Northern Territory health professionals have been named recipients at the 2022 Northern Territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioner Worker and Practitioner Excellence Awards.
The awards are held annually to recognise and acknowledge the significant contribution these professional groups make to their families, communities and to the healthcare system in the NT.
All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners employed in the Northern Territory were eligible for nomination.
Students studying qualifications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Training Package were eligible for nomination in the Student Award category.
The awards are held in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Health, NT Health, Darwin Sunrise Rotary Club, United Workers Union, Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory and the National Association of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners.
Quotes attributed to Chief Minister and Minister for Health, Natasha Fyles:
“Congratulations this year’s winners. These awards acknowledge the outstanding contribution made by our highly valued Aboriginal health worker and Aboriginal health practitioner workforces within the past 12 months.
“Aboriginal health workers and Aboriginal health practitioners play a vital role in the delivery of health services across the NT to clients in urban, regional and remote areas. They are often the first point of contact for people seeking health services, and provide a conduit between traditional health and western medical services.”
AWARD RECIPIENTS
Student Award – Emerging Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Winner: Grace Dodson, Top End Region, NT Health
Remote Aboriginal Health Worker
Winner: Brando Yambalpal, Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation
New Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Winner: Amber Dunn-Mellett, Danila Dilba Health Service
Urban Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Winner: Rowena Young, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
Remote Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Winner: Raymond Anderson, Big Rivers Region, NT Health
Specialist Aboriginal Health Practitioner
Winner: Natasha Tatipata, Top End Region, NT Health
Dr John Hargrave Honour Roll
Congratulations to Ms Bernadette Shields and the late Kathy Abbott AM who have both been recognised on the Dr John Hargrave AO, MBE Honour Roll, acknowledging lifetime career achievement and role modelling behaviour that is an inspiration to others.
Northern Territory Government
