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Talk-About
The official newsletter for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit May 2018
Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Left to right: Jasmin Bird, Jake Fabila, McKenzie Jacobs, Barbara Morton, Talia Penny and Charlize Anderson .
Metro North welcomes Indigenous school-based trainees
Six Indigenous school-based “It’s important to get youth perspective; youth Charlize Anderson (Kedron State High) is
think and behave in different ways. I challenge interested in getting into law enforcement.
trainees have embarked on all of the students to ask why we do things the
• McKenzie Jacobs (Kedron State High)
the start of a fulfilling career at way we do.
would like to become a physiotherapist.
Metro North Hospital and Health “People who work here are passionate about • Jake Fabila (Kedron State High) is
Service (MNHHS). what they do. I hope they catch the infectious interested in architecture.
passion.” • Barbara Morton (Ferny Grove State High)
The program is the first of its kind within
MNHHS Board member Adrian Carson also has nursing in her sights.
MNHHS with an Indigenous focus.
encouraged the students to take advantage of • Jasmin Bird (Kedron State High) has
Students from Kedron State High, Kelvin Grove the opportunity they had. aspirations to get into medicine.
College and Ferny Grove State High have the • Talia Penny (Kelvin Grove College) has
opportunity of a lifetime to learn on the job and “We want to make sure that the students
broad interests but is considering a legal
come away with a Certificate III in Business, and succeed,” he said.
career.
a stepping stone into further study and a career The students will spend one day per week at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit
within the health industry. a variety of units including Clinical Services, Director Paul Drahm extended a warm welcome
The students were welcomed by MNHHS Chief Communications, Corporate Systems and and reminded the students that we’re all here to
Executive Shaun Drummond at a morning tea Infrastructure, Strategy and Planning, and support them.
recently. Allied Health.
“A career in health is varied and I hope this
“Metro North is committed to changing the The students gave an insight into their career experience will give students an insight into
vibrancy of our organisation and actively aspirations during the welcome event. where your career can go,” Paul said.
closing the gap,” Mr Drummond said.
Contact information
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
Give us
Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer Ph: 3646 4154 or 3646 1696
Indigenous Patient Journey Officer Ph: 3646 5612 or 0428 861 888
feedback
Team Leader Ph: 3647 4183 or 0408 472 385
The Prince Charles Hospital
Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer Ph: 3139 5165 or 3139 5062
Talk-About
Indigenous Patient Journey Officer Ph: 3139 6622 or 0409 583 967
We welcome your feedback, contributions,
story ideas and details on any upcoming Team Leader Ph: 3139 6300 or 0439 082 908
events. Please contact Aboriginal and Torres
Redcliffe Hospital
Strait Islander Health Unit Communications
Manager Renee Simon at Renee.Simon@ Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer Ph: 3049 6791
health.qld.gov.au or phone (07) 3139 3231.
Team Leader Ph: 3139 6300 or 0439 082 908
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Caboolture Hospital
Islander Health Unit
Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer Ph: 5433 8249 or 5433 8708
If you have any feedback regarding the
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Team Leader Ph: 3139 6300 or 0439 082 908
Unit services, programs and initiatives, you After Hours Team Friday and Monday 12pm to 8.30pm
can contact the following:
Saturday and Sunday 10am to 6:30pm Ph: 5433 8249
Mail to:
Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer Ph: 3647 4183
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Unit, Building 26, Chermside Community Indigenous Patient Journey Officer Ph: 0409 583 967
Health Centre, 490 Hamilton Road,
Indigenous Acute and Primary Care / Sexual Health Team
Chermside QLD 4032.
Manager: Robyn Chilcott Ph: 3492 1823
Email to:
A&TSIHU Safety & Quality – Pine Rivers CHC
A_TSIHU_MNHHS@health.qld.gov.au
Tracy Grant – Indigenous Safety & Quality Coordinator Ph: 3492 1818 or Mob: 0417 027 642
Alternatively, call and ask for our Safety
and Quality Officer on 3647 9531. Caley Malezer – Project Officer Safety & Quality Ph: 3492 1820 or Mob: 0417 270 854
Indigenous Sexual Health
Sexual health community consultation
Community Elders gathered at Brighton
Health Campus to discuss an enhanced
Indigenous sexual health service that
delivers improved access, prevention and
cultural consideration across Metro North.
Uncle Alan Parsons said it was important to
create a service that destigmatised sexual
health within the Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander community.
“It’s important to create a service that
our community doesn’t feel ashamed to
access. I’d like to see a service take a
Staff from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Unit pictured with Uncle Alan Parsons (centre) and
collaborative approach to partner with Uncle Mark Robson (centre back).
similar organisations,” Uncle Alan said.
“A health service that is integrated with Indigenous Sexual Health Service. For more information regarding the project
other organisations ensures a healthy and contact Indigenoushealthproject@health.
brighter community.” The goal is to gain clinical governance to
qld.gov.au or 3139 4036.
provide culturally appropriate and safe
The community consultation was part of the services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait
overall model of care development for the Islander clients.
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A word from the Director
I was pleased to have the opportunity to Development of the first CISS directorate
welcome six young Indigenous students to Reconciliation Action Plan is well underway.
Metro North in April for a two-year school- Driven by the CISS RAP Working Group, the
based traineeship. The program is part of a first draft of the RAP was completed in late
commitment from the Metro North Chief 2017 and provided to Reconciliation
Executive Shaun Drummond and the Board to Australia for comment. The feedback
create pathways for Indigenous youth into received was very positive with only minor
our organisation and to gain hands on changes suggested.
experience across a broad spectrum
After considering the provided feedback an
of departments.
updated draft of the RAP was presented to
A series of Aboriginal and Torres Strait the CISS Executive and was endorsed by the
Islander Health Unit (A&TSIHU) co-design former Executive Director for CISS. The
models of care scoping sessions for staff will endorsed plan has now been sent to
be held over the next few months. This Reconciliation Australia for final approval.
Paul Drahm
follows the recommendations provided by Once approval has been received a formal
A/Director, Aboriginal and Torres
the independent Developing Sustainable launch of the RAP will be held.
