A new podcast called Coffee on Country which was launched this week is aimed at raising health literacy among the local indigenous community.
There will be an initial six episodes, many featuring notable indigenous and non-indigenous health professionals and community members discussing topical health concerns and general health awareness.
It’s the brainchild of the First Nations Health Team at Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network and Community Engagement Officer, Josh Fuller, says the podcast will provide a better understanding of First Nations health in a holistic approach.
“The gap is only getting wider, so it’s time we start to increase health literacy,” he said.
“The podcast gives us a platform to reach our communities across the Central Coast, Hunter and New England areas especially our mob from rural or remote areas who we wouldn’t cross paths with every day.
“The podcast provides us with a platform to yarn about the health programs available, interview guests, have a laugh and to educate people on our health care system.
“We want our communities to understand who the Primary Health Network is, what we do, and how they can access services to be proactive about their health care.
“Voice is a powerful tool that can reach far and wide and my co-host Robbie and I are feeling very grateful to have this platform to be able share these conversations and people’s stories.”
Fuller said the podcast would provide a better understanding of First Nations health in a holistic approach which incorporated telling people’s stories and health journeys in our communities.
The Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network CEO, Richard Nankervis, said the podcast was a great example of how the First Nations Health Access team was working closely with local First Nations organisations and service providers, forming strong relationships that helped identify regional needs and in turn closed the service gap.
Listeners can tune in to Coffee on Country on Spotify.
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Hunter New England Central Coast Primary Health Network
Great initiative and so many of our mob & our deadly health workforce are tuning into podcasts for health information to empower lifestyle and health care choices plus support health promotion work. Good job @Josh Fuller!