The South West Hospital and Health Service acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of this country and recognise their connection to land, wind, water and community.
We pay our respect to them, their culture, and to the Elders both past and present and emerging.
The Council is our peak staff advisory body that supports us in providing culturally appropriate health care in communities.
Members work to ensure:
The Council reports to the Health Service Chief Executive.
The Council is chaired by the Director Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Engagement.
Members include some of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, members of our Executive Team and the following key partners:
Our Health Equity Strategy outlines our commitment to identifying and responding to the health needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Find out more about our Health Equity Strategy.