The Overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health status aims to provide a comprehensive summary of the most recent indicators of the health and current health status of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Korin Korin Balit-Djak: Aboriginal health, wellbeing and safety strategic plan 2017–2027
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander | MH policy, systems & legislation | 2017
Korin Korin Balit-Djak means 'Growing very strong' in the Woi wurrung language. It provides an overarching framework for action to improve the health, wellbeing and safety of Aboriginal Victorians now and over the next 10 years.
Breaking the Cycle of Trauma, Koori Parenting, What Works for Us
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander | Families & carers | Trauma informed care | 2014
Consisting of a booklet, poster and post cards, the resources convey key messages and practical strategies to help Koori parents break intergenerational cycles of trauma within their families. The resources have been directly informed by and developed for, urban, Aboriginal parents.
Koolin Balit, Victorian Government Strategic Directions for Aboriginal Health 2012-2022
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander | 2012
Koolin Balit is the Vic Gov's strategic direction for Aboriginal health 2012 - 2022. Koolin Balit sets out what the DHHS, together with Aboriginal communities, other parts of government and service providers, will do to achieve the government's commitment to improve Aboriginal health.
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The peak body for the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people living in Victoria
This RANZCP page brings together resources to support the work of health professionals in improving knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health issues.
Department of Health and Human Services page on accessing culturally appropriate mental health support and services
Helping to close the gap by providing the evidence base to inform practice and policy in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.