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November 29, 2024
QAIHC recognises election commitment to repeal Path to Treaty Act but says the government must work with us
The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) acknowledges the Crisafulli Government’s decision, announced yesterday by the Hon Fiona Simpson, Minister for Women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, and Multiculturalism, to repeal the Path to Treaty Act 2023 and redirect funding to Indigenous communities. QAIHC remains committed to working collaboratively with the government to […]
June 13, 2024
QAIHC pays respect and tribute to former CEO, Mr Cleveland Fagan
QAIHC Chairman Matthew Cooke and Acting CEO Paula Arnol acknowledge and pay tribute to QAIHC’s former CEO, Mr Cleveland Fagan, who unexpectedly passed away on 10 June 2024. Cleveland was a long-serving health leader in the ACCHO Sector in Queensland, including roles as a Board Member and CEO of QAIHC and CEO of Apunipima Cape […]
May 15, 2024
Commonwealth Budget compounds Voice failure: more must be done for First Nations health equity
The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) is bitterly disappointed the Commonwealth Budget did not do more for the health and wellbeing of Indigenous people. “This budget is a…
April 9, 2024
Youth Advisory Committee EOI now open
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April 3, 2024
QAIHC congratulates First Nations leaders for appointments to Queensland hospital and health boards
The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) has extended congratulations to three First Nations health leaders who have been appointed as Chairs to Queensland hospital and health…
March 25, 2024
QAIHC states new pharmacy laws ignore First Nations Queenslanders
The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) is disappointed new pharmacy business ownership laws do not permit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled health or…
March 8, 2024
QAIHC calls for greater First Nations’ health investment as new data reveals Closing the Gap effort not delivering
The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) is urging governments to share decision-making power with the Aboriginal community controlled health sector, after new health data reve…
November 14, 2023
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Leading human rights campaigner, Referendum Council Co-Chair and Uluru Dialogues Co-Chair Aunty Pat Anderson AO says a ‘yes’ vote in the Voice referendum could mean a big step forward for the futur…