Indigenous Australians

Diabetes and urban Aboriginal populations in Canada: exploring the problem, finding solutions

Vancouver, B. C. – (October 11, 2012) –Diabetes rates are three to five times higher among Aboriginal adults than the non-Aboriginal population.  High rates of diabetes among Aboriginal people are attributed to many factors, including genetic predisposition, decreased physical activity, increased obesity and dietary changes from traditional unprocessed food to high-calorie processed foods, among others.

Diabetes and urban Aboriginal populations in Canada: exploring the problem, finding solutions

Vancouver, B. C. – (October 11, 2012) –Diabetes rates are three to five times higher among Aboriginal adults than the non-Aboriginal population.  High rates of diabetes among Aboriginal people are attributed to many factors, including genetic predisposition, decreased physical activity, increased obesity and dietary changes from traditional unprocessed food to high-calorie processed foods, among others.

Hoshizaki Lancer supporting Leukaemia Foundation and Australian pubs, clubs and bars

Hoshizaki are very proud to once again be this year's major national sponsor of the Leukaemia Foundation's U.G.L.Y. Bartender of the Year campaign across Australia.

In 2011, Hoshizaki Lancer extended their role as principal sponsor nationally, and are excited to continue their sponsorship in 2012, especially as it is now truly national, and includes the Queensland competition.

Help-desk Snowdon fobs fraud and bullying claims in Kimberley

Allegations of fraud, nepotism, negligence and bullying in Western Australia have all been fobbed-off to a range of agencies by Indigenous Health Minister Warren Snowdon.In a letter to the complainant, Minister Snowdon brushed off complaints to the resource-strapped Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations ORIC which has admitted it is overrun by a huge number of complaints relating...

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