Over 150 delegates from around the state attended a conference in Perth this week to address issues in the Aboriginal health sector.
The conference, hosted by the Aboriginal Health Council of WA, attracted delegates from AHCWA’s 22 member services, relevant government departments and other health focused non-government organisations.
The conference held small group workshops on topics affecting the health and wellbeing of Abori...
The Aboriginal Health Council of WA is hopeful the new Assistant Health Minister will
make Aboriginal health and closing the gap a priority.
Ken Wyatt was the first Indigenous Australian elected to the Lower House and has now
made history by being the first Indigenous frontbencher in federal parliament.
AHCWA Chairperson Michelle Nelson-Cox said the appointment of Mr Wyatt was a good
sign that the government was prepared to...