Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Workers

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 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers’ role
is crucial in the improvement of health outcomes for the
people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
 They play a vital role in the workforce of primary
healthcare. They provide clinical and primary healthcare
for families, individuals and the community.
 They work in various environments in the community.
 Many are employed in the Aboriginal community
controlled organizations of health. Some of them are
employed in the Government Health Sector.
Introduction

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 Many work within mainstream services with general
practices and other non-governmental organizations.
 Their roles exist in metropolitan settings with regional and
remote touch.
 The health practitioners ought to be registered with the
Australian Agency of Registration for Practitioners.
Work Ethos