Views Sought on National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan
A discussion paper has been released for input to a new National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan (NATSIHP).
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11 September 2012
A discussion paper is being released today for input to a new National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan (NATSIHP).
Minister for Indigenous Health, Warren Snowdon, has called for submissions to ensure the health plan reflects the key health issues and priorities that matter most to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities.
“A new health plan will guide governments Australia wide over the next decade, in policy making and program design to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people,” he said.
“The Australian Government has a long standing commitment to partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to support improvements in health outcomes and other determinants of health. This discussion paper is one way we are engaging.
“Improving the health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is an ongoing challenge for all Australia. A national health plan will set the course for future policy and strengthen the engagement of states and territories,” Mr Snowdon said.
“It will provide a roadmap covering not only health, but also factors which impact health, such as education, employment and early childhood development. The health plan will link with other major health reforms currently under way.”
“By having your say you can help shape the types of health services and how they will be delivered into the future.”
The plan will replace the National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health which expires in 2013.
Consultations begin this month with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Sydney, followed by a further 16 community consultations in urban, regional and remote areas to engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, local health and service providers, and state and territory governments.
The discussion paper, a schedule of consultations and details on attending are online at www.health.gov.au/natsihp or by phone - (02) 8569 4477.
For more information contact the minister’s office on 02 6277 7820
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