This presentation on AFAO's recent work with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities was given by Michael Frommer at the SiREN Symposium in Perth, June 2016.
Darryl O’Donnell, Executive Director of AFAO, outlines changes to the organisation and sets out its priorities for 2016/17. In this context, he invited input on AFAO's future policy work from from participants at AFAO's HIV and Mobility Forum on 30 May 2016.
Scott McGill discusses ASHM's plan for developing online health promotion resources for people from CALD backgrounds. This presentation was given at AFAO's HIV and Mobility Forum in May 2016.
This presentation on a directory of HIV health promotion programs and resources that engage with people from CALD communities was given by Jill Sergeant from AFAO at AFAO'S HIV and Mobility Forum on 30 May 2016.
This presentation on key strategies for addressing HIV among people from CALD communities and people who travel to high prevalence countries was given by Corie Gray from Curtin University and CoPAHM at AFAO'S HIV and Mobility Forum on 30 May 2016.
Darryl O’Donnell, Executive Director of AFAO, outlines changes to the organisation and sets out its priorities for 2016/17. In this context, he invited input on AFAO's future policy work from from participants at AFAO's HIV and Mobility Forum on 30 May 2016.
Scott McGill discusses ASHM's plan for developing online health promotion resources for people from CALD backgrounds. This presentation was given at AFAO's HIV and Mobility Forum in May 2016.
This presentation on a directory of HIV health promotion programs and resources that engage with people from CALD communities was given by Jill Sergeant from AFAO at AFAO'S HIV and Mobility Forum on 30 May 2016.
This presentation on key strategies for addressing HIV among people from CALD communities and people who travel to high prevalence countries was given by Corie Gray from Curtin University and CoPAHM at AFAO'S HIV and Mobility Forum on 30 May 2016.
In 2015, AFAO developed a directory of health promotion programs and resources related to HIV and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. This presentation outlines how the directory was developed and can be used. This presentation was given by Jill Sergeant at AFAO's National Gay Men's HIV Health Promotion Conference in April 2016.
Advancing Partners and Communities project: An overviewJSI
This powerpoint discusses the APC (Global TA project) that works to provide information for local action ensuring effective policies reach people through help from grants to support NGO’s that can help bridge global efforts with local needs. A Call for a “3 One’s Approach” is one national strategy coordinating body M&E framework. This strategy works at a global and country level and uses practical tools to assess policy. Authors are Liz Creel and Tanvi Pandit-Rajani
This presentation discusses the establishment, challenges and achievements of SAACHAC. Advisory committee members Dr Lillian Mwanri and Mabok Marial lead the discussion with PEACE Multicultural Service Manager Enaam Oudih at the nder the Baobab African Diaspora Networking Zone at the International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2014.
Kali Lindsey's, amfAR, presentation at the Sex in the City II: Men, Sex, Love and HIV conference, held in Chicago on September 25, 2014. Sponsored by AIDS Foundation of Chicago and other partners.
NCD Asia Pacific Alliance a unique network of government, academic, and civil society organizations and individuals spanning 25 countries, providing the solutions for the prevention and treatment of NCDs.
Today, Africa is in the grip of an unprecedented crisis, heightened by the inability of homegrown African organizations to engage readily in the search for solutions to the continent’s problems. Across the continent, people are forcibly displaced from their homes and countries for several reasons, the most common being conflict and/or natural disaster related. Neither international aid nor international interventions on their own have significantly reduced vulnerability nor brought enduring solutions. An enhanced involvement of well-resourced and well-equipped African actors could improve both the effectiveness of interventions and the sustainability of subsequent recovery programmes
On a positive note, millions of displaced persons have been able to experience a voluntary, safe and dignified return home. However, with an estimated 22 million people remaining forcibly displaced across the continent, significant challenges remain.
African in spirit, concept and composition, AHA is a pan-African non-governmental organization providing effective humanitarian assistance to alleviate human suffering building on the strength of African people to solve African problems.
Technology COPs – An arresting presentation on how three organizations from a...Fred Hobbs
Imagine! SmartHomes guru Greg Wellems presented at the 2014 Alliance Summit on “Technology COPs – An arresting presentation on how three organizations from around the country are working together to improve services and supports.”
Here is a description of his presentation: COPs, or “Communities of Practice,” are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something, and work together to do it better. The session will highlight how Imagine!, New York-based Living Resources and Connecticut-based Ability Beyond are working together to improve services and supports through technology. The three organizations regularly share information and resources and have worked together to design an assessment that helps organizations identify and prioritize technologies to improve the supports they provide. Attendees will learn about this successful collaboration along with a demonstration of the assessment.
