Image: Dr Manjit Sekhon
QAIHC is supporting Members with the development of two regional peak bodies in Central Queensland and in Far North Queensland.
To help facilitate this, the QAIHC leadership team and the Policy team have conducted a series of regional forums in the Central Queensland and Far North Queensland regions.
This is in preparation for the roll-out of the Queensland Health investment under the Increasing First Nations Health Sector Capacity initiative. It involves building backbone regional capacity, growing the First Nations health workforce through targeted training and support as well as building culturally safe services in both community-controlled and mainstream services.
QAIHC Acting CEO Paula Arnol said: “We’re working closely with our Members so that when this investment rolls out, our regions are organised, informed and ready to lead.”
“These new regional peak bodies will strengthen local decision-making, focus on economies of scale and deliver better health outcomes for communities.”
QAIHC is also working with North and North West as well as South and South West Member services to build regional partnerships and maximise future funding opportunities.
