Brian & Carless, Alex News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2529 News Source: Academic, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Little Children Are Sacred report. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health Title: Standstill on black abuse attacked Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 18 June 2007 Writer(s): Fraser, Andrew, Rintoul, Stuart & Karvelas, Patricia
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News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 610 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Jodeen Carney, NT Opposition Leader Second spokesperson: Boni Robertson, Aboriginal academic & activist Synopsis: The Northern Territory Opposition has accused the Martin Government of sitting on its hands while sexual abuse of children in Aboriginal communities continues without check. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Government has known of sex abuse 'crisis' for many years Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 18 June 2007 Writer(s): Atkinson, Professor Judy News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 403 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic First spokesperson: Professor Judy Atkinson, Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples, Southern Cross University, Lismore Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that government departments were buck-passing over the issue of sex abuse in indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health
Title: A people failed by politics of hypocrisy Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 19 June 2007 Writer(s): Pasquarelli, John News genre: Invited column Page number: 14 Word length: 583 News Source: Opinion, Politician First spokesperson: John Pasquarelli, former adviser to Pauline Hanson Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that self-righteous advocates of an apology and separatism have undermined Aboriginal Australians. Keywords: Child health, Women's health Title: All neglectful parents should have their payments cut Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 20 June 2007 Writer(s): Appleton, Paul & Somers, Patrick News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: 2608
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News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that state and territory governments and health and welfare agencies should apologise for having ignored the plight of sexually abused and neglected Aboriginal children. Keywords: Child health
Title: Pearson at odds with abuse report Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 20 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 449 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Indigenous leader Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Indigenous leader Noel Pearson has rejected many of the recommendations of a damning report exposing widespread child sex abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Jobless people everywhere develop the same symptoms Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 21 June 2007 Writer(s): Etherington, Steve, Nelson, Steve & Congram, Richard News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 11 Word length: 2678 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to an editorial ("Save yourselves", 19/6/07), Noel Pearson's talk on ABC Radio National (20/6/07) and a previous letter, all relating to abuse of women and children in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Women's health
Title: Paternal, but plans' time has arrived Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Shanahan, Dennis News genre: Editorial Page number: 1 Word length: 450 News Source: Opinion
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First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that a fundamental shift in public attitudes and politics has allowed John Howard to take control of Aboriginal affairs in the Northern Territory and introduce sweeping and draconian powers. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: No, the niceties don't matter - Tackling Abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: Editorial Page number: 4 Word length: 381 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that, when the abuse of alcohol leads to rampant sexual abuse of children and proceeds to threaten the destruction of a people and a culture, John Howard is quite right to say that the constitutional niceties hardly matter. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: 'Knee-jerk' laws break the law - Tackling Abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart & Lunn, Stephen News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 623 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Boni Robertson, Aboriginal academic and activist Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson Synopsis: Aboriginal academic and activist Boni Robertson has warned that the Howard Government was creating laws and welfare restrictions that would not survive a legal challenge in its response to a report on child sexual abuse in Northern Territory indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Doctor crisis to hit NT health plan - Tackling Abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Hart, Cath News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 503
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News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Peter Beaumont, NT president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Peter Rischbieth, president, Rural Doctors Association of Australia Synopsis: Claims that doctor shortages in regional Australia pose a "significant challenge" to the Government's plan to introduce compulsory health checks for Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: What they said - Tackling abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 425 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician First spokesperson: Alan Carpenter, WA Premier Second spokesperson: Warren Pitt, Qld Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Minister Synopsis: Overview of comments on the NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Damaged generation Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): McKenna, Michael News genre: Feature Page number: 13 Word length: 1588 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Church/welfare body, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Bonnie Robertson, Aboriginal activist & academic, Griffith University Synopsis: Argues that it will be hard to find sufficient qualified professionals to make John Howard's Northern Territory Aboriginal solution work. Claims that there aren't even enough to deal with the explosion in the number of abused children. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Policy revolution in black and white Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 14 Word length: 887 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication
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First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Synopsis: Claims that John Howard’s sweeping takeover of Aboriginal affairs in the Northern Territory was a vigorous response to a longstanding, endemic problem. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Nothing less than a new social order Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Editorial Page number: 1 Word length: 995 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Analysis of the announced NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: The guts to confront a brutal truth Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Hartcher, Peter News genre: Editorial Page number: 15 Word length: 1006 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Caroline Atkinson-Ryan, Author of unpublished PhD thesis cited by the Little Children are Sacred Report Second spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Synopsis: Argues that the crisis of sexual abuse of children in Aboriginal Australia was not new, and not restricted to the Northern Territory. Keywords: Child health
Title: I'm seizing control, says PM Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie & Murdoch, Lindsay News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 715 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister
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Synopsis: The Prime Minister cited a “national emergency” to justify a radical takeover of indigenous affairs that would give the Federal Government control over almost every aspect of Aboriginal life in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous education standards
Title: Sexual attack one of many problems facing children Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Robotham, Julie & Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 436 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Paul Bauert, the head of paediatrics at Royal Darwin Hospital. Second spokesperson: Sue Currie, former Remote Area Nurse Synopsis: Paul Bauert, the head of paediatrics at Royal Darwin Hospital, said that sexual abuse would rank about number 20 or 30 in importance among the Northern Territories children’s health problems, with poverty related malnutrition, chronic ear disease, and anaemia the cause of the majority of problems. Keywords: Child health
Title: Crusade to save Aboriginal kids - Howard declares 'national emergency' to end abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1409 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: John Howard will seize control of Aboriginal land in the Northern Territory, banning alcohol and pornography and using the military to attack the "national emergency" of alcohol-fuelled sexual abuse of children. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Remote areas face radical change Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 815 News Source: Church/welfare body, Politician
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First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Sue Gordon, Magistrate and head of the Federal Government's National Indigenous Council Synopsis: Discussion of the radical federal plan to deal with the abuse of indigenous children in the Northern Territory, which included alcohol bans, medical checks of children, a take-back of indigenous land and behavioural obligations for assistance payments. Keywords: Child health
Title: Community alcohol ban no quick-fix Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 22 June 2007 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret & Odgers, Rosemary News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 872 News Source: Academic, Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Warren Pitt, Qld Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Synopsis: Queensland Premier Peter Beattie dismissed Canberra's indigenous community alcohol ban as a pre-election gimmick. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Doctor went to PM - and waited four years Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: Feature Page number: 7 Word length: 464 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland, former Queensland doctor Second spokesperson: Spokesman for Mr Howard Synopsis: Details efforts by Lara Wieland, a doctor with the Royal Flying Doctor Service, to make authorities aware of widespread abuse of indigenous children. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Plenty of opportunities for predators - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): McKenna, Michael News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 396 News Source: Academic, Publication
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First spokesperson: Mick Adams, researcher, Queensland University of Technology Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Little Children are Sacred report revealed that sexual abuse of indigenous children was widespread and insidious within central Australia's Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Cape kids plagued by health problems - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 466 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Richard Heazlewood, Paediatric Outreach Service, Cairns Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A five-year study of health problems faced by children in Cape York shows an increase in sexual and physical abuse, as well as neglect. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
Title: Plan to split ALP unlikely to work - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Maiden, Samantha News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 397 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Federal Labor leader Second spokesperson: Jon Stanhope, ACT Chief Minister Synopsis: Discusses the political impact of the NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Intervention
Title: So much for consultation being the way to fix it Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Carlton, Mike News genre: Editorial Page number: 42 Word length: 536 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Rex Wild, QC, co-author, Little Children Are Sacred report
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Synopsis: Argues that the Little Children Are Sacred report provided sufficient justification to implement draconian measures. Keywords: Child health
Title: States must help tackle abuse: PM Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Shanahan, Dennis & Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 969 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: John Howard has increased pressure on the states to follow his lead in banning alcohol and pornography in Aboriginal communities, saying he had harnessed a "mood" in the nation to end the horrific sexual abuse of indigenous children. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Moved by Pearson's passion Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & Shanahan, Dennis News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: 1352 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Noel Pearson Second spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Synopsis: Background to the development of the NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Most talked about - Tackling abuse Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Brown, Monica, Dillon, Anthony & Newland, Peter News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 16 Word length: 2359 News Source: Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Howard Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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Title: Black or white, bad parents face penalties Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 695 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister. Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Aboriginal leader Synopsis: Prime Minister John Howard argued that measures for neglectful parents in Aboriginal communities had nothing to do with race. Keywords: Child health, Race & racism
Title: No easy solution to appalling situation Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Fogg, Edith, Griffin, Tom & May, G J News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 26 Word length: 1702 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Federal Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Thin end of the wedge Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): King, Madonna News genre: Invited column Page number: 29 Word length: 803 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Judy Atkinson, Southern Cross University Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses Prime Minister John Howard's response to problems in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence
Title: Anger simmers of Iemma's funding rebuttal Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007
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Writer(s): Clennell, Andrew, Gibson, Joel & Smith, Alexandra News genre: Feature Page number: 7 Word length: 665 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Morris Iemma, Premier of NSW Second spokesperson: Barry O'Farrell, Opposition leader of NSW Synopsis: The NSW State government would give the Federal Government 10 police to help combat child abuse in the Northern Territory, but said it would consult indigenous communities before implementing other aspects of John Howard’s plan. The NSW government knocked backed a funding request asking for $20 million based on the evidence of the Breaking the Silence report of widespread abuse in Aboriginal Communities. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, State politics
Title: 'Just imagine if it was Marrickville' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Coorey, Phillip, Hartcher, Peter & Peatling, Stephanie News genre: Feature Page number: 25 Word length: 2985 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Rex Wild, Co-author, Little Children are Sacred report Synopsis: Details John Howard's reaction to the Little Children are Sacred report, and his justification for a self-described “hardline approach”. Keywords: Child health
Title: Abuse checks could be assault: Specialist Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Robotham, Julie, Metherell, Mark & Peatling, Stephanie News genre: Feature Page number: 7 Word length: 331 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Ben Bartlett, specialist on Aboriginal health. Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Indigenous Affairs Minister. Synopsis: Ben Bartlett, leader of the primary health care program of the Co-operative Research Centre of Aboriginal health, said that sexual abuse checks would be ‘highly inappropriate” and could themselves amount to sexual assault, unless they were confined to children in whom abuse was strongly suspected. Keywords: Child health
