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Publication ofThe Chronic Diseases NetworkSharon JohnsonPublic Health NurseMy name is Sharon Johnson, I moved to the NorthernTerritory from Victoria over 2 years ago to work inindigenous health. I worked with an NGO in Tennant Creekas a public health nurse for 2 years prior to commencingmy work with DHCS. I have a varied nursing career havingworked in research for a University, with Divisions ofGeneral Practice as a project manager, nursing educationin TAFE and quality management in rural settings. Myformal study post nursing registration has been in publichealth, health promotion, women’s health and mostrecently - diabetes education.Preventable Chronic Disease(PCD)Alice SpringsSharon JohnsonShirley Ann BaileyPublic Health NurseI lived and worked in the centre many years ago. I workedas a RN with the mobile health team, worked at Areyonga,Yuendumu and also worked in the Sexual Health Clinic(now known as Clinic 34). The last position I had beforeI moved back to Western Australia was the HIV/AIDSCoordinator for Central Australia.Since leaving in 1987, I have returned many times for shortperiods of time to spend time with very close friends and tobe in Central Australia.This visit has been a little different. I decided to dosome work and stay around for awhile. My professionalbackground is Primary Health Care, Women’s Health/Sexual Health and I have a passion for communitydevelopment.Shirley Ann BaileyFor the first 2 months I worked with Sandy McElligott(Women’s Health) providing additional Women’s Healthservices for some of the remote communities. The positionI have now is a temporary PHN position working withcommunities in the Eastern Alyawarra-Anmatjere area. I willalso provide services to the Hermannsburg community. It’sgreat to be back.continued next page ...The Chronicle March 2008