Action description:
Improve the hearing health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through additional and tailored hearing services under the Community Service Obligations (CSO) component of the Australian Government Hearing Services Program provided by Hearing Australia.
NHMRC TCR into Hearing Health 2021: evidence based services funded 3 grants that focus on improving models of care and hearing health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Priority reform:
Priority Reform One
Outcome:
Outcome 01
Status:
Existing
Is this Indigenous specific?:
Yes
Indicators:
Cross Cutting Areas do not have indicators
Responsible Ministers:
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Resourcing:
$3.7million (NHMRC TCR funding from 2022-25)
Delivery timeframe:
Ongoing
Agency:
Department of Health and Aged Care