Jurisdictional Workshop Presentations Archives

Queensland/Northern Territory

2022

NBPU TIS Qld/NT Jurisdictional Workshop Report 28-29 April 2022 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback from attendees.

Qld/NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 28-29 April 2022 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma AO

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2022 Qld/NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smoking rates; TIS priority groups – smoking during pregnancy, preventing youth uptake and remote communities; partnerships – Aboriginal community controlled health organisations (ACCHOs) and TIS regions; changing regional boundaries; TIS monthly newsletter and the TIS website; and TIS family gathering 2023.

National Best Practice Unit – Tackling Indigenous Smoking presentation

This presentation from Maxine Turner includes information on the NBPU TIS consortium structure; the NBPU TIS staff; how the NBPU TIS works with grant recipients; and what information can be found on the TIS website.

Department of Health update Qld/NT Jurisdictional Workshop 28 April 2022

This presentation was delivered by Ben Mudaliar from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on policy context; Government announcement of TIS Program extension; TIS Program key priorities post June 2022 (national TIS coverage, focus on priority groups, focus on population health approaches); and TIS Program components and funding.

TIS Program Impact and Outcome Evaluation

This presentation was delivered by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). The presentation provides information on Thiitu Tharrmay (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reference Group); evaluation (intervention targets, research questions, evaluation component, and key results); smoking rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; defining boundaries and intensity; ABS TIS coverage; TIS Program: Mayi Kuwayu study findings; effective program characteristics; WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; and next steps.

ORIC Pilot Project update

In this presentation, Deborah Booker provides an update about the ORIC smoke free workplace pilot project. It includes information on participating organisations; why a smoke free workplace matters; process for TIS teams; and what is happening moving forward.

Building together: Using partnerships to strengthen TIS program outcomes

This presentation was delivered by Dr Sunil George and discusses using partnerships to strengthen TIS Program outcomes. It includes information on the purpose of partnerships; how to make partnerships effective; and tools for helping with partnerships.

Carbal Medical Services

This presentation was delivered by the Carbal Can TIS team. It provides information on their Stories from the Street campaign including the target population, monitoring and evaluation methods, the impact and conclusion.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

This presentation was delivered by the Central Australian Aboriginal Congress TIS team. The presentation includes information on their service areas; their collaboration with the Mental Health Association of Central Australia (MAHCA) to create smoke free spaces; the monitoring and evaluation methods; the impact; and conclusions.

Apunipima Cape York Health Council

This presentation by the Apunipima Cape York Health Council TIS team. It provides information on the area they service; their TIS staff; the Pormpuraaw Youth Summit 2021; the target population; monitoring and evaluation; impact; and resources.

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation

This presentation by Anyinginyi TIS team. The presentation includes information on who is in their team; the 10 remote communities they serve in the Barkly region of the NT; their tobacco awareness display; and their yarning sessions.

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation

This presentation was delivered by the Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation TIS team. It provides information on the region they service; the TIS stalls they have hosted at community events; collaborating with stakeholders; TIS djama in Milingimbi; targeted education and support; TIS Dhawu; and joint activities betweeen the Gapuwiyak and Gove teams.

Deadly Choices

This presentation was delivered by the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health’s Deadly Choices team. The presentation includes information on their Junior Tobacco Education Program including how the program is having an impact and feedback from participants.

Western Australia/Victoria/Tasmania

2022

NBPU TIS WA/Vic/Tas Jurisdictional Workshop Report 18-19 May 2022 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback from attendees.

Day one

WA/Vic/Tas TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 18-19 May 2022 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma AO

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2022 WA/Vic/Tas TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smoking rates; TIS priority groups – smoking during pregnancy, preventing youth uptake and remote communities; partnerships – Aboriginal community controlled health organisations (ACCHOs) and TIS regions; changing regional boundaries; TIS monthly newsletter and the TIS website; and TIS family gathering 2023.

National Best Practice Unit for Tackling Indigenous Smoking presentation

This presentation from Maxine Turner includes information on the NBPU TIS consortium structure; the NBPU TIS staff; how the NBPU TIS works with grant recipients; what information can be found on the TIS website; and due dates for performance reports.

Department of Health update WA/Vic/Tas Jurisdictional Workshop 18 May 2022

This presentation was delivered by Ashley McLachlan-Bent from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on policy context; Government announcement of TIS Program extension; TIS Program key priorities post June 2022 (national TIS coverage, focus on priority groups, focus on population health approaches); and TIS Program components and funding.

CIRCA TIS evaluation (Part A) final evaluation findings

This presentation was delivered by Lena Etuk from CIRCA and provides information on the TIS final evaluation findings (Part A), including areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

TIS Program Impact and Outcome Evaluation

This presentation was delivered by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). The presentation provides information on Thiitu Tharrmay (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reference Group); evaluation (intervention targets, research questions, evaluation component, and key results); smoking rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; defining boundaries and intensity; ABS TIS coverage; TIS Program: Mayi Kuwayu study findings; effective program characteristics; WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; and next steps.

WA/Vic/Tas Q&A Session

This presentation includes information about the TIS Program’s changing boundaries (post mid-2023), that was discussed during the question and answer session.

Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc. Tackling Indigenous Smoking

This presentation was delivered by the Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc. (FIAAI) TIS team. It provides information on their smoking education sessions; FIAAI’s TIS Programs for 2022; and a sneak peek at their refreshed campaign and resources.

VACCHO: Greater Western Victoria Tackling Indigenous Smoking GOMOB!

This presentation was delivered by the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) team about GOMOB! Greater Western Victoria TIS consortium. The presentation includes information on the consortium; how community informed their messaging; their campaign resources and media coverage; pregnancy champions, children. families and Elders engagement in campaigns; smoke-free pledges; engagement and data collection; and merchandise.

Kimberley Tackling Indigenous Smoking – Regional Update

This presentation was delivered by the Kimberley TIS team. It provides information on the Aboriginal Health and Medical Services that comprise the Kimberley TIS team; the different activities and resources developed and implemented by the different health and medical services; and new resources to be used in remote communities.

Smoking and Pregnancy

This presentation from Professor Billie Bonevski provides information on smoking and pregnancy including why being smoke free is important; what we know so far; and what we can do.

Navigating the TISRIC

This presentation was delivered by Ashleigh Parnell from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet. The presentation provides an overview of the TIS website including recent updates and a live tour of the website.

Choosing your words wisely: How to write the best success story ever

This presentation from Associate Professor Penney Upton provides information about what a success story is; what a success story needs; a social marketing success story activity; brand recognition; ‘sticky’ slogans; call to action; and elements of a good success story.

