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Aim: To identify how the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Worker workforce can be strengthened to deliver care to help meet the health and service needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Phase 1 - Collecting information (completed in March 2011) Phase 2 - Developing a strategy (April to October 2011)

Health Worker project: what’s it all about?

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Project activities include…

Phase 1: the current situation•National survey of 351 Health Workers and 100 managers

•Focus groups with Health Workers, managers and other health professionals at 64 Health Services all over Australia – 389 people

•Interviews with key stakeholders

•Literature review

Phase 2: the future strategy

There will be:

•National workshops

•A final workshop with key decision-makers to develop a plan for action

Action

Making a commitment to action by all key stakeholders

We are here in Phase 2We have finished Phase 1 For the future…

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here!

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You might have met us before…• Our team visited 64 different health services across Australia

in October-November 2010. • Did you meet any of us?

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Tom Ogwang Pat Maher Liz Cameron-Smith

Condy Canuto Anna Leditschke Elaine Treloar

Brett Shannon Matt Cleary Bev McIntyre

Stephanie Jacob Craig Gear Cathy Teager

Gwen Rakabula Evi Liddle

Chris Eldridge Cindy Shannon

... And now we want to talk to you again

From the focus groups and surveys we now have a national view of the existing Health Worker workforce… but what should it become?

At workshops around the country you will be able to:1.Hear what we have learnt so far2.Tell us what you think are the most important areas for action3.Work with us to develop recommendations for action

The project is only possible with your help – your voices, your ideas, your concerns and your action.

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There will be 1-day workshops held all around Australia …

Which one will you be attending?

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Where When

Broome May 16 (Mon)

Alice Springs May 18 (Wed)

Canberra May 20 (Fri)

Townsville May 24 (Tues)

Adelaide May 27 (Fri)

Perth June 7 (Tues)

Thursday Island June 9 (Thurs)

Melbourne June 14 (Tues)

Mildura/ Dareton June 16 (Thurs)

Darwin June 28 (Tues)

Brisbane June 30 (Thurs)

Sydney July 5 (Tues)

• Health Workers and managers• Other health professionals• Health service mangers and CEOs• RTO representatives• Members of both the ACCHO and government sectors• Anyone with an interest in strengthening the Health

Worker workforce

Each and every one of you is important to make real change happen.

Who can attend?

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What will happen after the workshops?

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I want to attend a workshop…what do I do?

• Talk to your employer about representing your workplace

• Fill in the Registration form and email to hwawir@hwa.gov.au or

fax on (08) 8212 3841 numbers are limited so register early

• Start thinking about what you and your workmates would like to

say at the workshop

• Use the following slides to help you prepare

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Preparation for the workshopThese slides will help you come to the workshops prepared to represent the views of your workmates

Preparation for the workshop• These slides will help you come prepared with views collected

from your workmates – you’ll have a chance to share these on the day

• To prepare:

– Organise a session with your workmates to go through the slides– Talk about the issues that you all think are most important to raise

at the workshops– Fill in the slides with the yellow spaces to record what you and

your workmates want to see change for 2020*– Bring these slides to the workshop – here you’ll have a chance to

share your ideas with others

Thanks for taking the time to prepare!

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*Note: there are additional slides at the end of the pack if you have more ideas to add

Topics of discussionAt the workshop there will be five main areas of focus:

1. Define the Health Worker workforce

2. Clarify and strengthen education and career pathways

3. Build a systematic approach to workforce planning

4. Create enabling workplace and community environments

5. Collect and share an evidence base

This pack includes two slides on each of these topics.

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1. Define the Health Worker workforceWhat kinds of issues will be discussed at the

workshop?• What should be the national definition of an Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander Health Worker?

• How will national registration impact upon the definition of the workforce?

• Could/should the role of Health Workers be changed to better meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities?

• What things would help your workmates understand your role better?

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1. Define the Health Worker workforceWhat are the 3 most important things you and your workmates want to see in this area by 2020?

2. Clarify and strengthen education and career pathways What kinds of issues will be discussed at the

workshop?• What type and level of educational qualifications should be required of Health Workers?

• How can Health Workers be provided with better career pathways?

• What do we need to do to better support Health Workers so they can access education and career opportunities?

• How can we better support RTOs to provide the right educational courses for Health Workers in the right place at the right time?

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workshop?• How do we make sure there are enough Health Workers to meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in future?

• How does Health Worker workforce fit into the broader health system to meet these needs?

• What can be done to overcome recruitment and retention challenges?

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workshop?• How do we ensure that Health Workers are working in culturally safe environments, where other professionals understand and respect their role?

• How do we empower Health Workers to reach their full potential?

• How do we give Health Workers the respect and recognition they deserve, both in Health Services and in communities?

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• How do we know what works well and what doesn’t work well?

• How can we help Health Workers and health services to learn from each other’s mistakes and successes?

• How can we help strengthen networks across the workforce?

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Q. How much does it cost?

A: There is no registration fee

Q. When do I need to register by?

A: As soon as you can!

Q. If I can’t make it to a workshop how can I be involved?

A: If there is a someone from your workplace attending, have a

talk with them and let them know your views.

Go to HWA Forum on http://www.hwa.gov.au/atsihw

Frequently asked questions

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Any more questions? Drop us a line…

Freecall: 1800 707 351Email: hwawir@hwa.gov.au

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