Strait Islander Health Unit
Indigenous Hospital Services Review and
CISS will be the first directorate within Metro
current priorities from the Metro North CE/
North to have its own RAP. Discussions are
Board endorsed ‘Danalgau Kuik Aimai’ (The
currently underway with the hospitals within
starting of life / health) plan. It also links to
Metro North with a view for them to have
the Community, Indigenous and Subacute
their own RAPs in place within the next two
Services (CISS) focus on improving
years. The plan will then have an overarching
patient flow.
We are currently seeking nominations Metro North RAP which incorporates all
for an Indigenous Workforce Strategy “We are committed to an Indigenous health facility RAPs.
Working Group who will inform plan, to be known as “Danalgau Kuik Aimai”
Finally, I’d like to acknowledge the departure
the development of our strategy. (the starting of life/health), to help address
of CISS Executive Director, Chris Seiboth.
Nominations are open to all MNHHS discharge against medical advice, revised
Chris was a big supporter of our agenda and
Indigenous and Non-Indigenous models of care inclusive of cultural needs,
for improving health outcomes for our mob.
employees who are committed Indigenous cancer care initiatives and a
towards achieving the MNHHS workforce development strategy. This will be Tami Photinos will now act in the role as
Improving Indigenous Health agenda. underpinned by Reconciliation Action Plans.” Executive Director for CISS. Tami joins CISS
– Metro North Hospital and Health Service from Women’s and Newborns Services at
If you are interested in becoming a
Chief Executive, Shaun Drummond. RBWH and the Executive Director of the Metro
member of the Working Group and
North Women’s and Children’s stream. Tami
submitting an EOI please contact As part of A&TSIHU’s commitment to
has been involved with our Ngarrama
Brian Warner (Senior Project Officer) progress the identified priorities, we are
maternity programs and I look forward to
on 3139 3235 or email currently conducting a review of the After
working with her over the coming months to
A_TSIHU_MNHHS@health.qld.gov.au Hours service, Indigenous Hospital Services
continue to identify opportunities to
and Acute and Primary Care Service.
incorporate Indigenous health priorities
within CISS and across Metro North.
Chris Seiboth signs the CISS Reconciliation Action Plan with
Director of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health
Unit Paul Drahm.
We welcome Tami Photinos, the new Acting Executive Director
at CISS
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What’s inside
March 2018
Front Page – Metro North welcomes Indigenous IN FOCUS
school-based trainees................................................................1 In the news..................................................................................5
Contact information....................................................................2 Getting started with NDIS............................................................6
A word from the Acting Director...................................................3 George’s lessons teach cultural safety........................................6
Ngarrama Family Service opens for clients..................................7
PROGRAM UPDATES Mipla Binna.................................................................................8
Indigenous Sexual Health...........................................................2 The important test that all indigenous women should have........8
Indigenous Hospital Services......................................................4 Free Wi-Fi at Caboolture Hospital................................................9
Indigenous Acute & Primary Care Team.......................................6 Multinational healthcare roadmap to be created in Inala............9
Ngarrama Family Service.............................................................7 Nicole embraces new Ngarrama Royal Caseload Manager role.. 12
Word of the month: Gudamulli..................................................13
OUT & ABOUT
Identification: It’s your right to a healthier life...........................14
Close the Gap Days - Brighton, Redcliffe, TPCH events .............10
Harmony Day.............................................................................10 STAFF FEATURE
New faces across Indigenous services......................................11
A Day in the Life of Brian Warner...............................................14
Ethian shines as Indigenous apprentice of the year...................11
Calendar of events ...................................................................15
Indigenous Hospital Services
with Natasha White, Program Manager
questions to gauge patients’ views on or rehabilitation unit. A patient must
services that we provide over the weekend be assessed as eligible by the Aged
and after hours. Care Assessment team. Referrals can
be coordinated by discharge planners
The findings included:
or in public hospitals by the Geriatric
• 89% of patients believe that after hour Rehabilitation and Liaison Service.
services should operate seven days a
week. For further information please visit the
• 73% of patients feel there is not enough Metro North website at: https://metronorth.
access for support over the weekends health.qld.gov.au/ciss/healthcare-
and after hours. services/transition-care-program
• 89% indicated that they would
Creating access
recommend the service to friends and
family members. We are improving access to Indigenous
Hospital Liaison staff at Royal Brisbane and
The After Hours Service at Royal Brisbane This information will be used to help design Women’s Hospital and The Prince Charles
and Women’s Hospital has recruited two our model of care. Hospital with the instalments of dedicated
new team members, Cessa O’Reilly and
telephones for patients at key spots
Alintia Williams. Transition Care Program throughout the hospitals.
The team operates until 8.30 pm during We have been working with Transition
specific weekdays and from 10 am – 6.30 Care Services to identify potential referral Community participation
pm on weekends to provide support, pathways for our patients. We will be attending the Nalingu Respite
advocacy and advice to Aboriginal and Centre Community Open Day on Monday 21
Transition Care Services provide short-
Torres Strait Islander people in the hospital. May, hope to see you all there.
term support to older people who require
Since the beginning of the year the team more time and
have provided services to 1,824 Aboriginal care in a non-
and Torres Strait Islander patients and acute hospital
their families, with over 2,217 episodes of environment.
service delivery. They also assist
older people
Supporting their return to community is to transition
new Indigenous Community Liaison Officer, home or to a
Hayley Renouf. She joins the team at Pine residential care
Rivers Community Health Centre and is facility.
currently studying to become a nurse.
