Policies, strategies and documents

There are a wide range of policies, strategies and documents to achieve the vision for health equity for Aboriginal people, families and communities.

Key strategic documents

• NSW Aboriginal Health Plan 2024-2034
• NSW Aboriginal Health Governance, Shared Decision Making and Accountability Framework
• NSW Aboriginal Health Partnership Agreement 2015-2025
• Future Health: Guiding the next decade of health care in NSW 2022-2032
• NSW Health Services Aboriginal Cultural Engagement Self-Assessment Tool
• Statement of Commitment
• Report of the Chief Health Officer
• Statement of Intent

Cultural competence, identification and workforce

• Aboriginal workforce
• Aboriginal Workforce Composition
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Origin - Recording of Information of Patients and Clients
• Aboriginal Health Impact Statement
• Aboriginal Cultural Activities Policy
• Communicating Positively: A Guide to Appropriate Aboriginal Terminology
• Respecting the Difference: An Aboriginal Cultural Training Framework for NSW Health

Child wellbeing and maternal and infant health

• 2022 Mothers and Babies Report
• 2021 Mothers and Babies Report
• 2020 Mothers and Babies Report

Environmental health

• Aboriginal Environmental Health Officer Training Program
• Closing the Gap: 10 Years of Housing for Health in NSW
• Housing for Health Program

Family violence

• NSW Health Strategy for Preventing and Responding to Domestic and Family Violence
• Aboriginal Family Health Workers - Operational Guidelines
• Education Centre Against Violence

Hearing health

NSW Aboriginal Ear Health Program Guidelines

Nursing and Midwifery

Nursing and Midwifery Office

Other

Consultation for the NSW Aboriginal Health Plan 2013 - 2023

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