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
Australia's domestic response to the WHO Commission on social determinants of health report – Closing the gap within a generation
This document presents the Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee report: Australia’s domestic response to the WHO Commission on social determinants of health report – Closing the gap within a generation.
FNHFTAG communique – 12 July 2024
The First Nations Health Funding Transition Advisory Group met on 12 July 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.
FNGPTC communique – 21 June 2024
This communique summarises the discussions and decisions by the First Nations General Practice Training Committee (FNGPTC) at its 21 June 2024 meeting.
FNHFTAG communique – 28 June 2024
The First Nations Health Funding Transition Advisory Group met on 28 June 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.