Case Study: Indigenous Health Workers

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In conclusion, we have learned, acknowledge and welcome people to country by providing information of historical, cultural and land spiritual connection of indigenous people toward their land. In regards of Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander Elder or representatives of the tradition groups The Flinders Closing the Gap Program (FCTGP) is a chronic circumstance awareness planning instrument which aims to engage Indigenous people in self-managing with their chronic situations. Indigenous health workers (IHWs) has been delivering socially appropriate self-management support; even though there is scarcity in current information, which describe specific barriers and issues that the facilitators may experience, when attempting to deliver various support.

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