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Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council

Queensland awards excellence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health delivery

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The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) hosted their third annual Awards for Excellence last night, celebrating leaders, organisations and communities within the Sector.

Established to recognise the hard work, determination and growth of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Sector (ATSICCHS), the awards acknowledge those that are making a real difference throughout their communities.

QAIHC Chairperson Gail Wason said the organisation was impressed by the number of nominations in each category for this year’s awards.

“The volume of nominations received by the Sector this year demonstrates the growth and success experienced in rural and remote communities across Queensland,” said Ms Wason.

“I am truly inspired by the dedication and commitment of the people who work within our Sector.”

“It is important to acknowledge individuals and organisations for the work they do in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Queensland,” she said.

QAIHC Chief Executive Officer, Mr Neil Willmett is proud of the Sector and acknowledges the tireless work of individuals working for ATSICCHS in Queensland.

“Staff at our Member Services often go above and beyond to work towards providing their clients with exceptional care through every stage of their life,” said Mr Willmett.

The winners of the QAIHC 2019 Awards for Excellence are:

  • QAIHC Partnership Excellence Award – Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
  • QAIHC Innovation Excellence Award – Cunnamulla Aboriginal Corporation for Health
  • QAIHC Patient Satisfaction and Service Excellence Award – NPA Family and Community Services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation
  • QAIHC Leader of the Year Award – Veronica Williams and Gary White
  • QAIHC Member of the Year Award – Galangoor Duwalami Primary Healthcare Service.

The QAIHC Awards for Excellence were proudly sponsored by CheckUP, Health Workforce Queensland, Mazars, Hunter Promotional Products & Uniforms and Griffith University First Peoples Health Unit.