An exploratory qualitative study of inter-agency health and social service partnerships focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The siloed nature of the health and social service system threatens access for clients engaging numerous organisations. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face adverse circumstances which contribute to multiple health and social needs. Effective relationships between health and social services are integral to coordinated service provision to meet the diverse needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Place-specific insights into inter-agency relationships are needed to inform targeted strategies that bolster service coordination to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Methods

This study sought to understand experiences of inter-agency partnerships among health and social service providers on Kaurna Country in northern A

SUBMITTER: Dawson AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654276 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature