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Delivering Allied Health Services to Remote Aboriginal Communities in South Australia

This presentation by Hilary Ashby, an Occupational Therapist, focuses on the delivery of Allied Health Services through ASSIST to rural and remote Aboriginal communities, particularly in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands. It highlights the importance of acknowledging traditional custodians and the deep connection Aboriginal peoples have to their country. The service addresses various needs, including disabilities, chronic illnesses, and aged care, while discussing operational challenges, client management, and the critical role of community visits in service delivery.

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Delivering Allied Health Services to Remote Aboriginal Communities in South Australia

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  1. After the dust settles AN INSIGHT Hilary Ashby Occupational Therapist ASSIST Allied Health Service, SA

  2. Delivery of an Allied Health Service to Rural and Remote Aboriginal Communities in South Australia

  3. Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians whose ancestral lands we are meeting upon here today. We acknowledge the deep feelings of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal peoples to country. We also pay respects to the cultural authority of Aboriginal people attending from other areas of Australia present here.

  4. Introduction Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands Allied Health Service via ASSIST

  5. The Location Curtin Springs 530 km 460 km MARLA (DES Satellite Store) 1,100 km

  6. The Scenery

  7. The Service Eligibility The aims What is provided: Home Community Hospital discharge

  8. The Referrals

  9. The People We See Range of disabilities Range of chronic illnesses The Aged

  10. The Service Delivery Trip planning Itineraries Communications Provisions carried Accommodation

  11. The Community Visits How many clients are seen? Where do we visit the client?

  12. The Equipment Domiciliary Equipment Service (DES) Equipment & minor home modifications

  13. The Equipment Repairs & maintenance Freight & delivery

  14. The Challenges Staff recruitment Suitable Equipment Making appointments Language

  15. 5 years down the track…

  16. When the week is done…

  17. We’re heading for home….

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