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Koorie Heritage Trust
Booklet, Aboriginal Medical Service, Redfern, Stop AIDS : information for [Aborigines], 1987
8 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.indigenous health-aids prevention -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Brady, Maggie, Giving away the grog : Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking, 1995
... of Human Services and Health ...Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking,xx, 174 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.Aboriginal accounts of drinking and not drinking,aboriginal australians -- alcohol use. | alcohol -- physiological effect. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Document - Report, Aboriginal Affairs Victoria et al, Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody : Victorian government 1994 implementation report, 1995
... Victorian Government, Melbourne Dept. of Health & Community Services. ...The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody was establishned in October 1987 in response to growing public concern that the deaths in custody of Aboriginal people were too common and that explanations failed to assure people that Aborigines were not subject to pressures beyond those normally experienced by persons held in custody. The task gi ven to the commission was to inquire into the Aboriginal custodial deaths occurring within the time frame of the Commission's investigation and to inquire into 'any subsequent action taken in respect of each of those deaths including the conduct of coronial, police and other inquiries'.The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody was establishned in October 1987 in response to growing public concern that the deaths in custody of Aboriginal people were too common and that explanations failed to assure people that Aborigines were not subject to pressures beyond those normally experienced by persons held in custody. The task gi ven to the commission was to inquire into the Aboriginal custodial deaths occurring within the time frame of the Commission's investigation and to inquire into 'any subsequent action taken in respect of each of those deaths including the conduct of coronial, police and other inquiries'.aboriginal australians -- victoria -- criminal justice system. | prisoners, aboriginal australian -- government policy -- victoria.| aboriginal australians -- government policy -- victoria. | aboriginal australians -- services for -- victoria. | law enforcement - criminal law and procedure - juvenile justice. | politics and government - political action - criminal justice. | law enforcement - prisons - prisoners. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Booklet, Aboriginal Medical services Co-op. Ltd, Womens Business
1.sexually tramsmitted diseases, 2.aids, 3.health-women -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Osborne, Peter D. (Peter Douglas), The other Australia : the crisis in Aboriginal health, 1982
... Federation Square, Melbourne melbourne Health services for Australian ...144 p. ; 30 cm. .health services for australian aborigines | aboriginal australians -- medical care. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bolger, Audrey, Aboriginal Women and Violence : a report for the Criminology Research Council and the Northern Territory Commissioner of Police, 1991
Study of violence against Aboriginal women in selected towns, town camps, communities and outstations in Northern Territory; examines incidence, causes of violence, particularly role of alcohol, methods of dealing with violent situations, and responses of police , courts, health and welfare workers, Aboriginal legal services, womens refuges and alcohol agencies; sees positive aspects in Aboriginal womens use of refuges, new domestic violence laws and campaigns against alcohol; confusion over role of violence in traditional societies.vi, 104 p. : tables. ; 25 cm.Study of violence against Aboriginal women in selected towns, town camps, communities and outstations in Northern Territory; examines incidence, causes of violence, particularly role of alcohol, methods of dealing with violent situations, and responses of police , courts, health and welfare workers, Aboriginal legal services, womens refuges and alcohol agencies; sees positive aspects in Aboriginal womens use of refuges, new domestic violence laws and campaigns against alcohol; confusion over role of violence in traditional societies.abused women -- northern territory. | wife abuse -- northern territory. | family violence -- northern territory. | women, aboriginal australian -- northern territory. | aboriginal australians -- northern territory -- social conditions. | aboriginal australians -- northern territory -- wife abuse. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Brady, Maggie, The Health of Young Aborigines: A report on the health of Aborigines aged 12 to 25, 1992
