Our commitment will be demonstrated through: » Working with our hospitals, services and external partners to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have equitable access to health services » Measuring, monitoring and reporting on our progress against agreed commitments » Recognising that specific measures are needed to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s access to health services » Recognising that equity of access to health services is dependent upon Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people being actively involved in the design and delivery of those services » Recognising that the social determinants of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health include education, employment, housing, environmental factors, social and cultural issues, and racism » Working together to close the health gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Northern Sydney Local Health District acknowledges the traditional custodians of the Northern Sydney region, the Guringai and Dharug peoples. Their spirit can be found across the region and we honour the memory of their ancestors and Elders past and present. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are a resilient community who have a deep connection to family, culture and country. Intergenerational trauma caused by colonisation, stolen generations, racism and unconscious bias have impacted the community and significant health disparities exist between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. The NSLHD Strategic Plan 2022-2027 builds on our commitment to improve the health, social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in and accessing health services in NSLHD.
NSLHD strives to provide a holistic approach to services offered to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the design and delivery of health services will remain our priority.
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NSLHD Strategic Plan 2022-2027
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