Health workforce

 


Professional contacts

Policies and strategies

South Australian Aboriginal Health Partnership
'Aboriginal health - everybody's business' . Knowing the business. South Australian Health Indicators
Adelaide: Department of Health South Australia
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Recent journal articles

2007

Arkles RS, Hill PS, Jackson Pulver LR (2007)
Overseas-trained doctors in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services: many unanswered questions.
Medical Journal of Australia;186(10):528-530
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (HTML)
View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 105KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Bazen JJ, Kruger E, Dyson K, Tennant M (2007)
An innovation in Australian dental education: rural, remote and Indigenous pre-graduation placements.
Rural and Remote Health ;7:Article 703.
View article: Rural and Remote Health (HTML)
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 153KB)
View website: Rural and Remote Health

Hooper K, Thomas Y, Clarke M (2007)
Health professional partnerships and their impact on Aboriginal health: an occupational therapist's and Aboriginal health worker's perspective.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;15(1): 46-51
View abstract: Australian Journal of Rural Health (HTML)
View website: Blackwell Synergy (Blackwell Publishing)

Jones PD (2007)
Child abuse and the 'Little children are sacred' report: a rural paediatrician's perspective.
Rural and Remote Health ;7:Article 856.
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF – 121KB)
View website: Rural and Remote Health

Kelly J, Luxford Y (2007)
Yaitya tirka madlanna warratinna: exploring what sexual health nurses need to know and do in order to meet the sexual health needs of young Aboriginal women in Adelaide.
Collegian;14(3):15-20
View abstract: PubMed
View website: National Center for Biotechnology Information

Weymouth S, Davey C, Wright JI, Nieuwoudt LA, Barclay L, et al. (2007)
What are the effects of distance management on the retention of remote area nurses in Australia?
Rural and Remote Health;7(3):Article 652.
View article: Rural and Remote Health (HTML)
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 459KB)
View website: Rural and Remote Health

2006

Gruen RL, Bailie RS, Wang Z, Heard S, O'Rourke IC (2006)
Specialist outreach to isolated and disadvantaged communities: a population-based study.
The Lancet;368(9530):130-138
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View website: The Lancet.com

Larkins SL, Geia LK, Panaretto KS (2006)
Consultations in general practice and at an Aboriginal community controlled health service: do they differ?
Rural and Remote Health;6(3):Article 560.
Available from http://rrh.deakin.edu.au
View article: Rural and Remote Health (HTML)
View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 355KB)

Morgan S (2006)
Orientation for general practice in remote Aboriginal communities: a program for registrars in the Northern Territory.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;14(5):202-208
View abstract: Australian Journal of Rural Health (HTML)
View website: Blackwell Synergy (Blackwell Publishing)

Murray RB, Wronski I (2006)
When the tide goes out: health workforce in rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Medical Journal of Australia;185(1):37-38
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Panaretto KS, Wenitong M (2006)
The general practitioner.
Medical Journal of Australia;184(10):527-528
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View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 164KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Read CM (2006)
Working with an Aboriginal community liaison worker.
Rural and Remote Health;6(1):Article 381.
Available from: http://rrh.deakin.edu.au
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View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 289KB)

Shannon C, Carson A, Atkinson RC (2006)
The manager.
Medical Journal of Australia;184(10):530-531
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View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 180KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Smith JD, O'Dea K, McDermott R, Connors C, Schmidt B (2006)
Educating to improve population health outcomes in chronic disease: an innovative workforce initiative across remote, rural and Indigenous communities in northern Australia [project report].
Rural and Remote Health;6(3):Article 606.
Available from http://rrh.deakin.edu.au
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View article: Rural and Remote Health (PDF - 1.7MB - large file warning!)

Thomas DP, Anderson IPS (2006)
Use of emergency departments by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Emergency Medicine Australasia;18:68-76
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Vindigni D (2006)
Listening to and learning from each other.
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin;6(1):Brief report1.
View brief report: HealthBulletin

2005

Bauert PA (2005)
The Royal Darwin Hospital as a centre of excellence for clinical training in Aboriginal health: still a dream.
Medical Journal of Australia;182(10):528-529
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View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Benson J (2005)
Concordance: an alternative term to 'compliance' in the Aboriginal population.
Australian Family Physician;34(10):831-834
View abstract: Australian Family Physician (HTML)
View article: Australian Family Physician (PDF - 164KB)

Charles J, Britt H, Knox S (2005)
Encounters with Indigenous patients in Australian practice.
Australian Family Physician;34(10):810-811
View abstract: Australian Family Physician (HTML)
View article: Australian Family Physician (PDF - 145KB)