NBPU TIS Marketing and Communications

This presentation by Scott McLennan, the Marketing and Communications Manager for the NBPU TIS, includes information on the NBPU TIS newsletter; National TIS Workers Yarning Group; proofing your TIS Materials; NBPU TIS calendar; and TIS success stories.

Day two

ORIC Pilot Project update

In this presentation, Deborah Booker provides an update about the ORIC smoke free workplace pilot project. It includes information on participating organisations; why a smoke free workplace matters; process for TIS teams; and what is happening moving forward.

Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service

This presentation was delivered by the Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) TIS team. It provides information on the PAMS staff attendance at the Quitskills Remote course; YABU and Coloured Stone National Youth Week music workshops in Newman and Jigalong; education sessions at EPIS Newman/Newman Women’s Shelter and Jigalong Mums and Bubs Group; World No Tobacco Day 2022; Shire of East Pilbara no smoking signs; TIS Tum to Tot Program; and their mask design competition.

Lakes Entrance Aboriginal Health Association – Road Trip

This presentation from the Lakes Entrance Aboriginal Health Association (LEAHA) TIS team provides a highlight of their TIS road trip. It includes information on which communities they visited; their evaluation; and their TIS merchandise and activities.

Tomorrow’s Dream Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program

This presentation was delivered by the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia’s Tomorrow’s Dream TIS team. It provides information on the Tomorrow’s Dream TIS Program such as the activities they run and their partners; their campaigns and resources; virtual and augmented reality projects; and phone applications.

Dandenong & District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL) – Indoor Family Movie Night 2022

This presentation from the Dandenong & District Aborigines Co-operative Ltd (DDACL) TIS team discusses their Indoor Family Movie Night 2022. It includes information on how they advertised the event; stakeholders; registrations, highlights of the event; feedback; health promotion packs; and evaluation.

Wheatbelt Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program

This presentation was delivered by the Wheatbelt Aboriginal Health Service’s TIS team. It includes information about the Wheatbelt region; the Ngamari Free team; who they target; their young people campaign and resources; Moora Block Party 2021; Kellerberrin Ngamari Free After-school Basketball; Kaartdjin Ngamari School Education Program; evaluation; challenges for the TIS team; Kaartdjin Ngamari Online; and Ngamari Free app.

Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service Tackling Indigenous Smoking Team

This presentation was delivered by the Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) TIS team. Information covered in the presentation includes TIS team staff; their region; events they have supported in Carnarvon and Geraldton; and upcoming events.

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service – Children’s Day

This photo was from Ngaanyatjarra Health Service’s presentation in which they discussed their National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day school activity.

Bega Garnbirringu Health Service Tackling Indigenous Smoking (Goldfields)

This presentation was delivered by the Bega Garnbirringu Health Service TIS team. It includes information on the Goldfields region; Goldfields Rehabilitation Services
Incorporated (GRSI) 6 Week Program; school education; and their men’s bush trip.

Building together: Using partnerships to strengthen TIS program outcomes

This presentation was delivered by Dr Sunil George and discusses using partnerships to strengthen TIS Program outcomes. It includes information on the purpose of partnerships; how to make partnerships effective; and tools for helping with partnerships.

South Australia/New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory 

2022

NBPU TIS SA/NSW/ACT Jurisdictional Workshop Report 6-7 April 2022 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback from attendees.

Day one

SA/NSW/ACT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 6-7 April 2022 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma AO

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2022 SA/NSW/ACT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smoking rates; TIS priority groups – smoking during pregnancy, preventing youth uptake and remote communities; partnerships – Aboriginal community controlled health organisations (ACCHOs) and TIS regions; changing regional boundaries; TIS monthly newsletter and the TIS website; and TIS family gathering 2023.

Department of Health update SA/NSW/ACT Jurisdictional Workshop 6 April 2022

This presentation was delivered by Ben Mudaliar from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on policy context; Government announcement of TIS Program extension; TIS Program key priorities post June 2022 (national TIS coverage, focus on priority groups, focus on population health approaches); and TIS Program components and funding.

National Best Practice Unit for Tackling Indigenous Smoking presentation

This presentation from Maxine Turner includes information on the NBPU TIS consortium structure; the NBPU TIS staff; how the NBPU TIS works with grant recipients; what information can be found on the TIS website; and due dates for performance reports.

Nunkuwarrin Yunti Men’s Yarning Circle

In this presentation, Clinton Bennell from Nunkuwarrin Yunti discusses their Men’s Yarning Circles.

Aboriginal Quitline

This presentation was delivered by Kerindy Clarke and discusses the Aboriginal Quitline. It includes information on the Aboriginal Quitline team; an overview of the Quitline; and Quitline evaluation results.

Choosing your words wisely: How to write the best success story ever

This presentation from Associate Professor Penney Upton provides information about what a success story is; what a success story needs; a social marketing success story activity; brand recognition; ‘sticky’ slogans; call to action; and elements of a good success story.

CIRCA TIS evaluation (Part A) final evaluation findings

This presentation was delivered by Lena Etuk from CIRCA and provides information on the TIS final evaluation findings (Part A), including areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

TIS Program Impact and Outcome Evaluation

This presentation was delivered by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). The presentation provides information on Thiitu Tharrmay (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Reference Group); evaluation (intervention targets, research questions, evaluation component, and key results); smoking rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; defining boundaries and intensity; ABS TIS coverage; TIS Program: Mayi Kuwayu study findings; effective program characteristics; WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control; and next steps.

National Centre of Indigenous Excellence Talking About Tobacco Use – smoke and vape free pregnancy

This presentation was delivered by Maia Dowd, Leanne Aldridge, Matt Merritt, Ayesha Flood and Steven Davis from NCIE’s TATU team. It discusses the development of their smoke and vape free pregnancy campaign. The presentation includes information on the evidence base; image narrative development; focus groups; the different resources for the different life stages (starting a family, smoke free pregnancy and bub is born); bus wraps and campaign; partnerships; reach; and monitoring and evaluation.

Giri-nya-la-nha (talk together): Developing meaningful health messages for pregnant mums

This presentation by Dr Michelle Kennedy discusses how to develop meaningful health messages for pregnant mums. It includes information on Dr Kennedy’s research about smoking cessation among pregnant Aboriginal mums; evidence based practice; what works and directly addressing what communities are saying; and beliefs and myths, and how to address them.

