Aboriginal health workers and practitioners recognised

Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network (MPHN) is encouraging the wider community to join them this Saturday to celebrate and recognise the contributions and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners across the Murrumbidgee region.

The inaugural National Recognition Day for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners aims to highlight and acknowledge the work and dedication of Aboriginal health workers and raise the profile of both individuals and Aboriginal health organisations.

MPHN Acting CEO Julie Redway said many Aboriginal health workers and practitioners across the region who are deeply dedicated to their communities and deserve this day to highlight their achievements and efforts.

“We proudly recognise and celebrate the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners who contribute to the health and wellbeing of people across the Murrumbidgee region,” Ms Redway said.

“MPHN is proud to support the work of many Aboriginal health workers through a range funded programs supporting Murrumbidgee Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.”

MPHN Aboriginal Health Strategy and Programs Manager Melinda Green said Aboriginal health workers and practitioners deserve recognition for their vital and sometimes unique work.

“Many Aboriginal health workers in the Murrumbidgee are unsung heroes who play a crucial role in their communities,” Ms Green said.

“Their dedication and hard work is often matched by their high levels of cultural knowledge and commitment to guiding those in their care through the health system to achieve the best outcome.”

MPHN provides funding to local Aboriginal Medical Services in addition to a number of other provider organisations to deliver programs including Indigenous Team Care, the Aboriginal employment initiative Work It Out, and the Women’s Wellness and Recovery program.

MPHN also funds and supports training opportunities in Cultural Capability provided by Coolamon Advisors and suicide prevention training for Aboriginal medical services provided Wellways Australia.

For more information about the National Recognition Day for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners visit www.naatsihwp.org.au