In Yarrabah, kilometres east of Cairns Renee Grosso is implementing Innovative and fun strengths focused health programs the expand hygiene access and education with a keen focus on Rheumatic Heat Disease (RHD).
Renee is the public health coordinator at Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services’ (GYHSAC) bring an array of health and hygiene programs such as The Yarrabah soap program, Healthy skin hearoes and directly engaging with communities like Groote Eylandt, Jambun and Palm Island. The most recent program that is being championed is the MOOGOO Prevent RHD Program providing ongoing natural hygiene products, including its Milk Wash, to high-risk communities to reduce the likelihood of risks and infections.
"we know that there is very clear evidence that indicates frequent and effecting washing of hands and bodies, particularly in children can reduce the likelihood"
GYHSAC CEO Suzanne Andrews says hygiene access is critical in the fight against RHD, stating, “RHD is entirely preventable, yet it continues to devastate Indigenous communities. The MooGoo partnership ensures families can access essential hygiene products, while our public health teams work to instil lifelong habits in children and parents.”
