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November 3, 2025
It’s hard to believe how quickly the year has progressed. As we look back, it’s clear that 2025 has been an incredibly productive period across the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program. The work led by teams across the country continues to strengthen communities and contribute to real health outcomes. As we approach the end of the…
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October 1, 2025
It was a privilege to see leadership at the recent National CEO Workshop. Each year, this workshop brings valuable perspectives and renewed energy to the program. The discussions build strongly on the ideas and connections established during the June National TIS Workers Workshop. For those attendees who have not already done so, please take a…
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October 1, 2025
Program officers support their TIS teams by offering tailored training. NBPU TIS Sonette Johnson, Ronald O’Brien and Maxine Turner visited the Apunipima Cape York Health Council TIS team in Cairns on Monday 25th August and the Torres Health TIS Team on Tuesday 26th August 2025 to provide tailored training to the teams. Tailored training covered:…
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October 1, 2025
Earlier last month we gathered on Gadigal Country for the 2025 National Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) CEO Workshop. I was honoured to open the day with a challenge to all leaders in the room: evaluate our collective achievements and prepare with determination for the 2027–31 funding bid. The TIS program exists for one purpose, to…
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October 1, 2025
The NBPU TIS is now on LinkedIn! Follow us to keep up-to-date with all things Tackling Indigenous Smoking: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nbpu-tackling-indigenous-smoking/ New TIS Team Resources are available: SAWCAN: Change your story: One step to a smoke and vape free life – a young person’s story Change your story: A fresh start. Apunipima Cape York Health Council video:…
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October 1, 2025
Max and I visited the FIAAI team at their Launceston office to provide training and explore how the NBPU can better support their work. The session focused on strengthening partnerships and identifying key community assets to support future activities. Together, we worked through the Activity Work Plan, breaking down how to plan activities effectively by…
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October 1, 2025
We’re thrilled to share that our dear friend and valued partner of the program, Michelle Kennedy, has been promoted to Professor at the University of Newcastle. This achievement is a powerful example of Blak excellence, recognising the knowledge, leadership, and commitment that Michelle brings to her work. Her passion in this space was clear from…
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October 1, 2025
‘Effective vaping cessation messaging: From evidence to translation’. If you could not attend the webinar on Tuesday or want to revisit any part of the webinar you can now access the recording and PowerPoint slides via the Clear the Air Community of Practice under the heading ‘Quit vaping resources’. You’ll also find a copy of the…
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October 1, 2025
NBPU would like to recognise the achievements of our Tackling Indigenous Smoking workforce this week. Last month AHCWA hosted the Western Australia Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector awards dinner to highlight the successes and outstanding achievements of those working in Aboriginal Health as nominated by our 23 Member Services. Our very own Brent Walker from…
November 3, 2025
Visiting mob on Yamatji Country
On Tuesday 28 October, the Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service TIS team was visited by NBPU to conduct training in the fundamentals of TIS and improve ways to strengthen their presence and impact in their community. The team ran through various team building exercises focused on self-reflection, Calls to Action, public speaking, strengthening their partnerships…