Gippsland PHN acknowledges the past and present trauma and injustices that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have endured, and continue to endure, over the course of colonisation.
Gippsland PHN’s vision for reconciliation is to address Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s rights to equity of access to culturally safe and inclusive primary health care in Gippsland.
In achieving this vision to strive for equitable health and wellbeing, we will be guided by the diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices. By walking together, we will develop a significant understanding of the protocols needed to ensure health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Uluru Statement from the Heart is an invitation to the Australian peoples from First Nations Australians to “walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future”. Gippsland PHN accepts this invitation as we embark on our Reconciliation Action Plan.
We will work towards closing the health gap in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to enjoy long and healthy lives by:
Main office
11 Seymour Street, Traralgon, Gunaikurnai Country
13 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, Bunurong Country
119 Main Street, Bairnsdale, Gunaikurnai Country
Gippsland PHN is committed to providing inclusive services and work environments where people of all backgrounds, sexualities, genders, cultures, spiritual beliefs, age, bodies and abilities are valued, supported and celebrated.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s as the traditional Custodians of Country across the Gippsland region.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people/s continuing connection to Land, Water and Community.
We pay our respects to the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People/s, Cultures, and their Elders past and present.
We also recognise, respect and affirm the central role played in our work by people with lived experience, their families and/or carers.
Gippsland PHN acknowledges Alfie Hudson for the healing circles artwork. Alfie is a Gunai Kurnai man and created this artwork which represents health professionals being committed to work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members for the best health outcomes.