Welcome

Welcome to all of our readers interested in Aboriginal health research,

We are pleased to present the latest edition of Flinders Aboriginal Health Research News published
27 August 2009. Inside this issue you will find information about coming events, funding opportunities,
news and links.

Please feel free to forward our newsletter onto others who might be interested and let us know about other relevant items. To view past issues of our newsletter click here.

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Kind regards,

Theresa
FAHRU Administration Assistant

FAHRU newsletter and web site publisher

Coming Events.....

Message Stick – Henry And Bee

"Henry and Bee" will be shown at 1:30 pm on Sunday 30 August, Message Stick, ABC TV.
Bee King is a young Aboriginal woman who was removed from her mother at birth. A whole new world opened for Bee when she re-established a relationship with her father, Henry. This is the story of Henry and Bee. To view Message Stick website click on: http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/netw/200908/programs/IP0805H030D30082009T133000.htm

Southgate Institute Public Lecture

Professor Fran Baum, Director, Southgate Institute will chair a lecture entitled Physician Health, Patient Health and Planetary Health presented by Professor Erica Frank, Department of Family Practice, University of British Columbia, on Tuesday 2 September, 1.00 - 2.00pm, Lecture Theatre 3, Level 5, Flinders Medical Centre. For further information and rsvp, email: southgate.admin@flinders.edu.au

Invitation: EarthSong Aboriginal Healing Pathways Foundation Inc

EarthSong Aboriginal Healing Pathways Foundation Inc invites you to share and celebrate its opening day. Everyone is welcome.
► WHEN: 3 September 2009
► WHERE: LOT 1 Helps Road, Burton 11:00am to 3:00pm
RSVP: Sue Gilbey, 08 84100303, 0431112898 contact@earthsong.net.au
To view flyer click here.

Next Flinders Aboriginal Health Research Unit Seminar:

Topic to be advised soon

Date: Monday 28 September 2009. 12:30pm to 2:30pm.

To be presented by Kathleen Clapham
To be held in room N220B (2nd Floor) Sturt Building North, Faculty of Health Sciences, Flinders University (car park 14). Lunch will be provided. All welcome. RSVP Theresa on 8201 5890 or email theresa.leach@flinders.edu.au

Aboriginal Resource and Development Services Inc (ARDS):
Building Capacity with Indigenous Communities – 2 Day Seminar

Darwin: 31 August – 1 September
Register now online: www.ards.com.au/seminars.htm or telephone: (08) 8987 3910 or email: seminars@ards.com.au

Conducted by: Richard Trudgen Author of the influential book: “Why Warriors Lie Down and Die” and Yolŋu co-presenters from north-east Arnhem Land.
Learn more about Indigenous Yolŋu culture than most people would in a lifetime. Understand why Yolŋu people and other ethnic minorities are suffering. See a model that works, developed with the Yolŋu people in Arnhem Land; a model that allows the people to build their future around health, economics, law and governance, and social issues. Gain personal communication and cross cultural skills necessary in working with Indigenous and ethnic groups. Be part of the solution; know how we together, can help close the gap. To view flyer click here.

13th Annual NT Chronic Diseases Network Conference, DARWIN NT: Prevention is the Best Medicine

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to attend the 13th Annual NT Chronic Diseases Network Conference “Prevention is the Best Medicine
http://www.cdnconference2009.com/
► WHEN: September 10 and 11, 2009
► WHERE: Holiday Inn Esplanade, Darwin.
To view flyer and application form click here.

The Southgate Theory Club

The Southgate Theory Club provides space and opportunities to think, deliberate and debate on the relevance of theories for understanding Health & Society. More importantly, it provides an opportunity for debate and interaction between researchers, academics and professionals from diverse fields and with different experiences. The Theory Club encourages cross-disciplinary perspectives.
► WHEN: 5:00pm – 7:00pm 15 September 2009
► WHERE: Breakout Rooms, Level 1, Health Sciences Building, Flinders University
Chair: Colin MacDougall Associate Professor of Public Health & Executive Member, Southgate Institute for Health, Society and Equity.
To view details click here. To view notes from speakers click here.

Alcohol & other Drugs in Mental Health Comorbidity workshops

Alcohol & other Drugs in Mental Health Comorbidity workshops
1 day workshop (introduction)
► WHEN: Wednesday 23 September
► WHERE: Flinders Medical Centre, Belford Park, Level 7 Room 7E120
To view flyer click here.
To view registration form click here.

2 days workshop (Advanced)
► WHEN: Thursday 24 & Friday 25 September
► WHERE: Flinders Medical Centre, Bedford Park, Level 7 Room 7E120

To view flyer click here.
To view registration form click here.

