The Media and Indigenous Policy Project
Index of Indigenous Health Articles Indigenous Community Controlled Medical Services
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, Indigenous Community Controlled Medical Services, in The Australian, Courier-Mail and Sydney Morning Herald, 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
Further information about the Media and Indigenous Policy 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 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: The Aborigines have never had it so good, most say Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 8 February 1988 Writer(s): Stephens, Peter News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 437 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: According to the findings of a Saulwick Herald Poll, most Australians believe Aborigines are better off now than they were before white settlement. This result comes as a surprise considering the recent publicity given to Aboriginal Deaths in Custody and to the range of serious social problems besetting the Aboriginal population. Keywords: Bicentennial, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: All is not Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 10 February 1988 Writer(s): Mayer, Elaine News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: 158 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Elaine Mayer Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to a previous article (4 February 1988), claiming it misrepresents the health standards of "all" Australians. Points out that the life expectancy given in the report (72.5 years for men and 78.8 years for women) differs dramatically from the life expectancy for Aborigines, which in 1985 was 48.3 years for males and 57.3 years for females. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Silly question Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 11 February 1988 Writer(s): Kreger, Jack News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 70 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Jack Kreger
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Questions the legitimacy of the Saulwick pollster who posed the question "Are Aborigines better or worse off than they were 200 years ago?" Keywords: Bicentennial, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Immature people? Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 12 February 1988 Writer(s): Foulcher, John News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 8 Word length: 76 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: John Foulcher Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that there would little to celebrate in the Bicentennial year, if the Saulwick Poll concerning Aboriginal living conditions were accurate. Keywords: Bicentennial, Disease, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Poll questioned Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 18 February 1988 Writer(s): Colman, R News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 97 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to previous article (8 Feburary 1988) on opinion poll which found that most Australians believed Aborigines were better off now than they were before the white settlement. Refers to possible under-representation in the poll sample. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Fears that 40pc of blacks may have aids Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 19 February 1988 Writer(s): O'Neill, John News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 455 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Non-Aboriginal lay person
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First spokesperson: Mr Jones, Federal Government's Drug Offensive Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that heroin and AIDS were increasing causes of death for Aboriginal people around Sydney, particularly the Redfern area. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Federal department of health, Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Suicide
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: Health department to go west Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 27 February 1988 Writer(s): Aubin, Tracey & O'Niell, John News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 424 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Anderson, NSW Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Mr Collins, opposition spokesman on health Synopsis: The NSW Department of Health was moving from the city to Parramatta. Notes that the government anounced a $2 million program of intiatives designed to imporve the health of Aborigines in NSW. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: State to resist loss of health workers Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 12 March 1988 Writer(s): Hammond, P News genre: News Page number: 17
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Word length: 300 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mrs Harvey, Queensland Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Health Minister, Mrs Harvey, claimed the State Health Department was desperate not to lose the expertise of Aboriginal health workers based in Queensland. Mrs Harvey attacked the Federal Government for its “Total misunderstanding of the long-term preventative health aims of the Aboriginal Health Program.” Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State politics
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 community controlled, Women's health
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Title: Black health is 'Under Threat' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 21 April 1988 Writer(s): Kent, J News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 4 Word length: 100 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mrs Harvey, Queensland Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Health Minister, Mrs Harvey, said the Aboriginal Health Program was under threat from Federal Government cutbacks. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Health services bad: Union Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 26 April 1988 Writer(s): Freudenberg, John News genre: News Page number: 23 Word length: 200 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Mr Denis Jones, Queensland Nurses Union Secretary Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Mr Denis Jones, Queensland Nurses Union, said that health services on some north Queensland Aboriginal communities were appalling, leading to a high turnover of nurses working in remote communities. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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
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Title: Obsession with guilt pointless: Hasluck Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 12 May 1988 Writer(s): Kingston, Margo News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 341 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: Sir Paul Hasluck, former Governor-General Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Sir Paul Hasluck, former Governor-General, lamented the shift of outlook from pride in our history and development and hope for better Aboriginal welfare, to breastbeating about past wrongs and mistakes. Keywords: Bicentennial, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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 First spokesperson: Dr Neil Thomson, Acting secretary, 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, 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.
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Keywords: Child health, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Race & racism
Title: Initiations 'an AIDS risk to Aborigines' Publication: Australian Publication date: Sunday, 5 June 1988 Writer(s): Maurer, Tracy News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Gracelyn Smallwood, federal government adviser on communicable diseases in the Aboriginal community Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The modernisation of Aboriginal initiation practices, using knives and razor blades to form scars, is putting Australia's black communities in danger of an AIDS epidemic. Keywords: Disease, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Black aid campaign funds limited: Worker Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 29 June 1988 Writer(s): Hammond, Philip News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 200 News Source: Conference/Meeting First spokesperson: Sister Gracelyn Smallwood, Nurse and community adviser, World Health Organisation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The nursing sister behind the AIDS awareness campaign for Aborigines spent two and a half years living on a supporting mothers benefit. Sister Gracelyn Smallwood said this was the only way to get things done with only $2000 allocated to the project. Sr Smallwood worked on raising awareness in Aboriginal and Islander communities and, while millions of dollars were being spent on AIDS awareness, she complained that little of it reached community “grassroots” levels. Keywords: Disease, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: A great centre for those on brink Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 18 July 1988 Writer(s): Wahquist, Asa News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 436
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News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Mrs Coral Dunlop, administrator, drop-in centre, Wilcannia Second spokesperson: Mrs Suzanne Hall Synopsis: Overview of workshop on dealing with child abuse. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence, Women's health
Title: Alcoholism 'hits displaced peoples' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 21 July 1988 Writer(s): Murray, R News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 300 News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Mr Cliff Fua, director, Health Department's Aboriginal alcoholism program, and recipient of the Churchill Fellowship Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Mr Cliff Fua has returned from an American study tour, where he found that North American Indians and New Zealand Maoris, suffered from alcoholism similarly to Australian Aborigines. Mr Fua, the Health Department’s Aboriginal alcoholism program director, said that methods used among North American Indians were the same as those used in Queensland, but they received more government funding. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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: Whites buying the bush foods Aborigines should eat Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 25 August 1988
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Writer(s): Curtin, Jennie & Beale, Bob News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 678 News Source: Business, Other, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Kerin O'Dea, Melbourne University researcher Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the reasons for poor Aboriginal health, particularly diabetes, can be blamed largely on the switch European foods. Keywords: Disease, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: When an Aboriginal grows old Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 8 September 1988 Writer(s): Brown, Malcolm News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 649 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Mr Garry Scott, Consultant NSW Home Care Service and Aboriginal man Second spokesperson: Dr Bobby Sykes, PhD Synopsis: Discusses ageing issues for Aborigines. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: New hope for frail Blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 1 October 1988 Writer(s): Curtin, Jennie News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 243 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Richard Staples, Minister for Housing and Aged Care Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses issues faced by elderly Aborigines in north-west NSW and options for aged care. Keywords: Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Bonalbo hospital is to remain open Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 15 October 1988 Writer(s): Garcia, Luis M. News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 6 Word length: 257 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Collins, Minister for health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The State Government decided not to close Bonalbo Hospital following pressure from local residents and powerful sections of the National Party. Keywords: Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health
Title: Land claim call to save Prince Henry Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 3 November 1988 Writer(s): Zadel, Sonya News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 293 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Professor John Cawte, Prince Henry director of intercultural health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Professor John Clawte said that the State Government's decision to sell the Prince Henry Hospital could be stopped by a land rights claim by the local Aboriginal community. Keywords: Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Land rights, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
Title: Young blacks
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Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 8 November 1988 Writer(s): Juan, Stephen News genre: News Page number: 19 Word length: 1174 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Aileen Plant, Public health researcher with 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: 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, 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: Hand accused of misleading house Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 6 December 1988 Writer(s): Pekol, Suzanne News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 300 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Howard, Opposition Leader Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The opposition claimed that Aboriginal Affairs Minister, Mr Hand, mislead Parliament over funding for an Aboriginal health organisation. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Audit boosts heat on Hand Publication: Courier-Mail
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Publication date: Tuesday, 6 December 1988 Writer(s): Pekol, Suzanne News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 400 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Mr Howard, Opposition Leader Second spokesperson: Mr Don McDonald, acting assistant secretary Synopsis: An independent audit into a key Aboriginal health body revealed a high level o f financial maladministration and inadequate accounting records. The report showed embarrassing details of non-accountability for spending by the organisation between 1984 and 1986. The damaging audit came as Mr Hand was under fire for allegedly deciding to resume Government funding to the organisation. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Hand holds firm in the face of row on black fund Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 7 December 1988 Writer(s): Pekol, Suzanne News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 300 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Senator Chaney, Opposition Senatre Leader. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Opposition claimed that Mr Hand had known about the damning audit of the National Aboriginal and Islander Health Organisation before 8 September. The audit criticised the financial mismanagement and accounting records of the body between 1984 and 1986. Its Government funds were stopped in 1986. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Minister to tough it out Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 7 December 1988 Writer(s): Grutzner, Anna News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Hand, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Mr Hand, has vowed to tough it out under Opposition pressure to resign for allegedly misleading Parliament over funding to the National Aboriginal and Islander Health Organisation. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Hand could have been more precise, admits Hawke. Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 8 December 1988 Writer(s): Pekol, Suzanne News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 500 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Hawke, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Senator Button, Government Senate Leader. Synopsis: The Prime Minister, Mr Hawke, admitted that the Aboriginal Affairs Minister, Mr Hand, could have been more precise in his statements to Parliament. However, he stood firm behind his Minister in the face of continuing Opposition calls for Mr Hand’s resignation. The saga centres around Mr Hand’s comments to parliament that he decided not to resume funding to a health organisation, while a senior departmental officer said later that the Minister had told him to agree to fund the body. Brief mention that Mr Hand also knew of the damning audit report on the health organisation. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Misleading Parliament Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 9 December 1988 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson:
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Criticism of Mr Hand, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, with reference to an audit report critical of the National Aboriginal and Islander Health Organisation. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: NT cattlemen halt Aboriginal bid for 'a little bit of country' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 28 December 1988 Writer(s): Cooke, Karen News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 607 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Human Rights Commission, Other, Police/Court First spokesperson: Justice Marcus Einfeld Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Human Rights Commission was compiling a report on the living conditions at an Aboriginal community on Brunette Downs cattle stations in the Northern Territory following claims that Aborigines were forced to live in squalor. Keywords: Courts, Disease, Hospitals, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Race & racism
1989
Title: Govt to aid black health in Wilcannia Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 12 January 1989 Writer(s): Garcia, Luis M News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 342 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Collins, NSW Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Dr Andrew Refshauge, NSW Opposition spokesman on health Synopsis: The NSW State Government was expected to announce a package of measures designed to improve health facilities in Wilcannia, one of the most disadvantaged areas of NSW. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
Title: Aboriginal aged grants Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 16 February 1989 Writer(s):
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News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mr Staples, Minister for Housing and Aged care. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Two grants have been awarded to Aboriginal Aged Care organisations in the Northern Territory from the Federal Government. The first grant of $11,040 would go to cultural and linguistic services for aged Aboriginals and the second grant of $840 will go to the Little sisters of the Poor for staff at the Ngurran Karnpi Nursing Home for Aged Aboriginals in Kalgoorlie. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Communities in touch with world Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 17 March 1989 Writer(s): Aitchison, Judy News genre: Feature Page number: 9 Word length: 600 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Other First spokesperson: Peter Solley, council employee Second spokesperson: Sister Patricia Tsang, Kowanyama Hospital Synopsis: Two remote Aboriginal communities in north-western Queensland have just been connected to the telephone network. The local hospital now has a direct line to Cairns, saving up to 30 mins in an emergency. Keywords: Hospitals, Indigenous communication policy & funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Alcohol tax may fund Aboriginal health Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 23 March 1989 Writer(s): Allender, Jackie News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 320 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Gerry Hand, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A national strategy for Aboriginal health includes a recommendation to use alcohol taxes to fund Aboriginal health programs. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Aboriginal health calamity claimed Publication: Courier-Mail
