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National implementation plan for Indigenous Health supplied by PHAA 26 October 2015
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he Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) has welcomed the release of the Implementation Plan for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. According to Adjunct Associate Professor Carmen Parter (pictured), who is the Vice President of the PHAA with responsibility for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues, “this step is particularly noteworthy as the original plan was developed under the previous Labor government”. CEO of the PHAA, Michael Moore, followed by congratulating the Minister for Rural Health, Senator Fiona Nash for bringing this plan to fruition. “The government has taken appropriate steps to put Aboriginal and Torres Islander health above petty politics. It was important to develop a plan,” he said, “but without this clear Implementation Strategy it would have sat on the shelf gathering dust like so many other plans”. Ms Parter, added “even more importantly, the PHAA commends the strong focus on prevention and early intervention including health promotion and health literacy in such areas of chronic disease prevention, tobacco reduction, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) and maternal and child health”. She added, “The process is important. We are particularly pleased with the commitment to continue working and engaging with local communities in developing community led solutions and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders (through the National Health Leadership
Forum). By investing in increased capability of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHO) and acknowledging the importance of Primary Health Networks involvement in addressing health inequities the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can look forward to the possibility of a healthier future”. Mr Moore continued by referring to the renewed commitments for framework agreements between the Commonwealth and States/ Territory Governments stating “Indigenous health requires joint collaborative effort from all levels of government”. He pointed out that the Implementation Plan effectively honours the extensive prior work and national consultation that occurred during the development of
the National Plan, which included significant input by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities In commending the National Health Leadership Forum on behalf of the PHAA for their leadership, Carmen Parter affirmed that “the National Plan and more importantly its Implementation Plan does provide governments, policy makers and service providers with an opportunity to make real change in the health disparities and outcomes experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples” In conclusion, Mr Moore confirmed that the PHAA looks forward to contributing towards closing the gap and addressing health inequities experienced by Indigenous Australians.
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NOTICE OF IMAN PEOPLE NATIVE TITLE AUTHORISATION MEETING The Applicants of the Iman #2 Native Title Claim have called an authorisation meeting for the following purposes: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Approve a draft S87 or a S87A order for a Determination of Native Title over the Iman #2 native title claim. Authorise the Wardingarri Aboriginal Corporation to hold Native Title in Trust for the Iman #2 and be the Registered Prescribed Body Corporate. Authorise an ILUA with Ergon Energy over the Iman #2 claim area. Authorise the following ILUA’s with pastoralists (maps of the ILUA area will be available at the meeting): Name of ILUA Iman People/Comely and Mapala ILUA
5. 6.
Pastoralist Party Consolidated Pastoral Company Pty Limited ACN 010 080 654 Iman People/Coorada ILUA Brian John Atkins Eion Evan Atkins Iman People/Glenhaughton ILUA Avon Ross Hamilton Carol Hamilton Nathan Jay Hamilton Iman People/Glenleigh ILUA Patrick Robert Scott Joan Marjorie Cogill William Robert Cogill Kathleen Ann Harrison Iman People/Korcha ILUA Owen Arthur William Price Brigid Ann Price Arthur William Price Gail Lorraine Price Iman People/Woodine ILUA Andrew Douglas Simmons Tracey Robin Simmons Narelle Effie Simmons Authorise a further Native Title Claim over the shaded area of the Map contained in this notice and authorise Applicants to prosecute the new claim. Authorise compensation claims for native title that has been extinguished over the Iman #2 claim area and the area of the new claim.
The arrangements for the meeting are as follows: Date
31 October 2015
Time
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Venue: Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Conference Centre, cnr Yeppoon Road & Bruce Highway North Rockhampton Only the descendants of the following Iman ancestors will be entitled to participate in the meeting: Mary Arwa, Jim Waterton, Ada Robinson, Maggie Palmtree, Lizzie Palmtree, Eliza Shields, Mary Ann (mother of Maggie Dunn), Fanny Waddy/Sandy, Dick Bundi/Bundai and Alice Dutton and the mother of John Serico (known as Aggie). Travel Assistance Assistance with travel will be provided only to those who register by 4.00pm on Monday 19 October 2015. Persons who registered but did not attend the previous authorization meeting of 14 September 2013 will not be eligible for assistance on this occasion. Please Contact Kylie on 0458 781 504 or 0481 151 750 to register for the meeting. Registration is from 8:00 am.
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