Juliet Martinez, Reporting, Risk and Evaluation, FMO, Brussels
Juliet is British/Mexican and was previously working as a policy analyst in DG Regional and Urban Policy at the EC in Brussels.
She, amongst others, was responsible for the ERDF and Cohesion Fund programmes in the Czech Republic, Sweden and Finland and for the coordination of the European Semester process and the EU 2020 review.
Brent Allan, Local Co-Chair of the Community Programme Committee for AIDS 2014, provides an overview of the plans for the conference with suggestions for how Australian organisations can be involved.
In 2015, AFAO developed a directory of health promotion programs and resources related to HIV and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. This presentation outlines how the directory was developed and can be used. This presentation was given by Jill Sergeant at AFAO's National Gay Men's HIV Health Promotion Conference in April 2016.
Advancing Partners and Communities project: An overviewJSI
This powerpoint discusses the APC (Global TA project) that works to provide information for local action ensuring effective policies reach people through help from grants to support NGO’s that can help bridge global efforts with local needs. A Call for a “3 One’s Approach” is one national strategy coordinating body M&E framework. This strategy works at a global and country level and uses practical tools to assess policy. Authors are Liz Creel and Tanvi Pandit-Rajani
This presentation discusses the establishment, challenges and achievements of SAACHAC. Advisory committee members Dr Lillian Mwanri and Mabok Marial lead the discussion with PEACE Multicultural Service Manager Enaam Oudih at the nder the Baobab African Diaspora Networking Zone at the International AIDS Conference, AIDS 2014.
Kali Lindsey's, amfAR, presentation at the Sex in the City II: Men, Sex, Love and HIV conference, held in Chicago on September 25, 2014. Sponsored by AIDS Foundation of Chicago and other partners.
NCD Asia Pacific Alliance a unique network of government, academic, and civil society organizations and individuals spanning 25 countries, providing the solutions for the prevention and treatment of NCDs.
Today, Africa is in the grip of an unprecedented crisis, heightened by the inability of homegrown African organizations to engage readily in the search for solutions to the continent’s problems. Across the continent, people are forcibly displaced from their homes and countries for several reasons, the most common being conflict and/or natural disaster related. Neither international aid nor international interventions on their own have significantly reduced vulnerability nor brought enduring solutions. An enhanced involvement of well-resourced and well-equipped African actors could improve both the effectiveness of interventions and the sustainability of subsequent recovery programmes
On a positive note, millions of displaced persons have been able to experience a voluntary, safe and dignified return home. However, with an estimated 22 million people remaining forcibly displaced across the continent, significant challenges remain.
African in spirit, concept and composition, AHA is a pan-African non-governmental organization providing effective humanitarian assistance to alleviate human suffering building on the strength of African people to solve African problems.
Technology COPs – An arresting presentation on how three organizations from a...Fred Hobbs
Imagine! SmartHomes guru Greg Wellems presented at the 2014 Alliance Summit on “Technology COPs – An arresting presentation on how three organizations from around the country are working together to improve services and supports.”
Here is a description of his presentation: COPs, or “Communities of Practice,” are groups of people who share a concern or a passion for something, and work together to do it better. The session will highlight how Imagine!, New York-based Living Resources and Connecticut-based Ability Beyond are working together to improve services and supports through technology. The three organizations regularly share information and resources and have worked together to design an assessment that helps organizations identify and prioritize technologies to improve the supports they provide. Attendees will learn about this successful collaboration along with a demonstration of the assessment.
Juliet Martinez, Reporting, Risk and Evaluation, FMO, Brussels
Juliet is British/Mexican and was previously working as a policy analyst in DG Regional and Urban Policy at the EC in Brussels.
She, amongst others, was responsible for the ERDF and Cohesion Fund programmes in the Czech Republic, Sweden and Finland and for the coordination of the European Semester process and the EU 2020 review.
Brent Allan, Local Co-Chair of the Community Programme Committee for AIDS 2014, provides an overview of the plans for the conference with suggestions for how Australian organisations can be involved.
The Convergence Partnership, formed in 2006, is a collaborative of funders, such as Kresge, RWJF and Kellogg, whose goal of policy and environmental change will help reinvent communities of healthy people living in healthy places. The partnership has been doing collective impact for seven years, long before this became the buzz in the nonprofit world. During this webinar, the speakers discussed how these examples of local and regional partnerships can inform future collective impact work and help advance CI work with the use of an equity, policy and advocacy lens.
