Learning Objectives:

• Have an approach to identifying the health needs of the local community
• Identify the health care resources available within a particular community
• Be aware of government policies or funding that may impact upon the delivery of appropriate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services in your area
• Use a worksheet to build a personal resource that will help you to provide appropriate community-focused health care

This module was originally developed by the Medeserv education team, in partnership with the North Queensland Workforce Unit and Cultural Awareness Program Co-ordinators. Significant contributions to its revision were made by:

• The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Branch
• Cunningham Centre
• Office of the Chief Nursing Officer
• Office of Rural and Remote Health
• Metro North Health Services District
• Corporate Services
• Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH)
• Clinical Education and Training Queensland (ClinEdQ)
• Statewide Multicultural Health Program