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Title: An end to the tears Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 June 2007 Writer(s): Pearson, Noel News genre: Invited column Page number: 17 Word length: 2886 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, director, Cape York Institute for Policy and Leadership Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that alcohol and drug addiction can't be fixed immediately, but the Government is on the right track to stop the suffering in the Outback. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Pearson conference to build reform foundations - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Murphy, Padraic & Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 354 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Cape York Institute Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reforming the welfare system in Aboriginal communities and introducing behavioural standards will dominate discussions at a groundbreaking conference on indigenous disadvantage. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Now for the hard part - action Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Murdock, Lindsay News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 728 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Second spokesperson: Andrea Adlam, spokeswoman for the Territory's Police Minister, Chris Burns Synopsis: Elders of Mutitjulu told the Northern Territory’s child sex inquiry they were fed up with being used as a political football and no longer wanted to be the centre of controversy. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Women's health Title: Rudd war cabinet on indigenous abuse Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007
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Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 470 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Oppposition leader. Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs. Synopsis: The Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd said a Labor government would establish a bipartisan “national war cabinet” to direct the fight against child abuse in remote indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health
Title: Aboriginal hit list drawn up as force prepares to move in Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1125 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Alan Carpenter, WA Premier Synopsis: The most violent and dysfunctional Aboriginal communities will be targeted first in a phased introduction to the federal Government's radical intervention plan for the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence, Women's health
Title: Aboriginal children overboard? Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Hill, William, Caplick, J M & Thorogood, Andrew News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: 1739 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Federal Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
Title: Train medics on indigenous culture - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News
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Page number: 6 Word length: 646 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Bill Glasson, former national president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Dr Bill Glasson, the medico who will implement John Howard's plan for the Northern Territory, states that every doctor sent to Aboriginal communities should be trained in indigenous culture, and just one health check per child would not be enough. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Most talked about - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Cleary, Veronica, Pope, Mike & Jefferies, Maureen News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 9 Word length: 2555 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Howard brings hope Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 25 June 2007 Writer(s): Nowra, Louis News genre: Invited column Page number: 8 Word length: 1341 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Film/TV/Other media report, Police/Court, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Michael Mansell, Tasmanian Aboriginal lawyer Synopsis: Argues that the decisive and heartfelt response to the Aboriginal crisis in our remote communities may lack a long-term agenda, but it deserves widespread community support. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Violence
Title: Involve communities to find solution Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): Miles, Tony News genre: Letter to the editor
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Page number: 18 Word length: 1718 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Federal Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Get parents who shield abusers: Pearson Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony & Shanahan, Dennis News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 812 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Aboriginal leader Second spokesperson: Michael Meyers, leading American civil rights campaigner Synopsis: Aboriginal leader Noel Pearson has called for criminal charges to be brought against parents who refuse to cooperate with police investigations into child abuse because the abuser is a family member or known to them. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: The myth of a new paternalism Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): Hirst, John News genre: Invited column Page number: 12 Word length: 1009 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: John Hirst, author, The Australians: Insiders and Outsiders on the National Character since 1770 Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the Prime Minister's emergency intervention, claiming that it will preserve traditional culture. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: This is our Katrina crisis, says Howard Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): Coorey, Phillip News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 645
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News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Alan Carpenter, West Australian Premier Synopsis: John Howard said that the crisis in Aboriginal communities was every bit as bad as the “human misery and lawlessness” which engulfed New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Keywords: Child health, Violence
Title: We're in for long haul, vows Brough Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): Marriner, Cosima News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 392 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Minister for Indigenous Affairs, Mal Brough, insisted the Federal Government’s takeover of Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory was “not a six-month wonder”, as he made a public plea for health workers to volunteer to go north. Keywords: Child health
Title: Get more medical advice first Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 305 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mark Wenitong, president, Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association Second spokesperson: Hobbs Tony, chairman, Australian General Practice Network Synopsis: The president of the Australian Indigenous Doctors’ Association, Mark Wenitong, called on the Federal Government to seek more medical advice before starting health checks on all children. Keywords: Child health
Title: Call for troops a year ago Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): Nader, Carol News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 389
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News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Paul Bauert, former Northern Territory president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Dr Peter Beaumont, Australian Medical Association Northern Territory president Synopsis: Just over a year ago a Northern Territory paediatrician, Paul Bauert, feared the condition in which Aboriginal children lived in the remote community of Wadeye were so dire that he urged the Government to send in troops to protect them Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: Most talked about - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): Morrissey, J, Aitchison, Ray & Sully, Michael News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: 2335 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Howard Government's NT Intervention. Includes mention of findings (from 30 years previously) that poor diet was causing retardation of brain growth in Aboriginal infants in Central Australia, which in turn made them lifelong slow-learners. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Living conditions
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Title: Duty of care to the young justifies Government's action Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 26 June 2007 Writer(s): John Howard News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 1040 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Synopsis: Edited version of a speech by Prime Minister John Howard, to the Sydney Institute about his plan to intervene in remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Child health
Title: Abbott reassures indigenous parents Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 27 June 2007 Writer(s): Shanahan, Dennis & Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 593 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Health Minister Tony Abbott has reassured Aboriginal parents in the Northern Territory their children will not be forcibly taken from them or subjected to medical tests without their permission as part of the Government's crackdown on child sex abuse. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Efforts to delay or defeat NT intervention are immoral Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 27 June 2007 Writer(s): Temple, Philip, Hennessy, Tony & Rogers, Romony News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: 2440 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Howard Government's NT intervention. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: It's black children overboard, they cry at Uluru
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Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 27 June 2007 Writer(s): Chandler, Jo News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 654 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council First spokesperson: Donald Fraser, local indigenous elder Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Description of how the Federal Government's intervention in remote communities in the Northern Territory was being viewed by the Mutijulu Community. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards
Title: One-size-fits-all policy rejected Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 27 June 2007 Writer(s): Marriner, Cosima News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 258 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Aboriginal leader Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Noel Pearson criticized the Federal Government’s takeover of indigenous communities in the Northern Territory as a “one size fits all approach” which did not distinguish between responsible and irresponsible welfare recipients. Keywords: Child health
Title: By all means act, but know it is for the long haul Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 27 June 2007 Writer(s): Plibersek, Tanya News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 780 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Tanya Plibersek, Federal Labor MP Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to the Federal Government intervention in indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Child health
Title: Families flee in panic Publication: Sydney Morning Herald
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Publication date: Wednesday, 27 June 2007 Writer(s): Murdoch, Lindsay & Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 876 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Alison Anderson, indigenous MP Synopsis: Claims that panic about the Howard Government’s crackdown on child sex abuse had spread widely throughout remote Aboriginal communities, where parents feared their children would be taken away in a repeat of the stolen generation. Mal Brough, Indigenous Affairs Minister, called people who had already fled "liars" who had something to hide. Keywords: Child health
Title: Expert critical of plan for child abuse checks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 27 June 2007 Writer(s): Horin, Adele News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 517 News Source: Academic, Church/welfare body, Publication First spokesperson: Dorothy Scott, director, Australian Centre for Child Protection, Universtiy of South Australia Second spokesperson: Spokesman for Tony Abbott, Minister for health Synopsis: A leading authority on child abuse condemned plans for compulsory checks for sexual abuse on thousands of indigenous children. Keywords: Child health
Title: Hurdles for mission to send doctors Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 27 June 2007 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 270 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Outlines the Government's plan to get army doctors into Indigenous communities to commence sex abuse checks. Keywords: Child health
Title: Mundine supports Territory crusade Publication: Australian
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Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Maiden, Samantha, Wilson, Ashleigh & Higgins, Ean News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 673 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Warren Mundine, Indigenous leader Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Indigenous leader Warren Mundine has savaged critics of John Howard's motives in intervening to stamp out the sexual abuse of children in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities, saying the protection of women and children is more important than politics. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Federal initiative should be applauded Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Dalton, S, Rogers, Romony & Townley, Chris News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 32 Word length: 1751 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Federal Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: First assault on sex abuse Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Rehn, Alison News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 398 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Dorothea Randall, community leader, Mutitjulu Second spokesperson: Bob Randall, community leader, Mutitjulu Synopsis: The army, Australian Federal Police and government bureaucrats were rolling out stage one of Prime Minister John Howard's plan to eradicate child sexual abuse from indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Slurs on PM's motives were predictable Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007
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Writer(s): Shanahan, Dennis News genre: Editorial Page number: 4 Word length: 432 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Warren Mundine, former ALP president Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the NT Intervention. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Indigenous leaders divided on plan of action Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Maiden, Samantha & Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 577 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Pat Turner, former senior commonwealth bureaucrat Second spokesperson: Lowitja O'Donoghue, former ATSIC chairwoman Synopsis: Aboriginal critics of the Government's emergency plan acknowledge it is time to tackle the child abuse crisis but believe the Howard intervention is ill-considered and doomed to fail. But as a group led by Pat Turner and Lowitja O'Donoghue prepare to unveil their own plan to address child abuse, other leaders such as Warren Mundine, John Moriarty and Wesley Aird insist it is time to put the debate aside and back radical action. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
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Title: Most talked about - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Heinrich, Max, Lamb, Barry & Quilty, Simon News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 13 Word length: 2583 News Source: Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Simon Quilty Second spokesperson: Charlie Ward Synopsis: Responses to the NT intervention, including comments on poor living conditions and the incidence on non-indigenous perpetrators. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Physical checks played down Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 338 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough has shied away from detailing whether children in troubled Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory would be routinely examined for signs of sexual abuse. Mr Brough said the priority was to stabilise the troubled communities with police, army and medical teams. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: First teams move in with army support Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Walker, Jamie News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 550 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Small survey and reconnaissance teams with military support have started to roll into central Australian settlements, including Mutitjulu at Uluru, Santa Teresa and Aputula. They will prepare communities for the planned deployment of police officers from the Australian Federal Police and the states, sent in to stamp out child sex abuse in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory and enforce law and order.
