CAMPASPE ABORIGINAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP Njernda Aboriginal community

CAMPASPE ABORIGINAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP Njernda Aboriginal community

Aboriginal Population In 2011, the Indigenous population in Campaspe Shire was 819 and has increased by 161since 2008. This represents 2.2% of total population 36,365

Aboriginal Population

Median Weekly Income Campaspe Victoria 2006 2011 2006 2011 Indigenous Population Total Population Indigenous Population Total Population Indigenous Population Total Population Indigenous Population Total Population $289 $791 $689 $886 $763 $1,022 $962 $1,216

Highest year of school completion Campaspe Victoria Indigenous Population Indigenous Population Year 8 13.7% 9.7% Year 9 17.9% 12.1% Year 10 26.3% 23.3% Year 11 15.2% 14.2% Year 12 14.7% 29.1%

Labour Force Participation In 2011, Campaspe Indigenous persons aged 15 years and over were more likely to be not participating in the labour force (48%) or to be unemployed (15.3%) than Campaspe nonindigenous persons (38% and 4.3) or the Victorian the Victorian Indigenous population average (42% and 14.1%)

Background to our Partnership Group Established prior to Closing the Gap Recognizing that we need partnerships if we want to see changes in the current status that no one organisation can achieve significant changes on their own = shared purpose Extension and strengthening of our current partnerships ie. Njernda, PCP, CCLLEN, ERH, Cummera, VACCHO

Goal/ Purpose of the Committee To support a partnership approach that aims to improve Aboriginal health status of local Aboriginal people in Campaspe and Murray areas

Objectives of the Committee To maintain a local Aboriginal profile (including demographic and service data; identify needs and priority areas of action To identify local capacity to support implementing the National Closing the Gap priority reform areas To maximise opportunities between members of this group to work together and make linkages To develop partnerships with other providers/groups to address issues as required To seek additional resources to support the local priority action areas

Our Partnership Involves many sectors local ACCHO (Njernda Aboriginal Corporation); neighbouring Aboriginal Medical Service - Cummeragunja; Health (acute & primary) & community services (ie St Lukes, YMCA, neighbourhood houses; Local Learning & Employment Network; VicPolice; Local government; Division of General Practice; Department of Health, Local Indigenous Network Chaired by Njernda, convener role by Campaspe PCP

Starting Point Development of a local Aboriginal wellbeing profile collecting the data Using this info to set priorities and develop workplans to address the issues Established a number of working group to oversee the priority groups; all of which report and relate to the Partnership Group for support & monitoring

Project Activities Smoking cessation Njernda Smokefree Workplace QUIT training; Young people focus; Local champions - posters

Project activities Mental Health Promotion Plans to deliver Aboriginal Mental Health First Aid program; Developing crisis response pathway (including after hours solutions) Promoting recognition of culture Koori Arts & Craft Market

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Chronic Illness initiative Partners Njernda, ERH, MPDGP, PCP, Partnership Gp Shared role between Njernda and ERH Planning session reviewed AHPACC & HARP models

Chronic Illness initiative Care planning and case management focus Chronic Illness advisory group; Memorandum of Understanding between Njernda and ERH; communication processes linking acute, discharge, AHLO & AMS;

Aboriginal Protocols Review and Input Access Empowerment Protocol Health and Wellbeing Cultural Awareness Networking Community Elders Grandmothers & Grandfathers Family & Children Training Promotion Referral Education Assessment

Aboriginal Service Coordination Access Services Care Coordination Referral Review & Monitoring Screen Needs Intake Community Elders Grandmothers & Grandfathers Family & Children Service Delivery Care Coordination Assessment Plan

Chronic Illness - achievements Increased involvement in discharge planning Increased involvement in HACC care planning and AMS care plans Improved communication with acute and primary care Improved access to Njernda services Increased referrals to HARP Care packages provided

Data collected Sept 2011 July 2012 There were a total of 514 admissions of people identifying as ATSI Dialysis patients and children under the ages under 16 years have been excluded from this data Females 58%, Males 42%

Data collected Sept 2011 July 2012 5 chronic illness diagnostic groups account for 38% total adult admissions

Data collected Sept 2011 July 2012 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) = 18% Pancreatitis and gastritis = 8.6% Cardiac conditions = 5.4% Mental Health = 3% Diabetes = 2.7%

Data collected Sept 2011 July 2012 The age distribution of adult admissions is highest in the 45-64 years olds accounting for 30% of the total admissions and the 25-44 year olds at 29%

Contacts John Mitchell, Deputy CEO, Njernda Aboriginal Corporation john@njernda.com.au June Dyson, Executive Director of Nursing, Echuca Regional Health jdyson@erh.org.au Judi Pay, Executive Officer, Campaspe PCP eo@campaspepcp.com.au Barb Gibson-Thorpe, Aboriginal Liaison Officer, Echuca Regional Health & Njernda bgibsonthorpe@erh.org.au