Audiologist @Hearing_Australia | Check ears & hearing six-monthly in young Aboriginal children/respond fast & well to long term probs.
Gadigal Land
Joined May 2013
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π£ Registrations are OPEN for ACAH26: Building Brighter Futures
Join us in Darwin, 23-25 April 2026, to shape the future of child & adolescent health.
ποΈ Early Bird tickets available now: events.humanitix.com/acah-20β¦
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A big result for tenants rights! Weβre proud to have represented the people of Ltyentye Apurte in their fight for decent housing, and thankful for the leadership of Ms. Young and Mr. Conway, lead applicants who sadly passed away before yesterdays decision gratafund.org.au/santa_highcβ¦
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Aunty Pat Anderson AO & Professor Megan Davis @mdavisqlder thank you, thank you, thank you π€πβ€οΈ
Irrespective of todays result,or your vote, the biggest shout out to @mdavisqlder and Aunty Pat Anderson for your selfless commitment, your tenacity, your power, your patience, and your strength to get us all to where we are 2day. ππΎTY, TY, TY.
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A βYesβ to acknowledge my Grand parents Irene and Harry Daley and all they gave us, respect and love to all x
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It was an absolute privilege to be part of this panel today. We spoke about the ways our lived experiences shape the work that we do. Cultural competence & deaf leadership look like this - and we aren't the only 1s! π¦»π»@hearforyouaus @ShepherdCentre @Hearing_aus @simone_punch
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Big thank you to all the delegates who participated in the national ear summit today hosted with @NACCHOAustralia discussions were robust and insightful, providing a solid foundation to move forward #EarHealthForLife #Community First
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Nine years without dad. I share the following unashamedly, because on reflection it was his final gift to me. thesaturdaypaper.com.au/2018β¦ via @SatPaper
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Good news! After years of struggle Laramba final has clean safe and uranium free drinking water!!
However this article leaves out a few things..
The outback community of Laramba used to have almost triple the recommended levels of uranium in its drinking water. ab.co/3HndnFS
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Survey is still open and looking for all researchers who have conducted any research in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. Ethics approved AH&MRC (1924/22), AIATSIS (E0323-20220414) & UoN (H-2022-0211) @LowitjaInstitut @NACCHOAustralia @ahmrc @AHCSA_ @TheAHCWA
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Excited to share our Gulibaa (Coolamon) Project was awarded #MRFF funding. The project is in partnership with @ahmrc and will see our co designed group based smoking cessation model implemented in ACCHO in NSW. @TISprogramme @UON_research
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Police data for Alice Springs is producing some of the best evidence the world has seen on the positive effects of reduced alcohol supply and consumption on interpersonal violence.
βThe numbers tell the story,β said PAACβs spokesperson @DoctorBoffa
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Indigenous Ear health must take a holistic approach & be Indigenous led. @NACCHOAustralia leading governance & strategy for ears #HolisticHealth #IndigenousHealth #ASOHNS2023 #Cut4Culture #EarHealthForLife
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By taking a grassroots perspective to ear disease, we can empower communities to take ownership, and work collaboratively. This approach can be particularly effective in resource-limited settings. #ResearchInvestment #IndigenousHealth #ASOHNS2023 #Cut4Culture #EarHealthForLife
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#Urban Mob. #SEARCH @SaxInstitute Prevention is key in Indigenous ear health. Cultural & social determinants highlighted. Being Indigenous is NOT the risk. Social risks make illness high #Education #Awareness #IndigenousEarHealth #ASOHNS2023 #Cut4Culture #EarHealthForLife
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Recommendations for ear and hearing health checks. Parents often ask for help! Hopefully this will help in variations in testing #IndigenousHealthcare #Research #IndigenousEarHealth #Cut4Culture #EarHealthForLife FOMO @SamHarkus Thanks @NALresearch @Hearing_aus
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Overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system is closely tied to health disparities and ear health. It's time for a comprehensive action 4 justice and health #JusticeHealth #IndigenousHealth #IndigenousEarHealth #Cut4Culture #EarHealthForLife #ASOHNS2023
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Language & cultural barriers prevent Indigenous peoples from accessing healthcare. We need culturally sensitive care & language services to ensure that no one is left behind #CulturalSensitivity #IndigenousHealthcare #ASOHNS2023 #Cut4Culture #EarHealthForLife @cre_ichear
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Logistics in @VAHS1973 ENT outreach with Prof Stephen O'Leary. Shout out to Katie for all she does! Addressing ENT health disparities for 10 years. #IndigenousHealth #ASOHNS2023 #Cut4Culture #EarHealthForLife
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Elective surgery waitlists have increased and #patients wait longer than the recommended timeframes. Worse for Indigenous ppl. Non-Equitable services telehealth, many donβt have phone services #remote Dr Hemi Patel #IndigenousHealth #ASOHNS2023 #Cut4Culture #EarHealthForLife
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We can't be Seagull's and fly in & fly out, we need Indigenous-led healthcare initiatives to improving health outcomes and be sustainable for Indigenous ppl. #IndigenousLeadership #HealthcareInitiatives #ASOHNS2023 #Cut4Culture #EarHealthForLife
