Melissa Cawley

• Provide cultural and strategic guidance in relation to service planning, development and delivery.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the health and wellbeing of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
• Member of SafeWays Implementation Committee.
• Leverage data sets, policy, legislation and cultural knowledge to secure stakeholder support for projects/initiatives/enhancements.
• Work collaboratively with SESLHD colleagues to achieve the LHD's strategic goas.
• Review data, literature and policy to inform recommendations on the provision of culturally safe care.
• Interpret local, state and national data to identify gaps.
• Develop and deliver reports on service provision, gaps, current trends and projected needs.
• Provide guidance and assist in completing actions from local and state Aboriginal Health Implementation Plans.
• Development, maintenance and monitoring of official social media accounts.
• Partner with SESLHD staff to develop and deliver culturally appropriate resources.
• Redesign website and maintain accurate and current information.
• Work collaboratively with clinical streams to develop new and amend existing resource to meet the needs of Aboriginal consumers.
• Provide guidance on cultural issues and the cultural appropriateness of documents, policies, workplace practices, projects, and programs.
• Develop and deliver educational presentations.
• Advise of the development and delivery of staff training and consumer resources.
• Work in partnership with stakeholders to provide exceptional care and plan for future needs
• Use clear communication and professionalism to develop positive, constructive, and trusting relationships with stakeholders.
• Chair - Aboriginal Significant Days Working Party.

• Provide cultural support to families engaging with Health services
• Provide advocacy and support to vulnerable families when meeting with other government departments and NGOs
• Participate in the development and redesign of state-wide learning modules
• Develop and implement health promotion activities, projects, and resources
• Member of State-wide Building Strong Foundations Service Evaluation
• Work closely within a multidisciplinary team to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines
• Foster independence in vulnerable individuals and families