National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association (NATSIHWA)

• Reach:

  National

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Category:

  Non-government

Description

The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association (NATSIHWA) is the professional association for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers in Australia. It was established in 2009, following the Australian Government's announcement of funding to strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce as part of its Closing the gap initiatives.

Objectives of the Association are:

• advocating on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers to ensure input and engagement on various workforce issues including recruitment and retention strategies and career pathways and support
• representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers at peak regional, state and national forums
• facilitating networking, information sharing, mentoring and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
• advocating for the accreditation and registration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
• representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers nationally with regards to relevant issues and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
• promoting and facilitating cultural capability, understanding, safety and respect within the workplace of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
• advocate for appropriate education, training and development need of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers
• protect the cultural integrity of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker profession
• doing all other things as may be incidental or ancillary to the attainment of these objectives.

Contacts

NATSIHWA National Secretariat
Level 1, Suite 2, 31 - 37
Townsend Street
Phillip ACT 2606
PO Box 5120
Braddon ACT 2612
Ph: 1800 200 800 (free call from landline)
Email: membership@natsihwa.org.au

Links

• View website: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association