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. 

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AHCWA (Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia)

Des Martin

Kim Kirkman

Kim Gates

Deepa Vaghjiani

Amanda Bedford

The Policy and Strategy Team at AHCWA is responsible for shaping and advocating for policies that support the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities in Western Australia. This includes developing strategic plans tailored to the needs of the ACCHSs, influencing governmental policy decisions, and ensuring the integration of culturally secure practices into health care services. The team works closely with stakeholders, including Member organizations, to monitor and evaluate policy impacts and continuously advocate for the rights and entitlements of Aboriginal people across all levels of government.

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