Mental health training for workers in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities

• Reach:

  National

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

This project relates to the program Improving the capacity of workers in Indigenous communities, and involves the development of training and support resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers who are required to identify and address mental illness and associated substance use issues in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The aim of the project is to enhance the competency levels for Health Workers. The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council has been contracted by the Department of Health and Ageing, Office Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health to develop the resources and support material. The project will involve four stages including:

1. Formation of a national Industry reference group to produce an action plan to address the competencies required
2. Production of a mapping report to identify current gaps in training provided
3. Development of resources and strategies to support training initiatives
4. Development of assessment tools for existing and new Health Workers.

Contacts

Mark Shaddock
Project Coordinator
Ph: (02) 9270 6629
Fax: (02) 9270 6601
Email: mark.shaddock@cshisc.com.au

Links

• View information: Mental Health Training for Workers in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Communities
• View website: Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council