Annual Report 10-11.pdf - WAMS
Annual Report 10-11.pdf - WAMS
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Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Co-Operative Limited<br />
ANNUAL REPORT 20<strong>10</strong>/2011<br />
HEARING HEALTH WORKER<br />
JULY 20<strong>10</strong> TO JUNE 2011<br />
Introduction<br />
Over the past year the Hearing Health Worker has worked toward achieving an accreditation<br />
in Cert IV for Aboriginal Health and Hearing training from the Royal Deaf and Blind Society.<br />
The Hearing program is a vital part of Aboriginal Health as many Aboriginal Children suffer<br />
with Otitis Media and other ear infection.<br />
The Hearing Health Worker has worked continuously to provide health care across the<br />
community, assisting GP’s and visiting specialists. I have worked with the program team to<br />
deliver health promotion for various promotional events. Participating in these events has<br />
enhanced opportunity for the community to engage in hearing health services. I have also<br />
assisting in clinical procedures, dispensary and transport when required.<br />
Two significant events for this reporting period were the 25 year Anniversary for <strong>WAMS</strong> and<br />
the Freedom Ride visitors. These two events depict the advancement but most importantly<br />
the struggles for Aboriginal people and their survival.<br />
Meetings/Conferences<br />
• Monthly Staff Meetings<br />
• Monthly Program Meetings<br />
• Hearing Conference<br />
• Men’s Business<br />
Community Programs and Health Promotion<br />
• 25 year Anniversary<br />
• Parenting Program<br />
• Harmony Day<br />
• Visit from Freedom Ride<br />
• Minister Humphries<br />
• Pink Ribbon Day<br />
• Movember – For the month of November<br />
• School Presentation Day<br />
• School Sport Events<br />
• Ricky Walford Shield<br />
• Genes for Jeans Day<br />
• Mungindi Country League Carnival<br />
• Children’s Day in the Park<br />
• St Josephs Primary School Dance-a-thon<br />
• <strong>WAMS</strong> 25 Year Anniversary<br />
• Men’s Pit Stop<br />
General Duties at <strong>WAMS</strong><br />
• Liaise with Program Team on a regular basis<br />
• Assist in the clinic when required<br />
• Transportation within Walgett for <strong>WAMS</strong> clients<br />
• Work with other Program Team Members to ensure <strong>WAMS</strong> clients have access to<br />
appropriate services<br />
• Work in GP Clinic<br />
• Work in Dental Clinic<br />
• Work with FCPHC Team<br />
• Assist Clients were needed eg medical appointment, social transport<br />
• Strengthening business and community contacts/links through <strong>WAMS</strong>.<br />
• Assisting Program members in promotion of programs<br />
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Celebrating 25 years in 2011 – Health is Life is Health<br />
Funded by the Federal Department of Health & Ageing and NSW Health
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