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April 23, 2018
Leading organisations commit to Close the Gap on Palm Island
The Palm Island Health Action Plan 2018 – 2028 (the Action Plan) was launched on Friday 20 April 2018 and signifies the start of an important journey to community controlled health for Palm Island….
March 15, 2018
Leading health organisations collaborate to Close the Gap in heart disease
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Any efforts to Close the Gap in health outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigen…
March 13, 2018
Peak heath body announces business leader as CEO
Mr Kieran Chilcott, Chair of the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC), announced today the reappointment of Mr Neil Willmett as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Willmett will…
March 8, 2018
Community Controlled Health Sector: A top Australian performer in the representation of women in leadership
Today marks International Women’s Day. The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander Community Controlled Health Sector (Sector) has demonstrated again that it is atop Australian performer in…
February 14, 2018
Peak body announces Dr Steve Hambleton as new independent director
Mr Kieran Chilcott, Chair of the Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC), today announced the appointment of Dr Steve Hambleton as an independent director of QAIHC. Dr Hambleton’s…
February 13, 2018
Anniversary of National Apology to Stolen Generation sends a sobering message
Today marks ten years since the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. Ten years later and there is still more work that needs to be done to reach health equality. Mr Neil Willmett, Chief Ex…
February 12, 2018
QAIHC Response to Prime Minister’s Closing the Gap 2018 Report
The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Council (QAIHC) is concerned by the results of the Commonwealth Government’s 10th annual Closing the Gap Report, QAIHC Chairman Kieran Ch…
February 9, 2018
New Queensland publication will showcase Indigenous Health services and achievements
The Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) has launched a new publication called Sector Leader magazine. “Sector Leader magazine celebrates the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres…