QAIHC and Queensland Health have launched a new holistic approach to cancer care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Achieving Health Equity in Cancer Care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders: Joint Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council and Queensland Health Framework 2024 (the Framework) was released at the Joint First Nations Forum in August.
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Building strong partnerships between ACCHOs and Hospital and Health Services (HHSs) to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders was the key priority at the inaugural Joint First Nations Forum in August. The heads of QAIHC Member services and Queensland HHSs gathered at the Brisbane Convention and Entertainment Centre to discuss this important topic from August 5-6.
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With the Queensland election scheduled for Saturday October 26, Sector Leader contacted all top five political parties in Queensland — the ALP, LNP, Greens, One Nation and Katter’s Australia — seeking their election commitments to First Nation’s health in Queensland.
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The ACCHO sector is proud of the vital and necessary role it plays in the Queensland health sector. From the Torres Strait to the Gold Coast and as far west as Charleville and Mt Isa, the ACCHO sector provides comprehensive, holistic and culturally safe primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in remote, regional and metropolitan areas.
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The Queensland Election could be a watershed moment for health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland, but will the next government seize the opportunity to make a difference? QAIHC Acting CEO Paula Arnol is calling for our elected leaders to work with and for our people.
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Sector Leader Magazine is published by the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC).
We welcome submissions from our Members, Associates and Affiliates on the great work being undertaken within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Organisation Sector.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this publication may contain images or names of people who have passed away.