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Publication date: Thursday, 23 March 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 170 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report claimed that Aboriginal health was a national calamity. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Cuts threat to casualty, outpatients Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 25 May 1989 Writer(s): Fulton, Adam News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 398 News Source: Bureaucrat, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Andrew Refshauge, NSW Opposition spokesman on health Second spokesperson: Ms Sandra Nori, Member for McKell Synopsis: Discussion of closure of some medical facilities; claims that the closure of the accident and emergency department of Rachel Forster Hospital in Redfern was a 'direct attack on Aboriginal health'. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Condoms and Qld still a volatile mix Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 26 August 1989 Writer(s): Roberts, Greg News genre: News Page number: 29 Word length: 1087 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Bob Katter, Minister for Community Services Second spokesperson: Ahern, Minister for Health Synopsis: Claims that moralising over condoms in indigenous communities was dominating the political scene in Queensland. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Blacks do not have more birth defects, study finds Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 4 September 1989
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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
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: Lack of facilities a 'form of genocide' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 3 October 1989 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: 231 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: George Villaflor, former director, Cooktown Aboriginal Community Health Centre Second spokesperson: Dr John Thompson, thoracic specialist, Cairns Synopsis: Aboriginal health workers and a doctor in north Queensland described as "appalling and another form of genocide" the state of health of Aborigines and the medical services available to them. Keywords: Disease, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Race & racism
Title: Qld govt tries to block inquiry into black health
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Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 30 October 1989 Writer(s): Hewett, Tony News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 239 News Source: Bureaucrat, Human Rights Commission, Politician First spokesperson: Spokesman for Queensland Attorney General Second spokesperson: George Villaflor, Aboriginal Health Worker Synopsis: The Queensland Government launched a legal challenge in the Federal Court to block an inquiry by the Human Rights Commission into the deaths of two Aborigines and allegations of medical neglect in three Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics
1994
Title: Air-conditioning kills Aborigine Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 7 February 1994 Writer(s): Gunn, Michelle News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 651 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Michael Low, co-author of a letter published in the Medical Journal of Australia Second spokesperson: Dr Rose McGready, co-author of a letter published in the Medical Journal of Australia Synopsis: Doctors have reported that an Aboriginal woman died and two other Aborigines became severely ill after they developed hypothermia in an air- conditioned hospital in northern Australia. Keywords: Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: The high ground on black health Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 12 February 1994 Writer(s): Tingle, Laura News genre: Feature Page number: 3 Word length: 1050 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Graham Richardson, Federal Minister of Health Second spokesperson: Marae Ross, co-ordinator of hte Wuril wurlinjang medical service. Synopsis: Federal Health Minister, Senator Graham Richardson, has visited remote
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Indigenous communities in central and northern Australia: ‘Richo this time seems to be on a mission, and one which he has gradually realised will require a long-term commitment.’ Keywords: Federal department of health, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
Title: Walk form Katherine to Armidale Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 23 February 1994 Writer(s): News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 425 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Senator Richardson, Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that Indigenous people visited by Senator Richardson near Katherine need to do more to fix their own living conditions. Suggests they are lazy and states “for the price of a carton of beer they could buy five bags of cement and with small effort, gather sand and gravel and lay a 6sq m path.” Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Race & racism Title: Black health a disgrace - AMA Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 26 February 1994 Writer(s): Humphries, David News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 400 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Brendan Nelson, federal president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Dr Brendan Nelson, president of the Australian Medical Association, said doctors must reorder their thinking and priorities away from material gain and lead a nationally coordinated assault on the appalling inequities in Aboriginal health. The AMA announced it would convene a summit on Aboriginal health for March 1994. Keywords: Hospitals, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Elders fear juvenile crime will spark racial strife Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 28 February 1994 Writer(s): Kennedy, Fiona News genre: Editorial Page number: 4 Word length: 650
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News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Senator Richardson, Federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Dr Bendan Nelson, president of Australian Medical Association Synopsis: Commentary on the ‘brawl’ over who should fund Indigenous health. Argues that the only thing that matters in the end is the quality of health outcomes – not the size of financial inputs, and to think carefully about how existing funds are being used and how to get better use out of any extra funds. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Blacks seek total alcohol ban: Child abuse targeted Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 12 April 1994 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 600 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Robert Patterson, Council Chairman Second spokesperson: Les Baird, Council health officer Synopsis: Queensland’s most prominent Aboriginal council called for “total abstinence” in Aboriginal Communities to rid them of alcohol and substance abuse and violence. Keywords: Aboriginal deaths in custody, Alcohol & drugs, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Black group in crisis Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 20 April 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 21 Word length: 269 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: Charles Perkins, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission acting chairman. Second spokesperson: Steven Gordon, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner Synopsis: The Federal Government’s leading Aboriginal advisory body, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, warned it faced a “critical time” and was viewed as irrelevant by some senior Cabinet minister. ATSIC had finalised a deal to transfer control of primary Aboriginal health programmes to the Health Department, but retained responsibility for environmental health matters such as water, power and sewerage. ATSIC was also pushing to retain control of the billion dollar land acquisition fund. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Health funding, Land rights, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
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Title: A place of comfort to Mackie Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 28 April 1994 Writer(s): Delvecchio, Julie News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 385 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Malveena Welsh, Aboriginal community member Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of a home-care and community worker with (and patient of) the Aboriginal Medical Service. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Health promises to Wurli Wurlinjang prove hollow Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 30 April 1994 Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: Feature Page number: 26 Word length: 355 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Graham Richardson, Federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Ms Marion Scrymgour, director, Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service, Katherine Synopsis: Just days before Graham Richardson resigned from the Federal Parliament, he sent a personal letter to the Wurli Wurlinjang Health Service in Katherine. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Medical funds are 'just not enough' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 12 May 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 300 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: John Meaney, Tripartite Forum communications officer Second spokesperson: Marjorie Baldwin, Wu-Chopperen Medical Centre Deputy chairwoman Synopsis: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health groups in north Queensland said they doubted whether the Government had a commitment to improving their services. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Health tour banned
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Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 8 July 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Ken Hayward, Qld Health Minister Second spokesperson: Brendan Nelson, president, Australian Medical Association Synopsis: Health Minister Ken Hayward and Australian Medical Association president Brendan Nelson have cancelled a visit to the Lockhart River Aboriginal community because the community banned the media from attending. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Worry over Cape clinic 'unfounded' Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 27 July 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 14 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Phillip Port, chairman, Coen Regional Aboriginal Corporation Second spokesperson: Barbara Shephard, health service registered nurse Synopsis: A local Aboriginal Corporation chairman rejected claims that a historic health clinic in Cape York would become an Aboriginal-only service. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Fighter for her people Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 17 August 1994 Writer(s): Breaden, Kunmanara & Yunupingu, Galarrwuy News genre: Other Page number: 15 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Kunmanara Breaden Second spokesperson: Galarrwuy Yunupingu Synopsis: Obituary of Sally Ross, Aboriginal health worker, killed in a car accident. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Chief Justice Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 18 August 1994
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Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 329 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Mr Tickner, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister, Mr Tickner, said that the Social Justice Package to be included in the 1995 budget was likely to contain radical new ways of funding Aborigines. Mr Tickner also said it might be necessary in the early stages of the package for the Commonwealth to seize total control of the funding of Aboriginal communities to ensure they had adequate water, housing and health facilities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: ATSI funds not wasted: official Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 22 September 1994 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: 320 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Ian Ring, Queensland Health Director of Epidemiology and Health Information. Second spokesperson: Wilfred Gordon, Cape York Health Council Synopsis: The Queensland Health Director of Epidemiology and Health Information called for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to be given more control over their own health. Speaking at the inaugural meeting of the Apunipima Cape York Health Council at Pjinka on the top of the Cape, Dr Ring said the perception that money was being thrown at Aboriginal health was not supported by the facts. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Pressure mounts over ATSIC health system Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 22 December 1994 Writer(s): Emerson, Scott & Cooper, Joanne News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader, ATSIC, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Sol Bellear, former deputy chairman, ATSIC Second spokesperson: Noel Pearson, head, Cape York Land Council Synopsis: The Federal Government is facing mounting pressure to review the Aboriginal
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and Torres Strait Islander Commission's administration of health funding after its former deputy chairman, Mr Sol Bellear, said ATSIC was incapable of doing the job. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal department of health, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
1995
Title: Black health agenda for new doctors Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 9 January 1995 Writer(s): Turner, Debbie News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Stephen Pavia, president, Queensland Public Hospital Doctors and Students organisation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Young doctors in Queensland's public hospitals would undergo training in Aboriginal health issues. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Report damns Black health system Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 13 January 1995 Writer(s): Jurman, Elizabeth News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 476 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr David Legge, Australian National University Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Aborigines' health was far worse than the health of comparable "fourth world" indigenous people and the biggest obstacle to any improvement was the tangled, ineffective bureaucratic maze in charge. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Funding blamed for black health problem Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 13 January 1995 Writer(s): Meade, Amanda News genre: Feature Page number: 3
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Word length: News Source: Academic, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr David Legge, Australian National University & co-author of Beyond the Maze Second spokesperson: Unnamed spokesman for Dr Lawrence, the Minister for Health Synopsis: A university study of indigenous health services has found that the appalling state of Aboriginal health may largely be blamed on a labyrinth of federal and State government funding arrangements. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: ATSIC bombs out Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 30 January 1995 Writer(s): Daniels, J News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr J Daniels, Federal Secretary, Doctors Reform Society Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to the ATSIC proposal to "mainstream" Aboriginal health into hospitals in the expectation that potential cost savings could be diverted to remote communities. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal department of health, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Health staff leave Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 1 February 1995 Writer(s): Hammond, P News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 5 Word length: News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Unnamed spokeswoman, Peninsula and Torres Strait Regional Health Authority Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that five Aboriginal health workers, three registered nurses and a director of nursing left a health service at Lockhart River settlement due to 'stress and tensions' Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Canberra aims to run Black health service Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 2 February 1995 Writer(s): Jurman, Elizabeth News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 473 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Government wanted to solve Australia's appalling Aboriginal health record by taking over the delivery of Aboriginal health services from the States and ATSIC. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics
Title: Aboriginal Health appalls expert Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 4 February 1995 Writer(s): Ferrari, Justine News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Academic, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Gavin Mooney, Professor of health and economics at Sydney University Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The third national rural health conference was told that the state of Aboriginal health in Australia is the most inequitable in the Western world. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: An Australia disgrace: Filthy lives, early deaths and a car boot clinic Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 8 February 1995 Writer(s): Larriera, Alicia News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 820 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Stephen Blunden Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Durri Aboriginal Medical Service on Kempsey's main street calculated it needed $921,520 a year to operate but ATSIC only granted it $420,000 to cover its cost. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Anatomy of an ailing system Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 9 February 1995 Writer(s): Nason, David News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, director, Danila Dilba Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Danilba Dilba, a Darwin-based Aboriginal medical centre, with an emphasis on funding. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Services on the outback sick list Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 10 February 1995 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 545 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Barbara Flick, indigenous adviser, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: While the Federal Government decided which department should be responsible for indigenous health, three Northern Territory Aboriginal medical services were in danger of closing in the next few days. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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
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controlled
Title: The cure Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 11 February 1995 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 25 Word length: 1537 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Academic, Medical First spokesperson: Michael Bowden, Tangentyere's community development Second spokesperson: Stephanie Bell, acting director Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Synopsis: New Aboriginal health statistics showed that the indigenous women's death rate from disease was soaring. Keywords: ATSIC, Disease, Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
Title: Our National disgrace Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 11 February 1995 Writer(s): McGuinness, Padraic P. News genre: Editorial Page number: 32 Word length: 1160 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A report on the state of Aboriginal health in the Northern Territory showed that, despite huge expenditure, Aboriginal health had not improved. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Health funding, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Once, too, were warriors Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 11 February 1995 Writer(s): Nelson, Brendan News genre: Feature Page number: 25 Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Brendan Nelson, federal president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Commentary on the state of Aboriginal health and issues around funding. Keywords: ATSIC, Disease, Federal department of health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community
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Title: Unity the key to black health Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 13 February 1995 Writer(s): Pearson, Noel News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, executive director, Cape York Land Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to comments by Pat O'Shane on Aboriginal health policy. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal department of health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health
Title: ATSIC lays down its terms Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 15 February 1995 Writer(s): Jurman, Elizabeth News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 638 News Source: ATSIC, Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Pressure was increasing on the Federal Government to prove it was serious about improving the state of Aboriginal health, as ATSIC raised the stakes on its support for a Government takeover of its health responsibilities. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Danila Dilba just part of the problem Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 15 February 1995 Writer(s): Murphy, Michael X News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 8 Word length: News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Michael X Murphy Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claim of waste and inefficiency in Aboriginal health services.