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Title: Time for caution: specialist Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 392 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Bill Glasson, Medical Leader involved with the Northern Territory child health emergency Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Dr Bill Glasson warned against Army medical staff going off "half cocked" in response to the Northern Territory child health emergency. He remarked that, while it was imperative that action moved as quickly as possible, the communities involved must understand that they were working with them. Keywords: Child health
Title: A shameful protest Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 June 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 13 Word length: 745 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Film/TV/Other media report, Human Rights Commission, Politician First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Aboriginal advocate Second spokesperson: Pat Turner, former head, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Synopsis: Discussion of criticism of the Howard Government's plan to attempt to stop indigenous child abuse. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Intervention
Title: Hundreds volunteer to join health effort Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 29 June 2007 Writer(s): Hart, Cath News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 244 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Rosanna Capolingua, president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Stephanie Bell, director, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Synopsis: Almost 200 health workers have expressed interest in joining the federal Government's emergency response teams in Northern Territory indigenous
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communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Brough on road to ease tensions Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 29 June 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 574 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Clare, Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Mal Brough will front indigenous communities in the Northern Territory to explain why the Government is taking such dramatic action as it attempts to stamp out child sexual abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Intervention, State politics
Title: Is life easier in the glasshouse Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 29 June 2007 Writer(s): Yarrow, Robin, Kazoullis, Stev & Harris, Peter News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 28 Word length: 1642 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Federal Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Minister rues remark about 'kiddie fiddlers' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 29 June 2007 Writer(s): Maley, Jacqueline News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 555 News Source: Other, Politician First spokesperson: Nathan Rees, NSW Minister Second spokesperson: Marcia Ella-Duncan, former Chair, Aboriginal Child Sexual Assault Taskforce Synopsis: The state minister Nathan Rees expressed regret for referring to Child Sexual Assault offenders as Kiddie Fiddlers. The Aboriginal Child Sexual Assault Taskforce objected to his comments as trivializing the issue of child sexual abuse.
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Title: Federal coup leaves Martin it its wake - Northern Territory Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: Feature Page number: 31 Word length: 736 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Synopsis: Discusses the role of the NT Chief Minister Clare Martin in the federal Government's move to seize control of Aboriginal communities in the NT in an attempt to curb the "national emergency" of child sexual abuse in the bush. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Intervention
Title: 'Our leader is listening to the cry of mothers' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Neill, Rosemary News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 590 News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Mary O'Reeri, school teacher, Beagle Bay community, WA Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to the Howard Government's radical agenda for Northern Territory Aborigines. Argues that the reforms should be extended to remote indigenous communities in Western Australia. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Suicide
Title: Most talked about - Troops in NT Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Dobinson, John, Biven, Andrew & Gardner, Graeme News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 18 Word length: 2129 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Publication First spokesperson: John Dobinson, North Balwyn, Vic Second spokesperson: Andrew Biven, Maningrida, NT Synopsis: Responses to the NT Intervention.
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Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Right to a life Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Lloyd, Graham & Higgins, Ean News genre: Feature Page number: 19 Word length: 1820 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Police/Court, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Federal Opposition leader Synopsis: Discusses the NT Intervention, with attention to specific communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions, Violence
Title: Country-wise the commentators Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Feature Page number: 31 Word length: 919 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Dennis Shanahan, The Australian Second spokesperson: Paul Briggs, The Age Synopsis: Comments on the NT Intervention. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
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Title: Less talk, more action - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 591 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Lyle Kenny, community leader, Docker River Second spokesperson: JC Carroll, deputy council chairman, Docker River Synopsis: Profile of Docker River community. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Intervention
Title: Doctor spells out children's tests - Howard's blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Cresswell, Adam News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 565 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Bill Glasson, medical specialist appointed to the emergency task group Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Doctors will look out for skin and ear infections, parasitic infestations and potentially serious illnesses such as rheumatic heart disease and chlamydia when they conduct health checks on Aboriginal children. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Intervention
Title: A black history Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Chilcott-Moore, Tanya News genre: Feature Page number: 50 Word length: 1505 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Professor Boni Robertson Second spokesperson: Desley Boyle, Qld Child Safety Minister Synopsis: Discusses the incidence of violence and sexual abuse of children in Aboriginal communities, in response to the Federal Government's Intervention in NT Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health Title: Questions on permits Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007
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Writer(s): Chitts, Hamish, Kolb, Peter & Farrelly, Kevin News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 26 Word length: 1586 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Federal Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: How NSW fails its most vulnerable Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: 1162 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Bureaucrat, Police/Court, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dawn Fardell, independent MP for Dubbo Second spokesperson: Kevin Greene, NSW Minister for Community Services Synopsis: Claims that outback NSW was plagued by a shocking lack of resources to tackle indigenous child abuse which had led to a permanent queue of 40 cases needing investigation and another 30 waiting to be heard by the courts. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Health funding, State politics
Title: Consultation the key to Aboriginal health Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Rubin, Professor George News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 34 Word length: 396 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Professor George Rubin, Australasian Faculty of Public Health Medicine Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to the Northern Territory intervention. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled Title: Agony that was ignored Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 June 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 23
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Word length: 1915 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Chris Mitchell, editor-in-chief, The Australian, & former editor-in-chief, The Courier-Mail Second spokesperson: Reuben Poonkamelya, crocodile feeder, Pormpuraaw Synopsis: Overview of the Courier-Mail campaign to bring attention to alcohol, violence and sex abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence, Women's health
Title: Most talked about - Aboriginal crisis Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 2 July 2007 Writer(s): McGlade, Hannah & Dillon, Anthony News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2714 News Source: Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the Howard Government's NT Intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Forced checkups 'would be assault' Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 2 July 2007 Writer(s): Hart, Cath News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 483 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Rosanna Capolingua, president, Australian Medical Association Synopsis: The plan to force children in Top End indigenous communities to undergo compulsory health checks has been modified significantly amid concerns that mandatory examinations could amount to assault. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Howard stocks dip - Abuse crackdown fails to inspire voters Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 2 July 2007 Writer(s): Porteous, Clinton News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 609 News Source: Politician
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First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Federal Labor leader Synopsis: Claims that John Howard's crackdown on Aboriginal child abuse backfired, with most voters dismissing it as a political ploy. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Medical checks: dole cut warning Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 2 July 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 316 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Synopsis: The Federal Minister for Health, Mr Abbott, suggested that indigenous parents in the Northern Territory whose children did not undergo medical checks could have their welfare payments docked. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Food substandard and too dear Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 3 July 2007 Writer(s): Murphy, Padraic News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 203 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Mark Wenitong, president, Australian Indigenous Doctors Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that urgent government action was needed to ensure fresh fruit and vegetables were available at affordable prices in remote communities. Keywords: Child health, Living conditions
Title: Police arrest teenager over death of three-month-old - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 4 July 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 338 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: A teenage boy was arrested in bushland after the violent death of a three- month-old baby girl at a small Aboriginal community in central Australia. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Violence
Title: Commitment welcome, but long overdue - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 4 July 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & Steketee, Mike News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 488 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Publication First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, co-author, Little Children Are Sacred Second spokesperson: Tom Calma, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissiioner Synopsis: One of the authors of the report that sparked the Howard Government's crackdown on indigenous child sex abuse in the Northern Territory has called on critics to capitalise on the Government's commitment. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Call for checks on abuse volunteers Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 4 July 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 413 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Tom Calma, ATSIC social justice commissioner. Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Indigenous Affairs Minister. Synopsis: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner said that child protection checks should be required for volunteers applying to work with sexually abused children in the Northern Territory to avoid playing into the hands of long-term abusers. Keywords: ATSIC, Child health, Intervention
Title: Resolve needed to ensure this good work succeeds. Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 4 July 2007 Writer(s): Abbott, Tony News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 771 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Federal Minister for Health. Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: Argues that the social problems detailed in the Little Children Are Sacred report were not unique to remote indigenous settlements in the Northern Territory, and that policing of indigenous communities should be increased. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Police
Title: Teenager arrested after baby girl is bashed to death in outback Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 4 July 2007 Writer(s): Murdoch, Lindsay & Skelton, Russell News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 395 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Northern Territory Police Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: A baby girl was killed during a disturbance in a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Child health
Title: Action necessitated by Martin Government neglect Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 5 July 2007 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: Feature Page number: 16 Word length: 1139 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Rolf Gerritsen, former director of economic policy, Chief Minister's Department Second spokesperson: Sean Bowden, barrister and Labor Party member Synopsis: Discusses political neglect of indigenous needs in the Northern Territory and the need for changes. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Let politics take a back seat Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 5 July 2007 Writer(s): Fynes-Clinton, Jane News genre: Editorial Page number: 28 Word length: 776 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the little ones were being lost in the wash-up of the Federal Government's dramatic intervention to protect the Northern Territory's
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indigenous children from sexual abuse. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Bishops lash black welfare bans Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 6 July 2007 Writer(s): Morris, Linda & Kontominas, Bellinda News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 393 News Source: Church/welfare body First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Australia’s Catholic bishops attacked the unequal application of welfare payment restrictions to Aboriginal parents as racially discriminatory and counterproductive. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Martin bans liquor in troubled camps - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 6 July 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 349 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: Chris Burns, NT Licensing Minister Synopsis: Northern Territory Chief Minister Clare Martin has responded to the crisis in Aboriginal communities, banning alcohol in the dysfunctional town camps of Alice Springs in an attempt to reduce violence among indigenous residents. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence
Title: Welfare threat over health test refusal Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 6 July 2007 Writer(s): Hart, Cath & Shanahan, Dennis News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 766 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Rosanna Capolingua, federal president, Australian Medical Association Synopsis: Indigenous parents will face welfare checks if they refuse to allow medical inspections of their children under the Howard Government crusade to stamp out Aboriginal child abuse.