Speakers:
• Jasmine N. Hall Ratliff, Program Officer, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
• Amanda Maria Navarro, Deputy Director, PolicyLink
The International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth: The social policy bran...UNDP Policy Centre
A presentation by the Director of IPC-IG on the perspectives for the International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth and its work dedicated to fostering the South-South debate and learning on policy innovations for achieving inclusive growth.
This presentation on findings from a trial of providing HIV medication to people not eligible for Medicare was given by Tony Maynard from the National Association of People With HIV Australia (NAPWHA) at AFAO'S HIV and Mobility Forum on 30 May 2016.
This presentation on HIV diagnoses among people from CALD communities was given by Praveena Gunaratnam from the Kirby Institute at AFAO'S HIV and Mobility Forum on 30 May 2016.
Drawing upon HIV surveillance data and the Seroconversion Study, this presentation explores reasons for late diagnosis of HIV and barriers to testing among gay men and other MSM in Australia. The presentation was given by Phillip Keen from the Kirby Institute at AFAO's National Gay Men's HIV Health Promotion Conference in April 2016.
A report on findings from the AHOD Temporary Resident Access Study, which looked at access to HIV treatments for people not eligible for Medicare. This presentation was given at the AFAO Community Hub at the ASHM 2015 conference.
Lea Narciso from SA Health discusses the changing epidemic in South Australia, which now includes an increasing number of people born overseas, and the government's policy response. This presentation was given at the AFAO Community Hub at the ASHM 2015 conference.
This Report Card provides an overview of national momentum on HIV and mobility, highlighting areas with strong momentum and areas that are limited. This presentation was given at the AFAO Community Hub at the ASHM 2015 conference.
ComePrepd is the Queensland AIDS Councils (QuAC) new campaign for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) which aims to encourage open discussion in the gay community. This presentation discusses the design of the campaign and its various stages. This presentation was given at the AFAO Community Hub at the ASHM 2015 conference.
Alison Coelho from the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health describes a program which partnered with faith & community leaders around preventing BBV/STI transmission in migrant and refugee communities. This presentation was given at the AFAO Community Hub at the ASHM 2015 conference.
An overview of how the 2 Spirits Program at the Queensland AIDS Council adapts a western health promotion framework into a cultural framework to engage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities around HIV and sexual health. This presentation was given at the AFAO Community Hub at the ASHM 2015 conference.
This presentation on the priorities and challenges for the HIV response in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities was given by Michael Costello-Czok (Executive Officer – Anwernekenhe National HIV Alliance - ANA) at the AFAO Members Forum - May 2015.
This presentation on the expansion of AFAO's African communities project to encompass other CALD and mobile populations was given by Jill Sergeant, AFAO Project Officer, at the AFAO Members Forum - May 2015.
This presentation on using a systems approach to improve understandings of peer-based health promotion programs was given by Dr Graham Brown, Australian Research Centre for Sex, health and Society (ARCSHS), at the AFAO Members Forum - May 2015.
This presentation on what social research indicates will be effective anti-stigma interventions was given by Prof John de Wit, Centre for Social REsearch in Health (CSRH), at the AFAO Members Forum - May 2015.
This presentation on AFAO's Health Promotion Discussion Paper on treatment as prevention was given by Sean Slavin, AFAO Health Promotion Program, at the AFAO Members Forum - May 2015.
This presentation on New Zealand's approach to HIV prevention was given by Shaun Robinson, Executive Director NZ AIDS Foundation, at the AFAO Members Forum - May 2015.
This presentation on the findings of the AHOD Temporary Residents Access Study (ATRAS) was given by Aaron Cogle, NAPWHA Executive Director, at the AFAO Members Forum - May 2015.
This presentation on the potential impact of increased promotion of HIV testing on WA HIV diagnosis rates was given by Andrew Burry, Executive Director, WA AIDS Council, at the AFAO Members Forum - May 2015.
This presentation on research about HIV self-testing in Australia was given by A/Prof Rebecca Guy, The Kirby Institute, at the AFAO Members Forum - May 2015.
NVBDCP.pptx Nation vector borne disease control programSapna Thakur
NVBDCP was launched in 2003-2004 . Vector-Borne Disease: Disease that results from an infection transmitted to humans and other animals by blood-feeding arthropods, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Examples of vector-borne diseases include Dengue fever, West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, and malaria.