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Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: ATSIC denies health care decision Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 16 February 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Carmen Lawrence, Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: ATSIC Commissioner, Charles Perkins, denied any agreement to shift control of Aboriginal health care to the Federal Government. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal department of health, Federal politics, 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: Young turks sap Aboriginal health Publication: Australian Publication date: Sunday, 19 February 1995 Writer(s): O'Shane, Pat News genre: Invited column Page number: 13 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Pat O'Shane, NSW magistrate and former head of the State Department of Aboriginal Affairs Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: Commentary on responsibility for Aboriginal health funding. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Self-determination and Aboriginal health Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 20 February 1995 Writer(s): Bailey, Sandra News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 820 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Carmen Lawrence, Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the state of Aboriginal health was equivalent to that found only among Third World countries. Mentions need for holistic approach to Indigenous health including letting the aboriginal community determine its own solutions. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: A disaster then and still Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 20 February 1995 Writer(s): Tatz, Colin News genre: Invited column Page number: 11 Word length: 1186 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Colin Tatz Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses whether ATSIC or the department of health should be responsible for the health of Aboriginal and Islander Australians. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Blacks top rate of lung disease Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 20 February 1995 Writer(s): Connell, Jennifer News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 435 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Paul Torzillo, Sydney Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: Aborigines in Central Australia had the highest reported rate of pneumococcal disease, which was the most common cause of pneumonia in the world. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Statistics expose plight of blacks Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 22 February 1995 Writer(s): Cribb, Julian News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: News Source: Publication First spokesperson: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Survey Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of results from the first National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander survey. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Police, Schools
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Title: Findings highlight industry, sobriety Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 22 February 1995 Writer(s): News genre: Page number: 6 Word length: News Source: ATSIC, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Robert Tickner, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Charles Perkins, deputy chairman, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Synopsis: A study found that Aboriginal people are twice as likely to be non-drinkers as other Australians, have positive attitudes towards police and often work for unemployment benefits. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Police
Title: Bush medicines may yield drugs to cure modern-day ills Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 25 February 1995 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 557 News Source: Medical, Other First spokesperson: David Kemp, Menzies School of Health Research, Darwin Second spokesperson: Synopsis: High-tech science was turning to traditional bush medicines, used by Aboriginal people for thousands of years, in its search for new drugs for cancer and viral diseases such as AIDS. Keywords: Disease, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
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
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Title: Bloodlines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 4 March 1995 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 2183 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Bureaucrat, Medical First spokesperson: May Rosas, Aboriginal health worker in the Warli-Wurlinjang clinic Second spokesperson: Frank Bowden, Director of the AIDS/STD unit in NT Department of Health and Community Services. Synopsis: Many Aboriginal people saw AIDS as a "white fella disease", alarming AIDS council educators. That view could add to the HIV epidemic in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Aborigines facing AIDS devastation Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 4 March 1995 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 286 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Don Grimes, Australian National Council on AIDS. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that AIDS was poised to devastate Aboriginal communities in northern and central Australia. Recent research revealed that one in five Northern Territory Aborigines could be HIV-positive by 2003. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: PM to plough on with justice for Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 28 March 1995 Writer(s): Kingston, Margo News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 513 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mr Keating, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Prime Minister rejected criticism that his obsession with Aboriginal rights was distracting him from the main game, saying reconciliation was vital to
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achieve maximum economic rewards and social cohesion. Keywords: ATSIC, Education funding, Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Aborigines 'dying needlessly' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 30 March 1995 Writer(s): Riley, Mark News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 363 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Mrs Chris Gallus, Federal Opposition spokeswoman on Aboriginal affairs Synopsis: Argues that Australia would face the censure of the United Nations if it did not move quickly to turn its rhetoric into action to improve the health and social support of Aborigines. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: 'Third World' pox hits Blacks Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 3 April 1995 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 345 News Source: Bureaucrat, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Gavin Hart Second spokesperson: Dr David Bradford, Queensland Penisula and Torres Strait Regional Health Authority Synopsis: Doctors specialising in sexual health have called for urgent action to eradicate a "Third World" disease which causes genital mutilation and affects only indigenous people in Australia. Keywords: Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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.
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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: Big Changes in black health: PM Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 6 April 1995 Writer(s): Jurman, Elizabeth News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 476 News Source: ATSIC, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mr Keating, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Prime Minister confirmed revolutionary changes to Government dealings with Aboriginal health, heralding a takeover of responsibility by the Department of Health. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Health Study to last 20 years Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 11 April 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 176 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, Minister for health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Government would fund a 20-year research project into the health of Australian women, with separate studies of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
Title: Remote nurses strike Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 27 April 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 3
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Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Queensland Nurses Union said that nurses at 15 Aboriginal and Islander health clinics on Cape York would strike indefinitely over long-term dissatisfaction with the treatment given to nurses. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Talks for nurses Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 28 April 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Gay Hawkesworth, secretary, Queensland Nurses Union Second spokesperson: Andrea Larkin, health authority director Synopsis: The Australian Industrial Relations Commission called an urgent meeting to resolve a dispute involving Cape York and Torres Strait nurses. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: US Indian tribes reclaim the reservations Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 4 May 1995 Writer(s): Wilson, Peter News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: News Source: Other, Publication First spokesperson: Jim Kalt, spokesman, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A US Government study claims that Australian indigenous communities hoping to win more autonomy can point to encouraging precedents in the United States. Overview of American Indian tribes taking over federal tasks, including health programs. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Levy rise to have little impact on private cover Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 10 May 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News
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Page number: 2 Word length: 1453 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: Lois O'Donoghue, Chair, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that the Medicare levy rise would have little impact on the number of people with private health insurance. Mentions the view of Lois O'Donohue, from ATSIC, about the transfer of Aboriginal health to the states and territories. Keywords: ATSIC, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: New medical service to target Aborigines Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 10 May 1995 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 34 Word length: News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Carmen Lawrence, Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Ralph Willis, Treasurer Synopsis: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people would be given a say on new health services which target them. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: O'Shane's story has the experts in tears Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 12 May 1995 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 608 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Magistrate Pat O'Shane Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Magistrate Pat O'Shane recalled how racism which she had suffered left her with devastating depression. O'Shane also argued that it was impossible to improve Aborigines' physical or mental health without regard to the impact of colonisation. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Suicide
Title: How the truth so often hurts Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 12 May 1995 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 456 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Dr Ernest Hunter, Peninsula Health Authority of Cairns Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Ms Pat O'Shane, NSW Magistrate and Chancellor of the University of New England, received two standing ovations when she told the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists congress about the mental breakdown she suffered in her 20s. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Suicide
Title: Funds shortage lets Aborigines slip through aged care safety net Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 16 May 1995 Writer(s): Towers, Katherine News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Aunty Marge Richie, resident, Wami Kata home for elderly Aborigines Second spokesperson: Neil Copley, manager, Wami Kata home for elderly Aborigines Synopsis: Elderly Aborigines are among the most powerless group of Australians, almost entirely without the aged care safety net of home ownership and superannuation funds other Australians rely on.
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Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Pap smears fail to stop half cervical cancer cases Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 26 May 1995 Writer(s): Sweet, Melissa News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 496 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The use of Pap smears over the last 30 years to combat cervical cancer had failed to prevent one in every two cases. Mention of the high incidence and death rates in Aboriginal women, reflecting poor screening, and lack of adequate medical services. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
Title: Blacks' Death Rates Alarm Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 24 June 1995 Writer(s): Brough, Jodie News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 455 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Dr Colin Mathers, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Remote parts of northern Australia with large Aboriginal populations had "dramatically higher" mortality rates than the national average for some diseases. Keywords: Disease, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Coalition wants more for nurses Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 14 July 1995 Writer(s): Southorn, E News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: News Source: Other, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mike Horan, Qld opposition health spokesman Second spokesperson: Jim Elder, Qld opposition health spokesman Synopsis: The Queensland Opposition called for a better deal for remote-area nurses after the release of a report that found most were victims of workplace violence. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Violence
Title: Grants flow after QUT workshops on health Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 25 July 1995 Writer(s): Carbon, D News genre: News Page number: 29 Word length: News Source: Academic, Medical First spokesperson: Dr Elizabeth Parker, QUT school of public health Second spokesperson: Beryl Meiklejohn, Aboriginal health worker Synopsis: Aboriginal health workers were winning grants for health prevention projects after learning new skills at workshops run by the Queensland University of Technology. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Experts attack diabetes 'disgrace' Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 7 August 1995 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 331 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Professor Paul Zimmet, International Diabetes Institute Second spokesperson: Mr Matthew Cohen, medical services director, International Diabetes Institute Synopsis: Leading diabetes experts warned that Australia's response to the diabetes epidemic, which cost the nation up to $4 billion a year, was a national disgrace. Mentions the high proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who would develop diabetes. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community
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controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Blacks' health funding slashed Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 8 August 1995 Writer(s): McLean, Lisa News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Lawrence, federal Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Barbara Flick, executive director, Cape York Health Council Synopsis: The federal Minister for Health, Dr Lawrence, has slashed Aboriginal health funding in north Queensland by more than two-thirds, despite her pledge to provide additional services to remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Black health group backed Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 10 August 1995 Writer(s): Southorn, Ed News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Steve Bredhauer, Member for Cook Second spokesperson: Barbara Flick, executive director, Cape York Health Council Synopsis: A far north Queensland Labor MLA spoke out in support of an Aboriginal health group which accused the Federal Government of cutting its funding. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Refshauge unveils his health vision Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 17 August 1995 Writer(s): Humphries, David News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 471 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Dr Refshauge, NSW State Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Minister for Health Dr Refshauge announced that emphasis would be given to Aboriginal health, the mentally ill and ensuring doctors were better acquainted with best medical practices under a major policy initiative. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Health centres 'put off' blacks Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 19 September 1995 Writer(s): Smith, B News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 7 Word length: 100 News Source: Conference/Meeting First spokesperson: Christine Blue, clinical nursing consultant, University General Practice Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Staff from the health centre at Inala told the Australian Tropical Health and Nutrition Conference that poor health among indigenous Australians was partly caused by their discomfort with mainstream health care. The program at University General Practice had been successful in attracting indigenous people through hiring an indigenous nurse, working with the Aboriginal Medical Service and offering staff cultural awareness training. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Beattie orders death inquiry Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 23 September 1995 Writer(s): Butler, Genevieve News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 300 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Spokeswoman for Peter Beattie, Health Minister Second spokesperson: Alex Gulash, Director, Mental Health, Aboriginal and Islander Community Health Service Synopsis: Health Minister Peter Beattie ordered an inquiry into the death of a mentally ill Aboriginal teenager who was hit by a truck outside a hospital Mr Beattie was visiting. The teenager's family, the Aboriginal Health Service and the Stones Corner Adult Mental Health Service had pleaded for two days before his death that he be sent back to Brisbane. Keywords: Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Outback beef: Too many different flying doctors Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 28 September 1995 Writer(s): Lewis, Daniel News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 505 News Source: Local government, Medical, Other First spokesperson: Garry Astill, Central Darling Sire Councillor
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Second spokesperson: Marie Halls, Co-odinator of Menindee's Nyampa Aboriinal Housing Corporation Synopsis: Claims that the Royal Flying Doctor Service was a shadow of its former self, with a procession of temporary doctors unfamiliar with country people and country problems that could threaten the health of the fragile communities. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Lawrence's black health plan in chaos, say services Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 28 October 1995 Writer(s): McLean, Lisa News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Naomi Myers, deputy Director, NACCHO Second spokesperson: Dr David Weedon, president, Australian Medical Association Synopsis: Five months after a $3 million Budget allocation to the Federal Minister of Health, Dr Lawrence, to set up an Aboriginal health corporation, there is still no sign of such a body being established. Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Staff delay hits new health unit Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 2 November 1995 Writer(s): Priest, Marcus News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 300 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Dr Carmen Lawrence, Federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Chirs Gallus, Opposition Aboriginal Affairs spokeswoman Synopsis: The creation of the Aboriginal Health Corporation had been delayed after two people declined offers for the position of chief executive officer. The Corporation would co-ordinate training and education of health workers. Dr Lawrence rejected recent criticism that nothing had been done in the four months since Aboriginal health had been transferred. Opposition Aboriginal affairs spokeswoman Chris Gallus said Dr Lawrence was trying to do too much. Keywords: Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Condoman sorts out the urban-sex jungle Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 27 November 1995 Writer(s): Hammond, P
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News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 4 Word length: 200 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Colin Ross, Senior Aboriginal AIDS co-ordinator for Queensland Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that, although published several years previously, the Condoman, a culturally appropriate super hero, was still having an impact across the world. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Australia's $2 billion failure to help Aborigines Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 27 November 1995 Writer(s): McGeough, Paul News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 756 News Source: ATSIC, Human Rights Commission First spokesperson: Mick Dodson, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Second spokesperson: Mr Charles Perkins, deputy chairman, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Synopsis: Aboriginal Australia cost the Federal and State governments about $ 2 billion a year, yet many Aborigines were too sick to go to school, too poorly educated to work and too remote from paying jobs to survive without welfare. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled Title: Time to act on health plans Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 28 November 1995 Writer(s): Larriera, Alicia News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 1360 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Ian Ring, Queensland Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims that Aboriginal communities were the most studied people in the land, but were still expected to demonstrate on paper why they deserved the health dollars they were asking for. Keywords: ATSIC, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: The man who can make a difference Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 28 November 1995
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Writer(s): Larriera, Alicia News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 553 News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Robert Griew, assistant secretary, Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Robert Griew who was in charge of fixing the appalling state of Aboriginal health after the federal government took over Aboriginal health services from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal department of health, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: ATSIC: A floundering Masterstroke Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 29 November 1995 Writer(s): McGeough, Paul & Brough, Jodie News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 2256 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: Lois O'Donoghue Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Overview of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission. Claims that it compounded, rather than reducing - problems and frustrations. Keywords: ATSIC, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Spending on Black Australia Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 1 December 1995 Writer(s): Mayers, N R News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: 572 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: N R Mayers, Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative, Redfern Second spokesperson: Sandra Bailey, Chief Executive Officer, NSW Aboriginal Health Resource Co- operative, Redfern Synopsis: Letters to the editor discussing government spending on Aboriginals. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: First steps in hospital makeover Publication: Courier-Mail
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Publication date: Thursday, 21 December 1995 Writer(s): O’Malley, B News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 300 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Queensland Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Health Minister, Peter Beattie, announced that $70 million had been awarded for the redevelopment of the Cairns Hospital. The Minister also announced $300,000 funding for an ophthalmology outreach project, developed in conjunction with the Fred Hollows Foundation, medical and community groups, to improve the health of Cape York and Torres Strait communities. Mr Beattie said that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders had a high risk of developing eye disease because of their high incidence of diabetes and hypertension. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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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 First spokesperson: Bianca Dodd, Aboriginal woman Second spokesperson: Wendy Edmond, Qld health minister 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: Healthy shift. It was good to read . . . Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 4 January 2002 Writer(s): Hadfield, Clive News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 198 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Clive Hadfield, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Comments that it was good to see a positive news story about indigenous health. Mentions the continuing deficit in 'doctor-days' per capita for Indigenous Australians. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Ruddock reworks black aid program Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 18 January 2002 Writer(s): Saunders, Megan News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 525 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: Philip Ruddock, Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Geoff Clark, ATSIC chairman Synopsis: Discusses Ruddock's plan to force urban Aborigines into mainstream welfare programs and specific funding concentrated on regional and remote communities.
