We acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation as the custodians of the land that AHCWA is located on and we pay our respects to all Elders, past, present and future.
AHCWA is the peak body for Aboriginal health in Western Australia. We work to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people and their communities.
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Remote Aboriginal Communities at High Exposure Risk from Pilbara Measles Outbreak
Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) & Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance (PAHA) Joint Media Statement Western Australia’s remote Aboriginal communities are currently at high risk of measles exposure, with 47 cases…
Rotavirus
Rotavirus cases have been active in Western Australia. It is a highly contagious virus. AHCWA has developed a suite of resources to assist with preparing and responding to rotavirus in your ACCHS.…
AHCWA Senior Policy Officer Kim Brewster Celebrates Five-Year Milestone
On 25 May, AHCWA’s Senior Policy Officer, Kim Brewster celebrated five years of service with the organisation—a tenure defined by commitment, growth, and a deep-rooted drive to create positive change in the…
COVID-19 Response Review Finds Partnership, Data Access Key to Pandemic Preparedness
A new COVID-19 Response Review produced by the State’s peak body for Aboriginal health reveals the remarkable scope and scale of Western Australia’s Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services’ work during the pandemic—and…
AHCWA Youth Committee 2025: Our Statement on Lateral Violence
AHCWA’s Youth Committee teamed up with former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Minister Uncle Mick Gooda during the 2025 WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector Conference to write and present…