Referrals to
Consumer engagement this service can
Over the past month we have been be made by
conducting consumer feedback surveys treating teams
with patients. We asked a number of in a hospital Hayley Renouf Cessa O’Reilly and Alintia Williams
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IN THE NEWS
Bush clinic for Indigenous men Colourful health bus provides http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/
indigenous-groups-hit-back-over-nurses-mid-
aims to break down barriers to medical services to Aboriginal
wives-white-privilege-code-of-conduct/news-st
hospital and Torres Strait Islanders in ory/0748ca8d60c07697eb21fdd763c44a05
Shame and a lack of confidence in the quality remote areas
of treatment they receive can keep many Remote communities often grapple with
Aboriginal men living in Western Australia’s Tech improves Indigenous health
challenges of distance from health care
great southern region well away from modern and support, but an outreach service for outcomes
health services. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Following the successful relocation of
Now, a new program has brought mostly in South Australia’s Riverland is hoping to Mount Isa Sexual Health (MISH) to 1 Barkly
Noongar men and health experts out of the change this, with the help of a bus. Highway, opposite Splashez pool, the clinic
hospital and into the bush to talk about men- Bright and colourful, the Pi:Lu Bus is is planning on offering extended opening
tal and physical health. designed to be a safe place for Aboriginal hours on Mondays, according to Clinical
http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/internation- and Torres Strait Islander people to receive Nurse Consultant, Mark Hanlon.
al/2018-04-14/bush-clinic-for-indigenous- help and health advice.
https://www.northweststar.com.au/sto-
men-aims-to-break-down-barriers-to-hospi- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-04/ ry/5341436/quick-check-times/?cs=191
tal/1749538 aboriginal-health-bus-building-trust-river-
land/9601270
Cervical Screening Flipchart
‘Quick check’ times
Ngangkari healers: 60,000 years of developed to help improve
Following the successful relocation of traditional Aboriginal methods make Aboriginal women’s health
Mount Isa Sexual Health (MISH) to 1 Barkly
headway in medical clinics WITH Aboriginal women two times more likely
Highway, opposite Splashez pool, the clinic
is planning on offering extended opening Ngangkari healers were considered the to be diagnosed with cervical cancer and four
hours on Mondays, according to Clinical treasure of Aboriginal communities, and now times more likely to die from it, a new resource
Nurse Consultant, Mark Hanlon. their 60,000-year-old tradition has made has been launched in WA to combat the cancer.
its way to South Australia’s Royal Adelaide Featuring work by WA artist Nerolie Bynder-
https://www.northweststar.com.au/sto-
Hospital and rural clinics.Eighteen registered Blurton, the Cervical Screening Flipchart has
ry/5341436/quick-check-times/?cs=191
Ngangkari healers set up the Anangu been developed by the WA Cervical Cancer
Ngangkari Tiutaky Aboriginal Corporation Prevention Program (WACCPP) to help health-
Budding GPs get a taste of bush (ANTAC) more than seven years ago. care providers engage with Aboriginal women.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-28/
life to combat remote doctor aboriginal-healers-complementary-medicine- https://www.communitynews.com.au/west-
shortage finds-its-place/9586972
ern-suburbs-weekly/news/cervical-screening-
flipchart-developed-to-help-improve-aborigi-
A unique medical program in the Northern nal-womens-health/
Territory has found a simple way to combat a Queensland tops list of most
shortage of skilled GPs willing to work in the
disadvantaged areas in Australia,
bush. NSW Health has released a policy
Sydney and Perth top most
Giving students a taste of bush life early in on “culturally appropriate spaces”
their training means doctors are more likely advantaged
for Indigenous Australians
to take up positions in remote areas later Seven of the 10 most disadvantaged areas
on in their careers, according to Flinders NSW Health has released a policy asking
in the country are in Queensland, Census
University. hospitals to identify a “culturally appropriate
data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-11/ space” to stop Indigenous patients walking
(ABS) shows. The most disadvantaged LGA is
medical-students-experience-bush-life-to- out without being treated. The policy
Cherbourg, about 250 kilometres north-west
curb-doctor-shortage/9636966 encourages initiatives such as displaying art
of Brisbane.
work from local Aboriginal communities in
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-28/ waiting areas, or ensuring access to culturally
queensland-tops-list-of-disadvantaged-com- sensitive spaces for patients.
Dietitian earns USC medal for munities/9593908
promoting Indigenous health https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/nitv-news/ar-
ticle/2018/04/04/cultural-spaces-proposed-
Indigenous groups hit back nsw-hospitals-welcomed
A USC Nutrition and Dietetics student who over nurses, midwives’ ‘white
has contributed to the health of Indigenous
Australians will be awarded USC’s highest
privilege’ code of conduct
honour for a graduating student this week. A NEW code of conduct for Australian nurses
Tracy Hardy, 44, will receive the Chancellor’s and midwives was slammed for including
Medal for her contributions to USC and for a reference to “white privilege”. Last week
helping improve the wellbeing of Aboriginal it was reported that nurses and midwives
and Torres Strait Islander people through her around the country were subject to a new
work in the field of nutrition. code of conduct that declares “cultural
safety is as important as clinical safety”
https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/
and requires “the acknowledgment of white
news-display/dietitian-earns-usc-medal-for-
privilege”.
promoting-indigenous-health,54210
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Acute and Primary Care Team
The Indigenous Acute and Primary Care
Team have a primary goal of improving,
maintaining and supporting clients in
the community and post discharge from
hospital. The team ensures that clients
safely return home from hospital with
services provided to support their health
needs. The team follow up with regular
home visits to support clients in the
community and coordinate care required to
avoid hospital readmission.
Celebrating our women
International Women’s Day is celebrated
in many countries around the world. It Front Row: Melvian Sleight, Jane Harbour, Faye Gundy and Brenda Kanofski. Doctor Casey Kalsi
is a day when women are recognised for Back Row: Cara Pickering, Pam Lenoy, Dene Campbell, Chloe Marshall, Delma
their achievements without regard to Dorman, Elaine Dorman, Debbie Debree (Police Liaison) and Sandra Markwell.
ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or
build support for women’s rights and their stories, triumphs or struggles and
political divisions. International Women’s
participation in the political and economic discuss with others. It is an environment
Day first emerged from the activities
arenas. where community members can be
of labour movements at the turn of the
twentieth century. Since those early encouraged and accepted as they deal with
The Indigenous Acute and Primary Care
years, International Women’s Day has life challenges.
Team held a client morning tea on 14 March
assumed a new global dimension for 2018. The theme for the Client morning tea The morning teas have been well accepted
women in developed and developing was International Women’s Day. by the local community and provide both
countries alike. The growing international education and a supportive environment
women’s movement has helped make Client groups offer a caring, supportive
for our mob as they realise they can nurture
the commemoration a rallying point to environment where clients are able to bring
themselves as well as others.
On this occasion, clients were able to meet
and talk with a local female Indigenous
Doctor Casey Kalsi, who presented to the
group her life journey.
