Smoke Check NT
Training of Indigenous Health Workers in Remote area in Brief Intervention of Smoking Cessation in Indigenous Communities
Organisation or Department:
Department of Health and Famlies ADSCAProject Activities:
2 x 1 day workshops
1 in Alice Springs
1 in Tennant Creek
What in particular helped the project?:
- I organised flyers
- Emailed to all Health Services, Govt & Non-Govt.
- Good Contact List
- Personally went to visit some services
- Sent reminders
- Free Workshop - Free Lunch
What in particular didn't work so well?:
Tobacco Control is not seen as a priority in some Health Services
Summary of Findings and Recommendations:
Felt that workshops in Alice Springs were well received. Had good feedback. Facilitators really knew their program & delivered well. Engagement with Tennant Creek however was not successful and no applications were received.
Project Resources and Publications:
Our flyers are available on website for our up coming National Conference to be held In Alice Springs later in year. Go to http://www.handsacrossthedesert.com/
Contact Details:
Kim Jenkinson
Project Officer AO4
2 Stuart Tce, Alice Springs NT 0871
Email: kima.jenkinson@nt.gov.au
Ph: 08 89517580
State:
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