Kruger E, Tennant M (2005)
Oral health workforce in rural and remote Western Australia: practice perceptions.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;13(5):321-326
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Starling RN, O'Connell C, Couzos S (2005)
NACCHO GP Network: enhancing communication in Aboriginal health.
Australian Family Physician;34(10):849-850
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View article: Australian Family Physician (PDF - 118KB)

The RACGP: supporting GPs to work better in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Australian Family Physician;34(10):845-848
View abstract: Australian Family Physician (HTML)
View article: Australian Family Physician (PDF - 162KB)

Vindigni D, Parkinson L, Walker B, Rivett DA, Blunden S, Perkins J (2005)
A community-based sports massage course for Aboriginal health workers.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;13(2):111-115
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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2004

Armstrong R, Van der Weyden MB (2004)
Indigenous health: tell us your story.
Medical Journal of Australia;180(10):492
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View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Carson BE, Bailie RS (2004)
National health workforce in discrete Indigenous communities.
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health;28(3):235-245
View article: Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health (PDF - 356KB)
View website: Public Health Association of Australia

Glazebrook R, Manahan D, Chater B, et al. (2004)
Educational needs of rural and remote Australian non-specialist medical practitioners for obstetric ultrasound.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;12:73-80
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Mayers NR, Couzos S (2004)
Towards health equity through an adult health check for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people [editorial].
Medical Journal of Australia;181(10):531-532
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View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Rose M, Jackson Pulver LR (2004)
Aboriginal health workers: professional qualifications to match their health promotion roles.
Health Promotion Journal of Australia;15(3):240-244
View abstract: Health Promotion Journal of Australia (HTML)

Wenitong M (2004)
Indigenous health in my own community
Australian Family Physician;33(1/2):11-12
View article: Australian Family Physician (PDF - 85KB)

2003

Kong KM (2003)
Surgical training - a personal Koori journey.
Medical Journal of Australia;178(10):501-503
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View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 340KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Meiklejohn B, Wollin JA, Cadet-James YL (2003)
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing by Indigenous people.
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin;3(2): Brief report 1.
View brief report: HealthBulletin

Peachey LG (2003)
Indigenous health: it's time for a change.
Medical Journal of Australia;178(10):503-504
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View article: Medical Journal of Australia (PDF - 92KB)
View website: Medical Journal of Australia

Sweet M (2003)
Carrying a heavy burden.
British Medical Journal;327(7412):141
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View article: British Medical Journal (PDF - 216KB)
View website: British Medical Journal

2001

Australian Indigenous HealthInfonet
Gaining aged care accreditation standards: the Guwardi Ngadu experience.
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin;1(2): Brief report 1.
View brief report: HealthBulletin

Wilson J (2001)
Remote area Aboriginal health services managers: key practice challenges.
Australian Journal of Rural Health;9(3):138-140.
View abstract: Australian Journal of Rural Health

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Recent reports and publications

2007

Australian Medical Students' Association (2007)
A report on conference proceedings: LIME Connection II.
Sydney: Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) Network
View report (PDF – 299KB)
View website: Leaders in Indigenous Medical Education (LIME) Network

Rio Tinto Child Health Partnership (2007)
Enhancing Indigenous capacity: building a sustainable future: national symposium report: workforce development in Indigenous maternal and child health.
Perth: Rio Tinto Child Health Partnership
View report (PDF – 1.31MB - large file warning!)
View website: Telethon Institute for Child Health Research

2006

Gray W, Sanders WG (2006)
Views from the top of the 'quiet revolution': secretarial perspectives on the new arrangements in Indigenous affairs.
Canberra: Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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View website: Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research

Koori Human Services Unit (2006)
Koori health counts: information from the reports of Koori hospital liaison officers for 2004/05.
Melbourne: Department of Human Services
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 2.2MB - large file warning!)
View website: Department of Human Services, State Government of Victoria

National Rural Health Alliance Inc. (2006)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
View report (PDF - 132KB)
View website: National Rural Health Alliance Inc.

