Roles and Responsibilities of the Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) Team in Aged Care

Roles and Responsibilities of the Aboriginal Liaison Officer (ALO) Team in Aged Care Aboriginal Liaison Officers (ALOs) play a critical role in supporting culturally safe care and improving communication between healthcare staff, older people, and their families. In this Virtual Learning Hour, Donna Lemon discusses the role of the Aboriginal Liaison Officer team in aged care and how ALOs help bridge language and cultural barriers to support positive health outcomes. Key Learning Outcomes • Understand the role of Aboriginal Liaison Officers in healthcare settings • Explore how ALOs support culturally safe care for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people • Learn how effective communication and cultural support can improve the care experience for individuals and families Presenter Donna Lemon Manager, Aboriginal Engagement Unit Alice Springs Hospital About Confident Care in Aged Care (CCAC) The Confident Care in Aged Care (CCAC) program supports aged care staff and healthcare providers across the Northern Territory through education, resources and professional development opportunities. 📧 [email protected] 📞 08 8922 7134 #ConfidentCareInAgedCare #AgedCare #AboriginalHealth #CulturalSafety #VirtualLearningHour #NTHealth #ProfessionalDevelopment