Our People to Live Stronger & Longer

About Our Memberships

Members are Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) led by their respective Aboriginal communities to deliver comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services.

Associate Members are Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Committee’s (ACCHCs) or Aboriginal Community Control Health-Related Services (ACCHRSs) are led by their respective Aboriginal communities to deliver comprehensive and culturally appropriate health-related services.

Some of the Advantages

  • Collaborative Health Initiatives
  • Indigenous Health Empowerment
  • Strong Community Connections
  • Promoting Health Equity

Membership Types

Ordinary Member

Members are Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) led by their respective Aboriginal communities to deliver comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services.

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) are non-profit incorporated Aboriginal community-controlled organisations operating in the State which:

  • Provide holistic and culturally appropriate primary health care and Aboriginal health-related services to the community which it serves
  • Are governed by an Aboriginal Board of Management elected by a local Aboriginal community membership

Associate Member

Members are Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) led by their respective Aboriginal communities to deliver comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care services.

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) are non-profit incorporated Aboriginal community-controlled organisations operating in the State which:

  • Provide holistic and culturally appropriate primary health care and Aboriginal health-related services to the community which it serves
  • Are governed by an Aboriginal Board of Management elected by a local Aboriginal community membership

Membership Benefits

Join our team of dynamic and innovative people who value and proudly play a meaningful role in Closing the Gap in Indigenous Health by delivering quality support and training to Aboriginal people and communities of NSW.

Access to Quality Healthcare

We provide support for Members in understanding the Acts, the Rule Books and Constitutions, the sequence of a Board Meeting and Financial Report reading and interpretation.

Cultural Responsiveness

The AH&MRC looks at grant and funding opportunities and assists in applications. We assist in policy submissions and advocacy to key Ministers and Stakeholders.

Health Promotion Programs

The AH&MRC have regular meetings and contact with the NSW Ministry of Health and have regular communications with our Membership through fortnightly teleconferences

Advocacy and Representation

The AH&MRC has a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) to increase the skills of our Membership’s workforce. Our RTO courses are Nationally Accredited and AHPRA Accredited.

Exclusive Access to Resources

Members have the right to receive notices of and attend and be heard at any Annual General Meetings and an Ordinary Member has the right to vote at the Annual General Meetings.

Support and Assistance

The AH&MRC assist our Membership with their Strategic Plans and business support. The AH&MRC looks at grant and funding opportunities and assists in applications.

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