ABORIGINAL HEALTH WORKER

NSW Aboriginal Health Worker and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker Position Statement

The Aboriginal Health Worker and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker is defined by self governance, self determination, definition and ownership by the local Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Credence is given to vision and scope of health service delivery encompassed in best clinical pathway and practices essential in holistic care.

Each local community health worker faces the challenge of integrating western health practice with cultural needs and traditional health principles and practices of his/her community.

All health workers provide direct services to individuals and families, plan to meet future needs and promote wellbeing. The term “health” is used holistically, spiritually, psychological and social well being.

Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people exercise self-determination with respect and regard, with an heirloom to sovereignty, to reduce mortality and morbidity rates for all.