Organisation:

National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)

A one day workshop including sessions on breast cancer incidence, survival and mortality in Indigenous women.  Workshop delegates hear about different Indigenous women’s experiences of breast cancer, and discussed issues around treatment and social and emotional support for Indigenous women with breast cancer and their families.  Presentation slides from the workshop are available for download.

Format:

Training workshop

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Not specified

URL:

http://www.nbcc.org.au/atsiworkshop/albury.html

Organisation:

The Cancer Council QLD

The Cancer Care Course for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Care Workers is a skills and information course about cancer. The bi-annual course aims to provide education and skills training:

* To increase cancer-related knowledge of participants by providing information about cancer, cancer treatment and the impact of cancer;
* To improve the care of Indigenous people with cancer in Queensland; and
* To develop a statewide network among Indigenous health care workers caring for people with cancer.

Any Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker who cares for people with cancer and their families can apply to attend the course. Entry to the course is by successful written application (download from website).

Format:

Training workshop

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Health professionals only

Cost:

Not specified

URL:

http://www.cancerqld.org.au/education/professionals/pro_indigenous.asp

Organisation:

The Cancer Council NSW

The Cancer Council NSW has developed a resource to train Aboriginal Health Workers in the causes, treatment and support of Aboriginal people with cancer. Developed in consultation with Aboriginal Health Workers across NSW, the package is a comprehensive training resource for Aboriginal Health Workers to plan and facilitate workshops for their colleagues.

The resource includes:
• a facilitator’s manual, which contains all the instructions and information for delivering the workshop, and
• a CD-ROM, which contains a Powerpoint  slide show presentation and a master copy of the course workbook for participants.

Written in plain language, the package is based on successful workshops held across NSW in recent years.

Format:

Printed resource

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Health professionals only

Cost:

Payment required - $55.00

URL:

http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/editorial.asp?pageid=1906

Organisation:

HealthInfoNet

This web resource aims to increase the access of people involved in addressing the development and impact of cancer among Indigenous peoples to accurate, up-to-date information and resources. In aiming to provide access to good quality knowledge, information and resources for people involved in addressing cancer among Indigenous peoples, this web resource includes: reviews; guidelines; resources; programs, projects and lessons; policies and strategies; publications; and links. It also includes information about research activity, organisations, agencies and individuals working in the field.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/html/html_health/specific_aspects/chronic/cancer/cancer_index.htm

Organisation:

NSW Cervical Screening Program

This resource provides information about Pap tests and issues related to Cervical Screening and offers ways in which workers can introduce the subject of the Pap test to Aboriginal women in a culturally appropriate way. It aims to encourage Aboriginal women to have two yearly Pap tests by providing information about:

        + The parts of the body that involved in a Pap test
        + What a Pap test is and how it is done
        + Who should have a Pap test, and how often
        + Getting Pap test results
        + What happens if a Pap test is abnormal
        + Treatment options
        + The importance of follow up treatment

The resource has been designed as a small group discussion activity and consists of facilitator notes, a set of overheads and a booklet for women. Please call the Program on 131 556 if you would like more information about this resource and the way it is intended to be used.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

State/Territory focus

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.csp.nsw.gov.au/women/aboriginal.html

Organisation:

NT Department of Health & Community Services

The Well Women's Cancer Screening (previously Women's Cancer Prevention Program) was established in 1994 to implement the National Cervical Screening Program and BreastScreen Australia in the NT. The program has adopted a holistic approach to women's screening which incorporates the cervical and breast screening programs into a well women's screening model. This model is particularly appropriate for the expressed needs of Aboriginal women in the NT who are the major target group for the Cervical Screening Program.

Resources are available to order via the website.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

State/Territory focus

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.nt.gov.au/health/comm_health/womens_health/cancer_screening.shtml

Organisation:

QLD Health

These posters focus on screening for breast cancer in Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander women. They can be ordered from QLD Health via the website.

Format:

Printed resource

Target audience: 

Consumers

Accessibility:

State/Territory focus

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/breastscreen/information/default.asp

Organisation:

Cancer Council QLD

The 'let's talk about living with cancer' brochure and poster has been developed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Available to download at website.

Format:

Printed resource

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

Publicly available - no restrictions

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.cancerqld.org.au/publications.asp

Organisation:

The Cancer Council VIC

The Cancer Council Victoria works closely with Aboriginal organisations, health workers, government and businesses to target cancer prevention messages to Victorian Aboriginal communities.

Activities include:
    * Education programs to reduce the risk of cancer
    * Research to reduce the burden of cancer on future generations
    * Information and support for cancer patients, their families, carers, and health professionals
    * Creating culturally appropriate resources through community consultation and using local artists.

A number of brochures and web resources are available for download targeted at Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

State/Territory focus

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.cancervic.org.au/preventing-cancer/aboriginal-health/ 

Organisation:

BreastScreen WA

ATSI Resources have been developed at BreastScreen WA for two audiences: workers in the health area and community women. The messages emphasised on all resources are "Beat Breast Cancer – Have a Free X-ray", "Stay Strong and Healthy For You and Your Family" and “Regular Breast X-rays save lives”.

BreastScreen WA produces a range of free printed materials to inform women about the importance of screening mammography. To order any of these resources, please complete the order form below. Because this material is continually reviewed and updated quantity limits are placed on individual orders. If you require more than the specified limit phone (08) 9323 6700.

Format:

Website - information

Target audience: 

Multidisciplinary

Accessibility:

State/Territory focus

Cost:

Free of charge

URL:

http://www.breastscreen.health.wa.gov.au/aboriginal/index.cfm