Weenthunga Health Network

I draw inspiration from the team at this dedicated organisation! I have learned so much form Steff Armstrong and Lin Oke in the past 6 years! About 5 years ago through being on the committee of Weenthunga Health Network and taking part in the Careers Health Days I became highly motivated to develop the Respect Centre Care Model. As always my sister Amanda could see the vision and need and was instrumental in the process of thinking and model development.
A little more about Weenthunga ....
The Weenthunga Health Network is keen to facilitate action at local levels in Victoria. An Evaluation Report has recently been released, sharing the outcomes of our Girls Resilience Program in the Bendigo area. This activity, and all of Weenthunga's local activities, aim to address these common objectives, by:
  1. Fostering collegial support for all individuals in health roles contributing to improved health of First Australians in Victoria
  2. Fostering networking and collaboration amongst First Australians and Australians in  health roles across Victoria
  3. Providing a culturally safe forum that enables a voice and fosters support for First Australians in health roles
  4. Encouraging and facilitating educational opportunities for First Australians in health roles
  5. Improving the cultural knowledge and skill base of Australian health professionals working with First Australians and their communities in Victoria
  6. Advocating for and contributing to improved undergraduate Aboriginal health curricula at Victorian tertiary institutions
  7. Developing and evaluating strategies for providing undergraduate health students clinical observations and experiences involving First Australians
  8. Encouraging more First Australians into the health profession
www.weenthunga.com.au

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