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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health is one of the nine key priority areas for CHN. CHN recognises the importance of partnerships to improving access to culturally safe health and well-being services that take a holistic and integrated approach to meeting the needs of the more than 8,600 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the ACT. We acknowledge and strive to work together with the many other organisations providing important services to the First Nations community.
Cultural Competency Framework
CHN’s continued commitment and journey in the implementation of our Cultural Competency Framework (CCF) has been one of reflection, learning, growth and progress.
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Cultural Awareness Training
Coolamon Advisors provided Cultural Awareness Training for primary health care providers, services commissioned by CHN and CHN staff.
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Integrated Team Care Program
Grand Pacific Health and Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services provided the ITC Program to support local First Nations people with chronic disease.
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HealthPathways
There are 149 pathways with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health icon indicating that there is identified information or services for First Nations communities.
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Mental health support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services provided culturally sensitive mental health services to young First Nations people.
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AOD support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Canberra Alliance for Harm Minimisation and Advocacy delivered two Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander specific programs, Peer Treatment Support Service and The Connection.
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