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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Celebrating Accounts and Payroll Officer Susie Schipp’s 15-Year Milestone at AHCWA
This month, AHWCA proudly celebrated a remarkable milestone as Accounts and Payroll Officer Susie Schipp marked 15 years with the organisation. Since joining AHCWA on 16 June 2011, Susie has been a…
AHCWA Celebrates Workforce Coordinator Joyal Shaju’s Five-Year Milestone
The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia is proud to celebrate Workforce Coordinator, Joyal Shaju, on reaching an impressive five-year milestone with the organisation on 10 June. Joyal joined AHCWA in June…
$1 million boost to accelerate elimination of rheumatic heart disease in Western Australia
Efforts to eliminate rheumatic heart disease (RHD) have been significantly strengthened, with a $1 million grant awarded through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund (FHRI) Spotlight Program. The Aboriginal Health Council…
Government Investment in Environmental Health is Key to Addressing Diphtheria
The ongoing diphtheria outbreak in the Kimberley, Pilbara, and Goldfields is a direct consequence of long-term under-investment in the environmental determinants of health, and governments must urgently invest more in Aboriginal environmental…
AHCWA ICT Support Engineer Patrick Nkhata Celebrates Five-Year Milestone
AHCWA is proud to recognise ICT Support Engineer, Patrick Nkhata, who celebrated five years with the organisation on 21 May. Over the past five years, Patrick has played a vital role in…