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