Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki) header
Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki) profile picture

Kelly Blackburn

@kelblacki

Kimberley bred, working in Community AOD Prevention. Passionate about food, the North, fun and prevention. Current MPH student at Menzies and busy Mum.

 Broome, Yawuru Djugun Country
Joined November 2014
  • Tweets542
  • Following284
  • Followers138
58Media
Photo by Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki)Photo by Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki)Photo by Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki)Photo by Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki)Photo by Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki)Photo by Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki)Photo by Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki)Photo by Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki)Photo by Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki)Photo by Kelly Blackburn (@kelblacki)
A must read for anyone working in Aboriginal health ❤️
Kimberley Aboriginal Health Research Alliance (@kahra_kimberley) profile pictureKimberley Aboriginal Health Research Alliance@kahra_kimberley21 Mar 2023
Members of the KAHRA team are excited to share the news that the ‘15 Years of Research in the Kimberley, 2006-2020 project’ has been completed! This was one of KAHRA’s establishment projects. We gladly like to share it with you all. Check it out here: mdpi.com/1660-4601/20/6/4823
Image from Kimberley Aboriginal Health Research Alliance (@kahra_kimberley)
1
78
Let’s make history
ulurustatement (@ulurustatement) profile pictureulurustatement@ulurustatement25 Sep 2022
“And that’s how we changed this country for the better…. How we made history.” We are proud to release our official ad as part of the History is Calling referendum education campaign. (1/2)
Being an ally means evaluating what needs to be done on a personal, and societal level, to address inequity. #BeBraveMakeChange #Ally #NRW2022
Image from Lowitja Institute (@LowitjaInstitut)
13
21
Real change in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and well-being will only happen when it’s #IndigenousLedResearch
Lowitja Institute (@LowitjaInstitut) profile pictureLowitja Institute@LowitjaInstitut9 May 2022
We call on government to invest in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led research; a National Anti-Racism Framework & a Health Research Ethics Committee –together we can tackle systemic racism. #IndigenousLedResearch #RacismInHealth #AusVotes2022 hubs.li/Q019P69M0
Image from Lowitja Institute (@LowitjaInstitut)
In the lead-up to the 2022 Federal Election, we’re calling on the incoming Australian Government & Federal Parliament to prioritise the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. #IndigenousHealth #AusVotes2022 hubs.li/Q019H5Kn0
Image from Lowitja Institute (@LowitjaInstitut)
10
16
Indigenous doctors call for cultural reform in health sector to address workplace discrimination abc.net.au/news/2022-05-02/i… via @ABCaustralia
'Unacceptable': Indigenous doctors in training speak out about workplace discrimination

'Unacceptable': Indigenous doctors in training speak out about workplace discrimination

Yolngu man Mangatjay McGregor experienced bullying and discrimination in the workplace multiple times as a trainee doctor – and he's not alone. Now Dr McGregor and his colleagues are calling for...

abc.net.au
6
11
If you think the COVID19 pandemic 😷 is over , consider the facts and get vaccinated #closethegap #ausvoteshealth2022
Image from Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance NT🖤💛❤️ (@AMSANTaus)
1
20
1
20
Kelly Blackburn retweeted
Dylan Alcott (@DylanAlcott) profile picture
Dylan Alcott@DylanAlcott20 Apr 2022
Woke up this morning feeling very blessed to be disabled - I reckon my parents are pretty happy about it too. Feeling sorry for us and our families doesn’t help. Treating us equally, and giving us the choice and control over our own lives does
1,009
4,200
407
27,873
Well overdue - YES!
Lowitja Institute (@LowitjaInstitut) profile pictureLowitja Institute@LowitjaInstitut12 Apr 2022
It's time for a referendum' on First Nations Voice to Parliament "That's what we have to aim for and that's what we have been aiming for in terms of educating the public … so we can get an enshrined voice in the constitution," - Pat Anderson abc.net.au/news/2022-04-11/a…
'It's time for a referendum': Indigenous leaders put forward two dates for vote on Voice to...

'It's time for a referendum': Indigenous leaders put forward two dates for vote on Voice to...

