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November 3, 2025
New page! Workforce Development – Our Stories, Our Strength Developing a strong, skilled, and culturally supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce is at the heart of Tackling Indigenous Smoking. When our workforce is empowered and valued, our communities thrive. Together, we are creating healthier futures and closing the gap in smoking-related health outcomes for…
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November 3, 2025
As we head toward the end of 2025, it’s a good moment to recognise the growth, dedication, and achievements across our Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) workforce. This year, many of you took big steps in your learning journeys, completing studies, graduating with qualifications, or starting new training that strengthens prevention and health promotion in our…
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November 3, 2025
I recently had the pleasure of leading a hands-on workshop with the VAHS TIS teams, all about strengthening how we monitor, evaluate and report on our work. The goal was simple, to look at how we collect and use data to better understand our impact and keep improving what we do. Throughout the session, everyone…
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November 3, 2025
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…
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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…
February 19, 2025
TIS Success Stories | February
TIS Team and Location Mawarnkarra Health Service is funded to deliver TIS activities across the Newman East Pilbara IREG. In the East Pilbara region service delivery is provided by their partner Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS). The region includes four remote communities (Jigalong, Parngurr, Punmu & Kunawarritji). The PAMS TIS team is committed to delivering…