2005

Coulehan K, Brown I, Christie M, Gorham G, Lowell A, et al. (2005)
Sharing the true stories: evaluating strategies to improve communication between health staff and Aboriginal patients: stage 2 report: September 2002 to August 2005.
Darwin: Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health
View report (PDF - 290KB)
View website: Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health

Cramer J (2005)
Sounding the alarm: remote area nurses and Aboriginals at risk.
Perth: UWA Press
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Goold SS, Liddle K, eds. (2005)
In our own right: black Australian nurses' stories.
Sydney: Content Management
View current topic: HealthBulletin

National Health and Medical Research Council (2005)
Strengthening cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. A guide for health professionals.
Canberra: Australian Government
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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View website: National Health and Medical Research Council

2004

Access Economics (2004)
Indigenous health workforce needs.
Kingston: Australian Medical Association
View report: Australian Medical Association (PDF - 454KB)
View website: Australian Medical Association

Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (2004)
New national qualifications for Aboriginal health workers and Torres Strait Islander health workers.
Darlinghurst: Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council
View abstract: HealthBulletin

National Rural Health Alliance Inc. (2006)
Under pressure and under-valued: allied health professionals in rural and remote areas
View report (PDF - 181KB)
View website: National Rural Health Alliance Inc.

National Rural Health Alliance Inc. (2006)
Supporting Health Service Managers in rural and remote Australia
View report (PDF - 89KB)
View website: National Rural Health Alliance Inc.

Office of Aboriginal Health, Department of Health, Government of Western Australia (2004)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health promotion: pre-conference workshop, evaluation report.
Perth: Department of Health, Government of Western Australia
View abstract: HealthBulletin

2003

Bennett J, Wellard R (2003)
Evaluation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Projects: GP training and support.
South Melbourne: The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Carey M (2003)
The RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Project: supporting GPs to improve early detection and management of breast and cervical cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
Melbourne: National Rural Faculty of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 1.3 MB - large file warning!)

Couzos S, Murray R (2003)
Aboriginal primary health care: an evidence-based approach.
Melbourne: Oxford University Press
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Meiklejohn B, Wollin JA, Cadet-James YL (2003)
Successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing by Indigenous people.
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin;3(2): Brief report 1.
View brief report: HealthBulletin (HTML)
View brief report: HealthBulletin (PDF - 110KB)

NSW Department of Health (2003)
Aboriginal workforce development strategic plan.
North Sydney: NSW Department of Health
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report: NSW Department of Health (PDF - 262KB)

Thomson N, ed. (2003)
The health of Indigenous Australians.
South Melbourne: Oxford University Press
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Tropical Health Working Group of the Top End Division of General Practice (2003)
Tropical health in the Top End: an introduction for health practitioners.
Darwin: Top End Division of General Practice
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View report (PDF - 1.5MB - large file warning!)

2002

Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council (2002)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce national strategic framework.
Canberra: Australian Health Ministers' Advisory Council.
View abstract: HealthBulletin
View document (PDF - 69KB)

Death E, Reath J, Curtis P (2002)
The needs of GPs and GP registrars working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Melbourne: National Rural Faculty, Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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View report (PDF - 2.2MB)

Goold S, Turale S, Miller M, Usher K (2002)
'Gettin em n keepin em'. Report of the Indigenous Nursing Education Working Group to the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.
Canberra: Commonwealth of Australia.
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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Saunders V, Elston J, Gennat H (2002)
Early detection and management of breast and cervical cancer in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women: supporting the role of the general practitioner.
Townsville: School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, James Cook University.
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View project report (PDF - 467kb)

2000

Wakerman J, Matthews S, Hill P, Gibson O (2000)
'Beyond charcoal lane'. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander managers: issues and strategies to assist recruitment, retention and professional development.
Alice Springs: Centre for Remote Health
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Westbury N, Sanders W (2000)
Governance and service delivery for remote Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory: challenges and opportunities.
Canberra: Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research, Australian National University
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Recent resources

Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (2005)
Administration manual for Aboriginal primary health care services
in the Northern Territory [website]
Darwin: Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory
View abstract: HealthBulletin
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Rural Health Education Foundation (2005)
Palliative care for Indigenous people and Aboriginal health workers and chronic disease management. [CD-ROM]
Canberra: Department of Health and Ageing

This CD-ROM has been developed by the Rural Health Education Foundation and sponsored by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. It contains two broadcasts:

Palliative care for Indigenous people was broadcasted 15 June 2004 and runs for 63 minutes. The program examines barriers experienced by Indigenous people in accessing appropriate palliative care, and provides an insight into how Indigenous people and communities deal with issues of grief and loss.

