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Aboriginal health subject pathway

WA DoH

Use of the term Aboriginal across the WA DoH

  • Within Western Australia, the term Aboriginal is used in preference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, in recognition that Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of Western Australia. No disrespect is intended to our Torres Strait Islander colleagues and community.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander may be referred to in the national context and ‘Indigenous’ may be referred to in the international context. 
Source: http://www.health.wa.gov.au/About-us/Aboriginal-Health-Acknowledgement-of-Country-and-People [internet link]

 

Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners of Country across the WA DoH

Aboriginal Health Policy Directorate (AHPD) 

The AHPD is one of the Public and Aboriginal Health Division's (PAHD) * nine directorates. It is a statewide directorate with responsibility for developing statewide Aboriginal health policy and facilitating a collaborative and coordinated approach within WA Health’s public health system, to improve health outcomes for all Aboriginal people living in Western Australia.  * [Intranet link]

Aboriginal Environmental Health Program

The Aboriginal Environmental Health Program is one of the specialist programs run by the statewide Environmental Health Directorate (EHC) * It is one of the Public and Aboriginal Health Division's (PAHD) * nine directorates. * Intranet link

WACHS

Aboriginal Health Strategy (AHS) Unit 

The AHS is a specialised unit that focuses on improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people. Its responsibilities include the development of Aboriginal-specific strategic frameworks, policies, and initiative for the whole of WACHS and the administration of Aboriginal health programs within WACHS, including program management activities and service planning and development.

Aboriginal Mental Health (AMH) Unit 

The purpose of the AMH Unit is to proactively lead change for the delivery of a valued and integrated holistic mental health and wellbeing service.

Aboriginal Workforce Unit 

The AW Unit's priority areas for action are: Increase employment opportunities to attract and retain Aboriginal staff; Actively support Aboriginal employees to develop skills that are valued by WA Health as an employer; Develop a workplace environment that values the employment and retention of Aboriginal employees and to Facilitate workforce flexibility that supports career progression and mobility.