The AH&MRC was proud to celebrate excellence in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) at the 2026 CQI Awards Night, held aboard a Sydney Harbour cruise during Vivid Sydney. Bringing together delegates from across the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector, the evening recognised the outstanding achievements, innovation and leadership of individuals, teams and Services dedicated to improving health outcomes for Aboriginal communities across NSW.
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AWARD |
AWARDEE |
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Emerging Talent Award |
Sheraya Brown-Leslie (Link-Up NSW) |
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Digital Innovation Award |
Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service |
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Staff Member of the Year Award |
Phillip Dowse (Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service) |
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Quality Team of the Year Award |
Durri Youth Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Team (Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service) |
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Quality Organisation of the Year Award |
South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation |
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Sustainability Impact Award |
Waminda – South Coast Women’s Health and Wellbeing Aboriginal Corporation |
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Outstanding Contribution to Quality Management Practice Awards in Admin |
Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service |
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Outstanding Contribution to Quality Management Practice Awards in Data |
Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service |
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Outstanding Contribution to Quality Management Practice Awards in Clinic |
Armajun Telecare Paediatrics Clinic (Armajun Aboriginal Health Service) |
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Outstanding Contribution to Quality Management Practice Awards in Programs |
Murundhu – “I Live, I Breathe” (Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation) |
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Deadly Young Leader Award |
Nyoaka Bell-Peckham (Peak Hill Aboriginal Medical Service) |
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Behind-the-Scenes Legend Award |
Erica Arzey (Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation) |
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Language, Culture & Healing Integration Award |
Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service |