Aboriginal Health workers and chronic disease management was broadcasted 29 June 2004 and runs for 51 minutes. The program examines how Aboriginal health workers, general practitioners, and other health professionals can contribute to chronic disease detection and management through early detection, risk factor management, programs, and primary care activities.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

To obtain copies of the CD-ROM contact: Rural Health Education Foundation, Unit 5, 53 Dundas Court, Phillip ACT 2606, postal address: PO Box 219, Mawson ACT 2607, ph: (02) 6232 5480, fax: (02) 6232 5484, email: rhef@rhef.com.au, website: http://www.rhef.com.au

ABC Online (2003)
Episode 1 - Central Australian nurse.
Sydney: ABC Online.
View transcript (HTML)

Centre for Appropriate Technology (2004)
My job: better environmental health - the video.
Alice Springs: Centre for Appropriate Technology
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses (2004)
'Are we making a difference?' - conference proceedings.
Bribie Island: Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Guyula T, Bryce S (2002)
Medical Yolngu in 6 sessions.
The Northern Territory Disease Control Bulletin;9(4):28
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Looking after our people: Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) information kit for workers involved in Indigenous health
The Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) information kit has been developed by the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing for workers involved in Indigenous health. The primary purpose of the kit is to explain the use of EPC services contained in the Medicare Benefits Schedule, and help increase utilisation of current Medicare items (EPC health assessments, care plans and case conferences) by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The kit contains reports, pamphlets and brochures, that may be of use to medical practitioners, health care providers (including Aboriginal health workers), administrators and patients. The kit provides materials that may be of use to Indigenous health organisations implementing EPC services.

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet abstract

For further information contact: Martin Mullane, Director - Enhanced Primary Care Team, Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing, Primary Care Division, GPO Box 9848, Canberra ACT 2601, ph: (02) 6289 7184, fax: (02) 6289 4996, email: martin.mullane@health.gov.au

Or to obtain copies contact the publications centre: ph: (02) 6289 8615, email: epc.items@health.gov.au, website: http://www.health.gov.au/epc/

James Cook University School of Medicine (2003)
Cultural mentor handbook.
Townsville: James Cook University
View abstract: HealthBulletin

James Cook University School of Medicine (2003)
Suggested guidelines for the development of Indigenous cultural mentors.
Townsville: James Cook University
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NACCHO GP Network
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Primary Care Division - Enhanced Primary Care Team (2003)
Looking after our people. Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) information kit for workers involved in Indigenous health.
Canberra: Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing
View abstract: HealthBulletin

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (2003)
Aboriginal health training videos.
 North Adelaide: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
View abstract: HealthBulletin

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Conference proceedings and presentations

47th Annual Scientific Convention
30 September - 3 October 2004, Melbourne, Victoria
View conference abstracts: HealthBulletin

5th National Allied Health Conference
February 19 - February 21 2003, Stamford Grand Hotel, Glenelg, South Australia
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7th National Rural Health Conference
1 -4 March 2003, Hobart, Tasmania
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Australian Remote and Rural Workforce Agency Group (ARRWAG) Conference
24 April 2002
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Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses (2004)
'Are we making a difference?' - conference proceedings.
Bribie Island: Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses
View abstract: HealthBulletin

RACGP Annual Scientific Convention
6 - 9 October 2006, Brisbane, Queensland
Leahy T, Khan G, Doyle M. What is the future of cultural safety training? Report on the post-pilot development of training for GPs to assist them to work better with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
View abstract (HTML)
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Other

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (2006)
Henry Councillor is elected Chair of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin;6(1):Current topic 5
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (2003)
Indigenous doctors appointed to the NHMRC’s Health Advisory Committee
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin;3(3):Current topic 3
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (2003)
Indigenous researchers appointed to the NHMRC's Research Committee
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin;3(3):Current topic 4
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (2003)
Review of the GP workforce serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin;3(3):Current topic 6
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Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (2003)
The Kong family's Koori doctors
Australian Indigenous HealthBulletin;3(4):Current topic 2
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Health careers
The Queensland government provides information about a variety of careers related to Indigenous health such as: health worker, health administrator occupational therapist, nurse, doctor and social worker.
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Indigenous community volunteers
Indigenous community volunteers (ICV) has joined with Indigenous people as part of the national focus on reducing the incidence of eye infections and ear infections (such as otitis media), particularly in Indigenous children. Funding from the Myer Foundation will assist ICV in this focus of working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders, and community people, on their projects in this area. Indigenous Community Volunteers (ICV) has volunteers who want to work alongside members of a community to increase the skills and knowledge about care for ears and eyes of young children. They can work with on projects about:

• how to care for kids’ ears and teaching kids to care for their own ears and eyes
• developing training programs to assist in ear and eye health in communities and organisations
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Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service
Port Lincoln Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled health service which delivers a range of health services to clients from Port Lincoln and the surrounding areas.
View information
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Last updated: 27 May 2008