Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
Sharon Sweeney is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in healthcare management and education. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Quality and Innovation at the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health since August 2025, Sharon also holds an adjunct associate professorship at Griffith University's School of Business. Previous roles include Executive Manager positions at Brisbane North PHN, focusing on strategy, commissioning, and community care system improvement, as well as Executive Director of Primary and Community Care at South West Hospital and Health Service. Sharon has a background in managing primary health interfaces, digital health implementation, and workforce development. With a Master's degree in Health Services Management from Griffith University and a Master's in Population Health from The Australian National University, coupled with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of Queensland, Sharon is well-equipped to lead strategic initiatives within the health sector.
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Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) leads the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services to the Indigenous population of South East Queensland (SEQ). The Institute was established in 2009 by the four Community Controlled Health Services in SEQ to provide for the needs of Australia's second largest Indigenous population. Using the IUIH Model of Care we are empowering communities in South East Queensland to take responsibility for the delivery of health services to Indigenous Australians, by Indigenous Australians. Membership of IUIH comprises: - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Services (ATSICHS) Brisbane Limited - Kalwun Development Corporation (Kalwun Health Service) - Kambu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health - Yulu-Burri-Ba Corporation for Community Health - Moreton Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (Moreton ATSICHS).