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2009

Kia A, van Beurden E, Hughes D, Dietrich U. Resilience - Building health from regional responses to climate change Project Report. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, September 2009. Full Report (Report Appendices )
Johnston M. Active School Kids (ASK) Project Short Report 2008. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Aug 2009.
Smoke free Health Care: 2000-2009. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Aug 2009
Health Promotion Annual Report 2008-2009. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Aug 2009 Full Report
Barnett L, van Beurden E, Morgan P, Zask A, Lincoln D, Beard J. Interrater objectivity for field-based fundmental motor skills assessment. Research Quarterly for Exercise Science & Sport, 80-2: 363-368.
Health Promotion 'Absolutley Positively' NEWSLETTER - Winter 2009. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, June 2009
Hughes D. Eat Together Play Together Strong Smiles Evaluation Report. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, April 2009
Dight R, Dart G, Zask A, Hughes D, Lord C. RRISK Reduce Risk Increase Student Knowledge Evaluation Report 2008. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, April 2009.
Barnett L, Green S, Campbell L, van Beurden E, Radvan D. Older people playing ball: what is the risk of injury? Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2009. 12-1:177-83.
Barnett L, van Beurden E, Morgan P, Brooks L, Beard J. Childhood motor skill proficiency as a predictor of adolescent physical activity. Journal of Adolescent Health, 44-3: 252-259.
Johnson P. Coffs Harbour Our Living City Settlement Strategy- Health Impact Assessment 2007, 12 Month Evaluation Report. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, March 2009
Lloyd D, Hughes D. Kempsey Youth Services Preliminary Three Month Database Report March-September 2008. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Feb 2009
Dart G, Mitchell M. How To Go Smoke Free - a guide for workplaces. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Jan 2009

2008

Barnett L, van Beurden E, Morgan P, Brooks L, Beard J. Does childhood motor skill proficiency predict adolescent fitness. Medicine & Science in Sports Exercise. 2008. 40-12:2137-44.
D Lloyd. Addressing Health Inequities in a Rural Setting. Australian Health Promotion Association Newsletter. Dec 2008
Sullivan C. Smoke Free Generations Forum June 2008 Report. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Dec 2008.
Health Promotion 'Absolutley Positively' NEWSLETTER - Summer 2008. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Nov 2008.
North Coast Area Health Service - Smoke Free Pregnancy Strategy 2008-2013. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Nov 2008.
Health Promotion Annual Report 2007-2008. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Nov 2008.
Johnson P. North Coast Healthy Planning Workshops Evaluation Report. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Oct 2008.
North Coast Area Health Service - Staff Travel to Work Survey. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Oct 2008.
Adams J, Dixon J, Pettit J, Zask A. Tooty Fruity Vegie Preschools Program Report 2008. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Sept 2008.
Barnett L, Morgan P, van Beurden E, Beard J. Perceived sports competence mediates the relationship between childhood motor skill preficiency and adolescent physical activity and fitness: a longitudinal assessment. International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physicat Activity, 2008. 5 (40):1479-58.
Health Promotion 'Absolutley Positively' NEWSLETTER - Winter 2008. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, July 2008.
Johnston M, Johnson P. Grant Opportunity for School Health (GOSH) Active School Kids Project Summary Report 2007. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, March 2008.
van Beurden E, Zask A, Passey M, Kia A. The Mull Hypothesis: is cannabis use contributing to high tobacco use prevalence among young North Coast males? NSW Public Health Bulletin, 2008. 19:3&4:72-74. Article
Kia A, van Beurden E, Dart G, Barrack C, Mitchell M. Smoke Free Health Care: an organisational change to increase effective intervention for tobacco. NSW Public Health Bulletin, 2008. 19:3&4: 60-64. Article
Smith-Lloyd D. Health Literacy Background Paper. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, May 2008.
van Beurden E, Lord C, Zask A, Kia A, Dart G, Tokley R. Smoke Free Health Care - Staff Outcomes Evaluation Report. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, March 2008.
John-Leader F, van Beurden E, Barnett L, Hughes K, Newman B, Sternberg J, Dietrich U. Multimedia campaign on a shoestring: promoting 'Stay Active-Stay Independent' among seniors. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 2008. 19:22-28.
Health Promotion 'Absolutley Positively' NEWSLETTER - Autumn 2008. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, March 2008.