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Title: In the way of help Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 7 July 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 16 Word length: 616 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the Federal Government's NT Intervention Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Labor support wavers after grog ban backflip - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 7 July 2007 Writer(s): Mitchell, Selina News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 341 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Federal Labor indigenous affairs spokeswoman Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Labor's qualified support for the Howard intervention appeared shaky as it questioned the Government's plan to allow wet canteens in dry communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Brough wants to 'finish the job' - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 7 July 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 752 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Alison Hunt, Mutitjulu community representative Synopsis: Mal Brough would seek to retain control of indigenous affairs if the Howard Government was returned to office so he could "finish" the job of radically reforming Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence
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Title: 'Cold turkey' alcohol response alarms nurses Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 7 July 2007 Writer(s): Cresswell, Adam News genre: News Page number: 28 Word length: 680 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Professor Judy Lumby, executive director, College of Nursing Second spokesperson: Sally Goold, Indigenous nurse leader Synopsis: Nursing and other groups have warned Prime Minister John Howard of potential pitfalls in his intervention plan to tackle problems in Aboriginal communities. They argue that cutting off alcohol supplies will not work without suitable detox services. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence
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Title: Photo ID needed to buy up on grog Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 9 July 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 784 News Source: Other, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Major-General Dave Chalmers Synopsis: Northern Territory drinkers will be forced to show photographic identification and declare where they will be consuming takeaway alcohol under tough new laws being drafted as part of the Howard Government's indigenous intervention plan. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Warning issued as girl, 10, assaulted - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 9 July 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 458 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Unnamed police source Second spokesperson: Vince Kelly, president, NT Police Association Synopsis: A man has been arrested at a remote Northern Aboriginal community after he was accused of taking a 10-year-old girl from her home and sexually assaulting her. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Pilbara men on child sex charges Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 10 July 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 698 News Source: Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Alan Carpenter, WA Premier Second spokesperson: Graeme Lienert, WA Assistant Police Commissioner Synopsis: More than 30 Aboriginal men have been implicated in sex attacks on girls as young as 11 from one community after authorities uncovered a second child abuse scandal in a remote Western Australian indigenous township. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
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Title: PM vows to push alcohol policy Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 11 July 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 461 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: John Howard has vowed to push ahead with proposals to restrict alcohol in indigenous communities, stating the Northern Territory Government's initiatives were inadequate. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Wary indigenous groups counter federal plan Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 11 July 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 307 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Church/welfare body First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A coalition of Northern Territory groups told the Federal Government that there was no reason to believe scrapping the permit system of entry to indigenous land would lower the rate of child abuse. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Land rights
Title: Power boost for PM Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 11 July 2007 Writer(s): Wakim, Joseph & Reist, Melinda Tankard News genre: Feature Page number: 27 Word length: 1343 News Source: Opinion, Publication First spokesperson: Joseph Wakim, founder, Australian Arabic Council Second spokesperson: Melinda Tankard Reist, founding director, Women's Forum Australia Synopsis: Responses to John Howard's indigenous child safety move. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence, Women's health
Title: Healing hands bridge a cultural divide Publication: Australian
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Publication date: Wednesday, 11 July 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 955 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Emil Djakic, doctor involved in the NT Intervention Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Federal Opposition spokeswoman on indigenous affairs Synopsis: Discussion of the implementation of the NT Intervention in Hermannsburg. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: 'Russian roulette' in HIV case - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 12 July 2007 Writer(s): Buckley-Carr, Alana News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 368 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Jim Mc Ginty, WA Health Minister Second spokesperson: Danny Cloghan, Chief of Staff, WA Health Minister Synopsis: The Western Australian Health Department has failed to isolate a HIV- infected man despite police believing he had unprotected sex with a 12- year-old girl. The case is the latest in a number of allegations involving Aboriginal child sex abuse in Western Australia. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Intervention
Title: Children 'traded for alcohol' - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 12 July 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 570 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Mildred Inkamala, founder, women's domestic violence service, Hermannsburg Second spokesperson: Dr Emil Djakic Synopsis: Allegations of parents selling their children for sex in return for alcohol emerged in the town of Hermannsburg as the federal Government's health checks began on Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Taskforce silk dismisses land grab suspicions - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 14 July 2007
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Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 625 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: John Reeves QC, member, Intervention taskforce Second spokesperson: David Ross, director, Central Land Council Synopsis: Response to concerns about the appointment of John Reeves QC to the taskforce overseeing the Howard Government's reforms of indigenous affairs. Claims that land management issues remain secondary during the first phase of the Government's emergency response to indigenous child abuse in the bush. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Rehousing work will take years - Howard's Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 14 July 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 620 News Source: Bureaucrat, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Major-General David Chalmers, operational commander, Commonwealth Intervention taskforce Second spokesperson: Sue Gordon, chairwoman, Commonwealth Intervention taskforce Synopsis: The commonwealth taskforce in charge of the emergency intervention in indigenous Australia is expecting to launch a billion-dollar project that would involve building thousands of houses in communities in central Australia and the Top End. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Living conditions
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Title: Indifference their enemy Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 16 July 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 969 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic, Politician First spokesperson: Marcia Ella-Duncan, Author, NSW report Breaking the Silence Second spokesperson: Peter Botsman, Melbourne University Academic Synopsis: Peter Botsman, a Melbourne Universtiy academic says that, while the federal government would investigate the problem in the Northern Territory, indigenous children in south-west Sydney and the Gippsland region of Victoria were up to five times more likely to be victims of abuse than those in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
Title: Territory solution on offer for west Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 17 July 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & O'Brien, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 673 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Eric Ripper, Acting WA Premier Synopsis: The Howard Government wants to duplicate its dramatic takeover of Northern Territory indigenous communities in Western Australia in response to a string of sex attacks in the Kimberley town of Halls Creek. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Health report bleak in the west Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 18 July 2007 Writer(s): Barrass, Tony, Taylor, Paige & Gosch, Elizabeth News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 669 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A new report has found that Western Australia ranks worst in the nation in some key indicators of Aboriginal wellbeing. Mentions that the Carpenter Government was continuing to resist federal intervention as it scrambled to deal with a broadening indigenous sex abuse scandal.
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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
Title: Substitute policing at airports Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 18 July 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & O'Brien, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 527 News Source: Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Eric Ripper, acting WA Premier Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: The Western Australian Government wants federal government approval to reassign up to 40 state police now patrolling airports to indigenous communities ravaged by rampant child sex abuse. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Tackle child neglect at the roots Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 19 July 2007 Writer(s): Nicholson, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 14 Word length: 886 News Source: Church/welfare body First spokesperson: Tony Nicholson, executive director, Brotherhood of St Laurence Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that mental illness, family violence and outright poverty are present in many of the families affected by the NT Intervention, and that remedies that fail to recognise this are doomed to fail. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Kids queuing for checks Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 20 July 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 400 News Source: Other, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Syd Stirling, Acting NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough announced that survey teams had visited nearly 30 indigenous communities in the Territory during the first of the Government's emergency response to protect Aboriginal children from abuse. He said that no Aboriginal parents had refused to allow their child to
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undergo a medical examination. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: 'Crisis' in welfare of children Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 20 July 2007 Writer(s): Laurie, Victoria News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 486 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical First spokesperson: Professor Fiona Stanley, head, Telethon Institute for Child Health Research Second spokesperson: Stephen Zubrick, chief investigator, child health survey Synopsis: Professor Fiona Stanley has told an international forum that the poor health and welfare of Aboriginal children represented a "domestic humanitarian crisis". A groundbreaking study by the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research found indigenous children in Western Australia had health problems associated with both the Third World and developed nations - from low birth weight and infectious diseases to obesity and diabetes. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: News focus: Health checks begin Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 20 July 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 2 Word length: 75 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, federal Minister for Indigenous affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Medical teams were conducting examinations in five Northern Territory indigenous communities and extra police had been sent to seven communities. Mal Brough said work, housing, policing and activities for young people had been identified by survey teams as areas people in communities would like to see addressed. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards Title: Wagging the finger Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 21 July 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: Feature Page number: 32 Word length: 1482 News Source: Church/welfare body, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Family and Community Services
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Second spokesperson: Michael Raper, president, National Welfare Rights Network Synopsis: Welfare groups were appalled at the government’s move to give Centrelink the power to manage the payments of parents who were identified as neglecting their children, to make sure things such as rent, food and health costs were met. In the Northern Territory intervention, half of all income support and family assistance payments would be mandatorily quarantined, without the need to prove that parents were neglecting their children. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Living conditions, Race & racism
Title: No escape from cycle of filth as kids go deaf Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 21 July 2007 Writer(s): Barrass, Tony News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 434 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Nicolette deZoete, Balgo, WA Second spokesperson: Robyn Smythe, child health nurse, Balgo, WA Synopsis: Cockroaches and dead flies are being syringed out of the ears of Aboriginal children in remote Western Australia and their hearing is so poor that some are being educated by loudspeakers. At Balgo, 85 per cent of school-age children cannot hear properly, leading to learning difficulties and social disadvantage. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Living conditions
Title: Community Cabinet experiences life and art Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 23 July 2007 Writer(s): Michael, Peter News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 296 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Community Cabinet roadshow rolled into indigenous Queensland, with child welfare, alcohol abuse and rock art topping the agenda. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Rough road ahead Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 24 July 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: Feature Page number: 13
