Aboriginal community controlled organisations
Journal article
Lessons learnt from the first two SARS‐CoV‐2 Omicron waves of the COVID‐19 pandemic in six remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Queensland, Australia
This retrospective epidemiological review of the impact of COVID-19 on remote First Nations communities shows that co‐designed, collaborative partnerships between local councils, community‐controlled health services, state health services and public health units positively impacted health outcomes.
Strategy
NSW Aboriginal health governance, shared decision making and accountability framework
This framework seeks to address health inequity for Aboriginal people through self-determination and strengthening accountability for Aboriginal health in NSW Health. The framework sets out the gold standard for Aboriginal governance, shared decision-making and accountability within NSW Health, ensuring that all decisions and governance structures that impact Aboriginal people include Aboriginal voices and leadership.
Strategy
Strong sector, strong system: QAIHC’s ten-year blueprint 2024—2034
This ten-year plan seeks to strengthen the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health sector in Queensland. It focuses on achieving health equity through sustainable funding, culturally safe healthcare practices, and strong partnerships within the health system. The plan emphasizes the importance of self-determination and community control in delivering effective and culturally appropriate health services.
Briefing paper
COVID-19 response inquiry: roundtable summary – experience of First Nations people
This report summarises discussions at roundtables which brought together key stakeholders from a range of First Nations organisations across Australia to discuss the experiences of First Nations people during the pandemic.
Working paper
Implementing disability policy reform: challenges and opportunities
This paper assesses the risks and opportunities for Indigenous interests embedded in the recommendations of the recent independent review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and makes the case for a comprehensive and proactive response focused on implementation of the proposed reform agenda.