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HMS, HIC EQ-Bank 416 MC

Which of the following best describes the primary role of NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation) in supporting the health of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people?

  1. Providing direct medical treatment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people across Australia
  2. Advocating for and supporting community-controlled health services that deliver culturally appropriate care
  3. Funding individual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to access private healthcare
  4. Training non-Indigenous health professionals to work in remote communities
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  • B is correct: Advocating for and supporting community-controlled health services that provide culturally safe and appropriate healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Other Options:

  • A is incorrect: NACCHO is a peak body that supports member organisations rather than directly providing medical treatment itself.
  • C is incorrect: NACCHO does not provide individual family funding but works at a systemic level to improve health service delivery.
  • D is incorrect: While NACCHO may support cultural competency training, its primary focus is advocating for community-controlled rather than mainstream services.