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Word length: 1676 News Source: Bureaucrat, Church/welfare body, Medical, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Johnathan McLeod, Federal Government's new business manager, Kintore Second spokesperson: Jeff Hulcombe, chief executive, Kintore health service Synopsis: Overview of 11 Aboriginal towns in the Northern Territory and the enormous task facing the federal Government's intervention plan. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Alcohol damage to babies 'ignored' Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 27 July 2007 Writer(s): Barrass, Tony News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 607 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Lindsay Adams Second spokesperson: Kay Atfield, regional director, WA's Country Health Services (Kimberley) Synopsis: A leading pediatrician has claimed that the number of Aboriginal children born in the Kimberley with serious neurological disorders linked to their mothers' drinking during pregnancy was growing, yet the Western Australian Government was doing little to seriously tackle the issue. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Saving children’s lives a matter of long-term will Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 31 July 2007 Writer(s): Stanley, Fiona News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 872 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Details Dr Fiona Stanley's experience as a paediatrician working with children from remote indigenous communities. Argues that the government needs to affect long term change to overcome problems caused by living conditions. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Labor MPs uneasy about supporting PM's intervention plan - Indigenous Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 1 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News
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Page number: 8 Word length: 514 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Warren Snowdon, Federal NT MP Second Jenny Macklin, opposition indigenous affairs spokeswoman spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that he ALP's bipartisan support for John Howard's takeover of remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory will be challenged by Labor MPs concerned about crucial elements of the strategy to combat child abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Left fights Rudd on PM's intervention Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 4 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 648 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Trish Crossin, NT Labor senator Second spokesperson: Warren Snowdon, member for Lingiari (NT) & shadow parliamentary secretary Synopsis: Claims that Kevin Rudd's support for the Howard intervention to combat child abuse in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities faces a major challenge from growing opposition within Labor's Left faction. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Aboriginal action 'a betrayal' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 6 August 2007 Writer(s): Murdoch, Lindsay News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 550 News Source: Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, Aboriginal health administrator, & co-author, Little Children are Sacred. Second spokesperson: Rex Wild, QC. Co-author, Little Children are Sacred. Synopsis: The authors of the report that prompted the radical federal intervention in the Northern Territory said that every one of their recommendations for tackling child sexual abuse in indigenous communities had been ignored by the Howard Government. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, Intervention
Title: Cost blowout for NT plan - Aboriginal reform to hit $500m Publication: Australian
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Publication date: Monday, 6 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1102 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Pat Anderson, co-author, Little Children Are Sacred report Synopsis: The Howard Government will spend as much as half a billion dollars in 2007 alone on its radical intervention program for Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Right to tribal law scrapped Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 7 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 932 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Aboriginal offenders in the Northern Territory would no longer be able to use customary law to get softer sentences for serious crimes, under the Howard Government's radical intervention into Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: NT to track alcohol sales with photo ID Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 7 August 2007 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 169 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Dr Chris Burns, NT Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Radical new measures introduced by the Northern Territory Government would require anyone buying takeaway alcohol in Katherine to show photo ID. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Elders alert to young victims of bush marriage Publication: Australian
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Publication date: Tuesday, 7 August 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 565 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Belle Nakamarra Dickson, leader, sexual education program, Yuendumu Women's Centre Second spokesperson: Pam Malden, co-ordinator, Yuendumu Women's Centre Synopsis: Informal bush marriages are common in Yuendumu, with children as young as 13 living as man and wife in a family home, and many of the town's children becoming sexually active at that age. Keywords: Child health
Title: Anger over NT child Bill Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 8 August 2007 Writer(s): Gartrell, Adam News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 393 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: John Ah Kit, former NT Labor MP Synopsis: Indigenous Affairs Minister Mal Brough was abused from the public gallery of Federal Parliament as he introduced controversial new laws for Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Intolerance or progress, realism or wrong message? Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 9 August 2007 Writer(s): Orr, Kevin, Cook, E E & McMahon, Marie News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 320 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Responses to the debate of the impact of the Howard Government intervention in remote indigenous communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: 'Laws of a police state' - Greens fight plan to protect indigenous Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 11 August 2007
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Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: News Page number: 22 Word length: 455 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Bob Brown, leader, Australian Greens Second spokesperson: John Moriarty, member, National Indigenous Council Synopsis: The Australian Greens said that far-reaching powers designed to snare slave traders and international drug smugglers would be used to catch Aboriginal sex offenders in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Desert sweep Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 11 August 2007 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature Page number: 19 Word length: 2334 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the 500-page NT National Emergency Response legislation aims at nothing less than the refashioning of indigenous northern Australia. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Lack of respect will not help indigenous children Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 Writer(s): Banduk Marika News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 830 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Banduk Marika, community leader and artist in Yirrkala, Arnhem land Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the government must respect indigenous people and provide the opportunity for true self-determination. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Call to fund help for those forced off grog Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 14 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News
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Page number: 4 Word length: 531 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Guy Barnett, chairman, Senate legal and constitutional affairs committee Second spokesperson: Rachel Siewart, Greens Senator Synopsis: A Senate inquiry into the legislation on the Northern Territory intervention has called on the Howard Government to fund extra rehabilitation for Aborigines forced off alcohol under the crackdown on child abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Child health checks progressing Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 17 August 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh & Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 438 News Source: Other, Politician First spokesperson: Major General David Chalmers, operational commander, Intervention taskforce Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: About 850 indigenous children have received health checks across the Northern Territory in the first phase of the Howard Government's intervention in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Indigenous intervention becomes law Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 18 August 2007 Writer(s): Crawshaw, David & Ravens, Tara News genre: News Page number: 15 Word length: 242 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Nigel Scullion, Federal Community Services Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Government hailed the passage of its Northern Territory indigenous laws as a historic day for Aboriginal people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: STD rate in kids outstrips arrests - Indigenous Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 18 August 2007 Writer(s): O'Brien, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 6
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Word length: 542 News Source: Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Robyn McSweeney, Opposition child protection spokesperson Second spokesperson: Superintendent Shayne Maines, head, sex crime division Synopsis: Claims that children under 14 were being infected with sexually transmitted diseases at a rate of more than one child a week in Western Australia, yet only six people had been charged with related offences in the previous 18 months. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: Indigenous people can, and do, address their own problems Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 18 August 2007 Writer(s): Wilkes, Ted News genre: Invited column Page number: 31 Word length: 950 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Ted Wilkes, chairman, National Indigenous Drug and Alcohol Committee of the Australian National Council on Drugs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that there is a risk alcohol issues and associated child abuse and violence in the Northern Territory will be perceived as being indigenous problems only. Also details efforts made by indigenous communities to address alcohol-related problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
Title: Grog and porn bans to begin next week Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 20 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 444 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Alcohol and pornography would be banned in some indigenous communities, after the federal Government's intervention program to stop sexual abuse in Aboriginal communities received royal assent. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: 'Objects' need active role to close gap Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 22 August 2007 Writer(s): Hewett, Andrew
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News genre: Invited column Page number: 31 Word length: 649 News Source: Church/welfare body First spokesperson: Andrew Hewett, executive director, Oxfam Australia Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the crisis affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people was urgent - but had existed for a long time. It was, basically, a crisis of inequality, which could not be reversed with a quick fix. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: White lies, black dollars and red ink Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 25 August 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 34 Word length: 696 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that it was nearly impossible to determine the amount of money actually spent on indigenous Australians. The claimed expenditure included expenditure designed to assist all Australians such as welfare payments. Argues that the government’s lack of accounting leads to the impression that generous amounts were being squandered by Indigenous people, whilst in reality there were many social inequalities suffered by indigenous people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards
Title: State of the Nation - The view from The Australian's political writers Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 27 August 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: Feature Page number: 29 Word length: 2661 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Discussion of the political relationship between the Commonwealth and Northern Territory Government. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Town to quiz PM over 'land grab' Publication: Australian
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Publication date: Tuesday, 28 August 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 450 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Gus Williams, chairman, Hermannsburg Ntaria Aboriginal council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aborigines were expected demand to know why their land was being taken away for five years when John Howard addressed an indigenous council meeting in the central Australian town of Hermannsburg. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: PM leads Aborigines to mainstream Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 29 August 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 794 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Marion Scrymgour, NT Community Services Minister Synopsis: John Howard declared that the future for Aborigines lies in mainstream Australia, as he made his first visit to an indigenous community since his Government seized control of remote communities in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Swimming pool an oasis for desert children Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 29 August 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 499 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Joe Young, Chairman, Kintore Community Council Second spokesperson: Neil Ewart, chief executive, Kintore Community Council Synopsis: Construction has started on a swimming pool in Kintore, a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory. Studies of indigenous health have consistently shown a marked improvement in children whose home town has a swimming pool. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
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Title: PM calls on communities to assimilate Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 29 August 2007 Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 405 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Serena Williams, member, Hermannsburg council Synopsis: Mr Howard used his visit to the community of Hermannsburg to urge Aborigines to assimilate. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Brough opens coffers to fix black ghettos - Housing blueprint the backbone of bid to help children in NT Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 1 September 2007 Writer(s): Madigan, Michael News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: 447 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: More than half a billion dollars would be poured into indigenous housing as the Federal Government attempted to end the era of "Besser block ghettos". Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: A long road to the mainstream Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 3 September 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 12 Word length: 395 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the Norther Territory intervention was both necessary and worthwhile given the shocking evidence of child abuse uncovered by the Northern Territory inquiry and the generally appalling state of Aboriginal health, wealth and opportunity. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
