iSISTAQUIT acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We also pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that newsletters may contain images or names of deceased persons in photographs, films, recordings or printed materials.
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Contents of this edition:
1. APSAD Conference 2023
2. GACD in Singapore
3. GACD Film Festival & Award
4. Birthing on Country Scholarships
5. Yarning Methodology Workshop with Stuart Barlo
6. Rebecca Hyland receives the APSAD First Nations Award
7. Rebecca Hyland receives the Sister Alison Bush Medal for Contribution to Indigenous Communities University of Sydney Alumni Awards
8. Partnering with iSISTAQUIT
9. Xmas Closure
10. Merry Xmas
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Left to right – Karen McFadyen, Tabassum Rahman, Allison Hart, Kym Yuke, Gina La Hera Fuentes
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Four members of iSISTAQUIT attended the Australian Professional Association of Alcohol and Drugs Conference (APSAD) in Adelaide in November. The theme for the 2023 Conference was Unity In Diversity – diversity in client groups and diversity in professionals and community members who have a common goal of improving outcomes for people who use alcohol and other drugs. The iSISTAQUIT team presented findings from their project relating to yarning circles with health professionals and community members, the social media campaign, feedback regarding the iSISTAQUIT training, and lessons learned from their implementation trial. At the APSAD Conference, Birthing on Country Project Manager Kym Yuke received the APSAD Mentor Award on behalf of Gillian Gould.
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Kym Yuke receiving the APSAD award on behalf of Gillian Gould.
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2. Global Alliance for Chronic Disease (GACD)
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Dr Marilyn Clarke and Dr Moana Tane attended the Global Alliance for Chronic Disease (GACD) annual scientific meeting, held in Singapore in November 2024. iSISTAQUIT research has been generously funded through GACD, including our current scale up Ngurrajili. At this annual scientific meeting, Marilyn and Moana presented a poster presentation (pictured below).
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3. GACD Film Festival & Award
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Dr Marilyn Clarke and Dr Moana Tane receiving the film award.
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As part of the annual scientific meeting, in Singapore GACD held a Film Festival and we submitted our wonderful video featuring the local Gumbaynggirr women. We were thrilled to receive the peoples choice award and received losts of positive feedback.
Our thanks to the following organisations and individuals for making this film possible:
Gamang Ngambaa Jiindas Group
Unkya Local Aboriginal Lands Council
Nambucca and Coffs Harbour Aboriginal Community members
Multi Media, Mid North Coast Local Health District
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Maggie Skeel
Gamang: Red Ochre Place
Ngambaa – Old Tribe around Stuart’s Point, which became part of Gumbaynggir Tribe
Jiinda – Sister
To view the winning video: https://youtu.be/Qt7kt3fN8u0
Film Awards
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4. Birthing on Country Scholarships at Southern Cross University
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Lisa Charmer, the Bachelor of Midwifery course coordinator has been a guest on 2 radio stations over the past month about the Birthing on Country Scholarships. Lisa was interviewed on Ngaarda, who broadcast all over the Pilbara in Western Australia as well as ABC Mid North Coast in Coffs Harbour.
There are bursaries for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander SCU Bachelor of Midwifery students to apply for, to receive support in attending remote and rural short placements. There are also two opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Bachelor of Midwifery grad
uates from any university to apply for. See links below:
Lisa Charmer (pictured below)
Applications close on 1 February 2024. For eligibility criteria and to apply, visit scu.edu.au/scholarships.
Honours Scholarships: https://www.scu.edu.au/scholarships/indigenous-australian-student-scholarships/birthing-on-country-scholarship/
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5. Yarning Methodology Workshop by Stuart Barlo
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The iSISTAQUIT and Birthing on Country teams attended a Yarning Methodology workshop with Professor Stuart Barlo at the Coffs Harbour SCU Campus at the beginning of December to learn about Yarning Methodology’s for upcoming research on both of the projects.
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6. Rebecca Hyland receives the APSAD First Nations Award
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7. Rebecca Hyland receives the Sister Alison Bush Medal for Contribution to Indigenous Communities University of Sydney Alumni Awards
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8. Partnering with iSISTAQUIT
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If your service is interested in partnering with iSISTAQUIT please email an expression of interest to isistaquit@scu.edu.au.
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Our office will be closed over the Xmas Holiday Period, closing on Friday 22nd December and reopening on Tuesday 2nd January.
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Merry Xmas to everyone and a special thanks to our partners, from the iSISTAQUIT and Birthing on Country Teams.
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