Kim GATES is an experienced public health professional currently serving as the Executive Manager of Public Health and Continuous Quality Improvement at the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia since August 2021. In addition to this role, Kim has been the Sexual Health & Blood Borne Virus Coordinator. Previously, Kim held the position of Acting CEO at Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service from June 2023 to March 2024 and worked as a Local Engagement Officer at the Australian Bureau of Statistics for a brief period in 2021. Kim's extensive background includes leadership roles at the WA AIDS Council and Nganampa Health Council, as well as a significant tenure as Executive Director at NT AIDS & Hepatitis Council Inc. Other notable positions include Project Manager within the Northern Territory Government and Assistant Director at the Australian Department of Health. Kim holds a Master's Degree in Indigenous Health with a focus on Substance Use from the University of Sydney.
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AHCWA (Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia)
The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs*) in Western Australia. We exist to support and act on behalf of our 23 Member ACCHSs throughout WA, actively responding to the individual and collective needs of our Members. Governed by an Aboriginal Board of Directors who represent all regions in Western Australia, AHCWA aims to promote and strengthen the ACCHSs’ model of care. A model that is built around the delivery of comprehensive, holistic, and culturally secure primary health care services. We come together as one to; respect, welcome and understand the social and cultural needs; to network; provide support; advocate; to influence policy; monitor performance; build work capacity; improve and strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing; of Aboriginal people and their communities. Representing the needs of our Members, we act as a forum to lead and influence the development of Aboriginal health policies across WA. We advocate for the rights and entitlements of all Aboriginal people and ACCHSs throughout Western Australia at local, regional, State and national levels. Incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in May 2005, AHCWA continues to evolve and build capacity as the leading authority for Aboriginal primary health care in Western Australia Vision Statement Aboriginal people in Western Australia enjoy the same level of health and wellbeing as all Western Australians. Mission Statement As the leading authority for Aboriginal health in Western Australia, we strive to strengthen and promote the ACCHSs’ model of care, empowering Aboriginal people to achieve health equality in their communities. Support us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/AHCWA Sign-up to our Newsletter: www.ahcwa.org.au Work with us: https://www.ahcwa.org.au/current-vacancies Twitter: @TheAHCWA