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Title: Minor ailment putting kids' lives at risk Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 6 September 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 445 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Keturah Zimran, resident, Haasts Bluff, NT Second spokesperson: Valerie Coomber, nurse, Haasts Bluff, NT Synopsis: Claims that scabies - a burrowing mite that is easily treatable -- is a major threat to the health of children all across central Australia. Secondary infections can contribute to kidney disease later in life, or heart problems. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Living conditions
Title: Credit for pass mark Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 September 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 18 Word length: 606 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the progress of the NT intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Falling on deaf ears - Lack of health funds creating an Aboriginal catastrophe Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 10 September 2007 Writer(s): Miles, Janelle News genre: News Page number: 18 Word length: 462 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical First spokesperson: Chris Perry, Queensland committee chairman, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Australian Aborigines have the highest rates of childhood ear infection in the world, causing catastrophic learning and behavioural problems. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards
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Title: Ear infections destroying Aborigines: doctor Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 10 September 2007 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 286 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Chris Perry, Chairman,Queensland branch, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Second spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Health Minister Synopsis: A surgical leader, Chris Perry, said that widespread ear infections among Aboriginal infants were creating ‘catastrophic’ learning and development problems that had been largely ignored for 50 years. Dr Perry said that more than 90 per cent of Aboriginal children suffered from ear infections. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Hearing being lost Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 11 September 2007 Writer(s): Pender, Philippa News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 20 Word length: 1570 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Phillipa Pender Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to an earlier article on ear disease in Aboriginal children. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: Ban on takeaway alcohol a circuit-breaker for town Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 12 September 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 438 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Barry Sargenat, WA State director of liquor licensing Second spokesperson: Patrick Green, chairman, Leedal Synopsis: The remote community of Fitzroy Crossing is about to get the toughest alcohol restrictions imposed on a Western Australian town, a "circuit- breaking" six-month ban on all takeaway alcohol except light beer. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Suicide, Violence, Women's health
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Title: Horror of suicide strikes state's indigenous children Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 13 September 2007 Writer(s): Barrett, Rosanne News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 243 News Source: Bureaucrat, Publication First spokesperson: Elizabeth Fraser, Commissioner for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Indigenous Queensland children continued to defy the state trend of reduced child deaths with an infant mortality twice the state average. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Suicide
Title: Dodson lashes out at 'sinister intervention' Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 13 September 2007 Writer(s): Rintoul, Stuart News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 505 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Pat Dodson, Aboriginal leader Second spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal leader Synopsis: Aboriginal leader Pat Dodson has penned a sabage attack on the Howard Government's intervention in the Northern Territory, describing it as a sinister attempt to extinguish indigenous culture. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions
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Title: No home . . . but no urgency from taskforce - Indigenous Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 September 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 535 News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Sammy Marritja, resident, Milingimbi Second spokesperson: Joe Mawunydjil Garawirrtja, Uniting Church minister, Milingimbi Synopsis: Claims that there will be no shortage of problems demanding attention when the Howard Government's indigenous taskforce establishes a presence at Miningimbi. Despite a population of more than 1300, the community has no police, relying instead on officers from the nearby community of Maningrida. There are several nurses, but no doctor. Overcrowding is a constant problem, and cannabis use is increasing. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions, Police, Violence, Women's health
Title: Outsiders blamed for scare tactics - Residents fear loss of welfare - Indigenous Blueprint Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 September 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 579 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Medical, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Major General David Chalmers, commander, NT taskforce Second spokesperson: Sue Gordon, chairwoman, NT taskforce Synopsis: The federal Government's intervention into Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory is in danger of being hijacked by rumour as communication failures lead to fears that welfare will be withdrawn. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Beware of idealists on indigenous issues Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 17 September 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 17 Word length: 834 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Labor's indigenous affairs spokeswoman Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: Labor's indigenous affairs spokeswoman, Jenny Macklin, wants Australia to sign the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People, which the
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Government has refused to ratify. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Violence, Women's health
Title: Aborigines to get $100 m health corps boost. Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 18 September 2007 Writer(s): Coorey, Phillip & Gibson, Joel News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 463 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Government would significantly expand its intervention into Northern Territory Aboriginal communities with a package of new measures aimed at improving health, housing and employment. One measure would be to establish a remote area health corps that would cost $100 million over two years. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Intervention
Title: Aboriginal health services say checks miss sick kids Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 18 September 2007 Writer(s): Gartrell, Adam News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: 249 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A lobby group representing NT Aboriginal health services labelled the Federal Government's health checks of indigenous children in the Northern Territory inefficient, ineffective and potentially unethical. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: $100m air assault on Territory health Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 18 September 2007 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 564 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: A $100 million medical flying squad will blitz Northern Territory indigenous communities under a campaign to attack blindness and hearing problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Intervention
Title: Intervention spending doubles Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 19 September 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 309 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Second spokesperson: Olga Havnen, co-ordinator, Combined Aboriginal Organisations of the Northern Territory Synopsis: The cost of the Federal Government’s intervention into remote Northern Territory communities had more than doubled, with a further $740 million in spending, including $514 million for housing, $100 million for health, $18.5 million for policing and $30 million to partially fund job created by the Northern Territory public service. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Intervention
Title: Children 'being hidden' to avoid doctors Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 September 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia & Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 477 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Federal Health Minister Synopsis: At least 30 Aboriginal children were allegedly being hidden from doctors to avoid health checks in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, raising suspicions that parents were covering up abuse. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
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Title: Intervention bill blows out to $1.3bn Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 September 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 491 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Labor indigenous affairs spokeswoman Synopsis: The cost of the intervention in Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory has soared to more than $1.3 billion over the next four years, with most of the investment earmarked for the repair and construction of houses. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Activist Yunupingu to form Arnhem Land elders group Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 21 September 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh & Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 531 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Other First spokesperson: Galarrwuy Yunupingu, Aboriginal leader Second spokesperson: Major General Dave Chalmers, operational commander, intervention taskforce Synopsis: Galarrwuy Yunupingu endorsed the Commonwealth intervention in the Northern Territory as an opportunity to "empower" Aboriginal people andplans to establish an elders group to serve as a link between government and Aboriginal people. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: A welcome intervention, if done with sensitivity Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 24 September 2007 Writer(s): Jensen, Peter News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 724 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the Federal Government’s intervention highlighted the complexity of indigenous health problems.
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Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Author's warning on race relations Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 27 September 2007 Writer(s): Ravens, Tara News genre: News Page number: 25 Word length: 302 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, chairwoman, Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Aboriginal advocate Pat Anderson claimed that the Federal Government's intervention in the Northern Territory was jeopardising the already delicate relationship between black and white Australia. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: States to blame on abuse: Anderson Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 28 September 2007 Writer(s): Maley, Paul News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 353 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Anderson, former Nationals leader & deputy prime minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Retiring Nationals MP John Anderson has criticised the state Labor governments over their failure to act on endemic levels of child sex abuse within aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Women's health
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Title: Support for federal intervention Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 2 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 385 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Bureaucrat, Other First spokesperson: Leo Abbott, representative, Federal Government's Aboriginal Leadership Program Second spokesperson: Major General David Chalmers, commander, NT Intervention taskforce Synopsis: Leaders from four Northern Territory Aboriginal communities whose residents have stopped receiving half their welfare payments in cash have expressed support for federal government measures in their communities, despite concerns about the way the reforms had been enforced. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Canberra to pay for inquest lawyers Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 2 October 2007 Writer(s): O'Brien, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 318 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: John Hammond, Perth lawyer Synopsis: The federal Government has been forced to fund lawyers to act for grieving Aboriginal families in the alcohol-ravaged Kimberley after the Western Australian Government refused to pay for their representation at a coronial inquiry. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Child abuse not so easy to uncover Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 8 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 538 News Source: Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Paul White, NT Police Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Police in remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory had not uncovered any solid evidence of sexual assaults on children, three months after being deployed as part of the Howard Government's intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
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Title: Outback migration brings health fears Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 8 October 2007 Writer(s): Akerman, Pia News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 498 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Cephas Stanley, chief executive, Pika Wiya Health Service Second spokesperson: Jay Weatherill, SA Aboriginal Affairs Minister Synopsis: Argues that health services fear they lack resources to deal with the "explosive" social and medical problems created by Aborigines moving from central Australia's desert lands to government-run "summer camps" on the South Australian coast. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Proof lies 'in tangible benefits' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 13 October 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 197 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland, Aboriginal health clinic, Atherton Tablelands Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Dr Lara Wieland, who works in an Aboriginal health clinic on the Atherton Tablelands near Cairns, argues that John Howard's push for a referendum should be applauded only if it delivers tangible benefits for indigenous people. Keywords: Child health
Title: Teenagers bashed into having 'bonus babies' - New Reconciliation Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 13 October 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 397 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Lara Wieland, manager, health clinic, Atherton Tablelands Second spokesperson: Robyrta Felton, community elder, Mornington Island Synopsis: Claims that teenage Aboriginal girls in north Queensland who used birth control were being bashed by their partners because they wanted the girls
