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This guide is about Aboriginal Health Workers
It explains
- what they do
- how they can help you
Aboriginal Health Workers are from First Nations communities.
They can help you feel safe when you see doctors or health workers.
They can:
- support you at appointments
- help you speak up
- explain things in a clear way.
You can read this guide on your own or with someone you trust.
This guide shows what Aboriginal Health Workers do and how they can help you with health care.
Aboriginal Health Workers are people from First Nations people are the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. They are the first peoples of this land. communities. They understand culture, community and health. They can help you feel safe and respected when you see doctors or other health workers.
First Nations people often face more Health literacy – understanding health information and knowing how to use the information to look after your health. to care. It is important that health care feels safe, respectful and culturally right. Aboriginal Health Workers can help with this. They can:
- support you at appointments
- help you speak up
- explain things in a clear way.
This guide uses easy words and pictures. You can read it on your own or with someone you trust.
This resource was made by
Council for Intellectual Disability
A disability rights organisation led by people with intellectual disability.
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