4th National Indigenous Legal Conference 2009

Watpa Meyunna (South Australian Indigenous Legal Professionals Association Inc) invites you to attend the 4th National Indigenous Legal Conference 2009
► WHEN: Thursday 24 & Friday 25 September
► WHERE: Bonython Hall, University of Adelaide, North Terrace, Adelaide
To view flyer visit: http://www.nilcsa2009.com/NILC_09_flyer.pdf
Conference Program and Registration Brochure can be downloaded at:

School of Nursing and Midwifery:
Sixth Annual Research Summit – 2009

The School of Nursing and Midwifery, Flinders University would like to invite you to the Sixth Annual Research Summit – 'Showcasing Research Partnerships',
► WHERE: Education Development Centre, Hindmarsh, from 9:00am to 4:00pm.
► WHEN: 25 September 2009
For free registration of your attendanc, and for further information please refer to the Summit's web site: http://nursing.flinders.edu.au/research/summit/

AIATSIS National Indigenous Studies Conference 2009
Perspectives on Urban Life: Connections and Reconnections

► WHERE: Manning Clark Centre, Australian National University, Canberra
► WHEN: Tuesday 29 September – Thursday 1 October 2009
The 2009 National Indigenous Studies Conference will consider a range of questions facing Indigenous people living in urban and semi-urban / regional areas.

To view flyer click here.

Healthy and Sustainable Cities and Communities: 5 day short course
► WHERE: Flinders University, Health Science Building, ADELAIDE, South Australia.
► WHEN: Monday 12 October – Friday 16 October 2009
Enquiries: Contact Chris Re’vell on telephone: 08 7221 8425, fax: 08 7221 8424
or E-mail: chris.revell@flinders.edu.au
To view flyer click here.

SHINE SA:
►Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Men's Sexual Health Care Course

► WHEN: 9:00am to 5:00pm each day
► WHERE: SHine SA 64C Woodville Road Woodville SA 5011
Part 2 –  23 & 24 November 2009

To view flyer click here.

Funding Opportunities.....

Remember, Flinders Aboriginal Health Research Unit offers assistance to help develop your research ideas and plans, and link you with potential partners. Please contact Inge (82015898 or inge.kowanko@flinders.edu.au)

Funding applications should be submitted through Flinders University, Office of Research. Note that closing dates at Flinders Office of Research are at least one week earlier than external closing dates, and the Flinders University Certification Form needs to be completed for every application.

2009/2010 Foundation Daw Park Grants Program

Foundation Daw Park Board invites applications for its 2009/2010 Grants Program. For this round of grants the Board has allocated a total of $100,000 for medical research on the following bases: $85,000.00 for Repatriation General Hospital -based research projects and $15,000.00 for applications from South Australian researchers (including those based at Repatriation General Hospital) for a project specifically focused on Defence and Veteran Health and well-being. Attached is the Research Application Introduction and the Grants Application Form, the latter to be completed and received electronically by 5.00pm, 28th August 2009 to sal.coltman@health.sa.gov.au
To read overview click here.
To view application form click here.

Flinders University Faculty of Health Sciences Grant Applications

The following grants are now open to Flinders University Faculty of Health Sciences staff.

http://www.flinders.edu.au/healthsc/research/grants/internalfund.html

Applications now open for the 2010 Fulbright Scholarships

Valued at up to $A50,000, Fulbright scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for 3 – 12 months. Scholarships can be started between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011. Applications are open to Postgraduates (to do research related to their Australian PhD., or enrol in a U.S. degree); Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study.
Applicants from Queensland, Tasmania, Western Australia, South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria are encouraged to consider the state specific Fulbright Scholarships that have now been established.
For further information and application forms see http://www.fulbright.com.au/.
Applications close 31 August 2009.
Australian universities are also encouraged to actively seek applications from Americans to be Fulbright Scholars in Australia in 2009. This supports American academics and postgraduates undertake research with Australian universities for 4 – 12 months. American Applications close on 1 August (Senior Scholars) and 31st October (Postgraduates). You can view the entire post by clicking the following link http://blogs.flinders.edu.au/research/2009/06/17/applications-now-open-for-the-2010-fulbright-scholarships/

Premier's Science and Research Fund (PSRF) – Round 7 open

The PSRF facilitates investment in key science and research initiatives of strategic and sustainable value to the State. Guidelines and Expressions of Interest forms for Round 7 of the Premier’s Science and Research Fund are now available from the DFEEST website. Expressions of Interest close at 12 noon on 7 September 2009 (Office of Research closing date 28 August 2009). You can view the entire post by clicking the following link http://blogs.flinders.edu.au/research/2009/08/10/premiers-science-and-research-fund-psrf-round-7-open/

Chronic Conditions Management Workshop

This two-day workshop on the 7 and 8 of September 2009 at the Margaret Tobin Centre, is followed by support to achieve a Certificate of Competence in the use of the Flinders Care Planning Tools. Enquiries to self.management@health.sa.gov.au or visit the Flinders Human Behaviour & Health Research website for more details on the workshops and the Flinders Program.

