Shape the National Reform of Aboriginal Health
The project commenced in July 2010 under Phase 1 & 2. The accredited training resources for the 3 units were developed by NACCHO’s Course Advisory Group that included a group of ear health experts. The accredited training was piloted at three sites, Sydney, Brisbane and Kalgoorlie. Over 145 AHWs received ear health equipment training at two national professional training days. The ear health care training manual and kit was launched in March 2011 by the Hon Minister Peter Garrett AM, MP.
As part of Phase 3, a national summit was held to consult with key stakeholders on the agreed ear health model. Interested members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Registered Training Organised National Network (ATSIHRTONN) will deliver the National Aboriginal Ear and Hearing Health Skill Set during 2012-2013. During this period, the training will be evaluated.
Duration of Project
Phase 3 & 4 to June 2013
Objectives
The aim of Phase and Phase 4 is to establish a sustainable model for the ongoing national delivery of the accredited National ear and hearing health skill set for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce that is supported by evaluation evidence.
The anticipated outcomes will include:
- A sector-supported and sustainable good practice model for ongoing delivery of the National Ear and Hearing Health Skill Set on a national basis.
- Strengthened capacity of Aboriginal RTOs to provide accredited ear and hearing health training so it is accessible to the AHW Workforce across all jurisdictions.
- Effective and sustainable training
Stakeholders/Partners
Funding body
Australian Government, Department of Health & Ageing
Reference group
For Phase 3 & 4, NACCHO has established a Project Advisory Group. Members are from the ATSIHRTONN, ACCHS and National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Association and NACCHO.
Conferences
A National Symposium was held in 2010.
NACCHO partnered with OMOZ for the 2012 OMOZ-NACCHO Otitis Media Conference held in Fremantle in May 2012.
YOU CAN NOW DOWNLOAD THAT CONFERENCE REPORT HERE
Training opportunities 2012-2013
For registration details click on the link below
4-13 December 2012 Cairns Block 2
4-15 March 2013 Bundaberg Block 1 (Block 2 17-28 June )
8-19 April 2013 (Block 2) Adelaide
29 April to 3 May 2013 VACCHO Block 1 (Block 2 13-17 May 2013)
27 May to 7 June 2013 Alice Springs
Other Links
Project team/contact
National Coordinator:
Tricia Elarde
Project Support Officer:
Teletha Williams
Administrative Officer:
Amanda Allan
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