Australia

Strategic optimisation of the allied health assistant workforce one step at a time: first step, workforce governance

Allied health assistants (AHAs) play an important role in supporting health services in Australia, but challenges remain in using their full potential. Better management and clearer structures are needed to help AHAs work effectively and safely. While some steps have been taken, like new recommendations in Victoria, more action is needed at both state and national levels to … [Read more...] about Strategic optimisation of the allied health assistant workforce one step at a time: first step, workforce governance

This paper explores the use of Narrative Exposure Therapy (NET) to help parents involved in the child protection system process past trauma. Parents in these systems often carry their own trauma, which can affect their ability to engage in child protection services. NET is a therapy model that has helped people with severe trauma regain control of their lives, and it has been … [Read more...] about Narrative exposure therapy in a child protection context: Breaking intergenerational cycles by providing a pathway through past trauma

This study explored how Community Health Navigators (CHNs) can help patients after they leave the hospital. Interviews and workshops with various healthcare professionals revealed that CHNs could assist with non-medical challenges, such as providing emotional support, helping with medication, and arranging follow-up appointments. Key factors for their success include good … [Read more...] about Co-designing a Community Health Navigator program to assist patients to transition from hospital to community.

This trial is testing the impact of Community Health Navigators (CHNs) in helping patients with chronic conditions transition from hospital to home. CHNs, who are trusted local community members, aim to improve care and reduce hospital readmissions by providing support and connecting patients with necessary services. The study involves randomly assigning patients to receive … [Read more...] about Community Health Navigator assisted transition of care from hospital to community: A randomized control trial

The cohealth Health Concierge program operated in Melbourne, Australia from July 2020 to June 2022, aiming to support culturally diverse residents of high-rise public housing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through peer-to-peer interactions, Concierges promoted COVID-safe behaviors, facilitated access to health services, and shared information. The program reached many residents … [Read more...] about Evaluating a peer-to-peer health education program in Australian public housing communities during the COVID-19 pandemic