Build Organisational Capacity to Work Under Indigenous Governance

Does our executive recognise the need for self-determination in Indigenous communities, including self-governance and decision-making autonomy?
At all levels of our agency, is our work directed and guided by Indigenous health professionals and/or Indigenous people with cultural expertise/authority?
Do we have genuine, reciprocal partnerships of trust with key Indigenous organisations in our area, including ACCHOs?
Does our CEO meet regularly with the CEO/s of local ACCHOs and other incorporated community organisations?
Do we know that our engagement with Indigenous communities and organisations appropriately represents the diversity of Indigenous people in our region?
Can we offer support for Indigenous organisations to come together in a regional Indigenous Health Council, to enhance representation and empowerment?
Do we participate meaningfully in local and regional interagency forums that promote Indigenous governance broadly, beyond our own sector?
How well are Indigenous people represented on:
- Our Board?
- Our Community Advisory Council?
- Our Clinical Advisory Council
What policies and practices have we adopted to ensure the cultural safety of Indigenous members of these bodies?
- Indigenous issues as a standing agenda item
- Two or more Indigenous people at every meeting
- Financial or transport support for attendance
- Other
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