Convention Program
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Time

 October 4th 1999 - Day 1

Time

 October 5th 1999 - Day 2
9:00 - 9:30 Introduction and welcome

The Traditional Owners welcoming delegates to the Ross River Convention

The Convention was held under shade shelter, Central Australian style

The Convention was set amongst beautiful surroundings

 9:00 - 10:00 Health Promotion

Vladimir Williams (presenting on behalf of Tim Agius)
Aboriginal Health Branch, NSW Department of Health.
"Promoting Aboriginal Men’s Health within NSW"

Vladimir Williams speaks to his paper

See a slide show of the Agius' presentation at http://www.nt.gov.au/nths/mhc/docs/tim/

Kenny Dean
Manager Aboriginal Health Promotions, Albany WA.
"Noongar men of the Southwest"

Kenny Dean talking to his paper
9:30 - 10:30 The State of Indigenous Male Health

Dr Noel Hayman, B.Med, MPH
Program Leader Indigenous Health QEII Hospital Health Service District.
"Medical and Clinical Issues for Indigenous Men".

Mick Adams, BA
General Manager Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation Nhulunbuy, NT
"Improving Indigenous Men’s Health"

Mick Adams and Purnell Bataji enjoying afternoon tea

 10:00 - 10:30 Discussion Workshop

Convention workshop, Central Australian style

Convention proceedings underway

Ken Lechleitner addresses the Convention delegates
10:30 - 11:00 Morning Tea 10:30 - 11:00 Morning Tea
11:00 - 12:00 Discussion/Workshop

Ken Lechleitner addresses the delegates during a workshop

 11:00 - 12:00 Policy Development

Aaron Briscoe, BA
Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Canberra
"A Strategic Approach to Health Access for Indigenous men"

Discussion/workshop
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 3:00 Programs for Indigenous men

Frank Spry, Dip Teach
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, Nhulunbuy, NT
"The Uncle-Nephew Program"

Terrance Guyula
Gapuwiyak Health Centre, NT
"A Men’s Health Program Model at Gapuwiyak"

Terrance Guluya gives his presentation at the Convention  The audience listen to Terrance intently

Chris Lawrence
AIDS Council of New South Wales
"HIV/AIDS Education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia: A Non-Indigenous Organisations response".

 1:00 - 3:00 Social and Mental Health

Discussion/Workshop

John Tragenza and his Tjilpi 

  Michael Martin, message stick in hand, addresses the open session of delegates
3:00 - 3:30 Afternoon tea 3:00 - 3:30 Afternoon Tea
3:30 - 4:30 Report back and recommendation session 3:30 - 4:30 Report back and recommendation session
5:00 Close 4:30 - 5:00 Conclusion

Other Relevant Papers and Speeches

There were some Indigenous presenters who were unable to present at the Convention but who presented at the 3rd National Men's Health Conference.  You can read and/or print their papers below:

Who spoke Title of paper Link
Richard Akbar
Mental Health Support Worker, Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service, WA		 "Masculinity and Mental Health" Read the Speech
George Hart
Far West Area Health Service, NSW.		 "Growing up Tough" Read the speech
Thomas Jia
Centrecare, Brisbane		 "The Young Indigenous Fathers Project" Read the speech
Gordon Stacey
Western Australia		   Read the speech
The Hon Stephen Dunham, MLA
Northern Territory Minister of Health, Family and Children’s Services		 Opening Remarks and Official Opening, 3rd National Men's Health Conference,  Rydges Plaza Conference Room, Alice Springs Read the speech

 

Support from Politicians

Member : Mr. ELFERINK (MacDonnell)
Eighth Assembly First Session 12/10/99 Parliamentary Record No:19
Date : 20/10/99
Outcomes of the 1st National Indigenous Male Health Convention

Read John Elferink's address to NT Parliament 20/10/1999

 
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