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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

How we work

We fund culturally appropriate health services across the NT to improve access, systems and support better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Services are delivered by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and trusted providers, to make sure care is grounded in culture and community.

Why this matters

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 30.8% of the NT population, with 74.6% of the population in the NT live in remote or very remote areas.

By funding programs, we can improve the workforce, care, and support better health and wellbeing outcomes.

What we fund

  • We focus on primary health care tailored to local community. Integrated team care supports people with complex conditions to access primary, allied and specialist care.

  • Multidisciplinary care coordinated through care coordinators, supporting people to manage chronic conditions and navigate the health system.

  • We partner with the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT), Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations and the NT Government to deliver SEWB services, as well as therapeutic and socio-cultural programs.

    We also support workforce development and participate in governance and advisory groups that guide these programs.

  • We invest in priority remote communities including the Barkly region and Wadeye in the Top End, making sure the responses reflect local context and need.

  • We support programs such as Indigenous Allied Health Australia leadership and broader sector development to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes.

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