2007

Health Promotion 'Absolutley Positively' NEWSLETTER - Summer 2007. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Dec 2007
Hughes K, Newman B, Jones S, Hauser D, Patterson E, Barnett L, van beurden E, Dietrich U, John-Leader F, Vardon P, McClure R, Davis E. Preventing Falls in Older Adults Project: Stay Active Stay Independent, Stay On Your Feet, Queensland Health, 2007.
Zask A, Rogers L, Dietrich U. HEALInG (Healthy Eating Activities and Lifestyles for Indigenous Groups) Program Evaluation Report 2003-2004, Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Dec 2007
Health Promotion 'Absolutely Positively' NEWSLETTER- Spring 2007 Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Oct 2007
Tugwell A, Johnson P, Davis T, Dietrich U. Health Impact Assessment 2007 - Coffs Harbour our Living City Settlement Strategy , Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Sep 2007
Box Ridge Transition to School Program 1999-2003 Health Lloyd D, Hughes D, Austen-Baker K, Newell S, Dietrich U, Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Sep 2007
Health Promotion Annual Report 2006-2007. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Aug 2007
Stay Active! Stay Independent! Phase 1: 2001-2007.Health Promotion, Population Health Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, August 2007
Tooty Fruity Vegie in Preschools Interim Report. Health Promotion, Population Health Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, June 2007
Working With Local Government Survey Results. Health Promotion, Population Health Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, June 2007
Health Promotion 'Absolutely Positively' NEWSLETTER- Winter 2007 Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, July 2007
Preventing Falls in Older People Resource Package. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, May 2007.
Health Promotion 'Absolutely Positively' NEWSLETTER- Autum 2007 Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, March 2007.
Budgen P, Firber S, Gray E, Zask A. Creating active playgrounds in primary schools. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 2007. 18:77-79. Abstract
Tooty Fruity Vegie for Preschools- FunMoves - Fundamental Movement Skills Program Manual. Pettit J. Health Promotion, North Coast Area Health Service, February 2007.
Active Kids Toolkit - GOSH (Grant Opportunity for School Health) Health Promotion Unit, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, February 2007.

2006

Health Promotion 'Absolutely Positively' NEWSLETTER- Summer 2006 Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, June 2006

Rogers L. Understanding barriers to breastfeeding in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Journal, 2006: 30:2, 8-9

van Beurden. Health Promotion and Education Research Methods - Using the Five-Chapter Thesis/Dissertation Model (Book Review). Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 2006: 17 (2) 157

Promoting Health on the North Coast - North Coast Area Health Service Health Promotion Strategy 2006-2010. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, July 2006 Full report

Health Promotion 'Absolutely Positively' NEWSLETTER- Spring 2006 Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, June 2006

Health Promotion Annual Report 2005-2006. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, Aug 2006.

Health Promotion 'Absolutely Positively' NEWSLETTER- Winter 2006 Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, June 2006
Beard J, Rowell D, Scott D, van Beurden E, Barnett L, Hughes K, Newman B. Economic analysis of a community-based falls prevention program. Public Health, 2006 120: 742-751
Koorie Fathering Program-Pilot Phase Evaluation Report. Newell S, Franks A, Lloyd D, Telford G, Binge C. Health Promotion Unit, North Coast Area Health Service, January 2006. Full Report pdf
Zask A,van Beurden E, Zask A, Brooks L, Dight R. Is it worth the RRISK? Evaluation of the RRISK (Reduce Risk Increase Student Knowledge) program for adolescents in rural Australia.. Journal of Adolescent Health, 2006: 38:495-503. Abstract
Elkington J,van Beurden E, Dight R & Johnson W. RRISK A sustainable intersectoral partnership.. Youth Studies Australia, 2006: 25: 17-24. Abstract
Reconnecting Families Program-Training Phase Evaluation Report. van Beurden E, Newell S, Hughes D, Franks A, Binge C, Lloyd D. Health Promotion, Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, January 2006.Full Report pdf

