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Volume: 1 Issue: 8
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November 2013
Flinders Island Aboriginal
Association INC.
Healthy Lifestyle Program
WHAT WE ARE ALL ABOUT……
The Healthy Lifestyle Program
Chronic disease such as diabetes, kidney disease and
heart disease are far more common in Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people than in non–Indigenous
Australians. These chronic diseases are the core reason why adult Indigenous people die younger and have
poorer health than other Australian adults.
Smoking, not enough physical activity, poor nutrition
and heavy consumption of alcohol can lead to many
chronic diseases. By minimizing these risk factors you
reduce your chances of these diseases evolving.
Unfortunately, one out of two Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people smoke cigarettes. And smoking
is responsible for 17% of the gap in health outcomes
between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and other Australians.
The good news is that chronic disease can be greatly
reduced by introducing simple lifestyle changes such
as increased physical activity, better nutrition, and no
smoking. The Healthy Lifestyle team’s job is to work
together with the Aboriginal community in Tasmania to
raise awareness of the benefits of quitting smoking, or
most importantly not taking it up, and to promote
healthy lifestyle choices.
We think the best way to promote positive change is
to work directly with community and collaborate with
both Aboriginal and mainstream organisations.
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE TEAM
State Coordinator
Andrea Samulon
Email: andrea.samulon@fiaai.org.au
Healthy Lifestyle & Tobacco Action workers:
Michelle Gregson
Email: michelle.gregson@fiaai.org.au
Tania Wheatley
Email: tania.wheatley@fiaai.org.au
Cody Woolley
Email: cody.woolley@fiaai.org.au
Carly Spotswood
Email: carly.spotswood@fiaai.org.au
Jade Bingley
Email: jade.bingley@fiaai.org.au
Marama Rangataua
Email: marama.rangataua@fiaai.org.au
For more information please visit the Flinders Island
Aboriginal Association Incorporated Website.
www.fiaai.org.au
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Tasmanian Aboriginal Health Reference Group (TAHRG)
News from members
Spotlight on Southeast Tasmania Aboriginal Corporation (SETAC)
SETAC hosts breast cancer awareness and education sessions for Cygnet and Dover Women’s Circles.
The Cygnet and Dover Women’s Circle’s held in October were dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness
Week and Pink Ribbon Day. SETAC invited two representatives, Nicky & Claire, from the Breast Cancer
Screening Unit of the Department of Health & Human Services.
The presentation covered what cancer was, diagnosis of cancer and where it arises within the breast. The
ladies explained the symptoms of breast cancer in detail as well as had models and pictures for the
group to look over. They also discussed the symptoms of melanoma, cervical cancer, lung cancer and
bowel cancer.
After the presentation we had question time over morning tea. The group enjoyed their morning tea and
all were able to indulge in the specially made pink ribbon cupcakes baked by local Cygnet bakery Double
Delight that were created for the event. As a gift for the attendees each lady was given a pink gerbera
flower grown at Orchardlea, Cradoc which really seemed to make each member feel that extra bit special!
SETAC Men’s and Women’s Group – Migrant Centre gathering
During October SETAC held a combined Women’s and Men’s Group event wherein the members of the Migrant Centre visited SETAC’s premises. There were approximately 24 attendees from the Migrant Centre
which included migrants and their cultural workers/interpreters.
The day kicked off with Tessie Strong doing ‘Welcome to Country’ as well as welcoming our elder migrant
friends. The migrant group is considered their ‘elder’ group as all of the members are over 45 years of age.
The mix of people was incredible with migrants present from Eritrea, Bhutan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Burma,
Ethiopia and Burundi.
SETAC were then lucky enough to have Chris Beattie play didgeridoo for the whole group. Yabbo Thompson
briefly spoke to the group about the Migrant Centre and thanked SETAC for helping create such a wonderful gathering. We then broke for our communal lunch which was half supplied by SETAC and half by the
Migrant Centre.
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RECENT & UPCOMING PROGRAMS.
Save the date!
Quit Café
Mission Slim-Possible
Weight Loss Challenge
Want to lose weight and get fit in a
friendly environment?
No judgment! Free to all.
When: Mondays @ 11am
FIAAI HLP is at it again. We challenge
you to come and work out with Jade
and the team.
Where: 85 Canning Street
What: The Quit Café is a free, informal
and supportive group in which to share
your experiences of becoming smokefree with others who are on a similar
journey. Support and info provided on
use of nicotine replacement therapies.
We are planning a “biggest-loser” style
12 week program with a variety of
physical activities to suit all ages and
stages.
Starting early next year!!
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RECIPE OF THE MONTH
Swap it, don't stop it!
Snack ideas for the kids
Frozen Yoghurt covered
blueberries
Banana Sushi: ( at least 12 months old)
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Wheat Bread– Crusts cut off (optional)
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Peanut butter or Cream cheese
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Peeled banana
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Plain or vanilla yogurt
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Blueberries (or other fruit of choice)
Dip Blueberries in yogurt, place on tray and
freeze
Flatten slice of bread, cover in spread of choice and
roll it around the peeled banana. Slice like sushi and
drizzle with honey.
Herbal Remedies
Keep your body well hydrated during the warmer months of Spring and Summer with
this selection of refreshing drinks that not only taste good but keeps your body
healthy and happy!