Day two

ORIC Pilot Project update

In this presentation, Deborah Booker provides an update about the ORIC smoke free workplace pilot project. It includes information on participating organisations; why a smoke free workplace matters; process for TIS teams; and what is happening moving forward.

Maari Ma Kiila Laana: A Tackling Indigenous Smoking success story

This presentation from Maari Ma’s Kiila Laana team discusses their Muuku Pledge campaign. It includes information on Muuku Pledge ambassador activities; the target population; monitoring and evaluation; and the impact.

Nunkuwarrin Yunti

This presentation was delivered by the Nunkuwarrin Yunti team and discusses their Aboriginal Spirit Colour Fun Run. It includes information on the activity; evaluation; and the impact.

Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service Free, Fresh & Fit

This presentation was delivered by Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service’s Free, Fresh & Fit team and discusses their WIN TV advertising campaign.

Galambila Ready Mob

This presentation was delivered by Galambila’s Ready Mob team and discusses their TIS activity at Stoney Aqua Park. It includes information on the target group and how they could improve the activity.

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Solid Mob

This presentation was delivered by Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service’s Solid Mob team and discusses their ‘Protect your home, make it a Smoke Free Zone’ Doormat program. It includes information on the project’s aims and objectives; success stories; social media community stories; evaluation; and the outcome.

Awabakal

This presentation was delivered by the TIS team at Awabakal. It includes information on their priorities during COVID; how they planned to meet their goals during lockdown; their monitoring and evaluation methods; impact; and challenges.

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service Quit B Fit

This presentation was delivered by Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service’s Quit B Fit team. It includes information on their eight-week health promotion activity; the target population; monitoring and evaluation methods; and the impact.

Building together: Using partnerships to strengthen TIS program outcomes

This presentation was delivered by Dr Sunil George and discusses using partnerships to strengthen TIS program outcomes. It includes information on the purpose of partnerships; how to make partnerships effective; and tools for helping with partnerships.

Investing in the future: Best-practice approaches to preventing smoking and vaping uptake by young people

This presentation was delivered by A/Prof Penney Upton and discusses best practice approaches to preventing smoking and vaping uptake by young people. For this presentation, A/Prof Upton used Mentimeter to conduct live polls with workshop participants. The results can be seen on the slides. It includes information on how teams work to prevent youth uptake of smoking and vaping; what the evidence says works best; the broader determinants of being smoke free for youth in teams’ communities; what the evidence says is protective against smoking uptake; what teams include in their education sessions; what teams like most about working with youth; challenges for teams when running youth programs; and what would be most useful to support teams in their future work with youth.

Drug and Alcohol Services SA (DASSA)

This presentation was delivered by DASSA and discusses their new Give Up Smokes campaign.

New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory

2021

NBPU TIS NSW/ACT Jurisdictional Workshop Report 27 May 2021 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback from attendees.

NSW/ACT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 27 May 2021 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma AO

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2021 NSW/ACT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smoking rates; an overview of the TIS program 2018-2022; the recent publication Tobacco smoking and mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in Australia; the iSISTAQUIT program; the monthly TIS communique; the TIS website; and current and future challenges for grant recipients.

iSISTAQUIT: How your service can be involved

In this video presentation A/Professor Gillian Gould and Dr Marilyn Clarke explain how TIS services can be involved with implementing Supporting Indigenous Smokers To Assist Quitting (iSISTAQUIT). Information provided includes: the importance of helping Indigenous women to quit smoking in pregnancy; the need for iSISTAQUIT and the aims of the program; iSISTAQUIT’s multilevel approach; and the optional streams that are available.

Department of Health update NSW/ACT Jurisdictional Workshop 27 May 2021

This presentation was delivered by Matilda Jureidini from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on: how tobacco use is tracking against ‘big picture’ goals; the emerging priorities and policy context; and TIS program impact and opportunities.

Awabakal NSW/ACT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 27 May 2021

This presentation from Awabakal Ltd includes information on: the I’m Quitting program; using social media as a tool for community engagement; content strategy; advantages; and challenges.

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services NSW/ACT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 27 May 2021

This presentation was delivered by Chanel Webb from Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services. Information covered in the presentation includes: Winnunga Nimmityjah’s TIS activities; branding the program; ACT Quitline data; continuous quality improvement; and the No More Boondah program.

Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation NSW/ACT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 27 May 2021

This presentation from Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation’s Kiila Laana TIS team includes information on: their Muuku Pledge program; challenges; increasing their Facebook audience; collaborating through Facebook; and success stories.

Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service NSW/ACT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 27 May 2021

This presentation from Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service’s TIS team includes information on: the focus of the team; features of the team; areas they service; COVID-19 response; and smoke-free events and businesses.

TIS Program Impact and Outcome Evaluation

This presentation was delivered by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). The presentation provides information on: governance and accountability; the findings from the recent paper Tobacco smoking and mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in Australia (2021); and the evaluation of the impact of the TIS program.

CIRCA TIS evaluation (Part A) mid-term evaluation findings

This presentation was delivered by Lena Etuk from CIRCA and provides information on the TIS 2018-2022 mid-term evaluation findings.

Visibility Frameworks for Social Media

This presentation was delivered by Claudine Thornton from Claudine Thornton Creative. The presentation provides information on: what enhances visibility on social media; visibility through branding; visual cues for captions; what metrics matter; and post objectives.

Claudine Thornton – Digital goodie bag – Useful free resources.

Wise Practices to Address Vaping

This presentation from Associate Professor Penney Upton provides information about: what e-cigarettes are, vapes retrieved from youth aged 12-16 years, the toxic effects of nicotine, how to respond to vaping, where to find evidence, what the current evidence shows, and NBPU TIS and TIS Team resources on vaping.

2020

NSW/ACT Jurisdictional TIS Workshop 6 May 2020 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2020 NSW/ACT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: the expansion of programs to target pregnant women and people in remote areas who smoke; continuing evaluation to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of individual programs; an overview of TIS program processes; questions for TIS staff; the TIS program’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and information about World No Tobacco Day 2020.

NBPU Update NSW/ACT Jurisdictional Workshop 6 May 2020

This presentation provides an overview of the National Best Practice Unit (NBPU); the work that has been undertaken in the past year; working through COVID-19; working with TIS teams and the ‘Working at a distance survey’ and its results; and the TIS website and its resources.

A pack a day for a month experiment

This 4-minute video shows the damage smoking a pack of cigarettes every day for a month can do to the lungs.

COVID-19 and smoking news clip

This 2-minute news clip highlights the benefits of quitting smoking during COVID-19 and the possibility of COVID-19 being spread via secondhand smoking or vaping.

