Living with a long-term illness can be hard, especially when it means travelling long distances, seeing lots of different health services, and making big decisions along the way. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Western and Far West NSW, the Integrated Team Care (ITC) program helps make that journey feel more supported and less overwhelming.
In the heart of regional New South Wales, the Keeping Healthy Puura Manti Program (KHPMP) is helping people work towards better health outcomes. Delivered through general practices and Aboriginal Medical Services, the initiative brings together chronic disease practice nurses, Aboriginal health workers, and visiting allied health professionals to support people aged 15 years and over who are managing or at risk of developing two or more chronic illnesses.
APNA knows that working in rural or remote Australia presents unique challenges in terms of chronic disease management.
That’s why they offer intakes of their popular Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing Program (CDMHA) for nurses working outside of major cities and towns.