Action description:
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ear and Hearing Health Partnership Committee (EPC) was established in December 2021 for an initial period of three years to reform hearing programs to be more effective for First Nations people. This partnership between the Commonwealth, states and territories and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives in the hearing health sector aims to co-design changes to IAHP programs to transition ear health promotion, community engagement functions and training and workforce development coordination to community-controlled organisations.
Priority reform:
Priority Reform One
Outcome:
Cross Cutting Outcome Area Disability
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Cross Cutting Areas do not have indicators
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Resourcing:
Costs are to be absorbed within existing resources
Delivery timeframe:
Completion due by June 2023
Agency:
Department of Health and Aged Care