Quotes Attributable to Health Minister Natasha Fyles
“All our Health Workers, including our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers and practitioners, work tirelessly to keep Territorians safe and healthy in times of need.
“As Health minister I am very proud of all our health workers and their actions and achievements in the field, and look forward to seeing their work and efforts recognised through these awards.
“The awards also recognise the efforts of Northern Territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying qualifications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Training Package, who will become our future workforce and emerging leaders.
“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners play a vital role in providing culturally safe and respectful health care services across the NT to Aboriginal 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.”
