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CHN partnered with local organisation Coolamon Advisors to provide Cultural Awareness Training for primary health care providers in the ACT, services commissioned by CHN and CHN staff. Due to COVID-19, sessions were presented online. Over 51 primary health care professionals and 35 Commissioned Service professionals attended, with ongoing bi-annual training planned.
This training is supported by the CHN Indigenous Health Team which delivers in-practice education to improve the capacity of primary health care services to provide culturally safe environments and care for First Nations people. The focus is also to improve understanding and utilisation of Government initiatives and programs by health care providers to help Close the Gap. Over 1,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the ACT received a Medicare Benefit Schedule (MBS) health check for physical, psychological and social wellbeing.
