National Excellence Awards in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

November 22

The winners of the inaugural 2007 National Excellence Awards in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health were announced today by the Department of Health and Ageing.

The awards highlight excellence, innovation and leadership in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health sector. They are designed to showcase and celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations in bridging the gulf between the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other Australians.

The winners in the six award categories are:

Mary Martin
– Lifetime Achievement in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Matthew Cooke
– Young Leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Bernadette Shields
– Individual Contribution to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (Kimberley Satellite Dialysis Service)
– Excellence and Innovation in Service Delivery

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service (Youth Diversion Program)
– Excellence and Innovation in Community Health Outcomes

Maari Ma (Lower Western Sector Agreement )
– Working Together – Partnering for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health

For further information visit the Awards 2007 page.

Department of Health and Ageing Media Release: "Awards showcase excellence in Indigenous health care"