Aboriginal Community - Primary Health Tasmania [PDF]

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations Service profiles Overview Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHOs) are controlled by the local Aboriginal community via elected boards of management. ACCHOs play an important role in delivering comprehensive primary health care that is free from discrimination and cultural and social barriers to good quality care. Some ACCHOs deliver care inclusive of medical care, with this service model known as an Aboriginal Medical Service. As well as health service provision, ACCHOs also offer employment, education of staff engagement, empowerment, and social action programs and are key strategic sites for Aboriginal community development. ACCHOs are represented by a national peak body the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organization (NACCHO). The Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC) has been the peak representative body affiliated with NACCHO in Tasmania. Tasmania has a number of ACCHOs working with communities across the State. The following profiles have been developed through information provided via organisational websites, resources and direct consultation. These organisations are: •

Cape Barren - located at Cape Barren Island

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Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation - located at Circular Head

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Flinders Island Aboriginal Association - located at Flinders Island

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Karadi Aboriginal Corporation - located at Goodwood in southern Tasmania

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South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation - located at Cygnet in Southern Tasmania

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Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (Aboriginal Medical Service) - located at Hobart, Launceston and Burnie

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No 34 Aboriginal Health Service – located at Ulverstone (currently operating through partnership between Six Rivers Association and Primary Health Tasmania).

Service profiles Organisation name: Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC) Inc. Organisation profile: The TAC is an Aboriginal community organisation developed in the early 1970s and funded by the federal government since 1973. It was incorporated as the Aboriginal Information Service in November 1973 and changed its name to Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC) in August 1977. The TAC is the local National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) affiliate. NACCHO is the national peak body representing over 150 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) across the country on Aboriginal health and wellbeing issues. TAC represents the political and community development aspirations of the Tasmanian Aboriginal community. Contact details Hobart Address: 198 Elizabeth Street, Hobart TAS 7000 Ph: 03 6234 0700 Email: [email protected] Launceston Address: 182 Charles Street, Launceston TAS 7250 Ph: 03 6332 3800 Email: [email protected] Burnie Address: 53 Alexander Street, Burnie TAS 7320 Ph: 6431 3289 Email: [email protected] Children’s Centre Address: 838 East Derwent Highway, Risdon TAS 7017 Ph: 03 6243 4018 Email: [email protected] Aboriginal Health Service Address: 56 Patrick Street, Hobart Phone: 6234 0777 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tacinc.com.au Organisation/program coverage area: Statewide

Organisation mission/objectives: The objects of the Association are: (1)

To promote and further the interests of the individual Aborigine, Aboriginal communities, the Aboriginal people of Australia and in particular the Aboriginal people of Tasmania whether by the provision of services, the conducting of public campaigns or otherwise.

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(2)

To acquire Land Rights for the Aboriginal people of Tasmania.

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To maintain legal, health, educational and welfare services for the use and benefit of Aboriginal people.

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To institute and maintain such other services and programs as shall be determined by the Association from time to time.

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To adopt the purposes and exercise the powers which an association incorporated under the Act is entitled to adopt and exercise.

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To adopt those provisions of the Income Tax Act of the Commonwealth of Australia which relate to non-profit associations so that no member shall be entitled to a share of the income or revenue of the Association except as hereinafter provided.

Health programs offered: 

Aboriginal Health Service in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie

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Aged care program

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Counselling and emotional and social wellbeing services

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Chronic disease prevention, treatment and management

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Dental health promotion

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Immunisation Program

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Pregnancy support programs including breast feeding support

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Registered Training Organisation

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Sexual Health Program

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Alcohol and Other Drugs programs including tobacco control

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Exercise and nutrition programs

Other programs: 

Children’s services including Cultural Learning Centre at Risdon Cove, playgroups, after school and holiday programs

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Cultural Awareness Training Program

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Community advocacy

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Cultural heritage programs including land based activities and camps

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Family support services including child protection advocacy and early learning home visiting

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Land management programs on returned lands

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Music and cultural festivals

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Palawa kani language retrieval and revival program

