Increasing the Aboriginal health workforce in East Gippsland

Doris Paton, D Blaber, C Anderson, G Bundle, D Campbell, E Mitchell, A Mullett, R Mullett, B O'Shanassy, M Pearce, R Pearce, J Greacen

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    Abstract

    This paper describes a research project undertaken by the Centre of Excellence for Aboriginal Health in East Gippsland (CEAHEG), to identify the barriers to East Gippsland Aboriginal high school students becoming health professionals. It incorporates qualitative data gathered from questionnaires,semi structured individual interviews and focus group discussions. A literature review of Australian and International publications was conducted and is the subject of a separate paper. Questionnaires were distributed to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students and their parents/carers, and interviews undertaken with Aboriginal parents/carers. The findings for the local schools were consistent with the findings from the literature review.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publication14th National Rural Health Conference Proceedings
    EditorsLeanne Coleman
    Place of PublicationCanberra, ACT
    PublisherNational Rural Health Alliance
    Number of pages11
    Publication statusPublished - 2017
    EventNational Rural Health Conference 2017 - Cairns, Australia
    Duration: 26 Apr 201729 Apr 2017
    Conference number: 14th
    http://www.ruralhealth.org.au/14nrhc/

    Conference

    ConferenceNational Rural Health Conference 2017
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    CityCairns
    Period26/04/1729/04/17
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