Lemon Juice –
Squeeze half a lemon into warm water first thing in the morning, this will help to kick
start the digestion process. Lemons are antibacterial, antiviral and have immunity
boosting powers.
Coconut WaterPure coconut water is a natural beverage with no artificial additives or sweeteners, its
cholesterol free and fat free but not calorie free. Called the natural sports drink it contains many of the same benefits that formulated sports drinks have.
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HEALTH ISSUE OF THE MONTH
Lets talk about it!
World Diabetes Day is on November 14.
It is important to get your annual fasting blood sugar tests done and to try and
live a healthy lifestyle. By the time you feel any effects of too much sugar in the
blood it is often too late to stop the damage it is doing. It can cause blindness, liver and kidney damage. It can lead to amputations because the sugars cause
numbness in the toes and feet which means you can’t feel the damage and you
can get bad infections and not know it. You also don’t heal properly.
If you get onto it early
enough, you can live a
good and healthy life.
What causes it?
Unhealthy food and lack
of exercise makes you fat
and fat locks up Insulin
that you need to process
sugar
Age—as we get older our
bodies don’t process the
sugars as well
Family history —being
Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander can contribute
to increased risk due to
genetic factors
Information provided by Maree Crawford: Health and Aged Care Manager– FIAAI
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TEAM UPDATE
We would like to welcome three new members to the HLP team
Jade Bingley:
Hello all, my name is Jade and I am very excited to be a new member of the FIAAI Healthy Lifestyle Program. I was raised on
Cape Barren Island during my primary school years, and then I moved to Launceston to attend high school.
Upon completing high school I spent a few years working on fishing boats, one of them
was working for Blundstone Fishing out of Flinders Island.
In 2007 I enlisted in the Australian Army as a Marine Specialist. During my time in the
Army I was posted in Townsville and Sydney.
While in Sydney I spent 3 years working with the Special Forces in the Domestic Maritime
Counter Terrorism Unit.
In December 2012 I discharged from the Army and attended the Australian Institute of
Personal Training in Perth W.A where I completed my certificate III & IV in Personal training. I then worked at a Family Health and Fitness Gym in Perth training members one on
one and group classes of all ages. Then in October this year I decided to move back to
Launceston.
When I got the position in the Healthy Lifestyle Team I was overwhelmed that I could put
something back in to the community and that I could share my knowledge and passion for
health and fitness.
Email: jade.bingley@fiaai.org.au
Carly Spotswood:
Hello, my name is Carly and I am very happy to be a new member of the FIAAI
Healthy Lifestyle Program.
I grew up in Launceston and have always been an active member of the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community.
Upon completing high school I have worked with a number of organisations and
businesses, recently working at Colony 47 as a tenancy officer.
I have always had an interest in Aboriginal Housing and I was a sitting member of
the Aboriginal Housing Committee for 6 years. I have three beautiful children and
they tend to keep me on my toes.
I am very excited to start my new position and look forward to working with my new
team at FIAAI and to help promote a better healthy lifestyle for my community.
Email: carly.spotswood@fiaai.org.au
Marama Rangataua:
Kia ora, my name is Marama Rangataua. I come from the earthquake capital of NZ,
Christchurch. I have recently moved to Launceston to live with my partner, Paul and
I’m enjoying the natural beauty and friendly people of Tasmania. My interests include
gardening, hiking, traditional herbal medicine, cross fit, movies and yoga.
I’m really excited to be part of FIAAI and the healthy lifestyle team and I look forward
to meeting and working alongside all of you over the coming months.
My work experience background is teaching and coordinating programs for adults
from refugee, migrant, Pacifica and Maori communities. Working with these culturally diverse communities has been a real privilege, as they have taught me the Maori
concept of “Akonga – the teacher is the student and the student is the teacher.”
Email: marama.rangataua@fiaai.org.au
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TIPS AND HINTS
Arriving at one goal is the starting point to another!
Movember
What to plant in
November
During November each year, Movember is accountable for the sprouting of moustaches on
thousands of men’s faces in Australia and around
the world. The goal of which is to raise vital funds
and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men.
Plant:
Potatoes, Brussels sprouts, tomato, capsicum,
kale, eggplant, zucchini, cucumber, sweet corn,
cabbage, cauliflower, celery, broccoli, silverbeet,
lettuce, leek
So everyone get involved anyway you can, grow a
Mo or donate some money to this worthy cause!
Sow:
For more information go to the following Link:
http://au.movember.com/?home
Asparagus, bush and climbing beans, beetroot,
broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, capsicum,
carrots, cauliflower, celery, eggplant, kale, kohlrabi, leek, lettuce, parsnip, pumpkin, winter
squash, radish, rhubarb, summer spinach,
swede, sweetcorn, tomato, turnip and zucchini
Exercise of the month
Exercises at work
The Magic Carpet Ride
The Wooden Leg
This works your core and arms. Sit in your chair with
your legs crossed and your feet on the seat. Then place
your hands on the armrests, suck in your gut and raise
yourself a few inches above the seat, using your belly
muscles and hands. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds. Rest.
For lower-body strength: Sit in your chair, extend one leg
out straight in front of you and hold for two seconds.
Then raise it up as high as you can, and hold it again for
two seconds. Repeat with each leg 15 times.
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