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Youth programs


Organisation name: Cape Barren Island Aboriginal Association (CBIAA) Organisation profile: Health Care services on Cape Barren Island are coordinated by both CBIAA and Tasmanian Health Services. These two organisations work cooperatively to ensure a comprehensive range of services are available. Each service takes responsibility for providing access to particular services, as listed. CBIAA offers a holistic approach to health that uses integrative/complementary modalities alongside clinical medicine. Contact details Address: Community Health & Wellbeing Centre, The Corner, Cape Barren Island Phone: 03 6359 3675 Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Organisation/program coverage area: Cape Barren Island


Audiologist

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EN Medication Endorsed

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Diabetes Educator

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Dietician

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Dentist

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Physiotherapist (F.I. Tazreach)

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Podiatrist

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Psychologist

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Optometrist

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Quit Program

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Reiki/Remedial Massage

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Flexible Aged Care Packages

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Mum’s and Bubs in collaboration with FIAAI

Other programs: 

Craft Activities

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Fund Raisers

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Aust. Bush Flower Essences

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Hairdresser


Organisation name: Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation (CHAC) Organisation profile: Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation (CHAC) is governed by the Corporations Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (CATSI) Act. CHAC has evolved into a supporting caring community organisation empowering the Aboriginal community of Circular Head to self-determination. CHAC implements an important range of community and commercial services critical to the needs of health and wellbeing of the Aboriginal community. CHAC is a valued contributor to the advancement of positive proactive attitudes that remain in the community. Contact details Main office: 10 King Street, Smithton TAS 7330 Head office: 165 Nelson Street, Smithton TAS 7330 Postal Address: PO Box 335, Smithton TAS 7330 Ph: 03 6452 1287, 03 6415 4700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chac.com.au Organisation/program coverage area: Circular Head Organisation mission/objectives: Creating a sustainable organisation by developing our future from the wisdom of the past, healing, nourishing, reconstructing our spirit, our land, and our culture and to transfer the knowledge, gained, to the young Aboriginal community to pass onto future generations. The Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation provides facilities and services to: 

Create a future for young people

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Facilitate and promote reconciliation and empowerment

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Rebuild and celebrate the spirit of individuals

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Health Services and Family Support Services

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Reconnect, care for and nurture the land

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Reconstruct and celebrate our culture and language

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Uphold and utilise the wisdom of the Elders.


Podiatry

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Psychology

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Exercise physiology

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Cancer Council services

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Dermatology

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Drug and alcohol counselling and education

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Paediatrics

Other health services include: 

Aboriginal Outreach Worker

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Regular health and well-being workshops and education which include: art, music, journal writing, healthy living etc.


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Drug and alcohol education in schools and workplaces

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Holistic approach to well-being

Other programs: 

Children and schooling

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Home and community care

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Integrated family support services

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Prisoner through care

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Learner driver mentoring

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Wisdom of the elders

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Indigenous advancement strategy

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New directions – mums and bus

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Sport and recreation

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Illicit drug diversions initiative

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Youth prevention and diversion

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Family and individual support

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Outreach and referral\

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Information and Assistance going to services

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Drop in service

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Transport

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Community consultation


Organisation name: Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Inc. (FIAA) Organisation profile: The Flinders Island Aboriginal Association Incorporated (FIAAI) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation established in 1971 by a group of local Aboriginal people and their partners. FIAAI is governed by an Aboriginal Board of Management elected by the community. The Board provides strategic direction to the organisation and delegates the day to day operations to the CEO.  Contact details: Address: 16 West Street, Lady Barron, TAS 7255 Phone: 03 6359 3532 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fiaai.org.au Organisation/program coverage area: Flinders Island Programs offered: Health 

Primary Health and Aged Care service

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Youth Services

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Statewide Tackling Smoking & Healthy Lifestyle Project.

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Visiting health professionals including a general practitioner, physiotherapist

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Chronic disease early intervention and prevention activities

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Pharmacy services

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Health promotion activities

Other programs / Activities 

Housing

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Property Management.

