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Our Team You are here:HomeAbout UsOur CommunityAboriginal Health UnitOur Team St Vincent’s recognises Indigenous Australians as the traditional custodians of our lands, and we seek to create a safe and welcoming hospital environment for Aboriginal patients and their families. Director of First Nations Health James Fraser The First Nations Health Director is responsible for leading the development and implementation of strategies that advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes. The position works collaboratively with communities, healthcare providers, executives, and government stakeholders to embed culturally responsive care and drive system-wide improvement. Team Leader Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Service Brooke Taylor The Team Leader Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Service has oversight of the Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Service, and provides cultural support to Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers and staff in identified roles. Telephone: (03) 9231 1138 Email: SVHMAHLOService@svha.org.au Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers Hayley Watt, Elle Brittain, Melissa Dini, Rhys Radcliffe and Mia Sazdov The Team Leader Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Service has oversight of the Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Service, and provides cultural support to Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers and staff in identified roles. Contact Telephone: (03) 9231 1138 Email: SVHMAHLOService@svha.org.au National First Nations People and Cultural Lead Wayne Delamont Recruitment, retention and development. Provide and educate cultural safety to staff. Aboriginal Health Care Coordinator Imogen Nund-Dam The Aboriginal Health Care Coordinator supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with complex health and psychosocial needs to access culturally safe healthcare and community services. The role provides care coordination, assessment, care planning, advocacy and support, while working across hospital and community settings to improve health outcomes and reduce avoidable hospital presentations. Coordinator of Koori Beds Prue Shanahan The Coordinator of the Koori Beds coordinates referrals into the Koori Beds in the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service, in conjunction with the SVHM Aboriginal Health Unit and the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service. The Coordinator of the Koori Beds also facilitates the provision of culturally safe care in accordance with the Social and Emotional Wellbeing model of care for admitted consumers. First Nations Practice Development Nurse Taela Naggs-Ferguson The First Nations Practice Development Nurse provides cultural and clinical support to First Nations graduate nurses, cadets, and supports the Medical Education team with the First Nations Medical Intern Program. Tel: (03) 9231 2438 Downloads SVHA Reconciliation Action Plan 2020-2023 Are you of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander decent? Aboriginal CQI Toolkit Medical Specialist Access Framework Case Study – St Vincent’s Hospital