Indigenous leaders are calling on the next Australian government to hold a referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament within two years, saying "the timing is right and it's now".

abc.net.au
1
“Kids and little babies need good water for their kidneys & for growth development”-concerns about drinking water quality in 'almost all' remote NT communities. abc.net.au/news/2022-04-11/c… @MelissaSweetDr @EndingTrachoma @AMSANTaus @_PHAA_
Concerns about drinking water quality in 'almost all' remote NT communities. What can be done about...

Concerns about drinking water quality in 'almost all' remote NT communities. What can be done about...

Laramba resident Stanley Fletcher is worried that long-term exposure to the community's drinking water is making people sick. Here's why.

abc.net.au
1
24
1
15
Today is #WorldHealthDay. Here in Australia, there continue to be vast inequalities in health and life expectancy between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. How can we close the health gap if the funding gap persists? #ClosetheHealthGap
Image from Our Health in Our Hands ❤️💛🖤 (@NACCHOAustralia)
4
2
4
This document is a must read for anyone working in research. Let’s get Aboriginal data back in Aboriginal hands.
Lowitja Institute (@LowitjaInstitut) profile pictureLowitja Institute@LowitjaInstitut31 Mar 2022
Some fantastic conversations were had by our wonderful Members who participated in today's #IndigenousDataSovereignty Workshop. Your contributions are invaluable - thank you! To access the ID-SOV Toolkit, apply to join our Members Community today! lowitja.org.au/ID-SOVToolkit
Image from Lowitja Institute (@LowitjaInstitut)
Could no agree more @terryslevin!
Terry Slevin (@terryslevin) profile pictureTerry Slevin@terryslevin20 Apr 2020
It may sound a little perverse, but there seem to be some prospect of genuine public health benefits out of #covidaus A question is, will we be able to identify them and then sustain them ? The surprising positives about COVID intouchpublichealth.net.au/2… via @wordpressdotcom
Kelly Blackburn retweeted
#LeadOnNCDs (@WePublicHealth) profile picture
#LeadOnNCDs@WePublicHealth15 Apr 2020
No vaccine and no cure. So here's what we need to KEEP doing: "...we stop it spreading is by limiting its opportunities to move between us...That's what we are doing now...the community took leadership in this..."
1
1
2
Kelly Blackburn retweeted
Terry Slevin (@terryslevin) profile picture
Terry Slevin@terryslevin24 Jan 2019
Smoking should not be seen as "one of their few remaining pleasures" Our most vulnerable - be they Homeless, with mental health issues or Drug and alcohol probs deserve good physical health - clean lungs ! So offering them help to quit - like any other smokers is VITAL
You’re unable to view this Post because this account owner limits who can view their Posts. Learn more
2
7
18
Awesome stuff @ChapmanLorena! teapawt.net/PHAIWA/status/80560977…
Public Health Advocacy Institute (@PHAIWA) profile picturePublic Health Advocacy Institute@PHAIWA5 Dec 2016
Congrats to @ChapmanLorena for Letter to the Ed in today's @westaustralian. A PHAIWA mentee @CancerCouncilWA @AHPA_AU @DrMelStoneham
1
2
Kelly Blackburn retweeted
FARE (@FAREAustralia) profile picture
FARE@FAREAustralia21 Nov 2016
Support Australians making a difference. Vote for @June_Oscar in the #2016Impact25 awards today surveymonkey.com/r/NQPJGRM #alcohol #AOD #FASD
Image from FARE (@FAREAustralia)
15
2
16
Kelly Blackburn retweeted
Make Smoking History (@msh_wa) profile picture
Make Smoking History@msh_wa22 Nov 2016
"On Facebook I have seen some of my friends quitting smoking, using it as a diary" abc.net.au/news/2016-11-21/f… #AboriginalHealth
Image from Make Smoking History (@msh_wa)
9
14
Kelly Blackburn retweeted
LiveLighter (@Live_Lighter) profile picture
LiveLighter@Live_Lighter11 Oct 2016
This is what Australian supermarkets look like. No wonder we have an obesity problem #WorldObesityDay #ShapeofAus livelighter.com.au/news/3-in…
Image from LiveLighter (@Live_Lighter)
Image from LiveLighter (@Live_Lighter)
2
28
3
19
If only there were more like Alex... teapawt.net/theprojecttv/status/77…
The Project (@theprojecttv) profile pictureThe Project
@theprojecttv23 Sep 2016
6-year-old offers a home to the little boy in the ambulance from Aleppo. #TheProjectTV n.pr/2de3o6p
Load more