Strongyloides Australia, a group of researchers, clinicians and stakeholders dedicated to eliminating strongyloidiasis in Australia
What is Strongyloidiasis?
Strongyloidiasis, a chronic infection with an intestinal worm parasite which occurs globally, affecting over 600 million people worldwide. Some of the highest rates in the world in remote northern Australian communities and in the Western Pacific. Strongyloidiasis is a chronic and potentially life-long disease if not treated. The disease can contribute to failure-to-thrive in children and poor health outcomes in adults, including diarrhoea, abdominal pain, cough and skin rashes. There is a risk of fatal blood infection and organ failure in those who are immunocompromised.
Who we are
Strongyloides Australia is a group of multidisciplinary experts including doctors, scientists, veterinarians, environmental health officers, health promotion practitioners and other interested parties. The aims of our group are to:
Connect people who share the common aim of eliminating strongyloidiasis
Raise awareness of strongyloidiasis in the community
Inform health professionals about the disease, its diagnosis, prevention and control;
Advocate with and on behalf of affected people for appropriate changes to government policy
Join us:
To join, email to strongyaust@gmail.com
Contact us:
Email: strongyaust@gmail.com
Resources
Flipchart: The Strongyloides Story Created by Miwatj Health and the Aboriginal Resources & Development Services provides a clear explanation of strongyloidiasis - click on the link for the full flipchart (download and print)
Flipchart: Mites and Worms (English version) - click on the link for the full flipchart (download and print)
The Conversation: Strongyloidiasis is a deadly worm infecting many Australians, yet hardly anybody has heard of it
Flipchat: Mites and Worms (Yolgnu version) - click on the link fo rthe full flipchat (download and print)
The Stronglyoides Story DVD: Djambarrpuyŋu (Djambarrpuyngu) with English subtitles
This educational DVD provides health education about Strongyloides. Strongyloides stercoralis are tiny parasitic worms that infect many Aboriginal people who live in tropical Australia. People with Strongyloides have the worms until they die, unless they receive effective treatment. This DVD will be useful to help individuals and communities treat and control Strongyloides
Order from: https://www.ards.com.au/resources-2/p/strongyloides-puy-dhwu-stronglyoides-story-dvd