Finalist: Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare Award
The Daalbirrwirr Gamambigu (pronounced “Dahl-beer-weer gum-um-be-goo” in Gumbaynggirr language means ‘safe children’) Model of Care is meeting its aim to provide culturally safe care to Aboriginal children and families.
A dedicated team of Aboriginal, paediatric, and child protection staff from Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) and the Sydney Children’s Hospitals network developed the Model and ran training workshops for NSW Health clinicians and hospital workers.
The Model of Care is now used in procedural and mandatory training processes in MNCLHD.
Staff report high levels of confidence in using the Model when caring for Aboriginal children. Daalbirrwirr Gamambigu (Safe Children) is a clinically useful tool that improves staff cultural understanding when working with Aboriginal families. When adapted for local clinical and cultural contexts, the Model contributes to a more positive patient experience of respect, dignity, and empowerment.
Meet the other finalists for the Excellence in Aboriginal Healthcare Award.