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
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Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/lK81BzxMqdo
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/Ve4P0COk9OI
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CDSCO and Phamacovigilance {Regulatory body in India}NEHA GUPTA
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is India's national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Operating under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, the CDSCO is responsible for approving new drugs, conducting clinical trials, setting standards for drugs, controlling the quality of imported drugs, and coordinating the activities of State Drug Control Organizations by providing expert advice.
Pharmacovigilance, on the other hand, is the science and activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. The primary aim of pharmacovigilance is to ensure the safety and efficacy of medicines, thereby protecting public health.
In India, pharmacovigilance activities are monitored by the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), which works closely with CDSCO to collect, analyze, and act upon data regarding adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Together, they play a critical role in ensuring that the benefits of drugs outweigh their risks, maintaining high standards of patient safety, and promoting the rational use of medicines.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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This includes all relevant anatomy and clinical tests compiled from standard textbooks, Campbell,netter etc..It is comprehensive and best suited for orthopaedicians and orthopaedic residents.
New Drug Discovery and Development .....NEHA GUPTA
The "New Drug Discovery and Development" process involves the identification, design, testing, and manufacturing of novel pharmaceutical compounds with the aim of introducing new and improved treatments for various medical conditions. This comprehensive endeavor encompasses various stages, including target identification, preclinical studies, clinical trials, regulatory approval, and post-market surveillance. It involves multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, researchers, clinicians, regulatory experts, and pharmaceutical companies to bring innovative therapies to market and address unmet medical needs.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
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HIV and CALD communities: Strengthening the health promotion partnership
1. HIV and CALD communities
Strengthening the health promotion partnership
SiREN Symposium 2016
2. AFAO’s CALD work
2009 – current: African Australian
Communities Project
– Briefing and discussion papers
– Mapping of HIV health promotion
– National forums
2015 – ongoing: CALD communities
– Mapping of HIV health promotion
– HIV and Mobility Forum
3.
4. The mapping aims to
support organisations
that work with CALD
communities on HIV-
related issues
Each listing includes:
•summary of activities
•program rationales, aims
and objectives
•Information about
outcomes & evaluation
•links for downloads
•contact details
13. Forum Goals
1. Enhance understanding of issues related to
HIV prevention, treatment and support for
migrant and mobile populations
2. Build partnerships (state and national)
between diverse stakeholders working with
these populations
14. Forum Goals (cont.)
3. Consider best practice health promotion
activities for migrant and mobile populations,
and formulate recommendations for the
development of activities under Activity 4 of the
BBV and STI Prevention and Education
Programme
4. Inform future HIV health promotion research
related to migrant and mobile populations.
15. ‘So what?’
Fantastic work being done
Community control/peer-leadership is vital
Funding uncertainty a significant obstacle
AFAO’s African project began in 2009 in response to an increase in Australian HIV notifications among people born in Africa, and reports from service providers about the particular challenges faced by African Australians living with HIV (such as immigration-related problems and stigma).
Program activities since 2009 have included discussion and briefing papers, a literature review, a mapping of HIV health promotion activities and three national forums, including one specifically for African faith leaders. The project will continue in 2016/17 with AFAO supporting our African Reference Group to become established as an independent national network.
AFAO’s CALD project builds on our African work. While much of our policy work (for example regarding migration) has been relevant to CALD communities more broadly, the project formally began in 2015.
This presentation will report on the two key components of the project to date: our 2015 mapping of HIV health promotion activities and the HIV and Mobility Forum held on 30 May this year.
In 2015, AFAO developed a resource for health promotion workers, HIV and CALD Communities: Mapping health promotion programs and resources, which lists over 70 health promotion programs and resources that have been developed to engage with CALD communities around HIV prevention, awareness and support.
The resource is an update and expansion of AFAO’s 2013 mapping of HIV health promotion with African communities.
The African mapping was evaluated before we started work on the CALD mapping and resulted in some changes to how we organised and presented the information, as well as giving us more ideas for how the mapping could be used.
Alison Coelho from the Centre for Culture, Ethnicity and Health, who was at the time an AFAO Board member, launched the mapping at an African community meeting at the time of the ASHM conference in Brisbane in 2015.
The next few slides will go through how you can use the mapping.
The Table of Contents show how it’s organised – at a glance view of what’s happening around the country.
Online PDF contents page is hyperlinked.
This montage gives you an idea of the huge range of initiatives that are showcased in the resource, which include: music, video and drama activities, translated resources, community forums, World AIDS Day events, soccer tournaments, cultural competency training, print resources, social support groups, outreach, peer education, advocacy, and internships.