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to get pregnant so they could grab the $4,000 Commonwealth baby bonus cheque. Keywords: Child health
Title: Territory for hope Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 23 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: Feature Page number: 15 Word length: 1754 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Sharon Robinson, store manager, Titjikala Second spokesperson: Tanya Lucky, chairwoman, Imanpa Council Synopsis: Overview of the impact of the NT Intervention on Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Labor minister lashes party over intervention Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 24 October 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 438 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Marion Scrymgour, Indigenous Northern Territory Labor Minister for Family and Community Services, Child Protection and Young Territorians Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Australia’s first Aboriginal cabinet minister broke ranks with federal Labor in a firebrand speech in Sydney, accusing it of doing little more than ‘hanging on to the Coalition’s political apron strings’ over the intervention in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Child health, Federal department of health, Indigenous health standards, State department of health
Title: Odds improve for Aboriginal babies to live Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 24 October 2007 Writer(s): Cresswell, Adam News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 543 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Elizabeth Sullivan, director, National Perinatal Statistics Unit, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: Death rates of Aboriginal babies have fallen by 30 per cent to 11 per 1000 births. Keywords: Child health, Women's health
Title: Overseas aid for a town left behind - Election 2007 - The Campaign Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 26 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon & Lunn, Stephen News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 501 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Church/welfare body, Politician First spokesperson: Roslyn Nangalla Peterson, resident, Epenarra Second spokesperson: Jessie Beasley, co-founder, Epenarra Synopsis: Profile of Epenarra, 207km southeast of Tennant Creek, a community that has been left behind by governments and receives aid from World Vision. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Women in remote towns 'want change' Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 27 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1152 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Delvene Napangardi Langdon, resident, Yuendumu Second spokesperson: Pam Malden, manager, Yuendumu Women's Centre Synopsis: Addresses issues of violence towards women in remote indigenous communities, such as Yuendumu, against the issues surrounding John Howard's emergency intervention in the Northern Territory. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Women's health Title: Still in the grip of the grog Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 27 October 2007 Writer(s): Michael, Peter News genre: Feature Page number: 58 Word length: 1604 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Local government, Police/Court, Publication First spokesperson: Andy Henderson, Far North Assistant Commissioner Second spokesperson: Janine Chevathun, member, Aurukun community justice group Synopsis: Claims that state alcohol plans for remote indigenous communities caused new problems. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
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Title: Senior women key to success of reform - Intervention - Election 2007: Indigenous Affairs Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 29 October 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 474 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Mildred Inkamala, resident, Hermannsburg Synopsis: Aboriginal women have emerged as a key constituency in traditional Northern Territory indigenous communities where the federal Government is implementing its intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Drink ban town's neighbours have Crossing to bear Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 30 October 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 577 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Darren Sievwright, police officer-in-charge, Broome Second spokesperson: Vivien Gordon, resident, Fitzroy Crossing Synopsis: Claims that up to a quarter of the population of remote Fitzroy Crossing has flooded into nearby towns in search of alcohol, four weeks after the nation's toughest bottleshop restrictions limited drinkers to takeaway light beer in the Kimberley town. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence, Women's health
Title: Home-grown diabetes program reaches into remote communities - Indigenous Australia - Special report Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 3 November 2007 Writer(s): Mayes, Andrea News genre: Feature Page number: 106 Word length: 725 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Ernie Bridge, head, Unity of First People of Australia (UFPA) Second spokesperson: Michael Gracey, medical adviser, UFPA Synopsis: Diabetes rates in parts of the Northern Territory and Western Australia are up to 20 times higher than in non-Aboriginal communities. Former WA MP Ernie Bridge, head of the Unity of First People of Australia (UFPA), has devised a management and care program, which takes a holistic approach to
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improve people's health, including health education, lifestyle advice, exercise, the provision of healthy food in local stores and even cooking classes. Keywords: Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards
Title: Culture takes back seat Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 13 November 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 181 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Major General David Chalmers, operational commander, NT emergency taskforce Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A contractor working for the Howard Government's intervention program in Aboriginal communities has been accused of building a toilet on a culturally sensitive site. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Outpost 'sidestepped' but keeps eyes on the ball Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 20 November 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 522 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Steve Japananga Dixon, local council member, Lajamanu Second spokesperson: Peter Jangala Jigili, Council president, Lajamanu Synopsis: The most remote large Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory has complained it has been missed by the federal Government's intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Way forward exists on NT Intervention Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 28 November 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 17 Word length: 589 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Simon Kearney, journalist, Australian Second spokesperson: Paul Henderson, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Claims that the benefits of the commonwealth intervention to protect
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Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory can in part be measured by the dramatic growth in food sales on indigenous communities. Urges Kevin Rudd to continue the intervention. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Beyond sorry, making amends Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 28 November 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 14 Word length: 429 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Alexander Downer, Foreign Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of Kevin Rudd's promise to make a formal apology for the nation's past treatment of its Aboriginal people. Keywords: Child health, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Intervention, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Taskforce stops winding up work-for-dole - Election 2007: Indigenous affairs Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 28 November 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon, Wilson, Ashleigh & Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 580 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Paul Henderson, NT Chief Minister Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Labor MP Synopsis: The taskforce rolling out the federal intervention in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities has stopped winding up employment programs axed by the Howard government, awaiting a new policy direction from the Rudd Labor government. Keywords: Child health, Intervention
Title: Don't leave us now Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 29 November 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 1880 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Academic, Lawyer/Legal
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representative, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Joe Rawson, resident, Titjikala Second spokesperson: Alison Anderson, NT MP, seat of Macdonnell Synopsis: Overview of the NT Intervention from the perspective of Aboriginal people in various communities and implications for the new Labor Government. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions, Suicide, Women's health
Title: Swings and roundabout of indigenous fortune Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 1 December 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: News Page number: 29 Word length: 1291 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Linda Burney, national vice-president, ALP Second spokesperson: Rosanna Capolingua, president, Australian Medical Association Synopsis: Details the efforts of Mal Brough in the radical intervention in Northern Territory indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions
Title: Boy died day after DOCS visit Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 1 December 2007 Writer(s): Jacobsen, Geesche News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 610 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical First spokesperson: Paul McMahon, Deputy State Coroner Second spokesperson: Geoffery Hardacre, pediatrician Synopsis: Claims that officers from the Department of Community Services delivered a fridge and a washing machine to the home of Mundien Orcher's carers the day before he died, but did not look at the five-month-old boy. Keywords: Child health, Violence
Title: Intervention voice Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 1 December 2007 Writer(s): Mayers, Naomi News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 36 Word length: 220 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Marcia Langton, professor and Aboriginal advocate
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Second spokesperson: Marion Scrymgour, Deputy Chief Minister of the Northern Territory Synopsis: Response to Marcia Langton's call for indigenous voices. Argues that the Howard Government’s intervention in the Northern Territory was a naked attempt to use the race card for political ends. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Land rights
Title: Children die after files are closed Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 7 December 2007 Writer(s): Box, Dan & Salusinszky, Imre News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 578 News Source: Bureaucrat, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Neil Shepherd, director-general, NSW Department of Community Services Second spokesperson: Bruce Barbour, NSW Ombudsman Synopsis: A report by the NSW Ombudsman revealed that 114 children died in 2006- 07 despite reports to the NSW Department of Community Services, a figure that has increased in recent years even after the department received an extra $1.2 billion in funding. Mentions that Aboriginal children continued to be over-represented, making up 20 per cent of those who died. Keywords: Child health
Title: Abuse thrives in fearful - Labor in power Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 December 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: Feature Page number: 28 Word length: 2128 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Police/Court First spokesperson: Bess Price Second spokesperson: Dave Price Synopsis: Overview of child sex abuse in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence
Title: Indigenous health expert looks for change Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 11 December 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon & Berkovic, Nicola News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 404 News Source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Bill Glasson, member, NT Intervention taskforce Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister
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Synopsis: A member of the taskforce overseeing the commonwealth intervention in Northern Territory Aboriginal communities has welcomed the election of the Rudd Government as an opportunity to make changes to the federal action in indigenous affairs. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
Title: Carer warned of dangers of return Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 11 December 2007 Writer(s): Murphy, Paddy News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 548 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Unnamed foster parent Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A former foster carer of the girl at the centre of the Queensland rape furor warned authorities the girl was offering sex in exchange for cigarettes and alcohol just weeks before she was returned to Aurukun and pack-raped. Keywords: Child health
Title: Standard of justice Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 11 December 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 15 Word length: 522 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Anna Bligh, Qld Premier Synopsis: Discusses court treatment of Aboriginal sex offenders. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Women's health
Title: Sentencing is seriously questioned Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 11 December 2007 Writer(s): McGinn, Peta News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 22 Word length: 1793 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Peta McGinn Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to report of a trial of nine males from the Aurukun Aboriginal
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community charged with raping a 10-year-old girl. Keywords: Child health
Title: Stop the abuse of children Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 12 December 2007 Writer(s): Langton, Marcia News genre: Invited column Page number: 14 Word length: 818 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Marcia Langton, chairwoman, Australian indigenous studies, University of Melbourne Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the freeing of three adult and six juvenile Wik males who pleaded guilty to gang-raping a 10-year-old Wik girl in the Aurukun community has brought to the fore the urgency of dealing with the conditions in which these horrors occur. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention, Violence, Women's health
Title: Most talked about - Justice denied Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 12 December 2007 Writer(s): Thornton, Jean, Briggs, Freda & Weldon, Ian News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2694 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Jean Thornton Second spokesperson: Freda Briggs Synopsis: Responses to the outcome of a court case involving the rape of a 10-year-old girl in Aurukun. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Most talked about - Aurukun rape case Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 13 December 2007 Writer(s): Boulton, Dr John, Berk, Laura E & Benham, Daphne News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 15 Word length: 2659 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Dr John Boulton Second spokesperson: Ruth Goozeff Synopsis: Responses to the outcome of a court case involving the rape of a 10-year-old girl in Aurukun.