Department of Health update NSW/ACT 6 May 2020

This presentation was delivered at the 2020 NSW/ACT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop by Trudy McInnis from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on: new smoking rate data; new/expanded remote RTCGs; new NT remote Indigenous tobacco control working group; smoking in pregnancy roundtable; updates to governance and administration; COVID-19; and plans for the coming year.

SISTAQUIT presentation for NSW/ACT 6 May 2020

This presentation was delivered by Associate Professor Gillian Gould from the University of Newcastle about the Supporting Indigenous Smokers to Assist Quitting (SISTAQUIT) program’s implementation phase.

TIS evaluation 6 May 2020

This presentation was delivered by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). Information in the presentation relates to: an impact evaluation conducted of TIS regional grants on smoking outcomes; the Mayi Kuwayu study; and COVID-19 and smoking.

National TIS Workers Yarning Group promotion slides

This presentation provides a brief description of how to join the new National TIS Workers Yarning Group on Facebook.

TIS website presentation 2020 slides

This presentation was delivered by Avinna Trzesinski from the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet. The presentation provides an overview of the TIS website including: recent updates; upcoming changes; and a live tour of the website.

TIS website presentation video – 10 min 38 secs

2019

TIS Jurisdictional Workshop NSW/ACT 2019 Master: all presentations.

This series of presentations were delivered at the 2019 New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. The presentations provide information on: TIS program update; NBPU update; Evaluation update; Sistaquit; Yarn Up Conference and ATRAC framework tool; Population Health Promotion for TIS; and the Department of Health update.

2018

Aboriginal Quitline 2018

This presentation was delivered at the 2018 New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to provide information on the Aboriginal Quitline. Information covered in the presentation includes: Medibank Health Solutions; NSW Aboriginal Quitline; Quitline referrals; Quitline resources; and Aboriginal Quitline key priorities.

2017

Monitoring and evaluating social media 2017

This presentation was delivered at the 2017 New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to provide information on how to effectively monitor and evaluate social media. It includes information on: attracting an intended audience; getting an audience involved with your message; built in analytics; and impact. An accompanying handout is available here: Monitoring and evaluating social media handout.

Smoking and prevention 2017

This presentation was delivered at the 2017 New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop by Professor Tom Calma AO. It provides information on: previous and current smoking prevalence; the new and old TIS programs; NBPU initiatives; and the Innovation Grants.

2016

Aboriginal Quitline presentation 2016

This presentation was delivered at the 2016 New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to provide TIS grant recipients with information on: Aboriginal Quitline; referring patients to Quitline; Aboriginal Quitline Counsellors; and how Quitline can support the work of TIS grant recipients.

NBPU TIS NSW/ACT Workshop 2016

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2016 New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. The presentation provides information on: meeting the requirements of the new TIS program; what TIS is; the old and new TIS programs; best practice for the TIS program; NBPU initiated and supported initiatives; evidence-based approaches to tobacco control; and impact assessment, performance indicators, data collection and reporting on results.

The National Tackling Indigenous Smoking Workers Workshop was held from Tuesday 2 April to Thursday 4 April 2019 in Alice Springs. This workshop was one of the largest gatherings of TIS workers, partners, experts and supporters of the TIS program. Presentations from the workshop are available here: National Tackling Indigenous Smoking Workers Workshop 2019.

Northern Territory

2021

NBPU TIS NT Jurisdictional Workshop Report 12 August 2021 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback from attendees.

NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 12 August 2021 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma AO

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2021 NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smoking rates; an overview of the TIS program 2018-2022; evaluations and continual quality improvement (CQI); smoke free workplaces; the monthly TIS communique; and the TIS website.

Department of Health update NT Jurisdictional Workshop 12 August 2021

This presentation was delivered by Katherine McHugh from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on the emerging priorities and policy context, and TIS program impact and opportunities.

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 12 August 2021

This presentation from Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation’s TIS team provides information on: their Mums and Bubs program, anti-smoking education for students, and outreach education for the community.

Katherine West Health Board NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 12 August 2021

This presentation from Katherine West Health Board includes information on their What’s Your Smoke Free Story? program, including smoke free area signage and tobacco education sessions with students.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 12 August 2021

This presentation from Central Australian Aboriginal Congress includes information on: their pregnancy program, World No Tobacco Day, workforce development, schools, Right Tracks, services, and TV ads.

Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 12 August 2021

This presentation from Anyinginyi’s TIS team provides information on: who is in their team, the remote communities they service, stakeholders, health promotion events, World No Tobacco Day, giveaway resources, quitting success stories, TIS challenges, TIS team helping with the COVID-19 campaign, and TIS remote communities.

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 12 August 2021

This presentation from the Sunrise Health Service includes information on: the delivery of their TIS program, World No Tobacco Day, hazards during pregnancy, the consequences of smoking, effects and hazards of smoking, the dangers of second-hand smoke, raising awareness about the dangers of chewing tobacco, community engagement, resources, social media, community champions, and success stories.

IUIH Deadly Choices – Tiwi Islands NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 12 August 2021

This presentation from IUIH Deadly Choices – Tiwi Islands provides information about: their partnerships, population health approach, data, training and events, clinical integration, and good news stories.

Danila Dilba Health Service NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 12 August 2021

This presentation from the Danila Dilba Health Service’s TIS team includes information on: their staff changes, social media, and World No Tobacco Day.

Nganampa Health Council NT TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 12 August 2021 

This presentation from Nganampa Health Council’s TIS team provides information about their new anti-smoking videos. 

TIS Program Impact and Outcome Evaluation

This presentation was delivered by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). The presentation provides information on: governance and accountability; the findings from the recent paper Tobacco smoking and mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in Australia (2021); and the evaluation of the impact of the TIS program.

CIRCA TIS evaluation (Part A) mid-term evaluation findings

This presentation was delivered by Rochelle Braaf from CIRCA and provides information on the TIS 2018-2022 mid-term evaluation findings, including: approaches that seem to be working, things that aren’t working so well, and additional approaches and actions worth considering.

Wise Practices to Address Vaping

This presentation from Associate Professor Penney Upton provides information about: what e-cigarettes are, vapes retrieved from youth aged 12-16 years, the toxic effects of nicotine, how to respond to vaping, where to find evidence, what the current evidence shows, and NBPU TIS and TIS Team resources on vaping.

Giri-nya-la-nha (Talk Together): Developing Meaningful Health Messages for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women

In this presentation, Dr Michelle Kennedy discusses the Giri-nya-la-nha project. Information includes: results from a survey exploring the needs and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to support them to quit smoking, evidence-based practice, and beliefs and myths.