Seeding Grants for Data Manager Support

The Cancer Council is calling for applications for seeding grants of up to $35,000 for data manager support for clinical cancer databases in SA. The purpose is to strengthen the availability and capacity of clinical cancer databases in SA for research and service monitoring. For more information and selection criteria, please visit the Cancer Council website. Closing date: Tuesday, 15th September 2009 (Office of Research closing date 8 September 2009). You can view the entire post by clicking the following link http://blogs.flinders.edu.au/research/2009/08/10/seeding-grants-for-data-manager-support/

Heart Foundation Travel Grants and Summer Scholarships
Summer Scholarships
Summer Scholarships are offered to assist undergraduates who have completed at least two years of a medical or science degree to obtain laboratory experience. Summer Scholarships are for a duration of 6 – 8 weeks.
Closing Date: 18 September 2009.
For more information on summer scholarships, please visit the Heart Foundation website.
You can view the entire post by clicking the following link http://blogs.flinders.edu.au/research/2009/07/21/heart-foundation-travel-grants-and-summer-scholarships/

Cancer Council SA Student Vacation Scholarship

Applications for the Cancer Council SA Student Vacation Scholarships are now open. Cancer Council SA offers scholarships each year to undergraduates who are interested in participating in research projects related to cancer. The scholarships are open to University undergraduates who are enrolled in any Faculty and who have completed at least 2 years of their course at the time the scholarship commences. The scholar will be paid $200 per week for up to a maximum of eight weeks. For further information, please visit the Cancer Council website.
Applications close Friday 25th September 2009 (Office of Research closing date 16 September 2009).

Are you a mature-age Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person who aspires to achieve higher educational qualifications in finance and business to enhance your community?

The IBA Scholarship Fund aims to contribute to economic development in Indigenous communities by providing opportunities for mature age Indigenous people to develop their knowledge and skills in finance and business through education. The fund is focused on mature age Indigenous people to use the skills and knowledge gained from study to enrich the economic and financial development of their community. Round Open The IBA Scholarship Fund Round 2010 is now open and will close 30 September 2009. This round is suitable for applicants who wish to commence study in early 2010. To view details click here.

Lung Cancer Research Program

FY09 congressional appropriations have provided $20M to the Department of Defense (DOD) (US) Peer Reviewed Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP). The program will support innovative and competitive research focused on the development of integrated components to identify, treat, and manage early curable lung cancer, and the establishment of a tissue bank. The LCRP is interested in research proposals that address one or more of the seven Areas of Emphasis listed in the program announcements/funding opportunities.

Summary details below:
Collaborative Translational Research Award
Max. Direct Costs: $800K Max. Period of Performance: 4 years
Clinical Fellow Research Award
Max. Direct Costs: $200K Max. Period of Performance: 2 years
Lung Cancer Promising Clinician Research Award
Max. Direct Costs: $375K Max. Period of Performance: 3 years

Submission deadlines below:
Pre-Application Letter of Intent: November 19, 2009
Application: December 3, 2009
Office of Research closing date 7 days prior to the above deadlines.
Applications are not limited by citizenship or nationality.
For further information, please visit the Congressionally Directed Medical Research website.
You can view this post at:
http://blogs.flinders.edu.au/research/2009/08/06/lung-cancer-research-program/

Community Grants Web site

Grants available from Commonwealth Government agencies can be found through GrantsLINK. GrantsLINK makes it easier to find suitable and relevant grants for community projects. The site can be browsed by subject, agency or grants name or searched by key word. GrantsLINK also offers advice on finding the best source of funding and on writing

Other News.....

Media Release:
Decision will ensure continued rigorous Aboriginal health research

August 7 2009
The announcement by Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry Science and Research that the Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health (CRCAH) will be funded for an additional five years has been welcomed by the Aboriginal health research sector.
To view release click here.

Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia (DASSA): Enews
No. 20. August 2009.
To read newsletter click here.

NHMRC Tracker
NHMRC Tracker: 21 August 2009
For the latest issue of the NHMRC Tracker, featuring current news and activities, please visit NHMRC Tracker.
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/media/tracker/tracker09/090821.htm

Latest SACOSS Bulletin

Regular bulletin from the SA Council of Social Services.

Edition 16 – 09: Click here.

Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health Bulletin (CRCAH)

Latest Bulletin:

Monday 17 August 2009
Contents include:
► CRCAH Re-bid Success: Decision Will Ensure Continued Rigorous Aboriginal Health Research
► National 'Indigenous Health Roundtable'
To view bulletin click here