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The NSW Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2020-2025

Written by Danica Browne on . Posted in Engagement and Participation of First Nations People.

  • Resource Author: NSW Ministry of Health
  • Year of Publication: 2020
  • Resource URL: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/mentalhealth/resources/Publications/aborig-mh-wellbeing-2020-2025.pdf
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    This strategy is designed to support and assist NSW Health services in delivering respectful and appropriate care in partnership with Aboriginal services, people and communities. The strategy is the foundation for change that will support a future way of working under the national Agreement for Closing the Gap in Aboriginal Health outcomes.

    This Strategy recognises that Aboriginal people are experts in Aboriginal communities and needs, and that improvements in the coordination of services and in the quality of service delivery and planning will need to start in genuine co-design processes, led by Aboriginal people. Person centred and culturally safe services acknowledge the strength and resilience of Aboriginal people, families, and communities.

The NSW Aboriginal Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2020-2025 supports and assists NSW Health services in delivering respectful and appropriate mental health services in partnership with Aboriginal services, people and communities.

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