2020

Watch the NT video presentations on the NBPU TIS YouTube Playlist.

NBPU TIS Jurisdictional Workshop Report Northern Territory 13 August 2020 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback.

Northern Territory Jurisdictional TIS Workshop 13 August 2020 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2020 Northern Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: the expansion of programs to target pregnant women and people in remote areas who smoke; continuing evaluation to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of individual programs; an overview of TIS program processes; questions for TIS staff; the TIS program’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and information about World No Tobacco Day 2020.

Department of Health update Northern Territory 13 August 2020

This presentation was delivered at the 2020 Northern Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop by Trudy McInnis from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on: new smoking rate data; new/expanded remote RTCGs; new NT remote Indigenous Tobacco Control Working Group; Indigenous Smoking in Pregnancy Roundtable; updates to governance and administration; COVID-19; and plans for the coming year.

SISTAQUIT presentation for Northern Territory 13 August 2020

This presentation was delivered by Associate Professor Gillian Gould from the University of Newcastle about the Supporting Indigenous Smokers to Assist Quitting (SISTAQUIT) program’s implementation phase.

Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program evaluation

This 7-minute video presentation by Lena Etuk from CIRCA at the 2020 Northern Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop provides information on the 2018-2022 national evaluation approach.

2019

Good communications to great partnerships

This presentation at the 2019 Northern Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop provides information about engaging with the community, communicating with others, and the value of partnerships.

Population health promotion for TIS

This presentation at the 2019 Northern Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop provides information on population health promotion in the context of the TIS program.

Activity planning for TIS

This presentation at the 2019 Northern Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop provides information on steps for monitoring and evaluation for TIS and SMART measures.

Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program evaluation

This presentation by CIRCA at the 2019 Northern Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop provides information on the evaluation approach and performance indicators.

Northern Territory Jurisdictional Workshop – Advancing the TIS program

This presentation delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2019 Northern Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop provides information on: TIS evaluation; TIS program going forward; overview of TIS program processes; evaluating the impacts of TIS regional grants on smoking outcomes; feedback from TIS workers discussed at CEO Workshop; policy advice; and collecting data and monitoring and evaluating activity.

2018

TIS Jurisdictional Workshop Northern Territory 2018

This pdf features a number of presentations from the 2018 Northern Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop, including on: introduction and overview to the TIS program; NBPU TIS update; monitoring and evaluation; Quitline and Cancer Council SA updates; and Department of Health updates.

2017

Antenates on the APY Lands and smoking cessation

This presentation was delivered by Nganampa Health Council about smoking cessation in the APY Lands.

2016

TIS Jurisdictional Workshop Northern Territory 2016

This presentation was delivered at the 2016 Northern Territory TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to provide an overview of the NBPU TIS, the partners involved in the consortium, and further information about the future plans of the NBPU TIS.

Queensland

2021

NBPU TIS Qld Jurisdictional Workshop Report 21 July 2021 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback from attendees.

Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 21 July 2021 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma AO

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2021 Qld TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smoking rates; an overview of the TIS program 2018-2022; evaluations and continual quality improvement (CQI); the recent publication Tobacco smoking and mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in Australia; the monthly TIS communique; the TIS website; and current and future challenges for grant recipients.

National Best Practice Unit Tackling Indigenous Smoking (NBPU TIS)

This presentation from the NBPU TIS includes information on: the consortium structure, the NBPU TIS staff, how the NBPU TIS works with grant recipients, what information can be found on the TIS website, and due dates for performance reports.

Department of Health update Qld Jurisdictional Workshop 21 July 2021

This presentation was delivered by Matilda Jureidini from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on the emerging priorities and policy context, and TIS program impact and opportunities.

IUIH Deadly Choices Qld TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 21 July 2021

This presentation was delivered by Luke Dumas, Davin Crampton and Sam Pierce from IUIH Deadly Choices. Information covered in the presentation includes: Deadly Choices’ population health approach, data, training and events, clinical integration, and good news stories.

Apunipima Cape York Health Council Qld TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 21 July 2021

This presentation from Apunipima Cape York Health Council’s TIS team includes information on: their activities, results (why it works – community feedback), how they achieved the results, and their journey to find a local champion.

Torres Health Indigenous Corporation Qld TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 21 July 2021

This presentation was delivered by Joanna Dorante from Torres Health’s Nor Mor Smok TIS team. Information covered in the presentation includes: Nor Mor Smok’s marketing plan, branding, ambassador program, online resources, community events, Nor Mor Smok mascot, program launch highlights, and the 30-Day Nor Mor Smok Challenge.

Carbal Medical Services Qld TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 21 July 2021

This presentation from Carbal Medical Services includes information about: the COVID-19 pandemic, World No Tobacco Day, becoming a TIS worker, resources, merchandise, storybooks, and mini activity plans.

North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health (NCACCH) Qld TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 21 July 2021

This presentation from NCACCH’s No Durri for this Murri TIS team includes information on: the NCACCH Well Persons Health Check Day, Djum Baal – School Interactive Program, social marketing, case studies, and community surveys.

TIS Program Impact and Outcome Evaluation

This presentation was delivered by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). The presentation provides information on: governance and accountability; the findings from the recent paper Tobacco smoking and mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in Australia (2021); and the evaluation of the impact of the TIS program.

CIRCA TIS evaluation (Part A) mid-term evaluation findings

This presentation was delivered by Lena Etuk from CIRCA and provides information on the TIS 2018-2022 mid-term evaluation findings, including: approaches that seem to be working, things that aren’t working so well, and additional approaches and actions worth considering.

Wise Practices to Address Vaping

This presentation from Associate Professor Penney Upton provides information about: what e-cigarettes are, vapes retrieved from youth aged 12-16 years, the toxic effects of nicotine, how to respond to vaping, where to find evidence, what the current evidence shows, and NBPU TIS and TIS Team resources on vaping.

2020

Watch the Qld video presentations on the NBPU TIS YouTube Playlist.

Queensland Jurisdictional TIS Workshop report

This report provides an overview of the Queensland Jurisdictional TIS workshop that took place on 24 June 2020. It includes information about: the workshop program; registration/attendance; and participant evaluation.

Queensland Jurisdictional TIS Workshop 24 June 2020 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2020 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: the expansion of programs to target pregnant women and people in remote areas who smoke; continuing evaluation to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of individual programs; an overview of TIS program processes; questions for TIS staff; the TIS program’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and information about World No Tobacco Day 2020.