The team were also fortunate to have our
local Indigenous Police Liaison Officer
Deb Debree participate on the day. Elders
were keen to be involved and enjoyed the
women’s day celebrations and exchange of
stories.
Elaine Dorman Jane Harbour Debbie Debree (Police Liaison)
George’s lessons teach cultural safety
Gannet House resident Uncle Gannet House since January.”
George Wano is a Torres Strait George reminded staff of the importance
of cultural capability training when
Islander man, one of the first reflecting on his own journey through the
generation Torres Strait Islanders health system.
born on the mainland. “Imagine how hard it is for Indigenous
people when they don’t speak the
Born in Richmond, Queensland, his mother language,” George said.
is from Papua New Guinea and his father is a
Torres Strait Islander and Fijian. “When I see you guys with the (Indigenous)
shirts it makes me feel at home. I am much
George has had problems with his ankles more easily treated when I feel at home.
his whole life, which eventually led to his
admission to Gannet House. “Staff need to be educated frequently
because it’s human nature to forget.”
“On 12 June 2017 I was diagnosed with Uncle George Wano pictured with MNHHS Board
For George, seeing Torres Strait Islander Member Dr Kim Forester and Director of A&TSIHU
sepsis which nearly killed me four times,” Paul Drahm at the recent Close the Gap Day event.
Uncle George said. artefacts and the flags on the campus
makes him feel more at home. To access Cultural Capability Training
“I was in a coma for 10 days, in ICU for
“Staff should know about Mabo Day and visit https://qheps.health.qld.gov.
six weeks, had three weeks in recovery,
what it means for our people,” George said. au/metronorth/indigenous_health
rehabilitation for seven weeks, spent six
(MNHHS staff).
weeks at Ebbtide and now I’ve been at
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Ngarrama Family Service opens for clients
The Ngarrama Family Service is “The services are dependent on
the family’s needs with emphasis
open and accepting referrals. on assisting families transitioning
to other service providers of choice
Working closely with Ngarrama Maternity within the community.”
(operating at RBWH, Redcliffe and
Caboolture Hospitals), the service is a Paul said the service would
navigation and transition service for women initially accept antenatal referrals
and their Aboriginal and Torres Strait and post birth referrals from the
Islander families from pregnancy through to Redcliffe and Caboolture Ngarrama
when the child turns two. maternity services.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Referrals will be opened for Royal
Health Unit Director Paul Drahm said the Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
NUM Gayle Hocking and Social Worker Madeline Mitchell.
service framework would assist the patient and other Metro North Hospital Absent team members Child Health Nurses Ann Baxter and Jenny
journey through continuity of care and and Health Services referral Macdonald and Indigenous Health Worker Anita Boyes and Kim
ensure cultural capacity and safety through networks at a later stage. Wedel.
partnership models. Nurse Unit Manager Gayle Hocking said the addresses the needs of the whole family.”
“The framework is designed to support a service commenced on Monday 12 February Indigenous families will have access to a
healthy start for Indigenous children during and they were already receiving referrals for range of services including regular phone
their first 1,000 days of life,” Paul said. social work support. contact, drop-in clinics, group programs or
“This service is home visiting based on a family’s needs.
so important,” The team, based at Aspley Community
Gayle said. “It will Health Centre, includes Indigenous health
help close a gap workers, child health nurses and social
in addressing the workers.
disparity in the
social determinants For further information about Ngarrama
of health for Family Community Service referrals contact
Indigenous people. either:
“We’re providing • Central Referral Unit on 1300 658 252
a culturally • Ngarrama Family Community Services
appropriate and on 3360 4758.
Aunty Minnie Mace (centre) pictured with staff from Ngarrama Family, and Ngarrama holistic service that
midwives from Redcliffe and RBWH.
IN FOCUS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme Kim works as the Indigenous Mental Health responsibilities around the NDIS seriously
(NDIS) is a means of support to over half Worker at The Prince Charles Hospital and because it will have a significant impact on
a million Australians with disability, and supported the NDIS at work, but she didn’t people’s lives and determine their ability to
their families and carers. The scheme funds imagine she’d have a personal experience receive a good support package.
complex needs that people with a disability with the NDIS.
“I had no idea until November this was
have such as equipment, medication and
It wasn’t until a visit to a paediatrician, going to be a factor for us.”
allied health practitioners.
who diagnosed Jesse with multiple
NDIS played a vital role in assisting single neuropsychological disorders including
mother of five, Kim when her son developed autism and ADHD, that Kim finally got
learning disabilities early into his school answers to her son’s behavioural issues.
years.
“Jesse’s behaviour changed, it was amazing.
“Jesse was quite sick as a toddler and had Since being on medication, he’s a different
surgery at 18 months for appendicitis where person but still needs help with social
he died on the operating before being cues,” Kim said.
brought back to life,” Kim said.
Kim contacted the National Disability
“I thought that coddling him as a child and Insurance Agency (NDIA) to apply for
overcompensating after he died was the ongoing support for Jesse. She said the
reason he behaved badly and couldn’t learn experience was easy and fast.
in school.”
“I was aware of the NDIS, but now as a
The learning difficulties were so bad, Jesse parent I really understand how critical it
was asked to repeat a year, which meant is to get and give the right information for
he would fall behind his twin in school, consumers,” Kim said.
worrying Kim.
“It’s important for staff to take their Kim Walker and her son.
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Mipla Binna – A
valuable resource
for dealing
with children’s
hearing loss
Finding out your child has
was a huge disengagement rate of 40 to diagnosed
hearing loss can be really 60 per cent from the hearing loss service, with
difficult to cope with. and the medical and early intervention permanent
pathway,” Selma said. hearing loss.
Children’s Health Queensland has
developed the Mipla Binna website to “After looking at the patient journey, we Staff from
support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander found that we needed a simple, brief the Aboriginal
families embarking on the Healthy Hearing and easy to understand resource that is and Torres Strait
pathway. culturally appropriate.” Islander Health
Unit recently attended
The name Mipla Binna is a combination of Mipla Binna provides families with practical
information sessions at Royal
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words; information on how to cope after a hearing
Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, The Prince
Mipla –Torres Strait creole meaning us, we or loss diagnosis, make informed choices
Charles Hospital and Caboolture Hospital.
ours, and Binna – Aboriginal word (from the about their child’s early intervention hearing
North Queensland area) meaning ear. Mipla services and better cater to their child’s These sessions provided an important
Binna therefore translates as Our Ears. individual, social and educational needs. professional development opportunity to
build knowledge and capacity about the
Community Engagement and Development The website includes video interviews of
hearing loss medical and early intervention
Officer Selma Kum Sing said the website families sharing their own experiences and
pathway and how Mipla Binna can be used
was designed to help Aboriginal and Torres offering advice for other families.
to assist families in their healthcare journey.