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Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Government mugged Aboriginal report Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 19 January 2002 Writer(s): O'Loughlin, Toni News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 450 News Source: ATSIC, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Philip Ruddock, Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Jenny Prior, ATtSIC commissioner for north Queensland Synopsis: The Commonwealth Grants Commission report into indigenous funding in 2001 found that the money was not going to waste. However, the government decided to cut urban Aborigines from specialised indigenous health, education and housing programs and make them use mainstream services, defying the recommendations of the report. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Ruddock aims to split black people - Dodson Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 19 January 2002 Writer(s): Kerin, John News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 343 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Pat Dodson, former chairman, Reconciliation Council Second spokesperson: Pat Anderson, chair, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Synopsis: Details Ruddock's indigenous policy which includes ushering urban Aboriginals into mainstream welfare centres so that funding can be concentrated on regional and remote communities. Pat Dodson responds: " I don't think it's right to treat urban Aborigines in one way and rural and remote communities in another". Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream Title: The nation Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 21 January 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 2 Word length: 214
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News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Indigenous Australians, who generally suffer poorer health than the rest of the population, have fewer tests and less surgery than whites when admitted to hospital. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: No quick fix for long, damaged past Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 21 January 2002 Writer(s): Corowa, Miriam, Cruse, Sharon & Nimmo, Julie News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 769 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Academic First spokesperson: Miriam Corowa, Indigenous woman Second spokesperson: Sharon Cruse, Aboriginal Health Research, Flinders Institute of Health Research Synopsis: Expresses concerns over Phillip Ruddock's indigenous policy plan. Mentions alcohol and substance abuse issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Violence
Title: Aboriginal care hitch Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 21 January 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 128 News Source: Academic, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Joan Cunningham, author, Medical Journal of Australia article Second spokesperson: Dr Dale Fisher, Royal Darwin Hospital Synopsis: Claims that Aborigines were treated differently in hospital than the rest of the community, receiving fewer tests, operations and other medical procedures. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Walkout threats follow sacking Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 24 January 2002 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News
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Page number: 6 Word length: 407 News Source: Bureaucrat, Lawyer/Legal representative First spokesperson: Richard Bannerman, Perth lawyer Second spokesperson: Dennis Eggington, director, Aboriginal Legal Service Synopsis: A board member resigned and staff considered walking out of the troubled Derabl Yerrigan health service over the removal of a volunteer who had been advocating Aboriginal issues for 20 years. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Gallop urges support in child abuse inquiry Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 30 January 2002 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 spokesperson: Betsy Buchanan, volunteer, Derbal Yerrigan health service 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: Life-saving dollars roll in for land council Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 4 February 2002 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 528 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal lay person, Other First spokesperson: David Pross, Chairman of the Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council voted to sell 101 hectares of prime beachfront land on the Central Coast for millions of dollars to a developer who was planning a golf course resort. The council planned to put the money into health, education, housing and employment. Keywords: Education funding, Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Secrets and whispers Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 6 February 2002
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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 spokesperson: Michael Poland 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. Keywords: Child health, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
Title: Staff move to sack health board Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 6 February 2002 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 262 News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The troubled Derbal Terrigan indigenous health service in Perth is facing a revolt by Noongar members who have forced a meeting to move no- confidence motions in the board. Keywords: Courts, Legal aid, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics
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: Public health injection Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 28 February 2002 Writer(s): Woodruff, Tim News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 385 News Source: Academic, Medical First spokesperson: Professor Fran Baum, Public Health, Flinders University Second spokesperson: Tim Woodruff, National President, Doctors Reform Society Synopsis: Discusses the public health industry raising its fees by an average 7 per cent. Mentions public health spending and its allocation; claims that 10 per cent should be dedicated to Aboriginal health. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Drug use explosion raises fear of disease Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 7 March 2002 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 467 News Source: Academic, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Professor Dennis Gray, research team leader, National Drug Research Institute Second spokesperson: Jade Maddox, director, Noongar Alcohol and Substance Abuse Service Synopsis: Research has found that Injecting drug use has increased by up to 100 per cent among Aborigines, leading to increased concerns about a potential explosion of blood-borne diseases among indigenous West Australians. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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
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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: Warning of a city behind razor wire Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 11 March 2002 Writer(s): Toohey, Paul News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 472 News Source: Lawyer/Legal representative, Politician First spokesperson: Jon Trippett QC, Darwin criminal Lawyer Second spokesperson: John Ah Kit, NT Local Government Minister Synopsis: Claims that Darwin is turning into a low-level Port Moresby in which whites seek to protect their possessions with razor wire and dogs from homeless Aborigines. Mentions neglect of Aborigines by all previous governments. Claims that institutionalised racism has resulted in the Aboriginal population being without important things that the rest of the community has: health care, community services, educational facilities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Race & racism, State politics, Violence
Title: Howard policy ignored GP grant Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 13 March 2002 Writer(s): Kerin, John News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 406 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Stephen Smith, opposition health spokesman Synopsis: Claims that John Howard went the polls in the previous year on a health funding fallacy, promoting a policy that failed to acknowledge funding cuts relating to Michael Wooldridge's medical lobby group property grant. Mentions that the NT is in dire need of funds to provide specialists to remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
Title: Health system needs strong dose of reality Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 18 March 2002
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Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 12 Word length: 507 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the current state of public health system, Mentions underservicing in rural areas and Aboriginal population. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Black graft endemic, ATSIC Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 27 March 2002 Writer(s): Saunder, Megan News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 585 News Source: Academic, ATSIC, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: Marcia Langton, academic Second spokesperson: Brian Butler, SA ATSIC commissioner Synopsis: Alleges that corruption and bribery are widespread in indigenous communities. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, ATSIC, Drugs, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics
Title: Health staff fury over acting chief Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 5 April 2002 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 369 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Diana Downs-Stoney, acting executive, Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Second spokesperson: Mort Hansen, committee member, Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Synopsis: WA's biggest employer of Aboriginal workers was in turmoil following the refusal of a large group of staff to recognise the position of the acting chief executive. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Care for wounds by email Publication: Australian
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Publication date: Tuesday, 9 April 2002 Writer(s): Ede, Charisse News genre: News Page number: 30 Word length: 275 News Source: Medical, Non-Aboriginal lay person, Politician First spokesperson: John Thwaites, Victorian Health Minister Second spokesperson: Stephen Pemberton, patient Synopsis: A medical imaging system is enabling patients in remote Australian communities to receive expert advice on wounds without having to visit hospital. This system is said to be useful to Aboriginal communities Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
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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 spokesperson: Leanne Coyle, Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health 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 backs reform Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 10 April 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 157 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Premier Peter Beattie said that no one should doubt his absolute commitment to adopting former judge Tony Fitzgerald’s call for a tough attack on alcoholism in indigenous communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence
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.
