Action description:
The Program will support up to 500 First Nations trainees to undertake Certificate III or IV accredited training to enable them to work across various health settings and be able to deliver culturally appropriate care to First Nations peoples. The program comprises two stages, an establishment phase that will prepare for the roll out of trainees and include the development of resources, recruitment, establishing governance structures, program planning and logistics to enable trainees to commence in 2023-24 financial year. Grant Opportunity Guidelines have been developed and the program is in it's second stage, delivery phase will which commenced on from 1 July 2023 and have established an Expert Advisory Group.
Priority reform:
Priority Reform Two
Outcome:
Outcome 01
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Rates of accessing/utilisation of health services (General Practitioner (GP) visits/ health assessments (Medicare Benefit 715), chronic disease care items (Team Care arrangement and GP Management Plan))
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Resourcing:
$54.3 million
Delivery timeframe:
Completion due June 2027
Agency:
Department of Health and Aged Care