2005

Fall Injury Prevention & Management Plan 2005-2008 : For the implementation of the NSW management policy to reduce fall injury among older people. Population Health, Planning & Performance, North Coast Area Health Service, November 2005. Full Report pdf ^(1,937Kb)
Johnston M. GOSH (Grant Opportunity for School Health) Project Report. Health Promotion, North Coast Area Health Service, October 2005. Full Report pdf ^(1,937Kb)
Zask A, van Beurden E, Dight R. RRISK (Reduce Risk Increase Student Knowledge) Summary Report 2002-2005. Health Promotion, North Coast Area Health Service, September 2005. pdf ^(140Kb)
Zask A, van Beurden E, Dight R. RRISK (Reduce Risk Increase Student Knowledge) Evaluation Report 2002-2005. Health Promotion, North Coast Area Health Service, September 2005. Full Report pdf^(870Kb)
Rogers L, Lloyd D. HEALInG (Healthy Eating Activities & Lifestyles for Indigenous Groups) Facilitators Manual. Health Promotion, North Coast Area Health Service, September 2005.pdf ^(856Kb)
Health Promotion Unit. Annual Report 2004 - 2005. Health Promotion - Division of Population Health, Performance & Planning, North Coast Area Health Service, July 2005.pdf ^(452Kb)
Mitchell M, Kia A, Dietrich U. PROTECT Report 2005 - A Project of the Environmental Tobacco Smoke & Children Program. Health Promotion Unit, North Coast Area Health Service. July 2005. Full Reportpdf ^(408Kb)
Franks A. Reconnecting Families Program Facilitators Manual. Health Promotion, North Coast Area Health Service. May 2005. ISBN: 0 7347 38129. SHP: (PHNCAHS) 05 0063.
Newell S. Kindy Play Proposal: Parental Feedback , Health Promotion Unit, North Coast Area Health Service, January 2005. pdf ^(214Kb)
van Beurden E, Zask A, Brooks L, Dight R. Heavy episodic drinking and sensation seeking in adolescents as predictors of harmful drinking and celebrating behaviours- implications fro prevention. Journal of Adolescent Health, 2005: 37:37-43. Abstractpdf ^(14Kb)

2004

Lloyd D, Newell S, Dietrich U. Health Inequity: A Review of the Literature. Health Promotion, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, August 2004. ISBN: 0 7347 37157.SHP:(NRAHS) 04 0177 . pdf ^{(2.55 Mb)}
HEALInG (Healthy Eating Activities & Lifestyles for Indigenous Groups) Program Manual � Population Health & Planning,Health Promotion, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, April 2004 . pdf ^{(4.60 Mb)}
Newell S, Huddy A, Adams J, Miller M, Holden L, Dietrich U. Tooty Fruity Vegie Project: Changing knowledge and attitudes about fruits and vegies. Australia & New Zealand Journal of Health, 2004:28: 288-295. Abstract ^{(148.88 Kb)}
Adams J, Pettit J, Newell S. Tooty Fruity Vegie Project: Final Report to National Child Nutrition Program on Phase 2 (2002-2003). Health Promotion, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, September 2004.Full Report ^(169Kb)
van Beurden E, Dight R, Mills J. Youth Speak-Casino & District Youth Forum Evaluation Report. Health Promotion Unit, Northern Rivers Area Health Service , December 2004.Full Report pdf ^(758.Kb)
Barnett L, van Beurden E, Eakin E, Beard J, Dietrich U, Newman B. Program sustainability of a community-based intervention to prevent falls among older Australians. Health Promotion International, 2004:19 (3) 281-288.
Dietrich U. Book review of David C Jenkins: Building Better Health: a handbook of behavioural change. Australian Journal of Health Promotion, 2004: 15(3):245
Men's Health & Wellbeing Directory, Population Health & Planning, Mid North Coast Area Health Service, May 2004. pdf ^(504Kb)

