❓ Hon Tom Stephens questions the progress of cardio-respiratory services for non-metropolitan Aboriginal communities, following up on a previous question. The Minister's reply outlines progress on a draft proposal, funded initiatives, and future plans within the Aboriginal Health Strategy.
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63. Hon Tom Stephens to the Attorney General representing the Minister for Health:
I refer to the answer to question on notice number 49 dated September 7 1999, asked in the Legislative Assembly, in which the Minister for Health stated that, for reasons of patient safety, stress cardiographs are not available in remote Aboriginal communities and that a joint Working Party has been established between the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and the Minister for Health to progress the development of cardio-respiratory services for non-metropolitan Aboriginal communities in Western Australia -
(1) At what point has the Working Party reached?
(2) How far has the development of cardio-respiratory services for non-metropolitan Aboriginal communities progressed to date?
(3) What is likely to happen in the future in relation to this issue and when?
I refer to the answer to question on notice number 49 dated September 7 1999, asked in the Legislative Assembly, in which the Minister for Health stated that, for reasons of patient safety, stress cardiographs are not available in remote Aboriginal communities and that a joint Working Party has been established between the Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and the Minister for Health to progress the development of cardio-respiratory services for non-metropolitan Aboriginal communities in Western Australia -
(1) At what point has the Working Party reached?
(2) How far has the development of cardio-respiratory services for non-metropolitan Aboriginal communities progressed to date?
(3) What is likely to happen in the future in relation to this issue and when?
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Answered
23 November 2000
Response time
107 days
The Minister Replied:
(1) A draft proposal has been developed and is currently undergoing refinement in the light of the completion of the Regional Aboriginal Health Plans and other stakeholder comments.
(2) The Department has funded heart health initiatives in three non-metropolitan centres through Bega Garnbirringu Health Service, South West Aboriginal Medical Service and Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service. In addition there has been an increase in primary health care services in many non-metropolitan areas. Substantial numbers of Aboriginal people in non-metropolitan areas have been trained in First Aid, thereby equipping family members with skills to assist in the management of cardio-respiratory events.
(3) Heart disease remains a significant health problem for Aboriginal Western Australians. The Western Australian Aboriginal Health Strategy seeks to provide an innovative basis on which further development of health services for Aboriginal Western Australians can occur. Increasing Access to Health Services, including services for Cardio-respiratory disease is a critical domain in the Western Australian Aboriginal Health Strategy. The Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments will respond to the Western Australian Aboriginal Health Strategy and the 6 regional Aboriginal Health Strategies in due course.
(1) A draft proposal has been developed and is currently undergoing refinement in the light of the completion of the Regional Aboriginal Health Plans and other stakeholder comments.
(2) The Department has funded heart health initiatives in three non-metropolitan centres through Bega Garnbirringu Health Service, South West Aboriginal Medical Service and Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service. In addition there has been an increase in primary health care services in many non-metropolitan areas. Substantial numbers of Aboriginal people in non-metropolitan areas have been trained in First Aid, thereby equipping family members with skills to assist in the management of cardio-respiratory events.
(3) Heart disease remains a significant health problem for Aboriginal Western Australians. The Western Australian Aboriginal Health Strategy seeks to provide an innovative basis on which further development of health services for Aboriginal Western Australians can occur. Increasing Access to Health Services, including services for Cardio-respiratory disease is a critical domain in the Western Australian Aboriginal Health Strategy. The Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments will respond to the Western Australian Aboriginal Health Strategy and the 6 regional Aboriginal Health Strategies in due course.
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