ACHIEVE Outcomes Australia has been commisioned to work with the University of Newcastle and the Many River Diabetes Prevention Project Partners on a project to improve health in Indigenous communities.

Steve Blunden will lead this project and work closely with Biripi Aboriginal Medical Service, Durri Aboriginal Medical Service, the Hunter New England Division of General Practice, the Macleay Hastings Division of General Practiice and Medicare Australia to promote the use of selected Medicare items by GPs to enhance health and in particular the prevention of Diabetes.

"I am very excited about being back and working with communities that are close to my heart" explained Steve. 

"I am also excited about working with the AMS's, GPs and the University, and I am particularly excited about working closely with Peter and ACHIEVE Outcomes Australia."

"Collectively we have many skills through which we can make a real diference."