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Everyone's story matters.
By sharing your story, together we will tell our story and help our future health by getting the right support for our communities.
To be healthy is, of course, one of the things that I value most because I'm a mother, I'm a grandmother, I'm a great grandmother and I'm very blessed to be here at this age
and I want to be here for a lot longer.
My health is important to me because I'm an AFLW player.
If you want to be a gun AFLW player, you just need to stay fit.
For me as an Aboriginal person, I take my health very serious.
I mean, I suffer from Diabetes 2, and I've really, really got to take care of who I am. You only got one life.
You gotta really look after it, you know what I mean?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics is coming to your community to collect information on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing.
Your health is important for you, your family and your community.
There's nothing more important.
So take part in the survey.
Well, Aboriginal health is really important.
You know, we've been behind the eight-ball for a very long, long time and we need to take this serious as community.
The survey may have multiple parts for you to complete.
It is important for you to complete all parts of the survey to share the proper story.
If you agree, the interviewer will help measure your height, weight, waist, and blood pressure and you'll be given a record of those results.
If you consent, adults and children over 12 years will be asked to provide blood and urine samples.
The main reason for providing your blood and urine sample is to gain a bigger picture of our mob's health so they can provide the right services where we need them.
Blood will tell you what's happening to your body.
If you don't listen to your body, then you're in some serious trouble.
It's okay to have a yarn with the interviewer before you get started.
To hear about the survey and to make sure that you're okay with what they need to do.
Don't be scared and shy, they're always there to help you.
And there's a place for you where our voice is being listened to.
This is our story and this is our future.
If an ABS interviewer knocks on your door, say 'yes' to taking part.
Thank you for taking part in the survey.
Understanding our health is important to all of us. This survey has two components. You have now completed the first part.
The next part is called the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Measures Survey, which includes both adults and children aged 5 to 17. It is voluntary. This means you can say no or yes to taking part.
Adults and children over 12 years are asked to provide blood and urine samples. These samples are to check our health conditions
We aren't looking at drugs or alcohol. Your samples will be tested for things that link to heart conditions, kidney health and diabetes.
If you choose to take part, you will get a better picture of what your health looks like.
With your permission kids aged between five and 11 will only be asked for urine samples.
Taking part is easy. It will not cost you anything, and you can choose which samples you give.
If you choose to take part, you'll need to fill out a referral form, which includes a consent section that shows that you are willing to take part.
The referral form asks for your doctor's or clinic's details so they can be contacted if an urgent health concern is found. If you don't give their details, the National Testing Center will contact you directly.
You'll need to take this form to your local clinic where the samples will be taken. Your samples will be collected by a nurse or a health worker.
For the urine sample they will give you a container for you to collect your own urine. For the blood sample they will take a small sample of blood from inside your arm.
After the blood is taken, you may have slight soreness, dizziness or bruising. If you feel unwell, please let the nurse or health worker know. They are trained to help.
Once you get your results back, you may find out more about your health, including vitamin levels and how your kidneys are working.
You may also find out about a health condition you didn't know about. You can talk to your doctor or someone at the clinic about your results.
The results from your tests will be de-identified. This means that no one will be able to tell who they belong to.
If you decide you no longer want to take part, where we can, we will remove all of your information and your samples will be destroyed.
Your privacy is very important to us, and no information will be shared about you or your children in a way that will identify you.
Because everyone's names and addresses are removed from the data, the information we collect can be used to give a big picture of Australia while keeping your personal details safe.
The ABS is committed to maximizing the value of data and statistics. To do this, we may combine your data with other sources. This is known as data integration.
The ABS does this to create new statistics and insights that help address important questions about Australia's communities, economy and environment.
Remember that this part is voluntary.
If you choose to take part, you will receive a gift card to help with any costs related to visiting a clinic such as travel expenses or childcare.
Thank you for your time.
If you have any questions, please talk to your ABS interviewer.
Your health is important for you, your family and your community.
There's nothing more important, so take part in the survey.
It's okay to have a yarn with the interviewer before you get started to hear about the survey and to make sure that you're okay with what they need to do.
Everyone's story matters.
Together, we will tell our story and help our future health by getting the right support for our community.
Say yes to taking part.
To be healthy is, of course, one of the things that I value most, because I'm a mother, I'm a grandmother, I'm a great grandmother and I want to be here for a lot longer.
And now we've been given this great legacy to greater improve our health and services.
So let's do it.
Everyone's story matters.
Say yes to taking part.
My health is important to me because I'm a AFLW player and it's important for me to keep my health up.
Getting my blood tests helps me keep on track of my health.
Don't be scared and shy, they are always there to help you.
Taking part in this survey helps deliver better health service around communities.
Everyone's story matters.
Say yes to taking part.
I take my health very serious.
I mean, I suffer from Diabetes 2.
If I don't take care of me as a person, I can't take care of my little family.
This survey is really important for us Aboriginal people.
Making sure that we've got the information that we need and that we can actually project it out to the wider community.
You only got one life.
You've got to really look after it, you know what I mean?
Everyone's story matters.
Say yes to taking part.
For me, my health is very important.
I was diagnosed with a heart murmur and that took a big effect and toll on me and my sport career.
Better health means to live longer, more opportunities and to build and share our culture traditions to our next generation that is to come.
Everyone's story matters.
Say yes to taking part.