In this issue:
- Shaping the Future Roundtable
- Nationally accredited cancer education course for Aboriginal health professionals
- Introduction to our new Make Smoking History Project Officer: Alicia King
- Aboriginal Breast Cancer Research Project
And more!
Aboriginal Health Professionals
Cancer Council WA has a number of education initiatives for Aboriginal health professionals.
We also provide a range of education resources for Aboriginal people, see our Aboriginal Publications.
Latest News
2020 Cancer Education Course for Aboriginal health professionals
Monday 17 February to Friday 21 February 2020
Cancer Council WA and the Aboriginal Health Council of WA are now calling for applications for the 2020 Cancer Education Course for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals across metro, rural and regional Western Australia. Download the course flyer here.
Registrations: CLOSED
To register your interest for the course, complete the application form and return to Michelle de la Haye at Michelle.delaHaye@ahcwa.org
Updated Find Cancer Early Checklist
The Find Cancer Early symptom checklist is a tool for everyday people and can also help guide conversations between health professionals and patients.
The resource lists 10 early symptoms of the five most common cancers and explains when these symptoms need to be discussed with a doctor, clinic nurse or Aboriginal health worker.
To order Find Cancer Early checklist resources, download the Find Cancer Early Resource Order Form.
Cancer Education Video - launched on Close the Gap Day 2018
This video is cartoon style and was created for you, an Aboriginal health worker or other health professional who works closely with Aboriginal people. It is meant to be used as a yarning tool so you can discuss cancer with your clients and community.
The video has clear and simple messages and gives facts about cancer to help break down the myths and fears surrounding cancer. The video has six chapters that look at:
• What is cancer?
• Risk factors and prevention (what causes cancer)
• Screening (National screening programs)
• Finding cancer early (what symptoms to look for)
• Treatment and support
• Summary (a bit of everything above).
To order a copy on USB or DVD along with the Facilitator's Guide, complete the order form and return to resourceofficer@cancerwa.asn.au.
Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA)
PEPA provides supported palliative approach placements to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health workers, Liaison Officer's & Outreach Workers - this provides an opportunity to develop your skills in the palliative approach by undertaking a placement within a specialised palliative care service in Perth and rural WA. For more information see Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach (PEPA).
Let's Talk Aboriginal Cancer eBulletins: Recent editions
Let's Talk is published four times a year. To subscribe to this eBulletin or to contribute content, please email Taneisha Hansen at thansen@cancerwa.asn.au
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Let's Talk Aboriginal Cancer eBulletin Publications Contributions Guide. How do I submit an article to Let's Talk?
Submit an articleWe invite past course participants of the Cancer Council WA Aboriginal Cancer Education Course and health professionals working with Aboriginal communities to submit contributions for publication in this bulletin. Articles and events that pertain to cancer control and support are most welcome. If anyone would like to submit an article for the next bulletin, please refer to our Contribution Guidelines and email thansen@cancerwa.asn.au
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December eBulletin
September eBulletin
In this issue:
- Appointment of Cancer Council WA's Cancer Prevention and Research Director
- Meet our new Regional Education Officer for the Kimberley
- PEPA WA's visit to Broome
- Find Cancer Early campaign
And much more!
July eBulletin
In this issue:
- Introducing our new Aboriginal Projects Coordinator, Taneisha Hansen
- Aboriginal Cancer Education Video: A useful tool for health professionals to help educate their clients on how to prevent cancer and find it early.
- A yarn about quitting smoking: Listen to Noongar man and former smoker, Graham Riley, share his quitting experience on live community radio
- PEPA: Would you be interested in learning more about palliative care and how to care for your patients towards end of life?
And more!
December eBulletin
In this issue:
- Introducing the new Aboriginal Projects Coordinator, Jodie Campbell
- Implementing the renewed National Cervical Screening Program
- Menzies Bowel cancer pilot website
And more!
March eBulletin
In this issue:
- New Aboriginal Group aims to help us close the gap
- Congratulations to The Honourable Ken Wyatt
- Cancer Council WA's Reconciliation Action Plan Video Released
- New Online Community for people affected by cancer
And More!
December eBulletin
In this issue:
- Supporting Aboriginal West Australians through their cancer experience
- Aboriginal health professional profile: Leanne Pilkington
- Our first Reconciliation Action Plan released
- Mandurah Aboriginal artist wins state-wide art competition
- Cancer awareness discussed on Noogar Radio
- Haircut for cancer to start the conversation across Aboriginal communities
- Merry Christmas from Cancer Council WA
And more!
September eBulletin
In this issue:
- How we can help ensure Aboriginal Australians are around longer for their families, especially in regional and remote areas?
- Aboriginal health professional profile: Gaye Mae Yu from the Kimberley region
- Inspiring local Aboriginal community leaders to talk more about rethinking sugary drink messages
- New online learning module: Lung cancer in our mob
And more!
June eBulletin
In this issue:
- Working together message from the Make Smoking History team
- New Kimberley Regional Education Officer
- New anti-smoking campaign aims to Close the Gap
- Cancer support groups
- Cancer Council WA Aboriginal Cancer Program and Palliative Care education on the World Stage
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March 2016
In this issue:
- Closing the Gap message from the Chief Executive Officer - Closing the Gap on Aboriginal cancer rates in Western Australia
- Update on our Reconciliation Action Plans
- New APHA Scholarship for Aboriginal cancer educational videos
- Sharing Aboriginal cancer stories
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December eBulletin
In this issue:
- End of year message from the Education and Research Director - Eradicating cervical cancer is within our reach...and Aboriginal health professionals can help
- FOODcents for Aboriginal participants
- Calling for funding and certainty for vital Indigenous tobacco control efforts
- Calling for expressions of interest for the 2016 course to be run in Geraldton.
September eBulletin
In this issue:
- Welcome! Introducing Aboriginal health professional profiles! How to submit a profile for future editions?
- New National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cancer Framework
- New Cancer Fact Sheets
- Check out local courses and events
And More!
June eBulletin
In this issue:
- Welcome! Introducing the new PEPA Aboriginal Project Officer!
- Rubbing shoulders at the Social Media: 'Likes', Legalities and Learning's Seminar with - Wirrpanda Foundation and ICEA
- Reconciliation Action Plan underway!
- Bridging the pathway gap for Aboriginal Health Professionals in cancer control education!
- Archie Roach AM Lung Cancer Story and Campaign
And More!
March eBulletin
In this issue:
- Welcome! Introducing the new Aboriginal Projects Officer
- What's new for future Cancer Education Courses for Aboriginal Health Professionals
- Cancer Support Services available
- New 16 Cancers Campaign
- National Supportive Care Needs Study of Indigenous cancer patients
And more!