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Title: Rape and consent in Carpentaria Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 13 December 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 437 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Anna Bligh, Queensland Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of a rape case in Aurukun, in which 9 indigenous offenders pleaded guilty, but the six younger offenders had no conviction recorded against them, while the older ones received six-month jail terms, suspended on good behaviour for a year. Keywords: Child health, Police, Violence
Title: Raped girl endured lifetime of trauma Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 13 December 2007 Writer(s): Marriner, Cosima News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 534 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Anna Bligh, Queensland's Premier Second spokesperson: Unnamed official, Department of Community Services Synopsis: Claims that the girl at the centre of a multiple rape case in far north Queensland had been through more trauma in her 12 years than most suffer in a lifetime. A Department of Community Services official commented that girls as young as 14 were giving birth in Aurukun. Keywords: Child health
Title: Cut-off, neglected community plagued by unruly youths and inadequate policing - Indigenous Justice Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 14 December 2007 Writer(s): Murphy, Padraic & Elks, Sarah News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 541 News Source: Local government First spokesperson: Neville Pootchemunka, Mayor, Aurukun Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Aurukun. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions
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Title: Review of abuse referrals to police - Indigenous Justice Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 14 December 2007 Writer(s): Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 557 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Margaret Keech, Qld Child Safety Minister Second spokesperson: Elizabeth Fraser, Qld Children's Commissioner Synopsis: The Queensland Government has reviewed its departmental protocols following police complaints that Child Safety officers often failed to share evidence of abuse. Keywords: Child health
Title: Safety of kids is priority Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 14 December 2007 Writer(s): Cripps, Kyllie & McGlade, Hannah News genre: Invited column Page number: 14 Word length: 823 News Source: Academic, Lawyer/Legal representative, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Kyllie Crips, indigenous postdoctoral research fellow, Onemda VicHealth Koori health unit, University of Melbourne Second spokesperson: Hannah McGlade, human rights lawyer Synopsis: Discusses the decision of Queensland District Court judge Sarah Bradley not to jail six juveniles and three men who pleaded guilty to the horrific gang rape of a 10-year-old girl at the Aurukun indigenous community on Cape York. Keywords: Child health
Title: Pack rape leads to culture of denial Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 14 December 2007 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 15 Word length: 965 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Anna Bligh, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Aboriginal leader Synopsis: Questions claims by state and territory governments that they were serious in their efforts to tackle the problems of child abuse in remote indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health
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Title: Indigenous issues now on Rudd's urgent list Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 14 December 2007 Writer(s): Marriner, Cosima News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 506 News Source: Human Rights Commission, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Anna Bligh, Queensland Premier Synopsis: As outrage over the multiple rape of a 10-year-old Aurukun girl intensified, the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, indicated that he might add indigenous affairs to the already packed agenda for his inaugural premiers’ conference. Keywords: Child health, Federal politics, State politics
Title: Child dental fears for Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 14 December 2007 Writer(s): Peatling, Stephanie News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 172 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Kaye Roberts-Thomson, report co-author Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report from the Institute of Health and Welfare found that fewer than 5 per cent of pre-school-aged indigenous children brushed their teeth regularly, with poor dental hygiene being compounded by sugary drinks. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Indigenous issues up for COAG Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 14 December 2007 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew & Elks, Sarah News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 541 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Anna Bligh, Qld Premier Synopsis: Kevin Rudd will consider placing indigenous affairs on the agenda for the Council of Australian Governments meeting as the nation's Labor administrations struggle to determine the appropriate response to violence and social dysfunction in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Violence
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Title: State of the Nation - The view from the Weekend Australian's political writers Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Parnell, Sean News genre: Feature Page number: 31 Word length: 2755 News Source: Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: Tom Calma, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of problems with indigenous communities in Queensland. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: System failing the children Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: Feature Page number: 73 Word length: 1153 News Source: Academic, Other, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Richard Barrie, principal, Aurukun school Second spokesperson: Professor Boni Robertson, Griffith University Synopsis: Discusses the lack of advancement by indigenous people in Cape York, despite so many media reports, inquiries and hundreds of recommendations. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
Title: Doubts cast on claims of cover-up Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret & Michael, Peter News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 603 News Source: Bureaucrat, Film/TV/Other media report, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Robert Needham, chair, Qld Crime and Misconduct Commission Second spokesperson: Denis Fitzpatrick, deputy president, Queensland Police Union Synopsis: The state's corruption watchdog moved quickly to discredit potentially explosive reports that Queensland Government ministers ordered child- safety workers not to report child-sex abuse cases to police for investigation. Keywords: Child health
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Title: Police vent fury over allegations Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): O'Loan, James News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 231 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: Denis Fitzpatrick, acting president, Queensland Police Union Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Queensland Police Union argued that child safety officers should be sacked and the Crime and Misconduct Commission held accountable for allegedly covering up ongoing child abuse in indigenous communities. Keywords: Child health
Title: No evidence child abuse unreported: Commission Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Marriner, Cosima News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 480 News Source: Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: David Harold, Detective Sergeant, Cairns Child Protection Unit Second spokesperson: Anne Bligh, Queensland Premier Synopsis: The Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission said there was “no evidence to support” police allegations that child safety officers in Cape York were ordered by ministers not to report suspected child abuse to police. The allegations were initially raised in May 2006 after an investigation the rape of a 10-year-old girl by nine boys and men in the Aboriginal community of Aurukun. Keywords: Child health, Police
Title: Too late for talk-fests Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Ruting, Brad News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 30 Word length: 120 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Brad Ruting, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that Kevin Rudd’s ‘urgent’ list was just more talk-fests and report- writing that did not focus on improving the atrocities and dysfunction faced by Indigenous Australians.
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Title: Rudd to face indigenous heads Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh, Fitzpatrick, Stephen & Barrass, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 1000 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Paul Henderson, NT Chief Minister Synopsis: Kevin Rudd will come face to face with indigenous leaders as he prepares to deal personally with the "challenges" confronting the commonwealth intervention in Northern Territory communities amid the growing outrage over the gang-rape of a 10-year-old Aboriginal girl on Cape York. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Intervention
Title: Evidence of abuse kept from the police Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 15 December 2007 Writer(s): Parnell, Sean, Elks, Sarah & Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 746 News Source: Bureaucrat, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Detective Sergeant David Harold, Child Protection Investigation Unit, Cairns Second spokesperson: Robert Needham, chairman, Qld Crime and Misconduct Commission Synopsis: Queensland's anti-corruption body says the state Government's own policies delay and sometimes prevent evidence of child abuse being passed on to police. Keywords: Child health
Title: Review covers abuse protocol -- Indigenous Justice Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 Writer(s): Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 503 News Source: Medical, Police/Court, Politician First spokesperson: Anna Bligh, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Bob Atkinson, Qld Police Commissioner Synopsis: A review of Queensland's child protection laws will examine whether health workers should be obliged to notify police of suspected abuse and neglect, as well as the Department of Child Safety, amid continuing fallout over the
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Aurukun gang rape case. Keywords: Child health
Title: Inquest told of damaged children - Indigenous Justice Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 Writer(s): Gosch, Elizabeth News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 512 News Source: Academic, Police/Court First spokesperson: Professor Fiona Stanley, former Australian of the Year Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Former Australian of the Year Fiona Stanley told the Western Australian coronial inquest into the alcohol or cannabis-related deaths of at least 23 Aborigines form the Kimberley that serious health issues such as fetal alcohol syndrome were creating a second stolen generation among the indigenous population. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions
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Title: 'For culture's sake, keep abused kids in townships' Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 18 December 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 648 News Source: Bureaucrat, Publication First spokesperson: Stephanie Fielder, child safter manager Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A social worker disciplined over her handling of the multiple rape of a 10- year-old girl in the Cape York community of Aurukun has argued that abused children should remain in the township for the sake of their "cultural, emotional and spiritual identity". Keywords: Child health, Suicide, Violence
Title: Abuse reports buried - Police kept in dark for six months - Indigenous Justice Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 December 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 644 News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Anneke Van Woerkom, representative, Child Safety Department Second spokesperson: Jane Sheehan, Department of Child Safety Synopsis: A senior Queensland Child Safety Department official claimed that reports of abuse of children at Aurukun were not passed on by departmental staff to police for at least six months. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Violence
Title: Under-5s found with sex diseases - Indigenous justice Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 December 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 373 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Peter Beaumont, NT president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: New figures released by the Northern Territory Government show that children under the age of five in the Northern Territory have been found to have sexually transmitted diseases. Keywords: Child health, Disease
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Title: Sex abuse of boy not rape, says judge Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 December 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 801 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Police/Court First spokesperson: Trevor Riley, NT Supreme Court judge Second spokesperson: Mark Johnson, president, NT Bar Association Synopsis: A Supreme Court judge said that two men and three teenagers who sexually abused an 11-year-old boy at a remote Top End Aboriginal community should not be called rapists. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health
Title: Sex assault victim 'will be blamed' Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 20 December 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 977 News Source: Police/Court First spokesperson: David Loadman, Darwin magistrate Second spokesperson: Trevor Riley, NT Supreme Court judge Synopsis: Account of a court case arising from the discovery that a 12-year-old boy from Maningrida had gonorrhea. Keywords: Child health, Disease
Title: Years before police can act Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 20 December 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony & Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 369 News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Unnamed senior office, Qld Department of Child Safety Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Police wanting to investigate reports of abuse of Aboriginal children on Cape York in Queensland were being forced to wait more than two years for the Department of Child Safety to complete the necessary material. Keywords: Child health
Title: Rudd vows to improve living conditions - Indigenous Affairs - COAG 2007 Publication: Australian
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Publication date: Friday, 21 December 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 512 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Kevin Rudd, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Rudd Government will overhaul management of indigenous issues, with the states and territories agreeing to participate in an audit of their roles and responsibilities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards
Title: Call to reform 'legal lunacy' to protect kids Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 22 December 2007 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 445 News Source: Academic, Lawyer/Legal representative, Police/Court First spokesperson: Marcia Langton, indigenous academic Second spokesperson: Trevor Riley, NT Supreme Court judge Synopsis: Respected indigenous academic Marcia Langton has criticised the "legal lunacy" surrounding the abuse of Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory, saying urgent reform was needed to protect children in remote communities. Keywords: Child health
Title: Cape trial for radical solution - Welfare payments under threat Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 22 December 2007 Writer(s): Wardill, Steven News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 375 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Anna Bligh, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Synopsis: A historic trial would be conducted in four Queensland indigenous communities, forcing families to meet basic responsibilities or face losing control of their welfare. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Living conditions, Violence
Title: Sex offenders left unchecked in a toxic cycle Publication: Australian
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Publication date: Thursday, 27 December 2007 Writer(s): Jones, Robin News genre: Feature Page number: 10 Word length: 1111 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Robin Jones, clinical psychologist & consultant, & fellow, department of political science, criminology and sociology, University of Melbourne Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that nothing was being done to tackle the behaviour of young sexual abusers in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Child health
Title: Community breakdown Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 29 December 2007 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: Feature Page number: 21 Word length: 1876 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that real responses were needed for real problems and for fellow Australians to face up to the reasons for dysfunction in some Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Violence, Women's health
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