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.
What We Do
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Honouring the Aboriginal Tent Embassy’s Legacy of Advocacy and Resistance
Aboriginal people have fought for rights to their traditional lands since Australia was first colonised. In the Milirrpum vs Nabalco Northern Territory Supreme Court case in 1971, traditional lands were sold to…
January 26: A Day of Mourning and Reflection
AHCWA acknowledges the painful history surrounding 26 January, and we affirm our commitment to promoting understanding and reconciliation. We support changing the date of this national day of celebration. 26 January—recognised as…
Tips to Stay Cool as Extreme Heatwave Warning is Issued Across WA
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has issued a heatwave warning for Western Australians from Wednesday, January 22, until Saturday, January 25, 2025. The heatwave is expected to be ‘Extreme’ for those living…
Good News — GPs Working in ACCHS are the Happiest in the Industry
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has revealed via their annual Health of the Nation report that GPs working within Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOS) settings have the highest…
Position Statement: CLG Youth Justice and Health
Senior clinicians from Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) in Western Australia (WA) collectively hold serious concerns about the Western Australian justice system’s treatment of Aboriginal children, and its impact on their…