Aboriginal Health

Director: Janet Laverick
Enquiries: Tel (61 3) 9096 8212
Email: Janet.Laverick@health.vic.gov.au

The Aboriginal Health Branch (AHB) responds to the distinctive health needs of Aboriginal Victorians and State government commitments to close the gap. The Aboriginal Health Branch aims to have a significant and measurable impact on improving the length and quality of Aboriginal Victorians lives by making Aboriginal health everyone's business.

Branch structure

The Aboriginal Health Branch comprises the following business units:

• Policy and Performance
• Programs
• Strategic Projects

Vision

In 10 years the Aboriginal Health Branch will have had a significant and measurable impact on improving the length and quality of the lives of Aboriginal Victorians.

Mission

Working with Victoria’s Aboriginal communities to improve Aboriginal health by providing leadership across government and engaging the health sector so Aboriginal health becomes everyone’s responsibility.

Principles

• Cultural respect
• Community consultation
• A holistic approach
• Health sector accountability
• Commitment to Aboriginal community-controlled health organisations
• Working together
• Localised decision making
• Promoting good health
• Building the capacity of health services and communities
• Accountability
• Evidence base.

The Department acknowledges the importance of working together with Victoria’s Aboriginal community. The Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) is the peak Aboriginal health organisation in Victoria and is the Aboriginal Health Branch’s key stakeholder. The Department works closely with VACCHO in the development and implementation of policies, programs and strategies that are aimed to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in Victoria.

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Aboriginal Health