CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK

The struggles of our Elders help to move us forward today. The equality we continue to fight for is found in their fight. Their tenacity and strength have carried the survival of our people. It is their influence and through their learnings that we must ensure that when it comes to future decision-making for our people, there is nothing about uswithout us.

We pay our respects to the Elders we’ve lost and to those who continue fighting for us across all our Nations and we pay homage to them.

Written by. Kristine Ellis, Inc

This year's theme for NAIDOC (National Aboriginal & Islander Observance Committee) is 'For Our Elders'. Pumicestone Indigenous Education & Employment Council Inc (PIEEC) held an Elders Luncheon at the Bribie Bowls Club. This was an opportunity to connect with our local Elders and remind them of their importance.

Over the last few months at the Bribie Lions Community Hall, jarjums have been decorating a tote bag. Rachel Bywaters and Nicole Gulwell facilitated the sessions and also created prints with Elders' totems on them.

On the day of the luncheon, jarjums danced and celebrated our Elders (led by Aunty Sharron mirii Bell) who were gifted with the tote bags and special gifts.

We look forward to holding another NAIDOC event with the Youth Advocacy Centre next Thursday, 13th July 2023, 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm at the Bribie Lions Community Hall / Skatepark with activities for young people and special entertainment again from Aunty Sharron mirii Bell.

https://www.naidoc.org.au

© Commonwealth of Australia 2020.

THE PUMICESTONE INDIGENOUS EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL INC HELD A RECONCILIATION EVENT, YARNING ON YARUN, AT THE JOONDOBURRI WALK ON 25TH JUNE.

Guests were welcomed to Country by Traditional Custodian Phil Krause and jarjums danced led by Aunty Sharron Mirii Bell. Aunty Flo Watson then spoke to the crowd about the history of Reconciliation.

A Yarning Circle led by Gabrielle Quakawoot (The Art of String Theory) and Yarning Circle led by Stephen Mam about the upcoming Referendum provided participants with traditional and contemporary knowledge and education. Uncle Ivan Pickering and Uncle Ron Powell led participants along the Joondoburri Walk. Contemporary art & craft was available for purchase as well as weaving and decorating tote bags.

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain, estimated to affect 10% of people over the course of their lives. Symptoms are typically sharp, stabbing pain with pressure, or when standing after periods of rest. In some cases, pain can radiate up the leg causing discomfort in the ankle and calf. Pain is typically worse in the morning and the first steps of the day, and usually worse after exercise but not during exercise. Plantar fasciitis is common in runners, those that are overweight, those who stand or walk for long periods, and those with foot alignment issues. Tight calves are also known to increase risk of developing plantar fasciitis

The plantar fascia, which is the part of the foot that’s inflamed with plantar fasciitis, is a tendon that attaches to the base of the heel bone and extends into five bands that attach to each toe on the bottom of the foot. It is affected by overuse through repetitive strain due to both too much or too little movement and exercise. Small injuries to the tendon over time causes inflammation and pain. Often a spur, which is a little bony growth, develops on the heel bone as well. Plantar fasciitis can also be caused by arthritic conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis.

Many cases of plantar fasciitis improve with relatively conservative treatment, including stretching, rest, and massage, but when these approaches don’t work, other therapies are often recommended. Concerns over the safety of taking over-the-counter painkillers have increased in recent years, so many look for more natural, alternative treatments.

Treatment of plantar fasciitis is designed to reduce the strain on the plantar fascia by treating local muscles and improving the blood flow to the affected tissue, allowing it to heal. Several acupuncture points used target a region known as the tarsal tunnel, the region in the ankle where nerves and blood flow. Tension in this region can impede blood flow and is thought to be an underlying contributor to the development of plantar fasciitis. Acupuncture improves plantar heel pain through several pathways. First, inserting needles at the source of the pain produces a local effect on nerve endings that reduces pain. The body responds to acupuncture by producing a substance called adenosine which has pain-relieving and antiinflammatory properties. So, in this way, the needles stimulate the body to self-heal. Acupuncture also boosts blood flow to the area and stimulates fibroblasts, a special type of cell that promotes tissue healing. It also relieves pressure on the calf muscles and the foot muscles that attach near or at the attachments of the plantar fascia.

Acupuncture and Chinese medicine have grown in popularity in Australia, particularly in the last few decades. There are many reasons why people seek treatment with acupuncture and Chinese medicine, however our clients’ reasons tend to fall in one or more of the following categories:

• They’re after a holistic treatment approach that addresses the root causes of their concerns, not just the symptoms.

• They’re looking for a natural, nonpharmacological way to improve their health and wellbeing without the negative side effects that can sometimes come with drugs and surgery.

• They’re looking for answers to their health concerns that conventional medicine has not yet been able to provide.

• They’ve been referred to us by other health professionals, such as doctors, midwives, and physiotherapists for adjunct treatment. Chinese medicine looks at your health history, symptoms, diet, and lifestyle using a different lens than conventional medicine; this lens can often uncover the missing pieces of your health puzzle.

If you’d like to make a booking or if you’d like to discuss whether acupuncture and Chinese medicine is right for you, please contact us - Jessica, Wendy, and Katherine - via our website www. bribieacupuncture.com.au or call 0423 160 228. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram @bribieacupuncture. HICAPS is available onsite. Pensioner discounts available.

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