One size doesn’t fit all, especially in relation to genuine community engagement and leadership around health promotion, but by showing the rationales and evaluation info about other programs, the resource can help you to think about how you might approach your own work. You can also ring the key contacts to chat about their listing if you want to find out more.
Programs that have evaluated well may also help you in terms of providing supporting evidence for your own funding proposals and advocacy initiatives.
Alternatively, if the evaluation wasn’t good, it might be a hint to steer clear of a particular idea, even if it initially seems good.
You can also see what kinds of organisations and agencies other programs have partnered with – could help you think outside the square in terms of seeking support.
The PDF hyperlinks to resources that are available online, or you can contact the agency for hard copies.
The mapping can provide new staff with a great overview of what’s going on in this space in your state/territory and around Australia.
This new edition of the mapping includes listings of resources and programs that have been developed specifically for service providers, which may also be helpful in terms of skills-building for your staff.
You can also use the mapping as a referral tool, for example if you have clients moving interstate you can easily find contact details for appropriate agencies.
In May 2016, AFAO hosted a national forum on HIV health promotion for CALD communities, bringing together over 60 stakeholders from HIV and multicultural health organisations across Australia.
The forum aimed to build capacity for organisations to develop future health promotion programs and resources through providing current information and identifying key principles for best practice.
The forum goals and program were developed by AFAO in consultation with a Reference Group representing our membership and partners in the Multicultural Sexual Health/BBV sector.
In order to meet our first goal, we invited speakers to present on:
HIV notifications among CALD populations
CoPAHM and the HIV and Mobility Roadmap
Culturally appropriate health promotion; and
The impact of Medicare Ineligibility on CALD PLHIV
AFAO’s African/CALD Project Officer also gave a presentation on the mapping and outlined some key challenges for health promotion, which will also be discussed at the end of this presentation.
To meet the second goal, we ensured that the forum invitation list included as diverse a range of stakeholders as possible, including representatives of PLHIV and PWID organisations, sex workers, and gay men. The informal networking that took place was an invaluable aspect of the forum.
Our third goal was related to the new federal funding available for online health promotion for CALD and ATSI communities (Activity 4). ASHM was the successful tenderer for this activity – leading a consortium of stakeholder organisations including AFAO.
The Forum program included vigorous facilitated discussions of best practice health promotion for M&M populations. The recommendations will be available in the Forum Report over the next few weeks. The key points were:
Secure, sustained funding for effective programs and services
Genuine community ownership and engagement at all stages of program development, implementation and evaluation
Collaboration and partnership
Programs must be informed by an authoritative evidence base derived from research conducted in partnership with affected communities
Respect and inclusion – ‘no-one left behind’ (e.g. international students, sex workers, PLHIV in remote areas)
Genuine representation of CALD communities at all levels of the HIV response, including in AFAO membership
Build on what we know works.
Due to the restricted time available, we were not able to focus specifically on Goal 4, however, many participants noted the need for more research and that available research data (e.g. surveillance) could be better distributed to stakeholder organisations. A number of social researchers were present at the forum and we hope that they were able to make use of the forum to make more connections with individuals and organisations who will become involved in the CoPAHM project and help inform future research.
What AFAO’s learned over the course of the African and CALD project work is that:
Australian health promotion programs and agencies are developing and implementing a wide range of projects and resources in partnership with peers and communities.
Community leadership and engagement are key to effective programs.
Threats to the continuity, integrity and effectiveness of this work at both state/territory and national levels include changes to program funding criteria, competitive, activity-based tendering, and financial pressure.
Organisations are having to do more with less.
For example we’ve heard of valued, experienced staff being let go a few weeks out from a contract rollover due to funding uncertainty.
We’re also aware of entire programs being defunded and transferred to different agencies – which potentially results in disruption to community engagement – very concerning given HIV is such a sensitive issue – lack of continuity for programs proven to be effective, and the loss of social capital (of both staff and community members who have become involved with programs and are championing the work in their communities).
Activity-based tendering and the move towards more online health promotion is especially problematic where affected communities have not been consulted – for example with Activity 4, while both the Forum Reference Group and Forum participants appreciate that national health promotion funding for CALD communities has been made available, they also raised concerns that web-based resources are not the most effective way to reach CALD communities and have criticised this prescriptive approach by government.
It is crucial that funders recognise the expertise of the sector when developing funding criteria and that effective programs be assured of continued funding.
The mapping is available online from the link on screen, but we no longer have hard copies available.
Email me if you want more info about the project.