Unique knowledge, unique skills, unique role: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers in Queensland, Australia

Abstract

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers (A and TSIHWs) are a professional cadre of Australian health workers typically located in primary care clinics. The role is one of only two that is a € identified' -that is, it must be occupied by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person-and holds specific responsibilities in relation to advocating for facility-level cultural safety. However, lack of understanding of the distinctive skills, scope and value associated with the A and TSIHW role remains pervasive in the broader health workforce. Positioned to represent the perspective of those working as A and TSIHWs, and drawing on 83 in-depth interviews with A and TSIHWs and other..