... - Priorities; Washing; Eating; School; Utilisation of health services ...Contents: Concepts of youth and adolescence - The Aboriginal youth population in Australia; Urban and rural residence.The health of young Aboriginal people: an overview - Mortality: an overview; Specific data on mortality; Morbidity: an overview; Specific data on morbidity; Presentations at local health centres.Social factors related to youth health - Sexually transmitted Diseases; AIDS: prevalence and education; Social issues and AIDS; Pelvic inflammatory disease; Childbirth among adolescent girls; Social and cultural issues in youthful childbirth; Young mothers; Maternal education; Ear disease: prevalence and social influences; Eye disease: prevalence and solutions.Psychosocial health issues among young Aborigines - Prevalence of drug and alcohol use; Social factors associated with drug use; Stress and mental health; Interpersonal violence, accidents and poisoning; Domestic violence and child abuse.Social factors in overall health - Priorities; Washing; Eating; School; Utilisation of health services; Hospitalisation; Aboriginal Medical Services; Drug and alcohol services.Issues related to urban or remote residence - Health issues and remoteness; 'Street kids'; Sport play and recreation; Some concluding ideas; Recommendations and key issues.viii, 51 p. ; 26 cm.Contents: Concepts of youth and adolescence - The Aboriginal youth population in Australia; Urban and rural residence.The health of young Aboriginal people: an overview - Mortality: an overview; Specific data on mortality; Morbidity: an overview; Specific data on morbidity; Presentations at local health centres.Social factors related to youth health - Sexually transmitted Diseases; AIDS: prevalence and education; Social issues and AIDS; Pelvic inflammatory disease; Childbirth among adolescent girls; Social and cultural issues in youthful childbirth; Young mothers; Maternal education; Ear disease: prevalence and social influences; Eye disease: prevalence and solutions.Psychosocial health issues among young Aborigines - Prevalence of drug and alcohol use; Social factors associated with drug use; Stress and mental health; Interpersonal violence, accidents and poisoning; Domestic violence and child abuse.Social factors in overall health - Priorities; Washing; Eating; School; Utilisation of health services; Hospitalisation; Aboriginal Medical Services; Drug and alcohol services.Issues related to urban or remote residence - Health issues and remoteness; 'Street kids'; Sport play and recreation; Some concluding ideas; Recommendations and key issues.aboriginal australians -- health and hygiene. | youth, aboriginal australian -- health and hygiene. -
Koorie Heritage Trust
Book, Bear-Wingfield, Rebecca, Sharing good tucker stories : a guide for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, 1996
... Canberra : Commonwealth Department of Human Services & Health ...Describes the purpose and aims of the guide and provides background on indigenous heelth together with descriptions of community efforts to improve nutrition.154 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.Describes the purpose and aims of the guide and provides background on indigenous heelth together with descriptions of community efforts to improve nutrition.aboriginal australians -- food. | aboriginal australians -- nutrition. | wild foods -- australia. | torres strait islanders -- food. | torres strait islanders -- nutrition. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Job advertisements, 1974
... Mitcham melbourne Includes position of Health Inspector ...Photocopy of a collection of job advertisements for municipal councils.Photocopy of a collection of job advertisements for municipal councils. Includes position of Health Inspector for the City of Nunawading.Photocopy of a collection of job advertisements for municipal councils.city of nunawading, health inspectors, health services -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Award for a good citizen|Hepatitis fiasco - out of leaflets, 1967
Photocopies of articles including:|Decision by Nunawading Council to name a person each year for outstanding community service initiated by Cr Albert Brown.Photocopies of articles including:|Decision by Nunawading Council to name a person each year for outstanding community service initiated by Cr Albert Brown.|Concern that while an infective hepatitis outbreak is continuing the council has run out of leaflets.Photocopies of articles including:|Decision by Nunawading Council to name a person each year for outstanding community service initiated by Cr Albert Brown.city of nunawading, brown, albert, victoria. health department, cox, george, health inspectors -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Health Centre struggles under state grant cuts, 1993
... Mitcham melbourne Health Services Nunawading District Health ...The future of the Nunawading District Health Council is in doubt following the State Government's withdrawal of funding.The future of the Nunawading District Health Council is in doubt following the State Government's withdrawal of funding.The future of the Nunawading District Health Council is in doubt following the State Government's withdrawal of funding.health services, nunawading district health council -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Health Council plea, 1993
... Mitcham melbourne Health Services Nunawading District Health ...Following loss of government funding, the Nunawading District Health Council's chairman, Bill Coyne, says community support is needed or the N.D.H.C. would be forced to hand back its equipment to the Association of District Health Centres.Following loss of government funding, the Nunawading District Health Council's chairman, Bill Coyne, says community support is needed or the N.D.H.C. would be forced to hand back its equipment to the Association of District Health Centres.Following loss of government funding, the Nunawading District Health Council's chairman, Bill Coyne, says community support is needed or the N.D.H.C. would be forced to hand back its equipment to the Association of District Health Centres.health services, nunawading district health council, coyne, bill -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Unit meeds need, 1993
