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December 12, 2025
Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 December the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, TIS Team was visited by NBPU to conduct TIS training. We were very lucky to conduct this in Desert Park in Alice Springs surrounded by the mesmerising ranges and beautiful bushland. During our time with the TIS team we worked through introducing the new…
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December 12, 2025
When I look back on this year, I’m incredibly proud of what our Tackling Indigenous Smoking network has achieved together. From community barbecues and school visits through to keynote addresses and national policy forums, you have shown again that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people lead the work, we see real change. One of…
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December 12, 2025
As we reach the end of another full and energetic year across the Tackling Indigenous Smoking landscape, I want to extend my thanks to every team for your commitment. The impact you make in communities is significant, and it’s been a privilege to walk alongside you throughout 2025. A quick reminder that Progress Reports are…
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December 12, 2025
What a busy year we have had. Highlights that I would like to mention, especially the activities that teams are doing in their respective areas, are fantastic. The resilience shown, especially in those areas that were flooded and the activities still went ahead – Galambila. Supporting teams with training on Monitoring and Evaluation – this…
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December 12, 2025
Starting in this role in February has made for a really rewarding year of connecting with Tackling Indigenous Smoking teams across the country. From Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc, Victorian Aboriginal Health Service, Winnunga Nimmityjah, Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service, Grand Pacific Health, Nunkuwarrin Yunti, Aboriginal Health Council of SA and the South Australian West Coast…
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December 12, 2025
This year has been a busy one for the Tackling Indigenous Smoking and Vaping workforce here in Western Australia. Our teams have been working hard to deliver, monitor and report on their campaigns, while navigating the constantly shifting landscape of tobacco and vaping control. My year started strong, with reporting periods filling calendars quickly and…
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December 12, 2025
After commencing in my role as NBPU TIS Program Officer for NT in May I was quickly introduced to the majority of the NT TIS teams in late May with site visits to Congress, Anyinginyi in Alice Springs, and AMSANT and Danila Dilba in Darwin. Weeks after this I was able to meet with the…
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December 12, 2025
Community voices on the radio are helping families across the Central West live smoke n vape-free. Between August and October 2025, the Quit B Fit team travelled to Orange FM Radio Station to record three locally voiced radio ads for the Quit B Fit Smoke n Vape-Free Families campaign. The recording featured real Aboriginal voices,…
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December 12, 2025
In September, Deadly Choices launched its latest health promotion initiative, “Vapes are deathly, not deadly.” Targeted towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members aged 14–26 across Queensland, the campaign empowers young people to prioritise their health by quitting vaping or choosing not to start. It highlights the serious and often misunderstood health impacts associated…
December 12, 2025
Cultivating innovative ideas with a growing team at Bega Garnbirringu
On Tuesday 4 November, I visited the Tobacco Action team at Bega Garnbirringu (Puyu Wantikatinhi) Health Service in Kalgoorlie. It was great to be back in the Goldfields, especially as the team has grown since my last visit in May. The purpose of the trip was to deliver training and spend time supporting the staff…