Strait Islander families navigate their Early diagnosis and access to early
journey through a hearing loss diagnosis. To view the website, visit https://www.
intervention is critical in making a difference
childrens.health.qld.gov.au/mipla-binna
“When profiling our families, we found there to the health outcomes for children
The important test that all indigenous women should have
Indigenous Health Worker said she was thankful Mellissa had made easy to do and so important for all eligible
the appointment for her. women,” she said.
Mellissa Malley knows the
“I knew I was overdue and I am glad I did Women are also reminded to be ‘breast
importance of good breast it,” Deborah said. “We can overcome how aware’ by getting to know the normal look
health and each year actively we feel when it is time to have our breast and feel of their breasts. Dr Brazier said
encourages Aboriginal and screen and we should not feel ashamed or women should have a talk to their doctor or
embarrassed.” health worker if they notice any changes.
Torres Strait Islander women to
“The staff at BreastScreen are great and BreastScreen Queensland Services
have a breast screen. understand that some ladies can get a little are located at North Lakes, Chermside,
anxious. Kippa-Ring, Keperra, Indooroopilly and
Working from the Aboriginal and Torres
Brisbane City. Appointments can be made
Strait Islander Community Health Service “I want to be around to watch my
by phoning 13 20 50 or you can book online
in Northgate, Mellissa arranges regular grandchildren grow up and having a regular
breastscreen.qld.gov.au
appointments for her indigenous clients breast screen is just one thing I
and as a group they attend their nearest need to do to keep healthy.”
BreastScreen Queensland Service at
BreastScreen Queensland’s
Chermside.
Brisbane Northside Service
“It is easier for the client if I pick them up Medical Director Dr Jane Brazier
and take them to Chermside; and it provides said women aged 50 to 74 years
them with a great incentive to go,” Mellissa are especially encouraged to
said. make an appointment for their
breast screen however all women
“It is so important for all women to have a
from the age of 40 are eligible for
regular breast screen every two years but
a free breast screen. A GP referral
sometimes time and other life events can
is not required.
take over and we forget.
“Family comes first for most
“It is my job to keep our ladies informed Indigenous Health Worker Mellissa Malley, Nadine Chouffot with
women, so finding time to look
about important health issues such as daughter Katie are happy Deborah (right) had her breast screen
after their health can be quite recently. Little Katie Chouffot, mum Nadine (middle) and Mellissa
breast screening.”
hard. Making an appointment Malley indigenous health worker (left) support Deborah (right) when
Northgate Clinic client Deborah Schneider to have a free breast screen is she recently had her breast screen.
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Free Wi-Fi at
Caboolture Hospital
It’s now much easier for patients “Best of all, it is completely free for all users
and you don’t have to provide personal
and visitors at Caboolture details such as an email address or other
Hospital to stay connected with information to get online.”
free Wi-Fi recently switched on The new service is an offshoot of the
throughout the busy hospital. hospital’s Wi-Fi infrastructure and has
been switched on at no cost to the hospital,
Executive Director Dr Lance Le Ray said the patients or visitors. It is also available at
exciting new addition to Caboolture Hospital Redcliffe Hospital and The Prince Charles
would help patients stay up-to-date on Hospital.
what’s happening with their treatment. Users are required to accept
“Just like so many other locations such as Queensland Health terms and
cafés and libraries, anyone at the hospital conditions before logging on.
can now jump online using their smart Look for the ‘QH-FreeWiFi’
phone, tablet, laptop or device in seconds,” network on your device and
Dr Le Ray said. follow the prompts to get online.
“Many people stay connected these days Coverage and speeds will vary
using email or internet apps such as across the hospital campus.
Facebook and Messenger, which are all
available. Jessica and Jane from the Emergency
Department connect to free Wi-Fi now
available at Caboolture Hospital.
Multinational healthcare roadmap to be created in Inala
The Hong Kong Hospital Authority has chosen Inala Primary Care (IPC), to host a delegation of nurses as part
of an ambitious and competitive scholarship scheme.
The visiting nurses will learn about IPC’s known as an authority on innovative ways responsible for more than one in 10 dollars
approach to chronic disease and end of to manage chronic disease, particularly in circulating in our economy.
life care, after the local GP practice was disadvantaged communities.
“Someone over the age of 75 is twice as
selected as the only medical provider in the
Ms Johnson was awarded a Churchill likely to be admitted compared with another
Southern Hemisphere to take part in hosting
Scholarship in 2015 to spend three months adult. That can make life miserable for the
government scholarship recipients.
in five countries, including Hong Kong, to patient and financially crippling for the
Following a study tour, which will visit study their models of care. government.
multiple sites in addition to Inala, the
The experience made her a huge advocate “On top of this, disadvantaged communities
nurses will join Queensland peers at a
for keeping people out of hospital by can have a life expectancy 20 years below
forum facilitated by IPC to compare best
improving community-based care through average - but there are things we can do.”
practice in Hong Kong and Australia. The
multidisciplinary healthcare teams made up
group will then create a roadmap on future Ms Johnson said Hong Kong had already
of nurses, mental health professionals, and
collaboration to improve patient care in sent teams over to us to learn about how to
non-clinical people such as social workers
both countries. manage chronic disease in the community
or even volunteers.
based on the model we have developed
IPC has been operating in Inala for over a
“Most countries are facing a looming to better use our financial resources and
decade, working hard to improve the health
healthcare crisis due to an ageing improve patients’ lives.
of local people, who suffer from chronic
population,” Ms Johnson said. “Four in
illness at a vastly higher rate and younger “Earlier this year we also hosted a
five Australians have at least one chronic
age than most Australians. delegation of clinicians from Tasmania who
disease, such as diabetes or kidney
wanted to learn about the models we have
The medical practice has pioneered new disease, or a risk factor (the highest rate
pioneered and piloted in Inala,” she said.
models of community based care to help in any OECD country) and 50,000 die
people manage chronic diseases, including prematurely each year. “From disadvantage comes an innovative
diabetes and kidney disease, to improve advantage and I’d like to think we are
“Chronic disease accounts for half of all GP
quality and length of life. The IPC team also putting Inala on the map for all the right
consultations and almost half of avoidable
follows a pathway for their older patients to reasons as a beacon medical practice with
hospitalisations.
prepare them for end of life decisions that big ambitions to influence the healthcare
will ultimately improve their future care. “The need for more ongoing medication, reform agenda at a national and even
plus more hospital admissions mean international level.”
