Bowel cancer is Victoria’s second leading cause of cancer death, claiming the lives of more than 1,300 people each year. To understand the enormity of this – bowel cancer kills four times more Victorians than road accidents. Yet – if found early – 90% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated. Ernest’s story – Gugu […]
Register your boorai’s birth
Why is it important to register a birth? Birth certificates help give Aboriginal kids a great start in life. Adults need them too. You need to register you boorai’s birth to get a birth certificate. Birth registration is free, and it’s never too late to register – you won’t get into trouble! Register […]
Is it time to book a Heart Health Check?
If you’re 45 and over, or 30 and over if you’re of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, you should book your Heart Health Check today. 1.4 million Australians have a high chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. Many are unaware of this risk Regular heart health checks […]
MAC & Wodonga Police Deliver Food & COVID Packs to Community
Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation along with Wodonga Police delivering food and COVID packs to community members & clients. Staff: Margaret Murray, Denise Ezzy, Shree Heland, Valda Murray, Christian Corscadden & Wodonga Police Aboriginal Liaison Officer & Staff.
COVID-19 Community Care Packs
COVID 19 Care Packs are currently being distributed in North East Victoria (including Albury). Packs include: Boomerang Bag Fridge Magnet Masks Hand Santiser Antibacterial Wipes Toiletries To access your COVID 19 Care Pack please call 0418 287 478 to place an order – a key worker will be identified to deliver this to you. Delivery […]
Low Risk Isn’t No Risk
Even if you’re less than 60 years old and don’t have an underlying health condition, you can still become stick with COVID-19. COVID-19-low-risk-isnt-no-risk
Looking After Your Health and Wellbeing
TIPS TO KEEP OUR MOB SAFE Continue health care appointments and medicationsLook after your social and emotional wellbeingEat well and stay active to reduce stressConnect to cultureContinue good hygiene and physical distancing aboriginal-health-COVID-19-wellbeing-brochure
COVID-19 – FAQ Updated
What is a coronavirus and COVID-19? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses known to cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). This new coronavirus originated in Hubei Province, China and the disease caused by […]
Coronavirus Fact Sheet
There’s only five reasons to leave home: Medical care & care givingExercise & outdoor recreationFood supplies (that you need)Work & education (if necessary)Visit your family & friends if you really need to. Remember: physical distance rules still apply coronavirus-fact-sheet
Sorry Business and Coronavirus
Culture and ceremony, such as large gatherings for Sorry Business, are very important to our communities. To keep our communities healthy during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we need to change how we go about Sorry Business. This will help protect our Elders and those who already have health problems. CAH_SorryBusinessFlier-V2 Sorry Business FlierDownload