Aboriginal Liaison Service
The dedicated team of Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers provide a service to Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals.
Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers are located in the hospital setting and provide a range of services based on the support needs required for Aboriginal in-patients and their families. Providing culturally appropriate care and support through the patients journey whilst in hospital.
The service aims to:
- improve in-patient comfort and wellbeing
- provide better communication between hospital staff and patient
- inform patients of resources and benefits available
- advocate on behalf of the patient
- linkage to GP services and community health programs.
This service has been designed specifically for Aboriginal patients and their families to provide assistance in:
- Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers contact at hospital admission
- Social and cultural support to Aboriginal in-patients and families
- Advocacy and interpreter support
- Discharge planning support, including referring of patients to appropriate health care.
Last Updated:
12/12/2022