QAIHC is urging governments to take immediate action to address major gaps in Australia’s aged care reforms, warning the current system is failing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and placing community-controlled health providers under increasing pressure.
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The QAIHC Statewide Members Conference 2025 was filled with bold ideas, engaging discussions, and a shared commitment to self-determination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland. Held from 3-4 June 2025 at the Pullman King George Square in Meanjin/Brisbane, the conference’s theme Real in Queensland focused on real reform, real investment and real outcomes.
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QAIHC has been on an incredible journey over the past two months, engaging with 20 Members across Queensland as part of its Member Engagement Roadshow. This initiative will help shape QAIHC’s Operational Plan for QAIHC’s Ten-Year Blueprint 2024–2034 — a 10-year vision for the future of Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health organisation (ACCHO) sector.
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rent Adams, Deputy CEO of Goolburri Aboriginal Health Advancement, is dedicated to expanding the Toowoomba-based organisation’s impact and supporting communities. Building on his family’s legacy — his mother is Goolburri’s CEO and his late brother also worked in the ACCHO sector — Trent has a passion for mental health and wellbeing and tackling poverty.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland have voiced their opinions on tobacco consumption and access by their peoples.
QAIHC, in partnership with Australian National University’s National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research have conducted a series of consultation sessions throughout the state to determine community usage and gather feedback on measures to discourage smoking and tobacco use.
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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.
If you would like to contribute story ideas for consideration or comment on items in the current issue, please contact our Communications Team at communications@qaihc.com.au. Previous issues can be viewed online at qaihc.com.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that this publication may contain images or names of people who have passed away.
