THE primary health network is putting renewed focus on Aboriginal health with a new “culturally responsive” plan to be launched in Tamworth on Tuesday.
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It’s understood the new framework is aimed at supporting more Aboriginal people to gain health qualifications in the region.
“In working with Aboriginal people, we recognise that health is not just about physical well-being, it is also the social, emotional and cultural well-being of the whole community which is important,” network CEO Richard Nankervis said.
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“This means that if we are to close the gap in Aboriginal health then it is vital we support more Aboriginal people to work in the health field and implementing a whole of organisation approach to Aboriginal health will lead to improved health outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities within our region.”
At the launch Patrick Strong from the Tamworth Local Aboriginal Land Council and Shaun Allan from Gomeroi Education and Training will give short presentations on the work they have been partnering with the PHN on.
“The development of this framework has actively involved the people who receive the health services we fund, as well as our staff and our service providers,” Mr Nankervis said.
“It will provide our service providers, partners and the PHN with a guide to help deliver quality, culturally safe, responsive health care to Aboriginal and communities across our region and contribute towards Closing the Gap.”