What Is Wadja Aboriginal Family Place? Annette 'Netty' Gaulton

05/06/2022 28 min Temporada 1 Episodio 15
What Is Wadja Aboriginal Family Place? Annette 'Netty' Gaulton

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Kooma woman Netty Gaulton is an Aboriginal Case Manager within the cardiac unit at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. In this role, Netty provides emotional, social and cultural support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families visiting the hospital. Why do you think Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people don't always feel comfortable accessing health services? How can we make hospital environments more welcoming? What's the best part about your role? Netty answers these questions and more!HEARTKIDSFrom The Heart is brought to you by HeartKids, the only national not-for-profit solely focused on supporting and advocating for people affected by congenital and childhood heart disease. For support, information or guidance on your CHD journey, call the HeartKids Helpline on 1800 432 785 or visit the website at https://www.heartkids.org.auLINKSLearn more about Wadja Aboriginal Family Place: https://www.rch.org.au/afsu/CREDITSHost: Tahnee JashGuest: Annette GaultonProducer: Isobel Pritchard-Davies

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