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Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Child health, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Achievable solutions at hand for sad camps Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 11 April 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 337 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The State Government’s response to Tony Fitzgerald’s Cape York study represented a serious commitment to address the problems confronting indigenous life in remote communities, including overcrowding, oppression, unemployment, alcoholism and violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Trails for vaccine Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 13 April 2002 Writer(s): Ryan, Siobhain News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 320 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Academic First spokesperson: Professor Michael Good, director, Queensland Institute of Medical Research Second spokesperson: Kevin Driscoll, board director, Indigenous Land Corporation Synopsis: The Queensland Institute of Medical Research had developed a vaccine for rheumatic fever, a killer disease common in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Disease, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Cashing in on aged health Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 20 April 2002 Writer(s): Parnell, Sean News genre: News Page number: 29 Word length: 975 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Costello, Federal Treasurer Second spokesperson: Kay Patterson, Federal Health minister Synopsis: The Federal Treasurer Peter Costello announced that the government had
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placed ageing population high on its agenda. However Queensland Health minister Wendy Edmond said there were significant anomalies with the existing system. Queensland had 27 per cent of the indigenous population yet only received 14 per cent of the funding. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics
Title: Call for grants to boost black health Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 24 April 2002 Writer(s): Kerin, John News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 399 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, chairwoman, NACCHO Second spokesperson: Unnamed spokesman for Senator Kay Patterson, Federal Health Minister Synopsis: An Aboriginal leader has proposed a plan to give trainee doctors a tax-free $20,000 a year towards their studies in return for spending six years in remote or urban indigenous communities, to beat a chronic shortage of medicos. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Medico exodus engenders indigenous health centres Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 25 April 2002 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 512 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr John Daniels, Medical director of the Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern. Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Dr John Daniels, the medical director of the nation’s oldest Aboriginal Medical Service, warned of an impending crisis for indigenous health centres in NSW as the first of about 20 salaried doctors who would shortly be without medical malpractice insurance resigned. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Saving life is islanders' ambition Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 29 April 2002 Writer(s): Grayson, Ian
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Page number: 3 Word length: 328 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Bill Landers, patient services officer, Joyce Palmer Health Service & area co- ordinated, SES Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses a local resident's desire to become the first indigenous ambulance officer on Palm Island. Mentions deaths due to lack of ambulance availability, as well as the rate of alcohol-related violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Violence
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
Title: Healthcare e-record trial begins Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 21 May 2002 Writer(s): Thorp, Diana News genre: News Page number: 38 Word length: 502 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Paul Fitzgerald, program manager, HealthConnect Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reports on the commencement of Healthconnect, the proposed national electronic health information network, which will be tested in diverse locations. In the NT the trial is based around Katherine with a focus on Aboriginal and remote services. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Sorry's just not enough Publication: Australian
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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 spokesperson: Kate Legge, journalist 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: Aboriginal healthcare revolution Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 22 May 2002 Writer(s): Toohey, Paul News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 555 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Jane Agaard, NT Minister for Health Second spokesperson: Philip Ruddock, Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister Synopsis: Direct control over health funding has been granted to Aborigines in the NT. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health, State politics
Title: Health reform offers hope for Aborigines Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 23 May 2002 Writer(s): News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 610 News Source: Opinion, Politician First spokesperson: Jane Agaard, minister for health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses health reform in the NT and its benefits and challenges. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence
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Title: Specialist training program at risk Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 5 June 2002 Writer(s): Yallamas, Lisa News genre: News Page number: 13 Word length: 277 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Dr Alun Williams, Indigenous health program lecturer, University of Queensland Second spokesperson: Dr Mark Brough, Indigenous health program lecturer, University of Queensland Synopsis: Claims that a specialist training program for indigenous health workers in north Queensland was under threat of closure because of a funding crisis. Keywords: Education funding, Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: In Brief - ATSIC call for change Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 13 June 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 6 Word length: 286 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Ray Robinson, acting chairman, ATSIC Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Ray Robinson has called for Aboriginals to have greater control over their health system to improve effectiveness. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
Title: boost for net-based learning Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 June 2002 Writer(s): Lawnham, Patrick News genre: News Page number: 35 Word length: 458 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Kay Patterson, Health and Ageing minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Funding has been increased for online courses in a $50 million public health deal for tertiary students. Mentions James Cook University's program for early detection and management of chronic diseases in indigenous people. Keywords: Disease, Federal department of health, Federal politics, Indigenous health
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standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Blacks' heroin use surges Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 24 June 2002 Writer(s): DiGirolamo, Rebecca News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 383 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Scott Wilson, state director, Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council Second spokesperson: Lea Stevens, SA Health Minister Synopsis: The number of Aborigines using heroin in Adelaide has jumped fivefold in the past decade, fuelling calls for the nation's first Indigenous rehabilitation centre. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Reform to Aboriginal services Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Friday, 28 June 2002 Writer(s): Moscaritolo, Maria News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 241 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Philip Ruddock, Aboriginal Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: States and territories would be asked to take more responsibility for indigenous support under a new plan to mainstream all services in urban and regional areas. Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health
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 spokesperson: Lillian Levers, Manager, Mookai-Rosie-Bi-Bayan Synopsis: A halfway house in Cairns helps newly pregnant indigenous women learn
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about birthing, nutrition and breastfeeding. Keywords: Child health, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
Title: Aboriginal health waits on action Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 5 July 2002 Writer(s): Anderson, Pat News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 10 Word length: 2250 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Pat Anderson, Chair, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Second spokesperson: Dr Tim Leahy Synopsis: Response to 'Black lives, white lies' article. Discusses life expectancy gap, compares Australia with US, Canada and NZ improvements in indigenous health. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, International, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
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Title: Vic Aboriginal health priorities Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 6 July 2002 Writer(s): Leahy, Dr Tim & Coutts, Rob News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 18 Word length: 1868 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Tim Leahy Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Calls for more debate on Aboriginal health. Mentions importance of funding. Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Radical health shake-up Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 9 July 2002 Writer(s): Kerin, John News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 416 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Thwaites, Chairman, Australian Healthcare Agreements and Victorian Human Services Minister Second spokesperson: Kay Patterson, Federal Health Minister Synopsis: State and federal ministers negotiaged a new five-year Medicare agreement expected to exceed $100 billion. Mentions indigenous health. Keywords: Federal department of health, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health
Title: Health of Derby falls into decline Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 10 July 2002 Writer(s): Tucak, Layla News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 436 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Peter McCumstie, Councillor Second spokesperson: Carol Martin, Kimberley MP Synopsis: Derby Regional Hospital will be downsized with up to 10 professional and corporate services positions being shifted to Broome. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Hospital cuts jeopardise air service
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Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 11 July 2002 Writer(s): Tucak, Layla News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 413 News Source: Local government, Politician First spokesperson: Peter McCumstie, Shire councillor Second spokesperson: Carol Martin, Kimberley MP Synopsis: A vital air link to Broome could be at risk if the number of health workers is cut back in the remote Western Australian town of Derby. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Time to mend fences - author Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 13 July 2002 Writer(s): Moscaritolo, Maria News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: 417 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Doris Pilkington, author, Rabbit Proof Fence Second spokesperson: Philip Ruddock, Federal Aboriginal Affairs Minister Synopsis: Doris Pilkington, author of Rabbit Proof Fence, claimed that prejudice and paternalism were still damaging Australia's indigenous people and their culture. She also called on the Federal Government to confront the pain still felt by the Stolen Generation. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Health body to cure confidence and aid reform Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 17 July 2002 Writer(s): Pitsis, Simone News genre: News Page number: Word length: News Source: Academic, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Bob Kucera, WA Health Minister Second spokesperson: D'Arcy Holman, public health professor, University of Western Australia Synopsis: WA has established the nation's first health watchdog. Minister Kucera will appoint a committee, which will include a consumer advocate, an indigenous person, a GP and an epidemiologist. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health, State politics
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Title: Town in fury over health Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 23 July 2002 Writer(s): Tucak, Layla News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 217 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Bob Kucera, WA Health Minister Second spokesperson: Carol Martin, Kimberley MP Synopsis: Protest over the transfer of responsibility for Derby Regional Hospital to Broome. Residents believe that it will undermine the delivery of health services, particularly to the remote Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health, State politics
Title: New laws to fight grog in communities Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 6 August 2002 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew & Odgers, Rosemary News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 546 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Premier Peter Beattie Second spokesperson: Alfred Lacey, deputy chairman, Aboriginal Co-ordinating Council Synopsis: Premier Peter Beattie announced that Indigenous communities would be given the power to crack down on alcohol abuse, removing the power from the community council’s canteens. Beattie said that the changes would be accompanied by extra police powers to crack down on sly-grogging, in a co- ordinated response to the Fitzgerald inquiry. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
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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 spokesperson: Unnamed spokesman for the Qld Minister for Health 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
Title: Turning a positive corner Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 10 August 2002 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 27 Word length: 793 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Publication First spokesperson: Delena Foster, chairwoman, Palm Island Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of the Fitzgerald inquiry into justice issues on the Cape, and ways to resolve the problems of alcohol-related violence. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal department of health, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Boost to therapy services - Focus on the outback - a special advertising report Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 10 August 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: Word length: 122 News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Outback and rural communities will benefit from a new service, the National Rural and Remote Allied Health Advisory Service (NRRAHAS). One project will provide new allied health services to an Aboriginal community near Katherine.
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Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Program 'wasting' vaccines Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 19 August 2002 Writer(s): McKinnon, Michael News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 439 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Senator Kay Patterson, Federal Minister for Health and Ageing Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Federal Health Department report into the Howard Government’s flu vaccine program found that “controlling wastage and leakage” was the most cost-effective way of providing free vaccination for the elderly and some high- risk Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Call for national health strategy to curb rise in sex infections Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 22 August 2002 Writer(s): Pollard, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 531 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: John Kaldor, Deputy Director, National Centre in HIV Epidemiology and Clinical Research Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A rise in sexually transmitted infections and an increase in unprotected sex among gay men prompted calls for a national sexual health strategy and a revival of safe sex campaigns. On a per capita basis, the Northern Territory was the sexually transmitted infection capital of Australia, due in part to high rates of sexually transmitted infection and low levels of access to services and treatments within Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
Title: Cape leader berates bungling bureaucrats Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 22 August 2002 Writer(s): Reid, Robert News genre: News Page number: 8
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Word length: 464 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Publication First spokesperson: Gerhardt Pearson, executive director, Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation Second spokesperson: Frank Rockett, director, Department of Aboriginal Affairs Synopsis: Gerhardt Pearson accused the state government of bureaucratic bungling over the handling of indigenous substance abuse. He told a traditional elder’s summit that the Fitzgerald Inquiry had revealed nothing and the Government was negotiating reform on uneven terms with communities. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Bureaucrats mend indigenous bridges Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 24 August 2002 Writer(s): Reid, Robert News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 579 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician First spokesperson: Gerhardt Pearson, executive director, Balkanu Cape York Development Corporation Second spokesperson: Dr Leo Keliher, Director General, Qld Premier's Department Synopsis: People in remote Aboriginal communities would have instant access to the state’s most powerful bureaucrats under a new agreement. The Queensland Government’s Community Champions program would provide a direct link between Cape York indigenous communities and government department heads. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Fix black health or pay, says ALP Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 29 August 2002 Writer(s): Schuber, Misha News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 419 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Carmen Lawrence, Opposition Aboriginal affairs spokeswoman Second spokesperson: Pat Anderson, head, NACCHO Synopsis: The Labor opposition has proposed that bureaucrats should lose their bonuses or even their jobs if they fail to improve the health of Aborigines. Also calls for extra $250 million to address the issue. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
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Title: 'Fair go' proposal has states brawling Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 31 August 2002 Writer(s): Lewis, Steve, Emerson, Scott & Plane, Terry News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 472 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Michael Egan, NSW Treasurer Second spokesperson: Mike Rann, South Australian Premier Synopsis: Changes to distribution of federal funding to states. Tied grants cut from 100 to three national programs: health, education and indigenous community development. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics
Title: Cape York 'champion' scheme a trail for true partnership Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Tuesday, 3 September 2002 Writer(s): Pearson, Noel News genre: Invited column Page number: 13 Word length: 881 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Noel Pearson, leader, community team, Cape York Partnerships Second spokesperson: Drew Hutton, Greens spokesman Synopsis: Greens spokesman Drew Hutton called the Queensland Government’s decision to require the directors-general of various departments to “champion” the development of partnerships between government and Aboriginal communities “tokenistic”. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Indigenous politics, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Another study Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 11 September 2002 Writer(s): Parrett, Col News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 2040 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Col Parrett, member of the public Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to South Australian Coroner's criticism of the conditions of the Aboriginal people on Anangu Pitjantjatjara lands. Mentions need for a
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detoxification and rehabilitation facility. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