... Mitcham melbourne Health services Mid-Eastern Palliative Care ...An urgently needed oxygen unit has been donated to the Mid-Eastern Palliative Care Association by St John's Parish, MitchamAn urgently needed oxygen unit has been donated to the Mid-Eastern Palliative Care Association by St John's Parish, MitchamAn urgently needed oxygen unit has been donated to the Mid-Eastern Palliative Care Association by St John's Parish, Mitchamhealth services, mid-eastern palliative care association, parker, mary, bergman, doug, dillon, kevin joseph, fr. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Clinic vandalised again, 1992
... Mitcham melbourne Health Services Smyth Tom (Dr) Vandalism ...Vandalism is making life difficult for doctors at a Vermont Clinic, corner of Frances Street and Boronia Road.Vandalism is making life difficult for doctors at a Vermont Clinic, corner of Frances Street and Boronia Road.Vandalism is making life difficult for doctors at a Vermont Clinic, corner of Frances Street and Boronia Road.health services, smyth, tom (dr), vandalism -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, A Symbol of life, 1995
... Mitcham melbourne Health services Mid-Eastern Palliative Care ...To help continue and improve care for terminally ill people, Mid-Eastern Palliative Care association is about to launch its 'Butterfly Campaign'.To help continue and improve care for terminally ill people, Mid-Eastern Palliative Care association is about to launch its 'Butterfly Campaign'.To help continue and improve care for terminally ill people, Mid-Eastern Palliative Care association is about to launch its 'Butterfly Campaign'.health services, mid-eastern palliative care association, page, wendy -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Our unsung heroes, 1992
... Mitcham melbourne Health Services Mid-Eastern Palliative Care ...A look at the work of palliative care volunteers in Nunawading during Palliative Care Week.A look at the work of palliative care volunteers in Nunawading during Palliative Care Week.A look at the work of palliative care volunteers in Nunawading during Palliative Care Week.health services, mid-eastern palliative care association, clarke, margaret, morris, sheridan, smith, beverley, nunawading palliative care service -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Popular Sheena leaves the council, 1995
An era in maternal and child health care in Whitehorse ended last week when the city's Acting Manager for Family, Youth and Children's Services, Sheena Stanley, left the municipality.An era in maternal and child health care in Whitehorse ended last week when the city's Acting Manager for Family, Youth and Children's Services, Sheena Stanley, left the municipality.An era in maternal and child health care in Whitehorse ended last week when the city's Acting Manager for Family, Youth and Children's Services, Sheena Stanley, left the municipality.stewart, sheena, city of whitehorse, council staff, city of nunawading -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, City of Nunawading Community Services Report 1994, 1994
... and Child Health Centres Childrens Services Youth Services Libraries ...Contains overview from the Group Manager, Social Planning, Maternal and Child health, Children, Family and Youth Services, Older Persons and Disability Services and Library and Information Service.Contains overview from the Group Manager, Social Planning, Maternal and Child health, Children, Family and Youth Services, Older Persons and Disability Services and Library and Information Service.Contains overview from the Group Manager, Social Planning, Maternal and Child health, Children, Family and Youth Services, Older Persons and Disability Services and Library and Information Service.city of nunawading, community services, maternal and child health centres, childrens services, youth services, libraries -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, School leaver's guide, 1/05/1984 12:00:00 AM
Information guide for school leavers giving advice on where to live, places to go, transport, employers, money, health and the law.Information guide for school leavers giving advice on where to live, places to go, transport, employers, money, health and the law.Information guide for school leavers giving advice on where to live, places to go, transport, employers, money, health and the law.city of nunawading, youth services -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Making it, 1986
A guide for school leavers giving advice on employment, money, transport, health, accommodation, recreation and the law.A guide for school leavers giving advice on employment, money, transport, health, accommodation, recreation and the law.A guide for school leavers giving advice on employment, money, transport, health, accommodation, recreation and the law.city of nunawading, youth services -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, City of Nunawading, Community Services Department, 1985
