Jurisdictional Workshops Presentations from 2016 to 2021 are available at Jurisdictional Workshop Presentation 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. Presentations from 2016 to 2021 are available at Jurisdictional Workshop Presentation Archives. 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.
