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1 CAMPASPE ABORIGINAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP – Njernda Aboriginal community

2 Aboriginal Population  In 2011, the Indigenous population in Campaspe Shire was 819 and has increased by 161since 2008. This represents 2.2% of total population – 36,365

3 Aboriginal Population 

4 Median Weekly Income CampaspeVictoria 2006201120062011 Indigenous Population Total Population Indigenous Population Total Population Indigenous Population Total Population Indigenous Population Total Population $289$791$689$886$763$1,022$962$1,216

5 Highest year of school completion CampaspeVictoria Indigenous Population Indigenous Population Year 813.7%9.7% Year 917.9%12.1% Year 1026.3%23.3% Year 1115.2%14.2% Year 1214.7%29.1%

6 Labour Force Participation  In 2011, Campaspe Indigenous persons aged 15 years and over were more likely to be not participating in the labour force (48%) or to be unemployed (15.3%) than Campaspe non- indigenous persons (38% and 4.3) or the Victorian the Victorian Indigenous population average (42% and 14.1%)

7 Background to our Partnership Group  Established prior to Closing the Gap  Recognizing that we need partnerships if we want to see changes in the current status – that no one organisation can achieve significant changes on their own = shared purpose  Extension and strengthening of our current partnerships ie. Njernda, PCP, CCLLEN, ERH, Cummera, VACCHO

8 Goal/ Purpose of the Committee  To support a partnership approach that aims to improve Aboriginal health status of local Aboriginal people in Campaspe and Murray areas

9 Objectives of the Committee  To maintain a local Aboriginal profile (including demographic and service data; identify needs and priority areas of action  To identify local capacity to support implementing the National Closing the Gap priority reform areas  To maximise opportunities between members of this group to work together and make linkages  To develop partnerships with other providers/groups to address issues as required  To seek additional resources to support the local priority action areas

10 Our Partnership  Involves many sectors  local ACCHO (Njernda Aboriginal Corporation); neighbouring Aboriginal Medical Service - Cummeragunja; Health (acute & primary) & community services (ie St Lukes, YMCA, neighbourhood houses; Local Learning & Employment Network; VicPolice; Local government; Division of General Practice; Department of Health, Local Indigenous Network  Chaired by Njernda, convener role by Campaspe PCP

11 Starting Point  Development of a local Aboriginal wellbeing profile – collecting the data  Using this info to set priorities and develop work- plans to address the issues  Established a number of working group to oversee the priority groups; all of which report and relate to the Partnership Group for support & monitoring

12 Project Activities – Smoking cessation  Njernda Smokefree Workplace  QUIT training;  Young people focus;  Local champions - posters

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14 Project activities – Mental Health Promotion  Plans to deliver Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid program;  Developing crisis response pathway (including after hours solutions)  Promoting recognition of culture  Koori Arts & Craft Market

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16  More photos….

17 Chronic Illness initiative  Partners – Njernda, ERH, MPDGP, PCP, Partnership Gp  Shared role between Njernda and ERH  Planning session – reviewed AHPACC & HARP models

18 Chronic Illness initiative  Care planning and case management focus  Chronic Illness advisory group;  Memorandum of Understanding between Njernda and ERH;  communication processes linking acute, discharge, AHLO & AMS;

19 Aboriginal Protocols Community Elders Grandmothers & Grandfathers Family & Children Empowerment Health and Wellbeing Training Promotion Education Assessment Review and Input Referral Networking Cultural Awareness Protocol Access

20 Aboriginal Service Coordination Community Elders Grandmothers & Grandfathers Family & Children Review & Monitoring Service Delivery Plan Assessment Care Coordination Intake Care Coordination Screen Needs Access Services Referral

21 Chronic Illness - achievements  Increased involvement in discharge planning  Increased involvement in HACC care planning and AMS care plans  Improved communication with acute and primary care  Improved access to Njernda services  Increased referrals to HARP  Care packages provided

22 Data collected Sept 2011 – July 2012  There were a total of 514 admissions of people identifying as ATSI  Dialysis patients and children under the ages under 16 years have been excluded from this data  Females 58%, Males 42%

23 Data collected Sept 2011 – July 2012 5 chronic illness diagnostic groups account for 38% total adult admissions

24 Data collected Sept 2011 – July 2012  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) = 18%  Pancreatitis and gastritis = 8.6%  Cardiac conditions = 5.4%  Mental Health = 3%  Diabetes = 2.7%

25 Data collected Sept 2011 – July 2012 The age distribution of adult admissions is highest in the 45-64 years olds accounting for 30% of the total admissions and the 25-44 year olds at 29%

26 Contacts  John Mitchell, Deputy CEO, Njernda Aboriginal Corporation john@njernda.com.au john@njernda.com.au  June Dyson, Executive Director of Nursing, Echuca Regional Health jdyson@erh.org.au jdyson@erh.org.au  Judi Pay, Executive Officer, Campaspe PCP eo@campaspepcp.com.au eo@campaspepcp.com.au  Barb Gibson-Thorpe, Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Echuca Regional Health & Njernda bgibsonthorpe@erh.org.au bgibsonthorpe@erh.org.au


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