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 Creative Media Officer Ashley Spratt’s Five-Year Milestone at AHCWA
This year on 15 May, the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia’s Creative Media Officer Ashley Spratt celebrated five years of service for the organisation. Ash first joined AHCWA in 2020 as…
Recognising Leadership at AHCWA: The Legacy of Gloria Khan
AHCWA’s annual Gloria Khan Team Impact Award honours Gloria Khan, a proud Nyoongar woman whose dedication, kindness, and compassion in improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people across Australia shaped her…
Recognising Leadership at AHCWA: The Legacy of Maxine Armstrong
AHCWA’s annual Maxine Armstrong Leaders Award honours the enduring legacy of Maxine Armstrong: passionate Indigenous health advocate, proud Bardi Jawi Aboriginal woman from Derby, and a founding member of Derby Aboriginal Health…
Celebrating 30 Years of Dedication: Honouring Marcia Greddon’s Legacy at Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service
This year marks a remarkable milestone for one of Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service’s most respected and enduring team members — Marcia Greddon — who celebrates 30 years of service, commitment, and…
Remembering the 1946–1949 Pilbara Aboriginal Stockmen’s Strike
Aboriginal people are advised that this feature contains the names of deceased people. On 1 May 1946 in Western Australia, one of the longest and most significant industrial actions in Australian history…