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'Ahahui o na Kauka An association for Hawaiian physicians, with details of initiatives and projects to improve the health of Native Hawaiians. http://www.kauka.org

Association of American Indian Physicians Health programs, services and resources for Native Americans. http://www.aaip.org

The Australian Indigenous Doctors' Association A professional organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander medical students and graduates. Promotes the prevention of chronic disease and illness and encourages the entry of indigenous people into the medical field. http://www.aida.org.au/

Australian Indigenous Health Promotion Network Assists with the education and professional development of practitioners, researchers and policy makers, as well as providing advice and co-ordinating communication between groups. http://www.indigenoushealth.med.usyd.edu.au/

Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health Addressing the health needs of Canada's Aboriginal peoples. Research areas include health promotion, prevention strategies, clinical trials, and ethics issues. http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/8668.html

National Aboriginal Health Organization Working to improve the health of Aboriginal people in Canada, through community-based interests. http://www.naho.ca/

National Maori Health Provider's Association Promoting the healthcare of Maoris in New Zealand. Features discussion forum, learning resources and community health initiatives. http://www.ngangaru.co.nz/

Wu Chopperen Providing culturally-sensitive health care services to Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders in Far North Queensland, Australia. Includes details of preventive health programmes, clinics and social health services. http://www.wuchopperen.com/