Key Points
- Understanding Ahpra and Its Role: Ahpra Community Advisory Council Member Melba Marginson explained the function of Ahpra and its Community Advisory Council in improving the quality of healthcare through active consultation with culturally diverse communities.
- Strengthening CALD Representation: She highlighted how feedback from multicultural communities, including Filipinos, helps shape policies and programs that better address their specific needs.
- Challenges and Community Engagement: Marginson discussed key barriers such as language, access to services, and mental health awareness, and shared practical ways community members can engage with consultations and advisory panels under Ahpra.
During the live SBS Filipino radio outside broadcast at FECCA 2025, Melba Marginson, a member of the Ahpra Community Advisory Council, advocated for the creation of a dedicated health portal for Filipinos in Australia. The initiative aims to make health information, services, and guidelines more accessible and culturally relevant for the Filipino community.
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