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Aboriginal Health Worker Profession Review: final report for the Northern Territory Department of Health and Families

This report presents the outcomes of the review of the Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) profession in the Northern Te... Show more
This report presents the outcomes of the review of the Aboriginal Health Worker (AHW) profession in the Northern Territory (NT). The review focused on AHW workforce size and career structure, participation and progression. The report was commissioned by the Northern Territory Department of Health and Families with agreement from the Liquor, Hospitality and Miscellaneous Union, as a result of discussions about the Enterprise Bargaining Agreement that covers Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs). The report makes a number of recommendations in relation to: work role and organisation; workforce size; recruitment; training; professional development and ongoing support; professional representation; retention issues; role clarifications; the role of AHWs in acute care settings; induction and cultural awareness training for nursing staff; and management practices. Show less

Authors: Ridoutt, Lee; Pilbeam, Victoria; Lee, Kate

Date: 2010

Geographic subjects: Australia; Oceania; Northern Territory

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Indigenous people; Workforce development; Culture and society ... [+] Show more