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Welcome to the September edition of 'Let's Talk' for 2019!
‘Let’s Talk’ is published quarterly for Aboriginal health professionals and those working with Aboriginal communities who are proudly leading the way to a cancer free future in WA.
If you have any questions or would like any further information about any of the articles included in this newsletter, please contact me at thansen@cancerwa.asn.au.
Kind regards,
Taneisha Hansen
Aboriginal Projects Coordinator
Cancer Council WA
NAIDOC Week at Cancer Council WA
NAIDOC Week took place from the 7– 14 July and a number of events were held to celebrate Aboriginal culture, history and achievements. Find out about some of the events we held and took part in throughout the week to celebrate.
Exploring a Culture Centred Palliative Approach in Derby
The Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach recently facilitated an exciting Culture Centred Palliative Care Workshop with the Yiriman Women and Kimberley Palliative Care Team at Mowanjum Culture & Arts Centre.
It's ok to talk about cancer - Yarn for Life
Cancer Australia has launched Yarn for Life, a new initiative that aims to reduce the impact of cancer within Aboriginal people by encouraging and normalising discussion about the disease.
The initiative weaves the central message that it is okay to talk about cancer by sharing personal stories of courage and survivorship from Aboriginal people.
13 Cancers
Check out our LiveLighter team's new 13 cancers campaign which aims to raise awareness about the link between weight gain and cancer.
Smoking 'triples deaths from the heart'
New research from The Australian National University has found smokers have around triple the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and double the risk of a heart attack, stroke or heart failure compared to those that have never smoked. Smokers are also five times more likely to develop peripheral cardiovascular diseases like gangrene.
The Make Smoking History team at Cancer Council WA have created a series of Facebook posts based on this research. We encourage you to share the posts with your networks.
Upcoming events
Act, Belong, Commit in Recovery (Perth)- 4 November 2019
This workshop will provide community service staff with a simple, practical framework for increasing people's wellbeing and quality of life. This workshop is suitable for those who work with people living with a mental illness.
PEPA Culture Centred Care (Perth) - 5 & 6 November 2019
This two day workshop is designed for health professionals working with Aboriginal clients to develop their skills in caring for Aboriginal people and their families facing a life limiting illness and will explore the topic of cultural awareness in palliative care.
Ways of Working with Grief and Loss in Aboriginal Communities (Perth)- 14 November 2019
This workshop is suitable for those working with Aboriginal people and clients. The workshop aims to improve skills to provide support to Aboriginal people dealing with grief, loss, and better understand the issues experienced by Aboriginal individuals, families, and communities.
Useful Links
Have you done the test? (Cancer Council Australia): Bowel cancer video resource which includes 9 different ways to ask 'Have you done the test?' in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.
View here: Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Breaking the silence: Talking to patients about health and weight (Cancer Council Western Australia): Online webinar aimed at increasing practitioner confidence and skills to discuss weight with patients.
View here: Breaking the silence: talking to patients about about health and weight
Current Vacancies at Cancer Council WA
- General Practice Bowel Cancer Educator - No closing date
- Research Funding and Aboriginal Projects Manager - No closing date
- Cancer Support Coordinator- South West - No closing date
- Know Workplace Cancer Coordinator - No closing date
- Healthier Workplace WA Coordinator - No closing date
- Cancer Support Coordinator - Great Southern - No closing date
- Marketing and Communications Officer - No closing date
- Cancer Education and Screening Project Officer - No closing date
Cancer Council Western Australia acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of country throughout Western Australia and pay our respect to them, their culture and their Elders past and present.
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