... and Child health Centres Childrens Services Domiciliary Services ...Annual Report of Community Services 1984 / 85Annual Report of Community Services 1984 / 85Annual Report of Community Services 1984 / 85city of nunawading, community services, maternal and child health centres, childrens services, domiciliary services, home help, child care, meals on wheels -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Palliative care group's new offices now open, 1991
... Mitcham melbourne Health Services Mid-Eastern Palliative Care ...The Mid-eastern Palliative Care Association's new offices in Nunawading were opened by Minister for Health, Mrs Lyster.The Mid-eastern Palliative Care Association's new offices in Nunawading were opened by Minister for Health, Mrs Lyster.The Mid-eastern Palliative Care Association's new offices in Nunawading were opened by Minister for Health, Mrs Lyster.health services, mid-eastern palliative care association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Resource Centre opens its doors, 1993
The new Nunawading Resource Centre at Forest Hill Chase will be home for several community groups.The new Nunawading Resource Centre at Forest Hill Chase will be home for several community groups. Photo: Manager, Forest Hill Chase: Tony Caljow, Resource Chairman: Keith Rooney.The new Nunawading Resource Centre at Forest Hill Chase will be home for several community groups.city of nunawading, nunawading resource centre, forest hill chase, cooper, les, caljow, tony, rooney, keith, maternal and child health centres, adult day activity and support service, lao women's association of victoria inc, nunawading community chest, nunawading older persons' action group, the communities council on ethnic issues, u3a nunawading, youth adult bureau, the iranian society of victoria, lions club of victoria -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, The over 60s resource guide, 1982
... Mitcham melbourne City of Nunawading Community Services Aged ...Incorporating health, concessions, finance etcIncorporating health, concessions, finance etcIncorporating health, concessions, finance etccity of nunawading, community services, aged people -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, NOPAG award
Health promotion grant awarded to Nunawading Older Persons Action Group will fund health awareness among aged residents. With photo.Health promotion grant awarded to Nunawading Older Persons Action Group will fund health awareness among aged residents. With photo.Health promotion grant awarded to Nunawading Older Persons Action Group will fund health awareness among aged residents. With photo.welfare services, nunawading older persons action group, bloomcamp, beryl, mickalauskas, olga, mitcham elderly citizens club -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Health for Women, 1991
... approaches. Health Services Women Nunawading District Health Council ...A weekend workshop will be held on Women's Health conducted by Nunawading District Health Council.A weekend workshop will be held on Women's Health conducted by Nunawading District Health Council. Speakers will be Rose Sorger, a Researcher on Women's Health, who will discuss historical trends and women's health., Lariane Forseca, a Medical Sociologist, will give a talk entitled Women's Community Health and social versus medical approaches.A weekend workshop will be held on Women's Health conducted by Nunawading District Health Council. health services, women, nunawading district health council, sorger, rose, forseca, lariane, knothe, ruth, tritton, dot -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Councillors, 1979
City of Nunawading Councillors 1978/79 [with list of services]City of Nunawading Councillors 1978/79 [with list of services]City of Nunawading Councillors 1978/79 [with list of services]city of nunawading, councillors, local government, maternal and child health centres -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Pamphlet, Public Meeting, 1/04/1944 12:00:00 AM
Copy of brochure prepared by Blackburn Community Welfare CommitteeCopy of brochure prepared by Blackburn Community Welfare Committee for a public meeting about a proposal concerning the health and recreation of babies, children, youth and adults. Planning Baby Health and Community Welfare Centre.Copy of brochure prepared by Blackburn Community Welfare Committee community services, blackburn community welfare committee, armstrong, norman, morton hall, blackburn progress association -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Map, City of Whitehorse, 2001
Key map of City of Whitehorse, showing parks and reserves, council and community facilities and services.Key map of City of Whitehorse, showing parks and reserves, council and community facilities and services.Key map of City of Whitehorse, showing parks and reserves, council and community facilities and services.libraries, child care centres, parks and reserves, senior citizens centres, maternal and child health centres, city of whitehorse -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Local Community Health, 1/06/2012 12:00:00 AM
... Mitcham melbourne Health Professionals Health Services Pioneers ...An article about health care of the early pioneers.An article about health care of the early pioneers.An article about health care of the early pioneers.health professionals, health services, pioneers