National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Health Strategy

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have a right to determine for themselves what their health system will look like. This Strategy, developed through the Australian Women’s Health Network Talking Circle in 2009-2010, is part of that process.

Keywords: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, adult women, advocacy, communication, cultural determinants of health, culture, ethnicity, funding, gender, gender equality, gender equity, government and policy, health care, health conditions, health equity, health rights, health services, herstory, medical care, mental health prevention of gender based violence, national, older women, policy, public health, racism, regional, remote, rural, safety, sexual assault, women's rights, young women

Author(s): Australian Women's Health Network, Australian Women's Health Alliance, Bronwyn Fredericks, Karen Adams, Sandra Angus
Organisation: Australian Women's Health Network, Australian Women's Health Alliance
Year Published: 2010
Language: English

Australian Women’s Health Alliance acknowledges the owners of the lands on which we live and work, and pay our respect to Elders past and present. We recognise First Nations people across this country and their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. Sovereignty has not been ceded.

Have a health concern?

Call healthdirect – 1800 022 222

Experiencing violence?

Contact 1800RESPECT

Is it an emergency?

Call triple zero – 000

Other crisis and general helplines can also be found here

Want to yarn with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter?

Call 13YARN – 13 92 76

Looking for LGBTIQ+ support?

Contact QLife – 1800 184 527

Australian Women’s Health Alliance acknowledges the support of the Australian Government. The Women’s Health Hub project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, Health Peak Advisory Bodies Program.

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