NBPU Update Queensland Jurisdictional Workshop 24 June 2020

This presentation was delivered by Desley Thompson and provides an overview of the National Best Practice Unit (NBPU); the work that has been undertaken in the past year; working through COVID-19; working with TIS teams and the ‘Working at a distance survey’ and its results; and the TIS website and its resources.

Department of Health update Queensland 24 June 2020

This presentation was delivered at the 2020 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop by Trudy McInnis from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on: new smoking rate data; new/expanded remote RTCGs; new NT remote Indigenous tobacco control working group; smoking in pregnancy roundtable; updates to governance and administration; COVID-19; and plans for the coming year.

SISTAQUIT presentation for Queensland 24 June 2020

This presentation was delivered by Joley Foster and Allison Hart about the Supporting Indigenous Smokers to Assist Quitting (SISTAQUIT) program’s implementation phase.

TIS evaluation 24 June 2020

This presentation was delivered by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). Information in the presentation relates to: an impact evaluation conducted of TIS regional grants on smoking outcomes; the Mayi Kuwayu study; and COVID-19 and smoking.

Quitline update 24 June 2020

This presentation was delivered by Claudia Regan-Knights (Health Promotion Officer) and Peter Coombs (Allied Health Telephone Counsellor). The presentation provided an update on Quitline service delivery through COVID-19, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders to quit and other recent changes.

2019

2019 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop: all presentations

This PDF contains all of the presentations from the 2019 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop.

How the Aboriginal Community Researcher (or ACR) program can help TIS teams

This presentation by Senior Researchers, Sharon Forrester and Tammy Abbott, at the 2019 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop discusses the Aboriginal Community Researcher program, and how this program can assist TIS teams in their work.

Monitoring and evaluation for TIS teams

This presentation at the 2019 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop provides information on monitoring and evaluation.

NBPU update

This presentation at the 2019 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop provides an update on the work of the National Best Practice Unit Tackling Indigenous Smoking.

Population health promotion

This presentation at the 2019 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop provides information on population health promotion in the context of the TIS program.

Queensland Jurisdictional Workshop

This presentation delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2019 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop provides information on: TIS evaluation; defining service boundaries; overview of TIS program responsibilities, relationships and processes; evaluating the impacts of TIS regional grants on smoking outcomes; policy advice; and collecting data and monitoring and evaluating activity.

2018

Using evidence in TIS work 2018

This presentation was delivered at the 2018 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to provide information on using evidence in TIS work. It covers information on: problems/challenges; the role of evidence; how to use a research paper; and online resources.

NBPU TIS Queensland Regional Workshop 2018: Round up

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO. It provides information on: the TIS national indicators; what TIS teams need to focus on; quick runs; research and evaluations; stability and impact; and grant agreement negotiations for 2018-2022.

Measuring local change for Queensland Workshop 2018

This presentation was delivered at the 2018 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to provide information on measuring local change, aka generating evidence from our work. Information provided includes: steps for measuring change; data collection methods; choosing and combining methods; using research methods; focus groups; mind maps; surveys; interviews; case studies; and developing research questions.

2017

Best practice resources for Tackling Indigenous Smoking 2017

This presentation was delivered at the 2017 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to showcase best practice resources to use in TIS activities.

2016

TIS Jurisdictional Workshop Queensland 2016

This presentation was delivered at the 2016 Queensland TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to provide an overview of the NBPU TIS, the partners involved in the consortium, and further information about the jurisdictional workshops.

South Australia

2021

NBPU TIS SA Jurisdictional Workshop Report 17 June 2021 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback from attendees.

SA TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 17 June 2021 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma AO

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2021 SA TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smoking rates; an overview of the TIS program 2018-2022; the recent publication Tobacco smoking and mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in Australia; the iSISTAQUIT program; the monthly TIS communique; the TIS website; and current and future challenges for grant recipients.

Department of Health update SA Jurisdictional Workshop 17 June 2021

This presentation was delivered by Matilda Jureidini from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on the emerging priorities and policy context, and TIS program impact and opportunities.

TIS Program Impact and Outcome Evaluation

This presentation was delivered by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). The presentation provides information on: governance and accountability; the findings from the recent paper Tobacco smoking and mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in Australia (2021); and the evaluation of the impact of the TIS program.

CIRCA TIS evaluation (Part A) mid-term evaluation findings

This presentation was delivered by Lena Etuk from CIRCA and provides information on the TIS 2018-2022 mid-term evaluation findings.

Quitskills 17 June 2021

This presentation provides information on updates to the Quitskills program, including the different modalities of learning (face-to-face, virtual classroom, live webinars and recorded webinars), units of competency, and merchandise.

Visibility Frameworks for Social Media

This presentation was delivered by Claudine Thornton from Claudine Thornton Creative. The presentation provides information on: what enhances visibility on social media; visibility through branding; visual cues for captions; what metrics matter; and post objectives.

Claudine Thornton – Digital goodie bag – Useful free resources.

Wise Practices to Address Vaping

This presentation from Associate Professor Penney Upton provides information about: what e-cigarettes are, vapes retrieved from youth aged 12-16 years, the toxic effects of nicotine, how to respond to vaping, where to find evidence, what the current evidence shows, and NBPU TIS and TIS Team resources on vaping.

2020

Watch the SA video presentations on the NBPU TIS YouTube Playlist.

TIS Jurisdictional Workshop South Australia 25 March 2020 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2020 South Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: an overview of TIS program processes; previous and current smoking prevalence; smoking and pregnancy; and the TIS program’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

South Australian Tobacco Control Strategy 2017 – 2020: TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 25 March 2020

This presentation by the South Australian Government provides information about the SA Tobacco Control Strategy 2017-2020 and how it fits in with the aims of the TIS program.

Aboriginal targeted smoking cessation campaign: ‘Give up smokes’ 2019-2020

This presentation was delivered at the 2020 South Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop by Drug and Alcohol Services South Australia (DASSA). The presentation contains information about the Aboriginal targeted smoking cessation campaign ‘Give up smokes’.

Impact evaluation: Tackling Indigenous Smoking regional grants on smoking outcomes 25 March 2020

This presentation was delivered at the 2020 South Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). Information in the presentation relates to an impact evaluation conducted of TIS regional grants on smoking outcomes.

2019

TIS Jurisdictional Workshop South Australia 2019

This presentation was delivered at the 2019 South Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to provide information on the Aboriginal Quitline and the Quitskills program. Information covered in the presentation includes: activities conducted by the Quitskills team in the past 12 months; major referrers; South Australian events; and partnerships.

