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Websites
Co-ordinating a group of independent, community-controlled health services in north-western Australia, with details of member communities and list of resources.
http://www.kamsc.org.au

Provides information on healthy living for Australian Aboriginals, including details of Aboriginal-controlled medical services, and monthly articles.
http://health.vibe.com.au/

Provides an overview of major drug issues and developments within existing, new and future programs. Includes details of proposed initiatives in Aboriginal communities. Also available as a PDF document.
http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/a...icle.asp?id=7630&ContainerID=647

Offering assistance with substance-abuse problems using family-centred methods based on cultural beliefs. Provides details of community initiatives. Also available as a PDF document.
http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/a...icle.asp?id=7629&ContainerID=647

Development of harm-reduction programmes related to substance misuse in South Australian Aboriginal communities, with details of current projects and free information leaflets to download.
http://www.adac.org.au/

Helping local Aboriginal communities to develop their own strategies for health, including advice on available funding for education and health promotion.
http://www.apunipima.org.au/

A course provided by the School of Social Sciences, Flinders University to provide cross-cultural advice for health professionals working in remote areas. Can be downloaded at no cost.
http://www.medicineau.net.au/AbHealth/contents.html

National peak body on Aboriginal health, representing the interests of Aboriginal community controlled health services.
http://www.naccho.org.au/

Contributing to improving the health of Australia's Indigenous people by making relevant, high quality information easily accessible.
http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/