2003

Adams J, Huddy A, Holden L, Newell S, Miller M, Dietrich U. The Tooty Fruity Vegie project: A collaboration between education, health, the food industry and the horticultural industry . Health Education Australia, 2003;3:17-21.
Adams J, Huddy A, Holden L, Newell S, Miller M, Dietrich U. Tooty Fruity Vegie � a recipe for successful volunteer participation in primary schools. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 2003:14:187-191.Abstract^{(148.21 Kb)}
Barnett L,van Beurden E, Eakin E, Dietrich U, Beard J, Newman B. Falls prevention in rural General Practice. What stands the test of time and where to from here? Australia & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2003, 3(27):481-485.
Dight R, Zask A, Hondow M, Johnson W. Reduce Risk Increase Student Knowledge Program Report � 2002. Health Promotion, Population Health & Planning, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, July 2003 .
Huddy A, Adams J, Holden L, Newell S, van Beurden E, Dietrich U. Fruits and vegies in lunchboxes � accuracy of a prospective 24 hour food record for primary school children. Health Promotion Journal of Australia, 2003;14:141-143. Abstract ^{(147.33 Kb)}
Health Equity Working Group. Northern Rivers Equity Profile (Phase 1). Prepared for Northern Rivers Area Health Service, September 2003. ISBN: 0 7347 3606 1, SHP NO: NRAHS 030246.
van Beurden E, Barnett L, Molyneaux M, Eakin E. Preventing Falls Among Older People - Current Practice and Attitudes Among Community Pharmacists. Journal of Pharmacy Practice and Research, 2003 33 (1).
Zask, A. van Beurden, E. Elkington, J. Dight, R & Hondow, M. Motor Accident Authority Grant Interim Report: Evaluation of RRISK - reducing harmful outcomes of adolescent risk taking. Health Promotion Unit, Population Health & Planning, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, 2003.

2002

Health Promotion Unit. Annual Review 2000 - 2001 Health Promotion Unit:Division of Population. Northern Rivers Area Health Service, 2002.
Barnett L, Molyneux M, van Beurden E, Dietrich U, Zask A. Using school management plans to track engagement in a public health intervention. Australia & New Zealand Journal of Public Health, 2002, 26(4):389 .
Barnett L, van Beurden E, Zask A, Brooks L, Dietrich U. How active are rural children in Australian physical education? Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2002, 5(3): 253-265
Boyes A, Newell S & Girgis A. Rapid assessment of psychosocial well-being: are computers the way forward in a clinical setting? Quality of Life Research, 2002;11:27-35.
Newell S, Sanson-Fisher RW, Girgis A & Davey H. Can Personal Health Record Booklets improve cancer screening behaviors? A randomised, controlled trial. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2002;22(1):15-22.
Newell S, Sanson-Fisher RW & Savolainen NJ. Systematic review of psychological therapies for cancer patients: overview and recommendations for future research. Journal of the National Cancer Institute, 2002; 94(8): 558-584.
Tooty Fruity Vegie Teachers Manual � Stage 1,2 & 3. Health Promotion Unit, Division of Population Health, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, March 2002. ISBN: 0 7347 3398 4, SHP NO: NRAHS 020035.
van Beurden E, Zask A, Barnett L. Fundamental movement skills - How do primary school children perform? The 'Move It Groove It' program in rural Australia. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2002 5(3):244-252.
van Beurden E, Barnett L, Zask A, Dietrich U, Brooks L, Beard J. Can we skill and activate children through primary school physical education lessons? Move It Groove It a collaborative health promotion intervention. Preventive Medicine, 2002,36(4):493-501.

