Purpose
• To develop, implement, and evaluate an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Population Health Unit – via a regional hub model;
• To provide population health expertise and service delivery support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services; and
• To enable a population health evidence-based approach to developing prevention programs.
Objectives
• To improve co-ordination, monitoring and service delivery support at the local and regional level – gaps and priority needs.
• To establish local level networks for collaboration in prevention and population health initiatives.
• To build the capacity of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services sector.
• To enhance the use of existing resources and influence new investment into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prevention programs.
• To build a strong, collaborative partnership with Queensland Health population health services and units - add value rather than duplicate.
• A dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population health approach.
Strategies
• State-wide population health services via two regional hubs (northern and southern);
• Designed to improved the interface between primary health care and population health services and programs.
• Core population health expertise – specialist, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco, alcohol etc
• Underpinned by a focus on data management support and monitoring.
• The QAIHC Centre for Clinical Research Excellence will provide research support to the Population Health Unit.