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Enterprise development


Organisation name: Karadi Aboriginal Corporation Organisation profile: Karadi is a place for Aboriginal men and women, their families and community members. It provides community care services, a resource centre and works for the promotion and empowerment of Aboriginal community and their families. Karadi Aboriginal Corporation was established in 1988 to create a separate women's space that allowed for activities that although could be perceived as just 'arty farty' had an underlying objective, i.e. to increase self-esteem, promote health and other issues.  Contact details: Address: 4 Rothesay Circle, PO Box 523, Glenorchy TAS 7010 Phone: 03 6272 3511 Email: [email protected] Website: www.karadi.org.au Organisation/program coverage area (eg, local government area, town): Organisation mission/objectives: Our mission is to provide resources, education and support to Aboriginal women, their families and community in an accessible and equitable manner.  Programs offered: Health 

Care Coordination

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Primary Health programs 

Tobacco cessation

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Substance abuse

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Well persons screening

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Physical activity support.

Other programs: 

Children and Schooling

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Culture and Capabilities - Men and Women

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Indigenous Men’s Program

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Youth and Family Support

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Home Care Packages

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Neighbourhood House


Organisation name: Number 34 Aboriginal Health Service Organisation profile: The Number 34 Aboriginal Health Service provides an Aboriginal health service for the North West region. The health service is a collaboration between Primary Health Tasmania and the Six Rivers Aboriginal Corporation until 31 December 2016. The Number 34 Aboriginal Health Service will then be managed by Rural Health Tasmania Contact details Address: 34 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone TAS 7315 Ph: 03 6425 8550 Email: [email protected] Website: www.primaryhealthtas.com.au/programs-services/aboriginal-health/number-34-aboriginal-healthservice Organisation/program coverage area: North West Tasmania


Closing the Gap services

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chronic disease care coordination

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outreach workers

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Aboriginal health program officers

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primary health care services

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social work services – youth and family support

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mothers and babies programs

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health and wellbeing programs

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support to mainstream health providers in their provision of services to Aboriginal people


Organisation name: South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation (SETAC) Organisation profile: SETAC is a not for profit organisation started 24 years ago. The South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation (SETAC) exists to secure the empowerment of the Aboriginal people of South East Tasmania so that, through self-determination, we can make decisions that affect our lives and share in Australia’s land, wealth and resources, contributing equitably to the nation’s economic, social and political life, with full recognition of, and support for, the ongoing enjoyment and development of our Indigenous cultural heritage. Their purpose is to improve the health, wellbeing and connectedness of our Aboriginal and wider community by delivering a range of services including primary health care and wellbeing, aged care and land management. Contact details Address: 19 Mary Street, Cygnet, TAS 7112 Phone: 03 6295 0004 Email: [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/southeasttasmanianaboriginalcorporation/about/ Website: N/A Organisation/program coverage area: Huon Valley area Organisation mission/objectives: 1. Unite Aboriginal people in the community of fellowship and understanding. 2. Promote the development of the Aboriginal community towards achieving the common goal of selfdetermination. 3. Empowerment of individuals to achieve excellence in education, employment and training. 4. To assist Aboriginal people to gain access and equity of treatment to existing Aboriginal and nonAboriginal services, especially health, housing and welfare services. 5. To promote an awareness of, and understanding of the value and contribution of Aboriginal people to the development of Tasmania. 6. To promote the granting of land rights to Tasmanian Aboriginal people. 7. Create business opportunities and social, cultural and economic benefits to the community. 8. Create opportunities and training to facilitate successful business management and expansion. Health programs offered: 

Chronic disease prevention, management and treatment

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Cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation

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Aboriginal outreach program

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Sexual Health

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Counselling service

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Social and emotional wellbeing programs

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Nutrition

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Visiting health professionals


Other programs: Home Assistance 

In home personal and domestic assistance

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In Home Respite care

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Home Maintenance Program

Children and families 

Playgroup

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Care group

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Child health nurse

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Child protection liaison

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Youth sporting clinics

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Education Support (working with high schools – further education, employment, tutoring and cultural awareness)

Land Management 

Indigenous Protected Areas

Workforce development 

Cultural awareness programs

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Staff training
