- Independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-Led Review of Closing the Gap
- Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service mental health questionnaire
- Introduction to Indigenous Psychology
- Connecting culture and care at Ipswich Hospital
- New Safe Aboriginal Youth program for Tamworth
- Sector Jobs
The NACCHO Sector News is a platform we use to showcase the important work being done in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, focusing on the work of NACCHO, NACCHO members and NACCHO affiliates.
We also share a curated selection of news stories that are of likely interest to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector, broadly.
Independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-Led Review of Closing the Gap
The Independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-Led Review is a national initiative that captures the perspectives and experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people involved in the implementation of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap (National Agreement).
The Independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led review occurs after each Productivity Commission Review and is an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to shape the future actions of the Priority Reforms in the National Agreement. This process is about understanding lived experiences, celebrating successes, and identifying where to build momentum in relation to the National Agreement.
There are many ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can contribute to the Independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led review including:
- A national online survey
- A national submission process
- Intensive forums in the six place-based partnerships (Clause 39) locations in the East Kimberley (WA), Maningrida (NT), Doomadgee (QLD), Tamworth (NSW), Gippsland (VIC), and the Western Suburbs of Adelaide (SA).
- Stakeholder interviews
- An in-person assembly of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives to be held on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country (Canberra) in April 2025
Learn more here.
Image source: Coalition of Peaks.
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service mental health questionnaire
This questionnaire aims to gather insights on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention/ Intervention or after care experiences, including post suicide support within the ACT Region, including: Queanbeyan, and Yass. The questionnaire places a strong focus on accessibility, effectiveness, and cultural safety of services we need to access.
The information will help identify service gaps, improve support programs and design culturally safe community led initiatives.
All information is shared is kept confidential and contributes to building a program that is responsive to the local community needs.
To complete the survey, go here.
Image source: Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service
Introduction to Indigenous Psychology
Introduction to Indigenous Psychology is the first in a three-part video series, providing foundational learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledges, and exploring contemporary global issues.
This series will encourage self-reflection on individual roles as a student, emerging psychologist or researcher, and how to be a better ally, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and social justice.
To watch the video, go here.
Connecting culture and care at Ipswich Hospital
Ty Cleary says his role supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients brings a strong sense of pride and connection to community. Mr Cleary is the Indigenous Liaison Service Coordinator at West Moreton Health in Ipswich, QLD. The Mununjali and Undambi man said his work focuses on ensuring cultural and spiritual needs were met within the hospital system.
“An important part of my work is ensuring the Indigenous Hospital Liaison Service meets the cultural and spiritual needs of the community,” he said.
“It’s also about supporting clinicians by educating them around culturally appropriate communication and care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.”
Read more here.
Ty Cleary is leading efforts at West Moreton Health to improve culturally appropriate care for Indigenous patients. (Image: Supplied/West Moreton Health)
New Safe Aboriginal Youth program for Tamworth
Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation, Winanga-Li has been selected to roll out the Safe Aboriginal Youth (SAY) program to Tamworth as part of the NSW Government’s multi-agency plan to address youth crime and make communities safer.
SAY is a community-based service that provides supervised activities and safe transport for Aboriginal young people aged 12 to 18 years, helping them stay safe after dark.
It is designed to divert young people away from harmful activities and reduce the likelihood of criminal involvement, while also reducing the risk of them becoming victims of crime.
Read more here.
Image source: Winanga-Li
Sector Jobs – you can see sector job listings on the NACCHO website here.
Advertising Jobs – to advertise a job vacancy click here to go to the NACCHO website current job listings webpage. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find a Post A Job form. You can complete this form with your job vacancy details – it will then be approved for posting and go live on the NACCHO website.
