Chronic Care model for people from refugee backgrounds

An interactive forum was held on Monday 19 October 2009 at the ANZ Stadium. 44 participants from diverse background including primary health care staff, refugee community members, NGOs, divisions of general practice, academics and government staff attended the forum.

The aim of the forum was to initiate the development and documentation of a model of care for people from refugee backgrounds living in Brisbane South who are at a risk of developing chronic disease. The focus was on coordination, sustainability, transferability and on making positive change in the health and well being of all people with chronic diseases or at risk of developing a chronic

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9 am .00 9 am Welcome and coffee.
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9.15 am .15 9.15 am Setting the scene
Ms Caroline Nicholson, Director, Mater UQ Centre for Primary Care Innovation.
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9.30 am .30 9.30 am The perspective from the community
Ms Grace Samuel Oryem, Refugee Community Development Worker QPASTT and Multicultural Health Worker ECCQ)
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9.45 am .45 9.45 am The Vicotrian Experience of developing an extended chronic care model
Overview of the Wagner Model of Chronic Care and the Expanded Chronic Care Model Ms Lee Kennedy - Executive Officer, HealthWest Partnership, and Ms Lindy Marlow - State Coordinator of the Refugee Health Nurse program.
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10.45 am .45 10.45 am Morning Tea
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11 am .00 11 am Snapshot of Brisbane South
Demographics and clinical data (MDA and RHQ)
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11.20 am .20 11.20 am Snapshot of Brisbane - local initiatives.
Local initiatives will explore the implocations of the Expanded Chronic Care Model for their own service.

Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland Chronic Disease Project

RaPH - Refugees and Primary Health Project
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11.45 am .45 11.45 am Small group discussions
Groups are formed around 3 themes to flesh out what is currently happening in Brisbane

Self management - facilitated by Hong Do
Clinical support - facilitated by Nermina Komaric
Community responses - facilitated by Lesley Kelly
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12.15 pm .15 12.15 pm Report back from small groups
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12.30 pm .30 12.30 pm Lunch
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1.15 pm .15 1.15 pm Where the gaps are and what can we do now and in the future?

Small group discussions. Groups are formed around 3 themes to develop proposals to address gaps.

Self management - facilitated by Hong Do
Clinical support - facilitated by Nermina Komaric
Community responses - facilitated by Lesley Kelly

Report back from small groups
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3.00 pm .00 3.00 pm Afternoon Tea
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3.15 pm .15 3.15 pm What does this mean: what commitments can you make?
Summing up - setting the "next scene" - Queensland Health - Chronic Disease Strategy Unit

If you are interested in progressing any of these issues or would like to participate in the RaPH (Refugees and Primary Health) project please contact the project managers:

Paula Peterson 3163 3718 or paula.peterson@mater.org.au

Donata Sackey 3163 6139 or donata.sackey@mater.org.au

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Mon 19 Oct 09

This event is open to everyone and will be held at ANZ Stadium.

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