Title: More drug rehab centres needed Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 12 September 2002 Writer(s): Shine, Kathryn News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 296 News Source: Church/welfare body, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Pam McKenna, director, Palmerston Association Second spokesperson: Bob Kucera, WA Health Minister Synopsis: More rehabilitation centres are needed in WA. Bob Kucera said that youth and Aborigines need to be targeted in future plans. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Heart attack rate falls dramatically Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 19 September 2002 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 9 Word length: 227 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Sushma Mathur, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Improved diet and powerful heart drugs had dramatically decreased the number of people struck down with heart attacks. Briefly mentions that death rates for Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders were six to eight times higher than the general population. Keywords: Hospitals, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Communities test distribution system Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 26 September 2002 Writer(s): Moscaritolo, Maria News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 440 News Source: Aboriginal Land Council, Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Unnamed Cape York leader Second spokesperson: Philip Ruddock, Indigenous Affairs Minister
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Synopsis: Cape York indigenous communities would be the testing ground for a new streamlined delivery system for government services. All programs from health to unemployment would no longer be administered by separate departments, but by a “broker” working with the communities to decide what resources were needed. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: ATSIC hopefuls differ on a treaty Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 30 September 2002 Writer(s): Schubert, Misha News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 421 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Jenny Pryor, candidate for ATSIC's deputy chair position Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Jenny Pryor wants ATSIC to be given legislative powers to review progress by departments on indigenous health, housing and education. Keywords: ATSIC, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Aborigines feel cervical cancer check-up 'shame'. Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 25 November 2002 Writer(s): Moore, Tanya News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 330 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Jennifer Muller, manager, Queensland Health Women’s Cancer Screening Services Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Queensland Health Women’s Cancer Screening Services manager said that a cervical cancer death rate 10 times the average among indigenous women was unacceptable. The manager also said that the low number of indigenous women taking part in cervical cancer screening was worrying. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
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
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News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Qld Premier Second spokesperson: Mike Rann, SA Premier 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: Shortage of GPs will hit crisis point in five years Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 9 December 2002 Writer(s): Gregory, Jason News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 532 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: David Rivett, chairman, AMA Council of General Practice Second spokesperson: John Horvath, chairman, Australian Medical Workforce Advisory Committee Synopsis: The Australian Doctor survey of 1140 GPs indicated that a shortage of doctors would soar within five years. Mentions the health of indigenous Australians. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled Title: AMA blames apathy for indigenous health crisis Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 9 December 2002 Writer(s): Gregory, Jason News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 488 News Source: Academic, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Ian Ring, Adjunct Professor of Public Health, James Cook University. Second spokesperson: Ngaire Brown, CEO, Australian Indigenous Doctors Association Synopsis: The Australian Medical Association claimed that the health of indigenous Australians had not improved over the past decade because of federal government apathy. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
2003
Title: Health system given dose of criticism Publication: Sydney Morning Herald
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Publication date: Friday, 3 January 2003 Writer(s): Pollard, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 504 News Source: Other First spokesperson: Amanda Adrian, Commissioner of the Health Care Complaints Commission Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Health Care Complaints Commission found that poor clinical standards and quality of care, dubious business practices and questionable prescribing of drugs were the most complained about issues for the 2001-02 financial year. Briefly mentions the treatment of Aboriginal communities, with complaints about insensitive, rude treatment from health practitioners and incorrect information about illness. Keywords: Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Briefs: ATSIC should go Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 20 January 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 8 Word length: 236 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Mark Powell, state president, Young Liberals Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Queensland Young Liberals call for ATSIC to be abolished. Keywords: ATSIC, Indigenous education standards, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Balance health Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 7 February 2003 Writer(s): MacNeil, Peter News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 12 Word length: 2388 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Peter MacNeil Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses lack of a specific commitment to making improvements in indigenous population. Addresses health funding. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: City hospitals' share of funds 'distorted'
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Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 17 March 2003 Writer(s): Shine, Kathryn News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 400 News Source: Academic, Politician First spokesperson: Gavin Mooney, health economist, Curtin University Second spokesperson: Unnamed spokeswoman for Health Minister Bob Kucera Synopsis: Review of spending in state health system will redress funding bias towards teaching hospitals, which results in rural and Aboriginal health being neglected. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health
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Title: Live shorter, receive less - the rural crisis Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 18 March 2003 Writer(s): Pollard, Ruth News genre: Feature Page number: 11 Word length: 569 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Sue Page, NSW president, Rural Doctors Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses differences in health conditions between rural and remote aboriginals, including the higher proportion of Aborigines living in rural areas being admitted to hospital for diabetes, respiratory disease and heart disease. Keywords: Disease, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
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 spokesperson: Steve Brady, Director of Internal Medicine, Alice Springs Hospital 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: Fighting the desert killer Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 31 March 2003 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature Page number: 10 Word length: 1310 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Charlie Walkabout, chairman, Mutitjulu community Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Charlie Walkabout, 'pioneer in the battle against a new crisis in Aboriginal health-kidney disease'. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
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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: Staying Alive Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 5 April 2003 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: Feature Page number: 36 Word length: 1469 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Aboriginal leader, Medical First spokesperson: Roly Roberts, senior Irrunytju man Second spokesperson: Elaine Jones, young diabetic Synopsis: Profile of the Irrunytju community and the impact of kidney disease on the community. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: No cash, no care Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 5 April 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 33 Word length: 1497 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Clive Hadfield Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Specialist physicians at the troubled Cairns Base Hospital feared the centralisation of Queensland health services would effectively ensure the stagnation of the Cairns health administration, and lead to lower health services available to rural and regional Queenslanders. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health
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Title: Care needed for carers Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 17 April 2003 Writer(s): O'Hagan, Julie-anne News genre: News Page number: 32 Word length: 933 News Source: Academic, ATSIC, Bureaucrat, Medical, Other First spokesperson: Telphia-Leanne Joseph, Aboriginal health worker, Campbelltown Community Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the plight of Aboriginal health care workers in connection with the poor health of indigenous people. NSW Health was expected to release its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategic Plan (2003-2007) at the end of May 2003. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Theory and Practice Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 29 April 2003 Writer(s): Barnsley, Judy News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 382 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: David Briggs, director, health management program, University of New England Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses the health management program at the University of New England, which provided indigenous health workers with management experience and a management degree over a two-year traineeship. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Schools
Title: Nothing remote about cancer risk in bush Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 30 April 2003 Writer(s): O'Keefe, Brendan News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 451 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Dr Chris Stevenson, author of Cancer Survival in Australia 1992-1997 report Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a report on cancer survival rates in rural and urban areas. The difference in survival rates was
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attributed to poorer access to heathcare in the country and the relatively higher Aboriginal populations in remote areas. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Bush folk lose pace in battle on cancer Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 30 April 2003 Writer(s): Jones, Chris News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 467 News Source: Academic, Publication First spokesperson: Chris Stevenson, study co-ordinator, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A government study into survival rates for cancer victims confirmed that proper access to health services was vital in winning the fight against most cancers. Keywords: Disease, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
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
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
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News Source: Academic, Medical First spokesperson: Rob Eikelboom, Senior Research Officer of the University of Western Australia Second spokesperson: Associate Professor Harvey Coates, ear nose and throat specialist Synopsis: Telemedicine used to treat indigenous children with ear infections. Keywords: Child health, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Diagnosis critical for doctor shortage - Rural and Remote Health WA Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 10 May 2003 Writer(s): Shine, Kathryn News genre: News Page number: Word length: 698 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Graham Jacobs, president of the Rural Doctors Association Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims there is a need for more doctors in rural areas. Mentions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State politics
Title: Top End hard testing ground for young GPs Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 17 May 2003 Writer(s): Tobler, Helen News genre: Feature Page number: Word length: 649 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Denis Chew, Rural Doctors Association of Northern Territory president Second spokesperson: Sandy McConachy, Division mental health program manager Synopsis: Outlines programs that aim to attract and retain health practitioners in the Top End. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Courts, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Violence
Title: Graduate diploma in indigenous health promotion Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003 Writer(s): O'Hagan, Julie-Anne News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 780 News Source: Academic First spokesperson:
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Second spokesperson: Shane Hearn, course co-ordinator, University of Sydney Synopsis: Discusses a University of Sydney’s course designed for health workers and practitioners working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Troubled service chief axed Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 24 May 2003 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 288 News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The CEO of Derbarl Yerrigan health service has stood down. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics
Title: People to have say in health reform Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 29 May 2003 Writer(s): Shine, Kathryn News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 396 News Source: Academic, Medical First spokesperson: Michelle Kosky, Health Consumers Council Second spokesperson: Gavin Mooney, health economist, Curtin University Synopsis: The government has agreed to fund a health consumer advocate project. The community forum would have a say in government spending to bring the budget into line with community needs. Mentions inequity in Aboriginal health spending. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Management fight threatens Aboriginal health service Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 29 May 2003 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 6 Word length: 139 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report First spokesperson: Marian Kickett, Derbarl Yerrigan CEO
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Second spokesperson: Robert Isaacs, Derbarl Yerrigan president Synopsis: Administrators have been brought in to resolve a dispute between the Derbarl Yerrigan executive committee and senior management. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Feud splits Aboriginal health unit Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 31 May 2003 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 444 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Medical First spokesperson: Robert Isaacs, president, Derbarl Yerrigan Aboriginal Health Service Second spokesperson: Marian Kickett, CEO, Derbarl Yerrigan Aboriginal Health Service Synopsis: Administrators have been brought in to resolve a dispute between the Derbarl Yerrigan executive committee and senior management. Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Indigenous politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
Title: 'Madness' cures GP crisis Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 14 June 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: Word length: 235 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Ross Lamplugh, GP, co-founder, Australian Outback Locums Second spokesperson: Hamish Meldrum, GP, co-founder, Australian Outback Locums Synopsis: Discusses issues of enticing GPs to work in rural areas. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Preventable cancers hit Aborigines the hardest Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Tuesday, 17 June 2003 Writer(s): Pollard, Ruth News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 415 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Bruce Armstrong, head, school for public health, University of Sydney Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: A study published in the journal, Cancer Causes and Control, found that Indigenous Australians were at greater risk of several preventable cancers, including cervical, lung and liver cancer, and they were less likely to survive after diagnosis than other Australians. Keywords: Disease, Health funding, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Hospitals to move off health front line Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 20 June 2003 Writer(s): Plane, Terry News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 494 News Source: Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Lea Stevens, SA Health Minister Second spokesperson: Dean Brown, Opposition health spokesman Synopsis: Discusses restructure of the SA health system. Mentions 'whole of government' approach to Aboriginal health. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health
Title: Remote nurses fear for safety Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 26 June 2003 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 313 News Source: Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Mark Olson, state secretary, Australian Nursing Federation Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Four nurses working in WA's largest Aboriginal community at Bidyadanga were on the brink of evacuating the area because of fears of security. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Police, Violence
Title: Health e-records on trial Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 1 July 2003 Writer(s): Murray, Denise News genre: News Page number: 30 Word length: 668 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Lindy Warrell, trial manager, NT HealthConnect Second spokesperson:
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Synopsis: Feature on Aboriginal housing and its correlation with indigenous education standards. Mentions National Aboriginal Health Strategy. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: $1million goes missing at health provider Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 2 July 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 388 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Other, Publication First spokesperson: Unnamed indigenous leader Second spokesperson: Michael Jackson, executive director, Population and Health Synopsis: An auditor's report has found that almost $1million has gone missing from a WA Aboriginal health organisation. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: McGinty turns up heat on lost $1million Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 3 July 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 446 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Jim McGinty, WA Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: New Health Minister, Jim McGinty, will thoroughly question bureaucrats who monitor Aboriginal health funding in WA. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Security fears force nurses to evacuate Aboriginal community Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 3 July 2003 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 345 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Mark Olson, state secretary, Australian Nursing Federation Second spokesperson: Yvette Rowe, chief executive, Kimberly Aboriginal Medical Service Synopsis: Four nurses working at WA's largest Aboriginal community at Bidyadanga
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have evacuated to Broome because of security fears. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Duo still in control of health board Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 4 July 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 419 News Source: ATSIC, Medical First spokesperson: Henry Councillor, chairman & former treasurer, WAACCHO Second spokesperson: Cliff Foley, chairman, ATSIC social and physical wellbeing committee Synopsis: The chairwoman and treasurer of WAACCHO are still on a committee despite $1 million being unaccounted for two years previously. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Warning on health body ignored Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 8 July 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 403 News Source: Bureaucrat, Publication First spokesperson: Unnamed manager, Office of Aboriginal Health Second spokesperson: Synopsis: An Aboriginal organisation received $500,000 from the WA Health Department without a valid contract. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Minister unable to act on warning Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 9 July 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: Feature Page number: 4 Word length: 421 News Source: Other, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Bob Kucera, Former WA Health minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Bob Kucera claims that he could not act on allegations of fraud in the Office of Aboriginal Health.
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Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Kucera accused of neglecting duties Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 10 July 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 450 News Source: Other, Politician First spokesperson: Colin Carnett, state opposition leader Second spokesperson: Jean Thornton, senior portfolio manager Synopsis: Kucera has been accused of neglecting his duties over allegations of fraud in the Office of Aboriginal health. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
Title: Going the distance for women's health Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 10 July 2003 Writer(s): News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 221 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Catherine Jones, child health nurse Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A health program servicing remote locations around Queensland was providing female doctors and nurses in rural and remote communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Women's health
Title: Health service president quits Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 11 July 2003 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 299 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Robert Issacs, president, Derbarl Yerrigan Second spokesperson: Marian Kickett, former CEO, Derbarl Yerrigan Synopsis: Robert Issacs, president of Derbarl Yerrigan has resigned, citing ongoing difficulties with the executive committee. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Chaos as Cape doctor quits in frustration Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 16 July 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 548 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland, Royal Flying Doctor Service Second spokesperson: Wendy Edmond, Qld Minister for Health Synopsis: Claims that health care in remote Cape York was in turmoil with the resignation of a key doctor and senior nursing staff about to quit. Dr Wieland blamed the health department bureaucracy for making her life intolerable and virtually forcing her to quit. Keywords: Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Doctor's concerns Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 17 July 2003 Writer(s): Wieland, Lara News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 16 Word length: 153 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Lara Wieland Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to a previous article ("Chaos as Cape doctor quits in frustration", 16/7/2003), about the resignation of Dr Lara Wieland from Kowanyama Community. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Call for health system inquiry Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 19 July 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 392 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Max Trenorden, Nationals leader Second spokesperson: Cheryl Edwardes, Liberal public sector management Synopsis: Announcement of an inquiry into accountability in the WA health system following allegations of fraud in an Aboriginal health service Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
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Title: ATSIC calls for better teeth care Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 26 July 2003 Writer(s): Gregory, Jason News genre: News Page number: 12 Word length: 225 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat, Medical First spokesperson: Eddie Woodely, ATSIC Peninsula Regional Council chairman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Indigenous organisations criticised the State Government’s dental care program in the Cape York area, describing it as ad hoc and inadequate. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Gallop told of blacks' complaints Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 29 July 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 459 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Jean Thornton, public servant and whistleblower Second spokesperson: Geoff Gallop, WA Premier Synopsis: Claims that Gallop was made aware of allegations of accounting irregularities three months prior. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Kucera a bully, say witnesses Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 31 July 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 367 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Other First spokesperson: Jo Gaines, Community and Public Sector Union assistant secretary Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reports on claims that Kucera used threatening words towards Jean Thornton when she tried to discuss irregularities in the Office of Aboriginal Health. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics
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Title: An admirable act gets short shrift Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 1 August 2003 Writer(s): Martin, Roger News genre: Editorial Page number: 6 Word length: 400 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reports on Jean Thornton's treatment by Bob Kucera when she came forward with allegations of fraud in an Aboriginal health agency; calls for apology. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: No apology for whistleblower Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 1 August 2003 Writer(s): Martin, Roger News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 308 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Geoff Gallop, WA Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Reports on Geoff Gallop's refusal to apologise to Jean Thornton for her treatment when she came forward with allegations of fraud in the health portfolio. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Legal doubts as veteran regains indigenous health body leadership Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 5 August 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 357 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Ted Wilkes, chairman, Derbarl Yerrigan Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Ted Wilkes has returned to the leadership position at Derbarl Yerrigan. Legal challenge put up by a board member who opposes the appointment. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Howard sees a new attitude in Cape leaders
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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: 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 spokesperson: Dr Janet Knox, northern zonal officer for sexual health, Queensland Health 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: Plea to PM: help end black shame Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 7 August 2003 Writer(s): Hodge, Amanda News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 494 News Source: ATSIC, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Tania Major, ATSIC regional councillor Second spokesperson: Gary Kleidon, council chief executive Synopsis: While touring Aboriginal communities of western Cape York, the Prime Minister was urged to lift 'the blanket of silence and shame' that results from violence. Keywords: Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous
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community controlled, State politics, Violence
Title: Dealing daily with Cape York Tragedy Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 7 August 2003 Writer(s): Rimmer, Ann News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: 206 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discussion of issues in Cape York communities. Keywords: Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: PM hears people's cry from the heart Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 7 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 464 News Source: ATSIC, Politician First spokesperson: John Howard Second spokesperson: Tanya Major, ATSIC regional councillor Synopsis: Women and children in Aboriginal communities were promised Federal Government support to free them from the “terrible scourge of violence” which dominated their lives. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Federal department of health, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Suicide, Violence
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 spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland, medical officer, Royal Flying Doctor Service Synopsis: Claims that Dr Lara Wieland, who blew the whistle on family services failings in Aboriginal communities, wrote to Families Minister Judy Spence five
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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
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 spokesperson: Noel Pearson, Cape York lawyer and land rights champion Synopsis: Prime Minister John Howard and Indigenous Affairs Minister Philip 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: Health group loses its funding Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 12 August 2003 Writer(s): Martin, Roger News genre: News Page number: 4
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Word length: 347 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Jim McGinty, WA Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The WA government has withdrawn funding of WAACCHO. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Health Official's 'adverse' finding Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 14 August 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 350 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Details findings of an auditor's report regarding Margaret Culbong's finances as chief executive of the Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
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Title: Health care and cultural rewards Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 16 August 2003 Writer(s): News genre: Feature Page number: 43 Word length: 490 News Source: Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Kathy Collins, clinical nurse in East Arnhem Second spokesperson: Steve Marshall, Acting director of human resources and workforce development at the NT department of health and community service Synopsis: The nature of work for health care workers in the Northern Territory, particularly indigenous health. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
Title: Defence 'bleeding' healthcare Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 18 August 2003 Writer(s): Nason, David, Kaszubska, Gosia & DiGirolamo, Rebecca News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 614 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, QLD Premier Second spokesperson: Bob Carr, NSW Premier Synopsis: Claims health funding is being diverted to defence to meet military commitments. Brief mention of reforms to indigenous health. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State politics
Title: Health reform plan on move: minister Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 19 August 2003 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike & Schubert, Misha News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 379 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Kay Patterson, Health Minister Second spokesperson: Unnamed, spokeswoman for Bob Carr Synopsis: Claims pressure was being put on state governments by federal government to sign new agreement on hospital funding. Mentions need for improvements in indigenous health. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream,
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State politics
Title: Health alliance marches on Canberra Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 20 August 2003 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 433 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Kay Patterson, Health Minister Second spokesperson: John Dwyer, Health summit chairman, Sydney Prince of Wales Hospital clinical dean Synopsis: Protest at Parliament House by doctors, nurses and academics to demand improvements in health system. Brief mention of indigenous health. Keywords: Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Family violence 'product of history' Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 22 August 2003 Writer(s): Schubert, Misha News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 361 News Source: ATSIC First spokesperson: Jackie Huggins, black historian Second spokesperson: Lionel Quartermaine, acting ATSIC chairman Synopsis: Jackie Huggins has claimed that indigenous family violence was a direct product of historical events, including colonisation. Keywords: ATSIC, Federal politics, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics, Violence
Title: Poor progress on reform plans Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 23 August 2003 Writer(s): Steketee, Mike News genre: News Page number: 24 Word length: 364 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: John Menadue, former senior bureaucrat Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Report on commonwealth funding for hospitals. Also mentions reforms to indigenous health. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical
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services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Inquiry to quiz Cape Doctors Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 23 August 2003 Writer(s): Koch, Tony News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 480 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Judy Spence, Families Minister Second spokesperson: Dr Lara Wieland Synopsis: Officers from the Crime and Misconduct Commission inquiry into the treatment of foster children in Queensland would travel to the state’s north to interview health professionals working in indigenous communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Jobs go as cash dries up Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 25 August 2003 Writer(s): Martin, Roger News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 235 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical First spokesperson: Darryl Kickett, WAACCHO chief executive Second spokesperson: unnamed, WA Department of Health spokeswoman Synopsis: Reports on job losses at WAACCHO due to lack of funding. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous education standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
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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 spokesperson: Matthew Pickett, Aboriginal boy 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: Salt water pools wash away infections Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Monday, 25 August 2003 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: 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: States set to sign on hospitals Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 29 August 2003 Writer(s): Schubert, Misha & Saunders, Megan News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 429 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Politician First spokesperson: Steve Bracks, Victorian Premier Second spokesperson: Peter Beattie, Queensland Premier Synopsis: Prime Minister John Howard has announced a $42 billion public hospital funding package. Mentions that $20 million over 4 years is to be dedicated to indigenous anti-violence projects. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, Violence
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 spokesperson: Prime Minister John Howard 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
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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 spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister 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 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: Gallop attacked on health closure Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 August 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 293 News Source: Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: NACCHO has condemned the WA government for shutting down WAACCHO following allegations of fraud. Keywords: Allegations of Indigenous corruption, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, 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
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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: Shortcuts: 7 days around the nation - Hope for renal patients Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 30 August 2003 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 1 Word length: 903 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Jane Aagaard, NT Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NT government has launched a new program to bring renal dialysis to remote communities. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State politics
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, chairwoman, National Secretariat for Aboriginal and Islander Childcare Second spokesperson: Alison Anderson, ATSIC Commissioner 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: Budget blowouts hit black health Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 17 September 2003 Writer(s): Martin, Roger News genre: News Page number: 6
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Word length: 399 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Jim McGinty, WA Health Minister Second spokesperson: Darryl Kickett, WAACCHO chief executive Synopsis: Reports on how the budget cuts will affect Aboriginal health services in WA Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health, State politics
Title: Anger grows over $12m health cut Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 18 September 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen & Moncrief, Marc News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 467 News Source: Academic, Church/welfare body, Medical, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Keith Wilson, former Labor health minister and chairman of the Mental Health Countil of Australia Second spokesperson: Jum McGinty, WA Health Minister Synopsis: A former Labor health minister has criticised the Gallop Government for cuts to $11.7 million in non-government services. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health, State politics
Title: Gallop warned on voter backlash Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 19 September 2003 Writer(s): Shine, Kathryn & Moncrief, Marc News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 218 News Source: Church/welfare body, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Sheryl Carmody, Western Australian Association for Mental Health Second spokesperson: Henry Councillor, NACCHO Synopsis: Claims that the Gallop government could lose votes in the next election as a result of funding cuts in health. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health, State politics
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
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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: McGinty sharpens his funding scalpel Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 September 2003 Writer(s): Shine, Kathryn News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 459 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Jim McGinty, WA Health Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses funding cuts in WA health system. Mentions Aboriginal health. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health, State politics
Title: Shortcuts: 7 days around the nation - Cuts need attention Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 September 2003 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News summary/minor piece Page number: 1 Word length: 807 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses health funding cuts to be made to health programs run by non- government organisations, many of which focus on Aboriginal health. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health, State politics
Title: Shortcuts: 7 days around the nation - Grog abuse solution Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 20 September 2003 Writer(s): Nicolas Rothwell News genre: News summary/minor piece
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Page number: 1 Word length: 807 News Source: Unknown First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The NT Government is considering a new 'Alcohol Framework' to address alcohol-related crime and violence. This framework focusses on the crisis of Aboriginal alcohol abuse. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Health groups fret under $2.5m axe Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 22 September 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen & Shine, Kathryn News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 411 News Source: Church/welfare body, Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Keith Wilson, Former Labor health minister and chairman of the Mental Health Council of Australia Second spokesperson: Jim McGinty, WA Health Minister Synopsis: Discusses the non-government health sector and how it will deal with the loss of community programs as a result of health department funding cuts. Mentions the Aboriginal health sector. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health, State politics
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Title: Changes of mind unsettling Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 27 September 2003 Writer(s): Shine, Kathryn News genre: Editorial Page number: 10 Word length: 417 News Source: Film/TV/Other media report, Politician First spokesperson: Jim McGinty, state health minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Claims inconsistencies in Jim McGinty's actions as a 'tough, decisive and steadfast' health minister in the context of his change of heart over a community physiotherapy program. Mentions Aboriginal mental health agencies. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of 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 spokesperson: Dr Brendan Nelson 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: Black health service reprieve Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 30 September 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 359 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Mike Holmes, community mental health nurse Second spokesperson: Aaron Groves, head of mental health, WA Health Department Synopsis: Perth's only Aboriginal mental health service has been given a two-week
