Healthcare for Indigenous Communities

Overcoming political and socio-economic challenges in the endeavour to improve indigenous health
Date: 2-3 March 2009
Location: Canberra
Event Type: Masterclass:

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The rates of ill health of indigenous Australians are significantly higher than those of non-indigenous Australians. The difference in life expectancy is at times up to 17 years. Research shows that this is due to socio-economic indicators and limitations in accessing primary health care services and health infrastructure.

By signing the ‘Close the Gap’ statement of intent in 2008, the Australian government, leading indigenous health organisations and mainstream health peak bodies, have agreed to work together on achieving equality in health status and life expectancy between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians by 2030.

However, many organisations are facing difficulties adapting to changing policy and service delivery. Adequately influencing bureaucratic processes, political decisions, securing resources and overcoming workforce issues are just some of the frameworks that are necessary in order to provide accessible health services to indigenous communities.

This two-day masterclass will provide you with an opportunity to interact with the masterclass leaders and exchange knowledge and experiences with other attendees. You will gain a better understanding of how to improve indigenous health outcomes. You’ll be armed with techniques to:

• Quantify the level of healthcare and resources needed to improve the health of indigenous communities
• Ensure political commitment for securing resources
• Drive indigenous healthcare policy and program change
• Turn research and policy into action
• Build meaningful partnerships with other stakeholders
• Consult, collaborate and engage with indigenous communities on health
• Develop, train and geographically distribute the indigenous workforce
• Promoting the health of indigenous communities

PREPARE TO GET INVOLVED!
This masterclass is designed to be interactive and to cater towards your specific needs. Participants should come prepared to discuss change management challenges in their organisation and expect to work together to develop ideas and plan. This Masterclass also provides the rare opportunity to hear from a number of speakers, so you can benefit from a broader range of experience and knowledge.

Meet your Masterclass Team:
"Healthcare for Indigenous Communities" provides delegates with the rare opportunity to hear from five masterclass leaders. Gain an all round perspective from varying political, economic and social arenas dealing with indigenous health.

Request a brochure today and learn more about the following masterclass leaders!

Shane Hearn
Senior Lecturer Indigenous Health Promotion;
Director for Indigenous Health, Australian Centre for Health Promotion,
University of Sydney
Chair, Australian Indigenous Health Promotion Network

A/Prof. Marilyn Wise
Associate Professor Healthy Public Policy,
Centre for Health Equity Training and Evaluation, UNSW

Prof. Ken Wyatt
Director Aboriginal Health,
Department of Health WA

A/Prof. Margaret Kelaher
Centre for Health Policy, Programs and Economics,
University of Melbourne

Anna Montag
Senior Project Manager,
Arup

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