2001

Dight R, Johnson W, Clark R. Rrisk 2001: Reduce Risk Increase Students Knowledge Process Evaluation 2001. Health Promotion Unit, Division of Population Health, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, 2001.
Miller M, Newell S, Huddy A, Adams J, Holden L, Dietrich U. Tooty Fruity Vegie Project: Process & Impact Evaluation Report. Health Promotion Unit, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, July 2001. ISBN 0 7347 3367. SHP: (NRAHS) 01 0122.
Move It Groove It 'MIGI' : Final Report. Health Promotion Unit, Division of Population Health, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, Lismore, 2001.
Tobin M, Clarke A, Buss R, Einfield S, Beard J, Dudley M, Knowles M, Dietrich U. From efficacy to effectiveness: managing organisational change to improve health services for young people with deliberate self harm behaviour. Australian Health Review, 2001 24 (2).
Franks A, Smith-Lloyd D, Newell S, Dietrich U. Aboriginal Health Promotion Self Determination Project: Background Paper. Health Promotion Unit, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, November 2001. ISBN: 0 7347 3361 5.SHP:(NRAHS) 01 0193.
Zask A, van Beurden E, Barnett L, Brooks, Dietrich U. Active schools playgrounds - myth or reality / Results of the Move It Groove It project. Preventive Medicine, 2001, 33:402-408.

2000

Dight R, Mitchell E, Reilly D. Drinkcheck: A manual for alcohol brief intervention in health and community settings . Division of Population Health 2000, Northern Rivers Area Health Service. ISBN: 0 7347 3172 8SHP: (NRAHS) 00 0072.
Franks A. Men exploring new directions. Aboriginal & Islander Health Worker Journal, 2000; 24(1).
Kempton A, van Beurden E, Sladden T, Garner E, Beard J. Older people can stay on their feet: final results of a community-based falls prevention programme. Health Promotion International, 2000; 15(1).
Knowles M, Smith-Lloyd D. Asthma: A review February-June 2000. Health Promotion Unit, Division of Population Health, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, 2000.
Newell S, Bowman J & Cockburn J. Can compliance with non-pharmacological treatments for cardiovascular disease be improved? American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2000;18(3):253-261.
Newell S & Sanson-Fisher RW. Australian oncologists� knowledge of and attitudes regarding non-traditional therapies used by cancer patients. Medical Journal of Australia, 2000;172(3):110-113.
Newell S, Girgis A, Sanson-Fisher RW & Ireland M. Accuracy of patients� recall of Pap and cholesterol screening . American Journal of Public Health, 2000;90(9):1431-1435.
Rankin N, Newell S, Sanson-Fisher RW & Girgis A. Consumer participation in the development of psychosocial clinical practice guidelines: Opinions of women with breast cancer. European Journal of Cancer Care, 2000;9:97-104.
van Beurden, Reilly David, Dight R, Mitchell E, Beard J. Alcohol brief intervention in bars and taverns: a 12 month follow-up study of Operation Drinksafe in Australia. Health Promotion International, 2000; 15(4).

1999

Evidence Based Health Improvement Planning. Northern Rivers Institute of Health & Research, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, Lismore ISBN: 0 7347 3040 3. SHP: (NRAHS) 99 0055.
Einfeld S, Dudley M, Beard J, Buss R, Tobin M, Raphael B, Rey J. Reducing repeated deliberate self harm amongst youth: impact of service development and enhanced clinical development. Youth at risk of deliberate self harm (YARDS) Final Report. National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy , 1999.
Einfeld S, Dudley M, Beard J, Buss R, Tobin M, Raphael B, Rey J. Reducing repeated deliberate self harm amongst youth: impact of service development and enhanced clinical development. Youth at risk of deliberate self harm (YARDS) Evaluation Report. National Youth Suicide Prevention Strategy, 1999.
Newell S, Sanson-Fisher RW, Girgis A & Ackland S. The physical and psychosocial experiences of patients attending an outpatient medical oncology department: a cross-sectional study. European Journal of Cancer Care, 1999;8(2):73-82.
Newell S, Girgis A, Sanson-Fisher RW & Savolainen N. The accuracy of self-reported health behaviours and risk factors relating to cancer and cardiovascular disease in the general population: A critical review. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 1999;17(3):211-229.
Newell S, Bowman J & Cockburn J. Can compliance with treatments for cardiovascular disease be improved? A critical review of medication-taking, obtaining medication refills and appointment-keeping interventions. Preventive Medicine, 1999;29:535-548.
Yugambeh Darung Manual for Alcohol and Other Drugs. Health Promotion, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, Lismore ISBN: 0 9594070 5 7 .