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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…
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October 1, 2025
Leadership and collaboration to connect a divided world was the powerful theme of this year’s Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) National Conference – Australia’s peak gathering for public health professionals, researchers, and advocates. NBPU Tackling Indigenous Smoking was proud to be a sponsor and was represented by Kerindy Clarke, National Workforce Development Advisor, Dr…
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October 1, 2025
Broome Trip On Tuesday 19 August, NBPU TIS (WA) Program Officer Oniké Williams joined day one of the annual 2025 Kimberley TIS Workshop on Yawuru Country Broome. The workshop was facilitated by KAMS and was attended by teams from Broome (IREG 501), West Kimberley (IREG 508) and East Kimberley (IREG 504). The weather was a…
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July 28, 2025
As we round out another busy month in the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program, I am once again reminded of the commitment of our workforce. Whether through education sessions in remote communities or bold social campaigns reaching younger audiences, the work of TIS staff across the country continues to be critical to the health of…
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July 25, 2025
We love to celebrate achievements of our team, particularly when it comes to further education. We’re proud to share that Kerindy Clarke, our NBPU TIS National Workforce Development Advisor, recently graduated with a Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Trauma and Recovery from the University of Wollongong. This achievement reflects Kerindy’s ongoing commitment to supporting Aboriginal and…
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July 25, 2025
Thank you to all teams who submitted Activity Work Plans and Performance Reports. We acknowledge the timing has not been ideal and appreciate the effort made to meet these reporting requirements. NBPU staff remain available to support teams as needed. We continue to observe a wide range of innovative activities being implemented across the program….
October 1, 2025
What’s New on the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Website
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:…