2018

Nunkuwarrin Yunti TIS team presentation 2018

This presentation was delivered at the 2018 South Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. It provides information on Nunkuwarrin Yunti’s TIS program, including; their Tackling Tobacco Team; and what the program is doing to meet each TIS national indicator.

Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia TIS team presentation 2018

This presentation was delivered at the 2018 South Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. It provides information on AHCSA’s TIS program, including: program activity; health promotion; and what the program is doing to meet each TIS national indicator.

Measuring Local Change 2018

This presentation was delivered at the 2018 South Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. It provides information on how to measure local change, including: steps for measuring change; data collection methods; choosing and combining methods; using research methods; interviews; focus groups; mind maps; surveys; case studies; and developing research questions.

Quitline Update 2018

This presentation was delivered at the 2018 South Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. It provides information on: what’s happening at Quitline; Quitline referrals; what Quitline will do and how; using Quitline resources online.

Shedding the Smokes 2018

This presentation was delivered at the 2018 South Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. It provides a number of photographs from the Shedding the Smokes program.

2016

TIS Jurisdictional Workshop South Australia 2016

This collection of presentations was delivered at the 2016 South Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: about the TIS program; the role of the NBPU TIS; strategies for a successful TIS program; data collection methods; and measuring change (defining indicators and collecting information).

Victoria/Tasmania

2021

NBPU TIS Vic/Tas Jurisdictional Workshop Report 12 October 2021 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback from attendees.

Vic/Tas TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 12 October 2021 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma AO

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2021 Vic/Tas TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smoking rates; an overview of the TIS program 2018-2022; evaluations and continual quality improvement (CQI); the publication Tobacco smoking and mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in Australia; smoke free workplaces; the monthly TIS communique; the TIS website; and the NBPU.

Department of Health update Vic/Tas Jurisdictional Workshop 12 October 2021

This presentation was delivered by Katherine McHugh from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on the emerging priorities and policy context, and TIS program impact and opportunities.

National Best Practice Unit for Tackling Indigenous Smoking presentation

This presentation from Eileen van Iersel includes information on: the consortium structure, the NBPU TIS staff, how the NBPU TIS works with grant recipients, what information can be found on the TIS website, and due dates for performance reports.

TIS website update Vic/Tas Jurisdictional Workshop 12 October 2021

This presentation was delivered by Ashleigh Parnell and provides information on updates to the TIS website and the National TIS Workers Yarning Group.

Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Incorporated (FIAAI) Vic/Tas Jurisdictional Workshop 12 October 2021

This presentation from the FIAAI TIS team provides information on their: primary school education sessions; the reach of the school program; session topics; testimonials; and their men’s and women’s magazines.

GO MOB! pregnancy and motherhood campaign Vic/Tas Jurisdictional Workshop 12 October 2021

In this presentation Thalia Robertson from Kirrae Health Service discusses the Great Western Victoria Tackling Indigenous Smoking Consortium. The presentation provides information on: who they are; using positivity to encourage a #smokefreemob; their pregnancy and motherhood campaign; benefits of the campaign; and further initiatives/campaigns.

2020

Watch the Vic/Tas video presentations on the NBPU TIS YouTube Playlist.

NBPU TIS Jurisdictional Workshop Report Victoria/Tasmania 10 September 2020 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback.

Victoria/Tasmania Jurisdictional TIS Workshop 10 September 2020 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2020 Victoria/Tasmania TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: the expansion of programs to target pregnant women and people in remote areas who smoke; continuing evaluation to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of individual programs; an overview of TIS program processes; evaluation of TIS (CIRCA and ANU); performance report lodgement and review process; people who currently smoke daily, by remoteness; cost savings of quitting smoking; smoke-free workplaces; monthly TIS communique and TIS Yarning Places; e-cigarettes (Big Tobacco and Vaping, TGA directions on e-cigarettes); the TIS program’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic; information about World No Tobacco Day 2020; and staying healthy during COVID-19.

Department of Health update Victoria/Tasmania 10 September 2020

This presentation was delivered at the 2020 Victoria/Tasmania TIS Jurisdictional Workshop by Trudy McInnis from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on: new smoking rate data; new/expanded remote RTCGs; new NT remote Indigenous Tobacco Control Working Group; Indigenous Smoking in Pregnancy Roundtable (presentations now available on the TIS website here); updates to governance and administration; COVID-19; and plans for the coming year.

SISTAQUIT presentation for Victoria/Tasmania 10 September 2020

This presentation was delivered by Associate Professor Gillian Gould from the University of Newcastle about the Supporting Indigenous Smokers to Assist Quitting (SISTAQUIT), iSISTAQUIT, and Which Way? projects.

TIS evaluation 10 September 2020

This presentation was delivered by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). Information in the presentation relates to: an impact evaluation conducted of TIS regional grants on smoking outcomes; the Mayi Kuwayu study; the Review of tobacco use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and EOIs to pilot the TIS Intensity Tool.

Aboriginal Quitline

This presentation was delivered by Glen Benton from Quit Vic. It provides information on the outreach and promotion of the Aboriginal Quitline to the Victorian Aboriginal community; trauma-informed practice; the Quit-Stories podcast; and the new Aboriginal Quitline animation.

2019

2019 Victorian and Tasmanian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop: all presentations

This series of presentations were delivered at the 2019 Victorian and Tasmanian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. The presentations provide information on: TIS program update including external evaluation by Ray Lovett and Katie Thurber from Mayi Kuwayu; TIS website update; Department of Health update; Population Health Promotion for TIS; effective communication for building partnerships; presentations from the Cancer Council Tas on the Quitline Enhancement Project and from Quit Victoria about Aboriginal Quitline.

2018

Can Facebook help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people quit smoking?

This presentation was delivered at the 2018 Victorian/Tasmanian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop by Vicki Kerrigan from Menzies School of Health Research. The presentation provides information on: social media; social media to enhance Indigenous tobacco control; popular posts; unpopular posts; educational posts; why use social media?; creating a message; positive vs negative messages; and five Facebook tips. An accompanying resource is available here.

2017

Smoking and prevention 2017 Vic and Tas

This presentation was delivered at the 2017 Victorian/Tasmanian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop by Professor Tom Calma AO. It provides information on: previous and current smoking prevalence; the new and old TIS programs; NBPU initiatives; and the Innovation Grants.

2016

TIS Jurisdictional Workshops Victoria and Tasmania 2016

This presentation was delivered at the 2016 Victorian/Tasmanian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to provide an overview of the NBPU TIS, the partners involved in the consortium, and further information about the jurisdictional workshops.

