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December 12, 2025
Over the past week, Tim, Eileen and I had the opportunity to meet with four of the Round 2 NRPP suppliers based in the Northern Territory. Each organisation is taking a thoughtful, community-led approach to strengthening smoke-free living, and it was encouraging to see the passion and clarity they’re bringing to this early phase of…
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December 12, 2025
On 10 December, I joined Ronnie and Barb to attend Grand Pacific Health’s 3on3 Mind Over Matter event on Yuin Country in Merimbula. Hosted by the GPH We Breathe TIS team, the day brought together high school students from across the Bega Valley for a vibrant mix of culture, creativity and healthy lifestyle messages. The…
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December 12, 2025
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…
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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…
December 12, 2025
Lunch with the ITEC Commissioner
On Monday 8th December, our WA Program Officer, Oniké Williams attended an exclusive lunch event with the new Illicit Tobacco and E-cigarette Commissioner (ITEC), Ms Amber Shuhyta, who was the keynote speaker. The event was attended by key representatives across Western Australia in the tobacco control and health sector, including our local Tackling Indigenous Smoking grant…