Further resources
Resources for professionals
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This section provides resources to assist professionals working in public health or community nutrition.
Many sites provide resources on-line for viewing or downloading; others provide information on how to obtain their resources.
Public health
Victorian Government
Department of Human Services publications
Public health publications
Victorian Government health information publications
 Youth workers guide to nutrition for young people (732kb, pdf)
A youth worker's guide to nutrition for young people is designed for the Victorian
Juvenile Justice system, which provides custodial and community-based services
for 10–21 year old offenders.
Child nutrition topics
Information to assist with issues related to the eating habits of families and children. Covers the age range 0 to 8 years.
Overview of Primary Care Partnerships integrated health promotion priority areas and target groups
Outline covers health promotion projects in all Primary Care Partnerships in Victoria.
Health promotion strategies for community health services. An evidence-based planning framework for nutrition, physical activity and healthy weight, 1998
A framework for use by community health centres in planning health promotion strategies.
Final report of the Economic Development Committee's Inquiry into Medical and Public Health Research, 1997
Strategic directions for medical and public health research and development in Victoria.
Victorian Ambulatory Care Service Centres Study preliminary analysis
Reports on access to health care in Victoria.
Commonwealth Government
National Public Health Partnership
Documents are available to assist practitioners in planning and evaluating the evidence in public health.
FOODChain newsletter
Available on-line, reports on food and nutrition issues and activities from around Australia.
Food Standards Australia New Zealand
An independent statutory body, which develops food standards. Information provided on available resources and reports.
Professional associations
Public Health Association of Australia
Content and abstracts from the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health are available online with full versions available to members and full fee paying students. Copies of the Association's position papers are available.
Australian Health Promotion Association
The latest Health Promotion Journal of Australia is available online in full text.
Dietitians Association of Australia
Monitoring and surveillance
Victorian Government
Health facts, statistics on the Victorian population 1998
Victorian population health survey 1999
Selected key findings from the health outcome section. Questions included awareness of health promotion messages, health status, child health, diet and nutrition, tobacco and alcohol use, and utilisation of health services.
Commonwealth Government
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
Site gives information on how to access ABS data, products and services.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Independent reports on the state of health and welfare in Australia. Data is available on-line, plus a catalogue of publications.
Special interest areas
Children and adolescents
Babies
The Perinatal website provides published and unpublished data from a surveillance system for babies established to improve the health of mothers and babies in Victoria.
Breastfeeding
Australian Breastfeeding Association
Breastfeeding information includes a list of publications for professionals and parents.
Best Start
Information for service providers includes current programs and policies, service guidelines, current research, fact sheets and reports relating to health and well being of children.
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Adolescents
Evidence-based health promotion no.2 adolescent health 1999
A report on efficacy of health promotion interventions targeting 12 to 18 year olds. Covers various health promotion strategies in six adolescent health outcome areas (does not include nutrition).
Royal Children's Hospital
A practical guide to paediatric nutrition support. Site gives information on how to obtain copies.
What's There to Eat tip sheets
Information addressing common feeding practices for families with young children. Copies can be down loaded and passed on to parents.
Women's health
The Royal Women's Hospital
Lists a number of books and brochures related to women's health, pregnancy and childbirth.
Victorian Women's Health and Wellbeing Strategy
Introductory brochure and discussion paper, also research papers supporting the consultancy process.
Seniors
Aged Care and Mental Health Branch
Provides a publication list and conference papers related to aged care
Aboriginal/vulnerable groups
Aboriginal health
A detailed list of policies and administrative reports on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health from all states and territories.
Disability
Disability Services publications
Health information
National Health and Medical Research Council publications or search by topic area
Healthy weight
Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO)
Provides resource documents on strategies relating to obesity, conference details.
The International Obesity Taskforce
Information about obesity worldwide and includes: definitions, incidence, and health information. Publications and research reports can be downloaded.
The Office of the US Surgeon General
Report entitled 'The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity'.
Folate
Folate - a guide for health professionals
Information on folate deficiency, consumer awareness of folate, food sources and opportunities for promoting folate to women of child bearing age.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Australia
Provides information for health professionals, including position papers, news and research; also has information for consumers on osteoporosis.
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Cancer
Cancer Council Victoria
Information for health professionals on incidence of cancer and research. Resources for students and teachers.
The World Cancer Research Fund International
Publication Food and Nutrition and the Prevention of Cancer: a global perspective, is an extensive literature review on diet and cancer and recommendations to reduce risk.
Diabetes
Diabetes Australia
Information on diabetes and resources for consumers and health professionals.
The International Diabetes Institute
Fact sheets for use by health professionals for their patients. Diabetes research reports.
Heart disease
The National Heart Foundation of Australia site has information for both consumers and health professionals relating to heart disease. For health professionals includes resources, guidelines and position statements on heart disease and risk factors.
Stroke
The Stroke Foundation
Includes documents about stroke and rehabilitation in PDF format.
Food safety
The Food Protection Unit
Pamphlets on food safety and food handling for businesses and consumers available to download or view.
Consumer advice
Better Health Channel
Includes healthy eating information and recipes.
Nutrition Australia (NA)
Recipes, food information and nutrition recommendations. Copies of NA position papers and published papers.
Australian Consumers Association
Reports are available online and subscription details.
Evidence-based reviews
National public health nutrition activities
For information on Public Health Nutrition activities in other Australian states and territories:
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