National Review of Indigenous Environmental Health Workers: input requested
Current topic| The National Review of Indigenous Environmental Health Workers is currently underway. It was initiated in response to several major reports that have highlighted the need to improve environmental health conditions to reduce disadvantage among Indigenous Australians. Identified priorities encompass safe and healthy living conditions, including basic rights to clean water, functional sewerage and safe food and housing.
In line with the National Environmental Health Strategy – which recognises the value of Indigenous Environmental Health Workers (IEHWs) in achieving health gains in Indigenous communities – the purpose of the review is to recommend changes to improve Indigenous environmental health by supporting the role of IEHWs. It is anticipated that these recommendations will contribute to the development of an action plan for improving indigenous environmental health issues. EnHealth is inviting all interested parties, agencies, and bodies to read the discussion paper and provide input to the review process. Input can be submitted by responding to the discussion questionnaire and/or submitting additional information and advice. The closing date for comments is Wednesday 30 June 2004. Hard copies of the discussion paper can be obtained from the Program Manager, Mr Eddie Hollingsworth, ph: (02) 6289 7264, email: edward.hollingsworth@health.gov.au For further information: View the EnHealth National Review of Indigenous Environmental Health Workers report (HTML – Download instructions) Related documents: enHealth (1999) Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision (2003) |
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