The University of Queensland has partnered the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council and Metro South Health, to improve the high dementia rates of indigenous Australians and communities.
The combined team known as DementiaECHO aims to increase local capacity to care for Indigenous Australians in remote, rural and urban communities.
UQ Health Director Professor Anthony Smith says, “Despite government attempts to address the issue, critical health workforce shortages continue to lead to inequitable access to appropriate and culturally safe healthcare."
“DementiaECHO will provide regular support for patient cases and for healthcare workers to share expertise via mentoring, conceptualisation, guidance, feedback and education.”