About the workforce
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff provide culturally safe services for their communities.
Our support
How we work to increase the numbers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people working in health.
Jobs and scholarships
Find out about health scholarships and job opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Initiatives and programs
See the programs we fund related to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce.
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan
Co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, this plan's target is for First Nations people to be fully represented in the health workforce by 2031. It includes actions to attract, recruit and retain workers across all roles, levels and locations within the health sector.
Resources
Resources
Primary health care roles and pathways
A student resource to help you understand the different roles and pathways in primary health care. Make a difference for your Mob, start your career in primary health care today.
The new Aged Care Act – Culturally safe care for older Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people fact sheet
The new Aged Care Act starts from 1 November 2025 and will help to make aged care better for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
FNHFTAG communique – 21 May 2025
The Nations Health Funding Transition Advisory Group (FNHFTAG) met on 21 May2025. This document provides a record of the meeting.
Supporting clients with the rollout of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander assessment organisations
Information for Care Finders, OPAN advocates and Elder Care Support Workers to support them prior to the rollout of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander assessment organisations.