Provision of Health Services in the Kimberley Region of Western Australia
This WA parliamentary report investigates the provision of health services to Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley region, focusing on environmental health. It finds current arrangements are poorly coordinated and ineffective, with overlapping jurisdictions and short-term funding hindering progress. The report recommends legislative and administrative changes to improve health outcomes.
Impact
Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley region will be directly affected by changes to health service delivery and environmental health programs. Local governments will see increased responsibilities. The Health Department of WA will shift its focus to monitoring and evaluation.
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