An Aboriginal-led consortium approach to chronic disease action for health equity and holistic wellbeing.
Kim MoreyOdette PearsonLeda SivakKatharine BrownGloria C MejiaKate ColmerAstrid MelchersWendy KeechAlex Dh BrownPublished in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2023)
Through the Consortium governance structure, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, policy actors, service providers and researchers oversee, drive, influence and support the implementation of priority action initiatives. Sustained funding, competing priorities of partner organisations and project evaluation are constant challenges. SO WHAT?: A consortium approach provides direction and shared priorities, which foster collaboration across and between organisations, service providers and the Aboriginal community. Aligning with HiAP approaches and the Wellbeing Economy, it harnesses knowledge, networks and partnerships that support project implementation and reduce duplication.