IPC Chief Executive Officer Tracey Johnson is
health is now Australia’s biggest sector,
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OUT&ABOUT
Brighton event
Around 70 guests gathered to mark Close Despite coming across some
the Gap Day at Brighton Health Campus, challenges during his stay,
an important event to reflect on what we’re seeing staff wearing shirts with
doing to improve the health of Aboriginal and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Torres Strait Islander people. Islander artwork made him feel
at ease.
Staff from across Metro North were
privileged to hear four Elders share their A health panel also shared what
stories and wisdom on ways we can work they were doing to close the
together to close the health gap. gap. The panel consisted of:
Aunty Brenda Kanofski shared her • Aunty Stella Wake (CISS
experience as a patient at The Prince Charles Diabetes Service),
Hospital. • Jodi Dyer (Ngarrama
Redcliffe),
“After spending so long in hospital, my Uncle Terry Williams, Aunty Brenda Kanofski, Director Paul Drahm, MNHHS
mental health really suffered,” she said. • Peter Malouf (Indigeous Deputy Board Chair Dr Kim Forrester, Board Member Bonnie Barry, Aunty
Cardiac Outreach Program), Minnie Mace and Uncle George Wano.
“Seeing the Indigenous Hospital Liaison
• Lynn Hoey (Sleep Scientist
Officers at my bedside really brightened my
TPCH),
day.”
• Danielle Herffernan (Renal
Uncle Terry Williams also spoke about the Medicine RBWH), and
importance of nurturing the mental health of
• Clive Holloway (Paediatric
Aboriginal and Torres Islander peoples.
Audiology Caboolture
Aunty Minnie Mace gave the audience Hospital).
an insight into her experience with the
The group captivated the
Ngarrama Maternity service at Royal
audience, in particular members
Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH).
of the Metro North Board who
Torres Strait Islander Uncle George Wano asked the panel how the Board
could help close the health care Toorabul Traditional Owner, Aunty
gave a recount of his experience as a patient
Maroochy Barambah performed the
at RBWH and Gannet House. gap. Cultural Capability Officer Elwyn
moving welcome to country for the
audience. Henaway
Indigenous Hospital Liaison Mark Budd,
Sexual Health Program Manager Ronald Abala, IUIH Connect Aunty Brenda Kanofski, Indigenous
Nurse Darsha Borthwick and IUIH Program Manager Helen RBWH’s Stephanie Community Liaison Officer Sandra
Quelch, Service Improvement Officer Kelly Smith and Archibald and Annabelle Markwell and Project Officer Aleacha
Administration Officer Chloe Marshall. Sayers. Paul, Kim and Uncle Terry Hopkins.
Redcliffe Hospital event
Redcliffe Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer
Rox-anne Currie coordinated a special Close
Indigenous
the Gap Day event at Redcliffe Hospital to
Hospital Liaison
coincide with the monthly staff BBQ. Officer Rox-
anne Currie
Many hospital staff took part in planting the
and Redcliffe
Sea of Hands in recognition of identities, Hospital
cultures and history and signing the Close Executive
the Gap Day pledge to reduce Indigenous Director Louise
health inequality. Oriti plant a
hand.
Page 10OUT&ABOUT
Harmony Day
Bright colours and traditional performers
from across the world filled the Royal
Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Atrium for
annual Harmony Day celebrations.
Harmony Day celebrates Australian
multiculturalism and reinforces the
importance of inclusiveness for all
Australians.
Staff, patients and visitors at RBWH were
entertained by a diverse program of
entertainment, including an Indigenous
dance group featuring young students
from Tullawong State School, Bolivian
dance troupe and a traditional Chinese
Dragon dance, all captivating the
audience. refugee health,
A large crowd was soon on hand to watch art therapy,
and enjoy a brief glimpse into the diverse breast screening,
traditions and cultures of people that now Indigenous
call Brisbane and Australia their home. bush medicine,
interpreter services
Tasty international food from several and promoting a
cultures was also available, including healthy start to life
Ethiopian and Greek Baklava. for Maori and Pacific
Islander families.
A fashion show featuring designs from a
local African designer was also popular.
Market stalls provided valuable advice
on a range of important topics including Community, Indigenous and Subacute Services social worker Luba celebrates her
Russian heritage at Chermside Community Health Centre’s Harmony Day event.
Ethian shines as Indigenous apprentice of the year
Ethian Toby, a young man from our Ethian is from the Mununjali
Indigenous community, has strived to and Gangalu tribes, and
succeed in his career as a carpenter. recognises the outstanding
and ongoing help and
He began his apprenticeship in October
support he has received from
2013, and is now a fourth year apprentice
his mother, Rox-anne Currie,
working for Community Solutions and will
Father, Warren Toby, and his
be finishing his apprenticeship at the end
grandparents Sandra and
of 2018.
Glen Markwell.
Ethian has always wanted to be a
“I’m proud that I have
carpenter and in the near future hopes
achieved these goals, and
to own and run his own carpentry
that I am striving towards
business. In 2015, he won the Indigenous
a bright future for myself,”
Apprentice of the Year, and won the award
Ethian said.
again in 2017. Ethian at the 2015 and 2017 awards
The Prince Charles Hospital event
A Close the Gap Day event was also held at Elder Terry Williams and Staff Specialist
The Prince Charles Hospital on 15 March. Cardiologist Dr Scott McKenzie.
Around 40 people attended an informative
A tree planting ceremony was also held
presentation aimed at clinicians.
near the outdoor totem pole at rear of the
There were presentations from Indigenous Common Good Café in recognition of Close
Cardiac Outreach Program Manager Peter the Gap Day.
