NACCHO who lead the development of the learning modules and consumer resources recognise in order to respect and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, it’s vital that the program be underpinned by promoting Aboriginal health in Aboriginal hands through whole-of-community self-determination, governance, and leadership in the workforce.
Current members
Karrina Demasi
Telethon Kids
James Harris
Executive Director Professional Development,
National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP)
Linda Da CostaÂ
Community Member, Danila Dilba Health Service
Judith Parnham
Advanced Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker, Ravenshoe Primary Health Care Centre
Paul Stewart
Deputy CEO, Lowitja Institute
Lee Bradfield
Manager Indigenous Strategy, Royal Australasian College of Physicians
NACCHO Good Medicine Better Health Project Team:
Mike Stephens
Director, Medicines Policy and Programs
Teegan Gold
Project Officer, Medicines Policy and Programs
Claire Callaghan
Senior Project Officer, Medicines Policy and Programs
The Advisory Group meets minimum five times per year, with secretariat support services provided by NACCHO.
The Good Medicine Better Health Advisory Group is compiled of representatives and professionals with subject expertise in their field and tasked with providing advice to NACCHO on building a program that meets the educational needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers/Practioners workforce and their communities that facilities self-efficacy and advocacy surrounding the quality and safe use of medicines and medical tests (also known as QUDTP).
The Advisory Group Members advocate on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander professionals and community while championing the expansion of Aboriginal community controlled health services.
The information was first published on 20 July 2022. All reasonable care was taken to provide accurate information at the time of creation. This information is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should not be exclusively relied on to manage or diagnose a medical condition.