TIS workshop materials 2016

This presentation was delivered at the 2016 Victorian/Tasmanian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to provide information to TIS grant recipients on: implementing strategy; using and generating evidence; and gaining access to support.

Western Australia

2021

NBPU TIS WA Jurisdictional Workshop Report 9 September 2021 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback from attendees.

WA TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 9 September 2021 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma AO

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2021 WA TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander smoking rates; an overview of the TIS program 2018-2022; evaluations and continual quality improvement (CQI); the publication Tobacco smoking and mortality among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults in Australia; smoke free workplaces; the monthly TIS communique; the TIS website; and the NBPU.

CIRCA TIS evaluation (Part A) mid-term evaluation findings

This presentation was delivered by Isabella Saunders from CIRCA and provides information on the TIS 2018-2022 mid-term evaluation findings, including: approaches that seem to be working, things that aren’t working so well, and additional approaches and actions worth considering.

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) Tomorrow’s Dream and Quitline Aboriginal Liaison Team (QALT) WA TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 9 September 2021

This presentation from AHCWA’s Tomorrow’s Dream TIS Team provides information on: program highlights; TIS Bus Back Campaign; TIS Campaign #3: second-hand smoke in cars; and World No Tobacco Day. The Quitline Aboriginal Liaison Team (QALT) presentation provides information on: their role as the QALT Project Officers; a summary of their work for the year; language posters; World No Tobacco Day Social Media Campaign; World No Tobacco Day Netball Competition; celebrating NAIDOC during COVID-19; future plans; and five series brochures.

Bega Garnbirringu Health Service WA TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 9 September 2021

This presentation from Bega Garnbirringu Health Service’s TIS team provides information on: Goldfields Rehabilitation Services Incorporated; their smoke-free rehab program; the course content; evaluation; and the rehabilitation clients’ carbon monoxide readings.

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service WA TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 9 September 2021

This presentation from Ngaanyatjarra Health Service’s TIS team provides information on their school visits and their ‘What’s in a cigarette?’ session.

Wheatbelt Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program (Ngamari Free) WA Jurisdictional Workshop 9 September 2021

This presentation from the Wheatbelt TIS team includes an update on their activities, and information on their tobacco education sessions.

2020

Watch the WA video presentations on the NBPU TIS YouTube Playlist.

NBPU TIS Jurisdictional Workshop Report Western Australia 3 September 2020 – This report provides a summary of the workshop and feedback.

Western Australia Jurisdictional TIS Workshop 3 September 2020 – presented by TIS Coordinator, Professor Tom Calma

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2020 Western Australia TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. Information covered in the presentation includes: the expansion of programs to target pregnant women and people in remote areas who smoke; continuing evaluation to monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of individual programs; an overview of TIS program processes; evaluation of TIS (CIRCA and ANU); performance report lodgement and review process; monthly TIS communique and TIS Yarning Places; e-cigarettes (Big Tobacco and Vaping, TGA directions on e-cigarettes); the TIS program’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic; information about World No Tobacco Day 2020; and staying healthy during COVID-19.

Department of Health update Western Australia 3 September 2020

This presentation was delivered at the 2020 Western Australia TIS Jurisdictional Workshop by Trudy McInnis from the Department of Health. The presentation provides information on: new smoking rate data; new/expanded remote RTCGs; new NT remote Indigenous Tobacco Control Working Group; Indigenous Smoking in Pregnancy Roundtable (presentations now available on the TIS website here); updates to governance and administration; COVID-19; and plans for the coming year.

SISTAQUIT presentation for Western Australia 3 September 2020

This presentation was delivered by Associate Professor Gillian Gould from the University of Newcastle about the Supporting Indigenous Smokers to Assist Quitting (SISTAQUIT), iSISTAQUIT, and Which Way? projects.

TIS evaluation 3 September 2020

This presentation was delivered by Raglan Maddox from the Australian National University (ANU). Information in the presentation relates to: an impact evaluation conducted of TIS regional grants on smoking outcomes; the Mayi Kuwayu study; the Review of tobacco use among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; and EOIs to pilot the TIS Intensity Tool.

Quitskills 3 September 2020

This presentation provides information on updates to the Quitskills program, including new staff members and new modes of program delivery (online and online live); World No Tobacco Day; and the Jumper Drive to promote the Quitline.

Quitline Aboriginal Liaison Team 3 September 2020

This presentation was delivered by the Quitline Aboriginal Liaison Team (QALT) in association with the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA). The presentation provides an update on what QALT has been doing; QALT resources; promotion, including social media; and how Quitline counsellors can support a person’s quit journey.

2019

TIS Jurisdictional Workshop Western Australia 2019: all presentations

This series of presentations were delivered at the 2019 West Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop. The presentations provide information on: TIS program update; TIS website; Department of Health update; Population Health Promotion for TIS; the new QALT team; and TIS activity work plan activity.

2018

TIS Jurisdictional Workshop Western Australia 2018

This series of presentations were delivered at the West Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop in 2018. The presentations provide information on: TIS program update; Department of Health update; QALT Mental Health Resource; Strong Spirit Strong Mind Aboriginal Programs; Mental Health and Smoking; the new TIS website; Quitskills: Working with youth and pregnancy; and WA’s vision for World No Tobacco Day 2018.

2017

TIS NBPU West Australian Regional Workshop 2017

This presentation was delivered by Professor Tom Calma AO at the 2017 Western Australia TIS Jurisdictional Workshop 2017. The presentation provides information on: current statistics around smoking prevalence and status among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; the Closing the Gap refresh; the old and new TIS programs; Innovation Grant recipients; national indicators; what we need to focus on; and good news messages for the TIS portal.

Patching up ideas 2017

This presentation was delivered at the 2017 Western Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to encourage grant recipients to look at using some free online tools to create media for their TIS programs.

TIS Innovation Grant – formative work and preliminary findings

This presentation was delivered at the 2017 Western Australian TIS Jurisdictional Workshop to provide information on a TIS Innovation Grant project being delivered in Western Australia. The presentation provides an overview of the project, as well as some initial findings.

“Kalgoorlie – Make a Change” hip hop project

This presentation was delivered by Bega Garnbirringu Health Services about engaging the community to create resources that can assist in smoking reduction.

Kimberley TIS Program

This presentation was delivered by the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services team about their successes and challenges.

West Kimberley TIS Program

This presentation was delivered by Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service about the TIS activities.