Malouf and Indigenous Respiratory Outreach
Care Program Manager Mandi Edwards,
Page 11Nicole embraces new Ngarrama
Royal Caseload Manager role
Ngarrama Maternity at Royal maternity care easier.
Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Ngarrama Royal is a team of six midwives
and an Indigenous Health Worker who
has a new Caseload Manager. follow the women through their pregnancy,
birth and for six weeks postnatally.
Nicole Moller, from Bundjalung country in
northern New South Wales, was recently Nicole said it’s important for patients to
appointed to the role after two years of tick the box to identify as Aboriginal and/or
maternity leave following the birth of her Torres Strait Islander so they can be given
first son. the option to go through Ngarrama. Non-
Indigenous women whose baby identifies
Nicole has worked in the Ngarrama team can also access the service. Nicole Moller, Ngarrama Royal Caseload Manager
since September 2014 and is excited to sink
her teeth into her new role. “Even if a girl doesn’t want to go through the “It’s important to have those follow up
Ngarrama service, we can still follow them checks from birth until two years.”
“Working in the Ngarrama Royal maternity up through the pregnancy and post-natal
service is great because we’ve been able to “It will be great when Phase 2 of Ngarrama
care,” Nicole said.
make really good relationships with women Family comes on board so we can refer to a
and their families,” Nicole said. “Being an all-risk model of care, women can service with a seamless transition. Just the
have the same midwife follow them through name, Ngarrama, is familiar – they don’t
“I recognise the girls’ names that have their journey whether they have water birth have to start from the beginning to know a
come back after I was on maternity leave. or caesarean.” new service.”
They’re telling their family about it; I’m
seeing referrals for sisters and cousins Nicole’s own birthing experience put her in In an ideal world, Nicole would love to see
which shows how well regarded the service the shoes of the women she cares for. more Ngarrama Midwifery Group Practice
really is.” teams up and running.
“I started off low risk but ended up high
Ngarrama Maternity provides a birthing risk,” she said. “We’re fully booked for May, June and July,
and women are on a waiting list,” she said.
“All our girls tend to birth together,” she
joked, noting that they have several women
due on the same day or very close together.
Ngarrama Royal takes around 200 referrals
per year.
For Nicole, identifying as Aboriginal is
important to her.
“It’s my culture. It’s my background and it’s
where I come from,” she said.
“Now that I‘m older I want to know more
about my roots. I had a yarn with Nan the
other day and she told me that at one point
Aboriginal women weren’t allowed to birth
inside the Tenterfield Hospital and they had
to birth on the veranda of the hospital!
“Knowing my history and culture helps me
connect on a deeper level and provide the
best service I can for our mob.”
Members of the Ngarrama Royal team Karen Bennet, Nicole Moller, Hannah McBryde and Sonita Guidice.
service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
“I had Kelly Smith follow up for six weeks
Islander families that is culturally
post birth. Even being a midwife, it was
appropriate.
totally different being on the other end
There are often more barriers to accessing of it. It was really good to have the extra
maternity care for Indigenous families support.”
because of the history of what has
Now in her new role of Caseload Manager,
happened at hospitals; perhaps a family or
Nicole has already been getting out to
friend has had a bad experience in the past,
Indigenous community events to meet
or hospitals are associated with dying and a
women and catch up with past patients.
pregnant woman is not sick.
“We currently refer to Child Health and GPs
The Ngarrama team makes accessing
after our service concludes,” she said.
Page 12Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Word of
CISS Reconciliation the Month:
Action Plan Launch 2018 “Gudamulli ”
Staff and community members are invited to attend the official
launch of the Community, Indigenous and Sub-acute Services (CISS)
Reconciliation Action Plan. Gudamulli is
CISS is the first directorate within Metro North
to have its own RAP.
The 2018 theme – Don’t Keep History
a Mystery – encourages all Australians
hello in the
to explore our past, learn more about
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Darumbal
The launch will be held during National
Reconciliation Week (27 May – 3 June), an
important time to appreciate and learn more
histories and cultures, and develop a
deeper understanding of our national
language
about Aboriginal and Torres Strait culture,
traditions, achievements, and shared
story.
group from
histories, whilst recognising two significant
events in Australia’s history – the successful
The celebration will include traditional
dancing and presentations on how
Rockhampton.
1967 referendum, and the High court Mabo
decision.
we can all contribute to reconciliation
within CISS.
Pronounced
Good-a-ma-lee
Date Monday 4 June 2018 is a common
Time 12.00 – 2.00pm greeting for this
Location Brighton Health Campus Auditorium,
449 Hornibrook Hwy, Brighton QLD 4017
area.
RSVP by Monday 28 May to A_TSIHU_MNHHS@health.qld.gov.au
Program
12.00 – 12.30pm Lunch and networking
12.30pm Welcome to Country
12.45pm Official Launch of CISS RAP
1.00 – 1.30pm Traditional dancing
1.30pm – 2.00pm Presentations on how we can all work together
towards reconciliation at CISS
Artwork by Ronald John Abala WULUKANTHA – “little spirit man”.
Proudly sponsored by:
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IDENTIFICATION: It’s your right to a healthier life
The Accurate Indigenous Identification campaign is designed to highlight the importance of Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander patients to identify when accessing Metro North Hospital and Health Service hospitals
and facilities.
