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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workforce

We are working to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health professionals working in Australia's health system. This improves access to culturally safe treatment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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  • 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.
Cover image of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework

Curriculum framework

The framework helps higher education providers develop curricula for their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health programs. Graduates across health professions can then provide culturally safe health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Read the framework

Resources

  • National Medical Workforce Strategy 2021-2031

    National Medical Workforce Strategy 2021–2031

    15 March 2022
    Publication
  • National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan 2021–2031

    National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce Strategic Framework and Implementation Plan 2021–2031

    13 March 2022
    Publication
  • covid-19 vaccine tile

    COVID-19 vaccination – vaccination data – 7 February 2022

    7 February 2022
    Publication
  • Cover Office of the National Rural Health Commissioner Statement of Reconciliation

    Statement of reconciliation – National Rural Health Commissioner

    24 November 2021
    Publication
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