Indigenous Health

The Department of Health exists to provide services that work together for the health and well-being of our communities: maximising physical health but also the mental, social and environmental well-being of all Territorians.

Improving Aboriginal health as part of efforts to overcome Aboriginal disadvantage more generally, poses the greatest single challenge to the Northern Territory and its health care system.

The Australian and Northern Territory Governments are working together to make fundamental and lasting improvement to the lives and opportunities of the residents of Alice Springs, particularly town camps.

A unique place of knowledge and skills, where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians can undertake journeys of learning for empowerment and advancement while strengthening identity.

Expanding Health Service Delivery Initiative (EHSDI) is part of the joint initiative between the Australian Government and Northern Territory Government to progress both Governments' Closing the Gap policies and address Aboriginal disadvantage, with substantial funding allocated to improve access to health and education services. Primary Health service delivery in the Northern Territory is in the midst of significant reform in the following.

The purpose of the Inquiry is to find better ways to protect Aboriginal children from sexual abuse. The Inquiry is scheduled to report to the Chief Minister by the end of April 2007. An expert reference Group will be appointed to assist the Inquiry including providing advice and facilitate communication with community members, stakeholders and others as required.

The Northern Territory Aboriginal Health Key Performance Indicator Information System (NTAHKPI) site provides information on an exciting collaboration between Northern Territory health service deliverers to develop a Northern Territory jurisdiction wide system for reporting key performance indicator data on aboriginal health.

The Northern Territory Population Projections have been developed to meet the needs of Northern Territory Government agencies as well as the broader community.

The Department of Regional Development and Indigenous Advancement leads whole of government initiatives on issues that affect remote areas and Indigenous Territorians.

For many years medical specialists in the Northern Territory have provided services to rural and remote areas. Often these services are based on the goodwill and philanthropic nature of the Doctors and over time some funding has been dedicated to expand and improve Territorians access to specialist services.