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Increase uptake of Indigenous-specific health assessments and a national rollout of the Institute of Urban Indigenous Health’s Deadly Choices program

Action description: 

The 2023-24 Budget announced $11.5M over three years to promote uptake of health assessments. This includes:

- $3.5 million in 2023-24 to develop, in partnership with ACCHSs and mainstream health sectors, a national campaign to raise awareness of health assessments and expand the reach of the Deadly Choices initiative.

- $8 million over two years from 2024-25 for improved administration and coordination of health assessments and their linkages with allied health services.

Priority reform: 
Priority Reform Two
Outcome: 
Outcome 14
Status: 
New
Is this Indigenous specific?: 
Yes
Indicators: 
Proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people reporting fewer barriers in accessing services.
Responsible Ministers: 
Minister for Health and Aged Care
Resourcing: 
$11.5 million from 2005-2023
Delivery timeframe: 
Completion due by June 2025.
Agency: 
Department of Health and Aged Care