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extension to offload 100 clients following Government funding cuts to community health programs. Keywords: Health funding, Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Tiwis 'not to blame' for board collapse Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 30 September 2003 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicholas News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 308 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: Bill Barclay, dismissed chief executive Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses high-profile Aboriginal-health boards being placed in administration amid a bitter row about the causes of the financial collapse. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Speard in tribal payback for defacto's death Publication: Australian Publication date: Friday, 10 October 2003 Writer(s): Toohey, Paul News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 532 News Source: Medical, Police/Court First spokesperson: Darryl Voisey, Kalgoorlie detective Second spokesperson: Douglas Josif, manager of Ngaanyatjarra Health Service Synopsis: Following the killing of a pregnant woman by her de facto partner, an Aboriginal health service manager said that deaths could be avoided if the community was better resourced to cope with health issues. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
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Title: Black despair as mental health service winds up Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 14 October 2003 Writer(s): O'Connell, Ronan News genre: Editorial Page number: 6 Word length: 406 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Leon, client of Derbarl Yerrigan Second spokesperson: Mike Holmes, community health nurse Synopsis: Profile of a former client of Derbarl Yerrigan Aboriginal mental health service and how he feels he will be affected by its closure. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health, State politics
Title: Minister in his own Wonderland Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 16 October 2003 Writer(s): Price, Matt News genre: Editorial Page number: 2 Word length: 418 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Bob McMullan, shadow minister for indigenous affairs Second spokesperson: Gary Hardgrave, minister for citizenship and multicultural affairs Synopsis: Discusses the government's progress in closing the life expectancy gap between indigenous Australians and other Australians; includes Gary Hardgrave's response to criticisms. Keywords: Federal politics, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Cuts put health 'further behind' Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 21 October 2003 Writer(s): Egan, Colleen News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 336 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Charles Watson, Public Health Council chairman Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Western Australia is lagging behind in terms of community health and will fall further as a result of funding cuts. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health, State politics
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Title: Nursing a desire to help the community Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 30 October 2003 Writer(s): Wilson, Vanessa News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 767 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Ray Lovett, indigenous nurse Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Ray Lovett, an indigenous man who left his community in pursuit of a degree in nursing. Lovett said that he wanted to improve access to medical services for Aboriginal people, and reduce the fear that Aboriginal people had of health care workers. Keywords: Hospitals, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Medical First spokesperson: Lara Wieland, doctor Second spokesperson: Lorian Hayes, founder of FAS education program in Cape York 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: It's only tinkering on edges: Beattie - Howard's safety net Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 19 November 2003 Writer(s): Wilson, Ashleigh News genre: News Page number: 7 Word length: 195 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Peter Beattie, QLD Premier Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Premier Beattie has written to Prime Minister John Howard asking for an 'urgent' meeting to discuss health reform. Mentions need for improvement in remote service delivery, particularly for indigenous people. Keywords: Federal politics, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State politics
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Title: Is there a doctor in the house? Yes, several actually Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 1 December 2003 Writer(s): Jopson, Debra News genre: News Page number: 3 Word length: 457 News Source: Aboriginal lay person, Publication First spokesperson: Marilyn Kong, Aboriginal, soon to be obstetrician Second spokesperson: Kelvin Kong, potentially Australia's first Aboriginal surgeon Synopsis: Profile of indigenous people studying to become medical specialists. Mentions the high death rate of indigenous babies and mothers. Keywords: Indigenous education standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Patients gain more time with doctor, fewer drugs Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Wednesday, 3 December 2003 Writer(s): Edminstone, Leanne News genre: News Page number: 11 Word length: 432 News Source: Medical, Politician First spokesperson: Associate Professor Helena Britt, Australian Institute of Health and Welfare Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released a report showing that patients were spending longer with their doctor but receiving fewer prescriptions. The report also showed that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were visiting GPs, more than local community health centres. Keywords: Disease, Hospitals, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Condom tree concept bears fruit in the bush Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 6 December 2003 Writer(s): Law, Peter News genre: News Page number: 10 Word length: 359 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Richard Murray, medical director Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Service Council Second spokesperson: Chris Bin Kali, KAMS council chairman Synopsis: Aboriginal healthcare workers are using boab trees as condom dispensers in order to reduce sexually transmissible infections. Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Avatar helps heal outback Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 9 December 2003 Writer(s): Rothwell, Nicolas News genre: News Page number: 1 Word length: 901 News Source: Bureaucrat, Politician First spokesperson: J Easterby-Wood, Co-ordinator from the NT Department of Health Second spokesperson: Jane Aagaard, Minister for Health, NT Synopsis: Computer animation is breaking the language barrier for NT health workers. The program will be used to communicate information to Aboriginal communities about health issues in a visual format, as opposed to a text- based format. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, State department of health
Title: Public hospitals cop budget blame Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 23 December 2003 Writer(s): Hickman, Belinda News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 441 News Source: Church/welfare body, Medical, Other, Politician First spokesperson: Gavin Mooney, Curtin University professor and economist Second spokesperson: Keith Wilson, Mental Health Council of Australia Synopsis: Gavin Mooney has commented on the rate of public hospital spending that caused the budget blowout. Mentions that mental and Aboriginal health services had been made to pay for teaching hospitals not being able to contain their budgets. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream, State department of health, State politics
2006
Title: Aboriginal mental health call Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 18 January 2006 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 271 News Source: Aboriginal leader First spokesperson: Sue Gordon, chair, National Indigenous Council
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The National Indigenous Council is demanding that Aboriginal mental health services, including an acute lack of indigenous psychiatrists and psychologists, become a priority at the next Council of Australian Governments meeting. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Disease, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Indigenous community to control own health Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 2 February 2006 Writer(s): Chilcott-Moore, Tanya News genre: News Page number: 2 Word length: 416 News Source: Aboriginal leader, Bureaucrat First spokesperson: Vince Mundraby, Mayor, Yarrabah Second spokesperson: David Baird, chief executive, Gurriny Yealamucka Synopsis: Queensland Health would hand over its reponsibility for primary health care to an indigenous community in an historic agreement in the state's north. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Suicide
Title: My triumph Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 May 2006 Writer(s): Nelson, Sue News genre: Feature Page number: 2 Word length: 416 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Flora Galoustian, dentist Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Profile of Dr Flora Galoustian, a dentist who worked in an Indigenous health centre in Cairns Keywords: Disease, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Labwatch Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 25 May 2006 Writer(s): Fawcett, Anne News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 213 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dein Vindigni, chiropractor & volunteer, Hands on Health Australia
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Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Chiropractor Dein Vindigni claimed that chiropractic, remedial massage and osteopathy were non-existent in indigenous communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Indigenous health call nips Abbott Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Thursday, 22 June 2006 Writer(s): Franklin, Matthew News genre: News Page number: 26 Word length: 297 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Andrew Bartlett, Democrats indigenous affairs spokesman Synopsis: Health Minister Tony Abbott attracted a torrent of criticism by calling for a new type of paternalism to improve life in the nation's indigenous communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Vision, hope the key to indigenous affairs Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 23 June 2006 Writer(s): Bond, John, Goodsir, Don & Williams, Kevin News genre: Letter to the editor Page number: 14 Word length: 399 News Source: Non-Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Response to Tony Abbott's call for a "new paternalism" in Aboriginal communities. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Aboriginal artists deliver dose of good medicine Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 23 June 2006 Writer(s): Morgan, Clare News genre: News Page number: 16 Word length: 604 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Associate Professor Sue Green, Nura Gili indigenous program, University of New South Wales Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The Shalom Gamarada Art Exhibition was raising money to fund scholarships for Aboriginal students undertaking medicine and health-related studies. Keywords: Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: All is not lost for remote communities Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 8 July 2006 Writer(s): Price, Matt News genre: Regular column Page number: 18 Word length: 1083 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: Chris Pyne, parliamentary secretary Synopsis: The Health Minister Tony Abbott and his parliamentary secretary Chris Pyne have travelled to the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara lands. Keywords: Alcohol & drugs, Indigenous health standards, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Violence
Title: Medical vacuum
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Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 12 August 2006 Writer(s): Bass, Jeremy News genre: Feature Page number: 9 Word length: 1275 News Source: Medical First spokesperson: Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, national president, Australian Medical Association Second spokesperson: Stephen Jurd, director, drug and alcohol services, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney Synopsis: Shortages of public funding have yielded an acute shortage of doctors and medical skills in general. Regional Australia is desperately short of general practitioners. Keywords: Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: When I'm 36 - 2026 A vision for the nation's future: Part 13 Health Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 4 November 2006 Writer(s): News genre: Feature Page number: 1 Word length: 410 News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Ben Bowly, student, St Brendan's College, Yeppoon, Qld Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Discusses prospects for life 20 years in the future. Claims that Aboriginal health will improve as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are given greater opportunities to live productive lives. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: New healers Publication: Australian Publication date: Saturday, 25 November 2006 Writer(s): Bisset, Kellie News genre: Feature Page number: 32 Word length: 1715 News Source: Publication First spokesperson: James Charles, podiatrist, Muna Paiendi Community Health Centre Second spokesperson: Dr Mark Wenitong, president, Australian Indigenous Doctors Association Synopsis: Australia is making slow progress improving the numbers of Aboriginal health professionals. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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2007
Title: Fighting for a few more years Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 14 April 2007 Writer(s): Smith, Margaret News genre: Feature Page number: 25 Word length: 1930 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Tom Calma, Human Rights Commisioner Second spokesperson: Dea Delaney Thiele, chief executive, the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation Synopsis: Launch of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s Close the Gap campaign, aimed at closing the 17-year difference in life spans between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Home repairs for Aborigines in capitals cut - Budget 2007 Publication: Australian Publication date: Thursday, 10 May 2007 Writer(s): Karvelas, Patricia News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 540 News Source: Church/welfare body, Politician First spokesperson: Mal Brough, Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Second spokesperson: Jenny Macklin, Federal opposition spokeswoman on indigenous affairs Synopsis: Urban Aborigines living in houses effectively given to them by the federal Government will no longer have them fixed at taxpayers' expense. Mentions that Oxfam Australia and the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation released a joint statement saying the Government had failed to address indigenous health problems. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Aborigines best at watching over indigenous health Publication: Australian Publication date: Monday, 14 May 2007 Writer(s): Taylor, Paige News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 468 News Source: Academic, Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical First spokesperson: Dr Janet Smylie, indigenous Canadian health researcher Second spokesperson: Professor Fiona Stanley, head, Telethon Child Health Research Institute
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Synopsis: Indigenous health researcher Janet Smylie claims that, even in the most troubled Aboriginal communities, there are individuals who understand what is wrong and how to begin to change it. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Racism blamed for Aboriginal health crisis Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel & Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 429 News Source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Mukesh Hailkerwal, AMA president Second spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Minister for Health Synopsis: The Australian Medical Association annual report on indigenous health found that racism was built into the health system and was preventing Aborigines from bridging a 17-year life expectancy gap. Keywords: Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: Lifespan of Aborigines 'shameful' - 1967 Referendum 40 years on Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 23 May 2007 Writer(s): Cresswell, Adam & Murphy, Padraic News genre: News Page number: 6 Word length: 784 News Source: Medical, Politician, Publication First spokesperson: Tony Abbott, Federal Health Minister Second spokesperson: David Baird, head, Gurriny Yealamucka Synopsis: Claims that the shorter lifespan faced by indigenous Australians is shameful and equivalent to that of the white population in the 1920s - two decades before antibiotics. Keywords: Disease, Health funding, Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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
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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
Title: Think local, act global Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Thursday, 14 June 2007 Writer(s): Fawcett, Anne News genre: Feature Page number: 30 Word length: 799 News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Dina Saulo, third-year bachelor of nursing student Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A nursing student travelled to New York with the NSW Aboriginal Lands Council delegation to address the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Dina Saulo told the forum that Australian indigenous organisations were concerned about government policies designed to normalise remote indigenous peoples. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Mabo decision commemorated Publication: Courier-Mail Publication date: Saturday, 16 June 2007 Writer(s): Wenham, Margaret News genre: News Page number: 18 Word length: 296 News Source: Academic, Conference/Meeting/Speech First spokesperson: Professor Larissa Behrendt, leading Aboriginal academic Second spokesperson: Synopsis: A leading Aboriginal academic claimed that a government-fostered misconception that too much money was spent on indigenous people meant "ill-conceived and ineffective" government policies often went unchallenged. Keywords: Health funding, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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: Teams told of need for health workers - Election Battlelines Publication: Australian Publication date: Tuesday, 10 July 2007 Writer(s): Kearney, Simon News genre: News Page number: 5 Word length: 510 News Source: Aboriginal lay person First spokesperson: Kenny Martin, Alcoota community member Second spokesperson: Peter Dunn, trainee teacher, Alcoota Synopsis: Federal government teams visiting Aboriginal communities are encountering urgent calls for full-time health workers. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Intervention, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Failings kill 200 a week: activist
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Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Wednesday, 1 August 2007 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark News genre: News Page number: 8 Word length: 395 News Source: Conference/Meeting/Speech, Medical First spokesperson: Karren Clark, chairwoman, Australian Health Care Reform Alliance Second spokesperson: Synopsis: The leaders of 43 health groups said that almost 200 people were dying each week because of inadequacies in the health system. Brief mention that Indigenous Australians were suffering Third World health care, with preventable illness causing a strain on the health care system. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: Indigenous nursing solutions Publication: Australian Publication date: Wednesday, 5 September 2007 Writer(s): O'Keefe, Brendan News genre: Feature Page number: 41 Word length: 323 News Source: Academic First spokesperson: Professor Cindy Shannon, chairwoman, Centre for Indigenous Health, University of Queensland Second spokesperson: Peter Brooks, faculty head, University of Queensland Synopsis: Claims that fixing a dire shortage of nurses in Aboriginal communities would be the top priority of a new Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Queensland. Claims that Queensland alone had a shortage of 4000 nurses for indigenous communities. Nationally, the shortfall was a further 2500. Keywords: Indigenous health standards, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
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.
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Keywords: Child health, Intervention, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
Title: What are we voting for? Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Monday, 15 October 2007 Writer(s): Metherell, Mark, Patty, Anna & Irvine, Jessica News genre: Feature Page number: 8 Word length: 2363 News Source: Politician First spokesperson: John Howard, Prime Minister Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Summary of campaign promises, including those relating to indigenous issues. Keywords: Federal department of health, Federal politics, Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
Title: A never-never land for sense Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Saturday, 20 October 2007 Writer(s): Watson, Don News genre: Invited column Page number: 15 Word length: 1927 News Source: Opinion First spokesperson: Second spokesperson: Synopsis: Argues that the aborigines of remote aboriginal communities should not be blamed for the poor health of the communities, but that the Department of Health were at least partly to blame for their poor oversight of contractors and departmental decisions. Keywords: Federal department of health, Health funding, Hospitals, Living conditions, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled
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Title: Indigenous health officials stage boycott Publication: Sydney Morning Herald Publication date: Friday, 9 November 2007 Writer(s): Gibson, Joel News genre: News Page number: 4 Word length: 496 News Source: Bureaucrat, Medical, Publication First spokesperson: Naomi Mayers, Deputy director, National Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Organisation Second spokesperson: Dea Delaney Thiele, chief executive, National Aboriginal Community- Controlled Health Organisation Synopsis: Representatives for Aboriginal health workers in the Northern Territory would not attend a meeting in Darwin because they said it was a four-hour $50,000 gabfest. Keywords: Health funding, Medical services - Indigenous community controlled, Medical services - mainstream
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
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