National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP) Day

Eastern Health acknowledges National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners (NAATSIHWP) Day (7 August) as a time to recognise and celebrate the vital contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners.

“Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners are the heart of culturally safe care. Today we honour their strength, knowledge and deep connection to community.”

Emma Markwell, Manager First Nations Cultural Safety and Workforce Development

Eastern Health remains committed to Closing the Health Gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous communities.