As the leading primary healthcare provider for First Nations peoples in North East Victoria and Southern Riverina, New South Wales, AWAHS is proud to offer a comprehensive cultural program that fosters strong connection to self, family, community, the land, and wellbeing.
Our cultural program aims to improve respect and appreciation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, support cultural identity for community, and fundamentally, provide a platform for education to develop equality and social cohesion amongst ourselves and for all Australians.
AWAHS’ cultural services are integral to closing the gap and providing a safe environment for individuals to share culture, learn and to connect with others.
Our cultural program aims to improve respect and appreciation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, support cultural identity for community, and fundamentally, provide a platform for education to develop equality and social cohesion amongst ourselves and for all Australians.
AWAHS’ cultural services are integral to closing the gap and providing a safe environment for individuals to share culture, learn and to connect with others.
We also offer Employed Cultural Advisors and 2-day cultural immersion and orientation for new staff and medical students
AWAHS acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities.
We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders both past and present.
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