Infrastructure WA

Recommendation 82

Establish health facilities tailored to Aboriginal needs

Recommendation

82. Reduce Aboriginal health inequity and inequality by establishing health facilities tailored to Aboriginal needs, including:

  1. supporting and funding the development of community-based primary care and allied health facilities that are designed and operated in partnership with Aboriginal communities and provide well-integrated and culturally secure wraparound services for Aboriginal people 
  2. providing health facilities in Aboriginal communities that are fit for purpose and have access to high-quality digital connectivity to support ongoing and improved delivery of telehealth services.

WA Government response

The WA Government responded to Foundation for a stronger tomorrow in February 2023. Recommendation 82 is fully supported. For further information please refer to the response document.

Vision – strategic opportunity
A global location of choice
Promoting and leveraging Aboriginal cultural heritage and enterprise
Strategy objectives
Support access to social services and improve Aboriginal wellbeing
Enhance cross-government coordination and planning
Embrace technology, data and digital connectivity