Kaiäwhina (Hauora) (Mäori Health Assistant)
OSCA 411232·ANZSCO 411512
7,900
53.8%
76.1%
45 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Kaiäwhina (Hauora) (Mäori Health Assistant) is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management.
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About this career
Facilitates and assists with the delivery of community development and education programs within a community to address issues, needs and problems associated with recreational, health, employment and other welfare matters.
What they typically do
- Provides practical and emotional support to individuals and families, and referrals to available resources and emergency supplies, such as food vouchers
- Assesses individuals' and families' needs by planning, implementing and accessing relevant educational, training and support programs
- Assesses community needs and resources for health, welfare, housing, employment, training and other facilities and services
- Raises awareness in the community and advocates for groups of people that require additional assistance to establish community connectivity
- Educates individuals to gain life skills to enable independent living and informs them of available support resources
- Identifies and provides resolutions to immediate issues such as lack of housing, mental health crises and other health emergencies
- Assists individuals and families to be actively involved in their local community and engage in meaningful opportunities to promote healthy active living
- Coordinates mobile voluntary services such as emergency food response or delivery of food for community programs
- Provides individuals with transport to appointments, programs or recreational activities
- Supports individuals and families with recovery planning, goal setting and access to mental health services
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Kaiäwhina (Hauora) (Mäori Health Assistant).
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Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management
HLT60121 · AQF 6 · 2 providers