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
Education and Training
What's On
Interim Findings Highlight Positive Impact of AHCWA’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing Model of Service
A recent evaluation of Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia’s Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Model of Service has highlighted positive impacts in supporting health outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities. This…
Celebrating Executive Manager Amanda Collins-Clinch’s Five-Year Milestone at AHCWA
This year on 13 January, Amanda Collins-Clinch marked five years of outstanding service as an Executive Manager at AHCWA, and 22 years working at a peak level in the Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health…
National Close the Gap Day 2025: Promoting and Empowering Aboriginal Voices
Today is National Close the Gap Day, an opportunity to cast a light on advocacy for Aboriginal health equity and the work being done to afford us the same level of health…
AHCWA CEO Des Martin Celebrates 15 Years of Exceptional Leadership
The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia is proud to celebrate Des Martin’s 15-year milestone as the organisation’s Chief Executive Officer. Throughout his tenure, he has shown outstanding leadership and dedication to…
First Nations Aged Care Report Shows Urgent Action Is Needed To Fix System
The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia supports the Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner Andrea Kelly’s calls for urgent action by the Federal Government to transform the aged care system, which…