his report will allow students the ability to gain insight into the needs of Indigenous Australian clients within a community. It will allow students to explore Aboriginal health services and relate this to understanding of health policy and nursing behaviours.
Please explore one of the local Aboriginal Health Service (AHS) online (you will not need to physically go to the AHS, use the following webpages to review):
http://www.thubboams.com.au/
http://www.rivmed.org/
After reviewing one of the websites please answer the following questions using material and initiatives that the AHS are currently including as programs for their clients to evidence your responses:
1. Explain the historical development of the health care facility. Link this to the historical development of AHS in Australia – (your textbook will assist in completing this question);
2. Outline the staff involved in the Centre (doctors, RN, Community health workers etc…). Explain the importance of inter professional practice in Indigenous health;
3. Clearly identify demographics for Indigenous people in the area the AMS services;
4. Review the programs offered at the AMS and explain how it represents culturally competent nursing care. Use supporting documentation to show how these initiative link with current national government strategies e.g. Close the Gap campaign;
5. Explore the communities’ history (referencing required). In your own words list at least three interesting facts about the local community (referencing not required and the use of “I” acceptable in this section);
Australian sources only please! not older than 3 years
Attachment
NRS194 Assessment item 3 unpacked
Please consider using the sub headings suggested in the subject outline. This
resource complements the subject outline assessment criteria and rubric.
Introduction:
Short introduction explaining the website explored. Include the location of the
facility and demographics of the local population.
Historical Development of the Aboriginal Medical Service:
Explain the historical development of the health care facility. Link this to the
historical factors and background relating to Indigenous Australians e.g. why were
AMS/AHS created? Why don’t ATSI people access mainstream health? (Your
textbook will assist in completing this question. Page 96, 97 and 148 will be a good
starting point).
Staff at the Aboriginal Medical Service:
Outline the staff involved in the Centre (Doctors, RN, Community health workers,
Aboriginal Health workers etc…). In your discussion consider the importance of
inter professional practice in Indigenous health. These articles may assist along with
chapter 5 of the textbook:
http://web.a.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.csu.edu.au/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?sid=3
9a2f703-d4bf-4366-817d-794b63bce37c%40sessionmgr4003&vid=1&hid=4206;
http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/key-resources/bibliography/?lid=20963
Identify the demographics:
Commence a search detailing the demographics for the specific community you are
researching. Discuss the demographics in your paper. Your search may take you to
local council websites or National statistics.
Health Promotion Programs:
Review the programs offered at the








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