Elements and Performance Criteria
- Work in the context of Aboriginal health and history
- Take into account the national/local history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a factor in health work
- Consider the impact of social, political, spiritual, economic and environmental factors on the health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- Reflect in work practice Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community-control and current strategies, programs and models that address Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care issues
- Apply Primary Health Care principles
- Ensure Primary Health Care principles underpin service delivery
- Deliver services that support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities to be self-determining and empowered
- Demonstrate commitment to achieving access and equity in health services for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- Establish and maintain networks with health care agencies and associated services (eg. housing agencies) to support Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health care
- Work in a culturally safe manner
- Deliver health services safely in line with organisation policies, regulatory requirements and community protocols
- Consider and respect local community values, beliefs and gender roles when providing health care to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- Apply cultural safety protocols in the implementation of government policies, research and data collection and the delivery of services to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- Identify cultural factors that produce stress and have a potential to impact own work practices and report to organisation as appropriate to support service delivery and personal well-being
- Apply Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health policies and resources
- Identify relevant aspects of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health strategies, policies, bodies and resources
- Apply policies and resources in line with identified need of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and communities
- Identify barriers to access and equity in relation to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health
- Take available opportunities to advocate on behalf of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people and/or communities
- Maintain confidentiality of client information