Hugo Ribeiro, Complex Chronic Disease Team
The Prince (North Lakes Health Precinct)
Charles Hospital “We’re all active members of
Physiotherapist the community. We encourage
“It’s important for Indigenous clients to access our
us as clinicians service. We make our environment
and as healthcare as welcoming and as supportive
professionals as we can. The Indigenous healing
to cater to those garden out the front of the centre is
needs specifically less clinical and more welcoming. If
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander we’re not welcoming from the start,
patients. We’re here to provide the best we can’t welcome clients in. We’d like
medical service in order to close that gap to encourage younger clients to the
further and further so that everyone is equal Left to right Michelle Bamford/Louisa Hammerslag/Anna
North Lakes Community Centre.”
in terms of healthcare here in Australia.” Weldon/Di Green/Amanda Cleal
A Day in the Life of
Brian Warner
1. Can you provide details about 4. Can you tell us more about the
where you come from and your family MNHHS Aboriginal and Torres Strait
history? Islander Workforce Development and
My mum’s waters broke on the goods train Employment strategy?
between Brisbane and Charleville. Thankfully The aim of the strategy is ultimately to
she made it to Charleville which is where I was help close the gap. We plan to create
born. I’m a descendent of the Kabi Kabi and apprenticeships and entry level jobs
Wakka Wakka tribe on my mum’s side and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Barumgum on my dad’s side. people, provide upskilling and leadership
opportunities and create pathways into
2. What does your role involve? university.
My title is Senior Project Officer and I’m
working on the Indigenous Workforce 5. We have six new Indigenous school-
Strategy. My role is to increase Indigenous based administration trainees at Metro
employment up to three per cent to reflect the North. Can you tell us a little more did it to raise money for The Leukaemia
national percentage of the population target. about this initiative? Foundation, Heart Foundation, Cancer
3. How long have you worked with the Students from Kedron State High, Kelvin Council and Save Sight. We ran 33km per
Grove College and Ferny Grove State High day for 18 days of the 21 day journey. It was
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
commenced a Certificate III in Business in a lot of fun.
Health Unit, and what did you do
April. They will spend one day a week in
prior? 7. You’re a traditional owner of Kabi
various roles in the Metro North office for the
I started late February. My role is within the next two years. Kabi country. Tell us about your
MNHHS Chief Executive’s office but I link into native title application and why it is
the A&TSIHU. I’ll provide them cultural mentoring and help important to you and your mob.
build a pathway towards further study. The
I previously worked for the Federal students also have a mentor from Aboriginal Our native title application is important
Government for Centrelink where I won an Employment Strategy and a workplace buddy because we become the designated rightful
Outstanding Public Service to the Community for extra support. It’s really exciting and I owner of the area.
award. I also worked for the Australian Tax can’t wait to see what the kids do with the
Office where I helped develop a successful
8. Are there any other interesting
experience.
Indigenous recruitment program called facts you can share about yourself?
Evergreen. 6. We hear you once ran from Cairns I was on Hot Seat Millionaire about three
to Brisbane. Can you tell us about this years ago. I didn’t win anything but it was a
My training is in intelligence and I worked
experience and why you did it? good experience. I played in the Aboriginal
as an Intelligence Officer for many years.
under 17s rugby team for Queensland. As a
Perhaps my best skill is my ability to extract When I was 16 I ran a relay with three high
young boy growing up, I always wanted to
information from someone! school friends from Cairns to Brisbane. We
be a spy.
Page 14CALENDAR OF EVENTS Vision
To ensure that all Aboriginal
26 MAY 1 JULY
and Torres Strait Islander
NATIONAL SORRY DAY THE COMING OF THE LIGHT
people within the Metro
National Sorry Day is commemorated FESTIVAL North Hospital and Health
each year to acknowledge the Stolen The Coming of the Light Festival marks the Service catchment and
Generations. This day gives people day the London Missionary Society first beyond, have equitable
the chance to come together and share arrived in Torres Strait. The missionaries
the steps towards healing for the landed at Erub Island on 1 July 1871,
access to health services that
Stolen Generations, their families and introducing Christianity to the region. are culturally appropriate and
communities. This is a significant day for Torres Strait culturally safe.
Islanders, who are predominantly of
Stolen Generations refer to Indigenous
Christian faith, and religious and cultural
Australians who were forcibly removed from
Mission
ceremonies are held annually across Torres
their families and communities.
Strait and mainland Australia.
27 MAY To increase health services
8TH – 15 JULY
ANNIVERSARY OF 1967 REFERENDUM
NATIONAL NAIDOC WEEK
for Aboriginal and Torres
In 1967, over 90 per cent of Australians
NAIDOC is a celebration of Aboriginal
Strait Islander peoples
voted in a Referendum to remove clauses within the MNHHS area
and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an
from the Australian Constitution which
discriminated against Aboriginal and Torres
opportunity to recognise the contributions and to urban, and rural and
of Indigenous Australians in various fields.
Strait Islander Australians.
Its origins can be traced to the emergence
remote communities across
The Referendum also gave the of Aboriginal groups in the 1920s which Queensland in order to
Commonwealth Government the power sought to increase awareness in the wider improve health outcomes
to make laws on behalf of Aboriginal and community of the status and treatment of
Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous Australians. All Australians are
and contribute to the Council
encouraged to participate in NAIDOC Week of Australian Governments’
27 MAY – 3 JUNE
activities. (COAG) Close the Gap
NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK
initiatives.
4 AUGUST
Each year National Reconciliation Week We will do so by delivering
celebrates the rich culture and history of NATIONAL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES
STRAIT ISLANDER CHILDREN’S DAY high quality and culturally
the first Australians.
National Aboriginal and Islander Children’s safe holistic health care
It’s the ideal time for people to join the
reconciliation conversation and to think
Day (NAICD) was established by the to our Aboriginal and
Secretariat of National Aboriginal and
about how to turn around the disadvantage Torres Strait Islander
Islander Child Care in 1988. Each year,
experienced by many Aboriginal and Torres
Secretariat National Aboriginal and patients, families and their
Strait Islander people.
Islander Child Care (SNAICC) has a theme communities accessing our
for Children’s Day to highlight a significant
hospitals and facilities.
3 JUNE issue, concern or hope for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander children.
MABO DAY
Mabo Day celebrates the High Court’s
historic judgement delivered on 3 June 9 AUGUST Core Values
1992, accepting the claim from Eddie Mabo INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE
and the other claimants that their people
• To be committed, honest
WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
had occupied the island of Mer before the and work together for our
International Day of the World’s Indigenous
arrival of the British.
People aims to make the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Indigenous peoples heard more clearly Islander people
around the world and to protect the rights • To advocate for positive
of Indigenous peoples and improve their
situations with respect to their lands, health outcomes
languages, livelihoods and cultures. This • To display respect and
day is also to strengthen international dignity to our patients and
cooperation for the solution of problems
faced by Indigenous people in such areas their communities
as culture, education, health, human • To respect our patients
rights, the environment and social and cultural beliefs and
economic development.
understand their needs
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