Vision and Workplan

Vision and Principles Statement

In working within its Terms of Reference NIHEC’s vision is to provide strategic advice to the Australian Government that:

is focused on achieving equal health outcomes for Indigenous Australians
supports the partnership that drives the achievement of commitments made to close the gap on Indigenous disadvantage
promotes an optimal response by health and related systems whilst recognising the need for strategies that are realistic and achievable
promotes models of health care that are effective and culturally secure
is cognisant of the social determinants of Indigenous health
is focused on promoting accountabilities
promotes excellence and innovation
is proactive and strategic
is given with honesty, respect and integrity.

Key principles underpin the strategic policy advice provided by NIHEC:

builds on the existing strengths of Indigenous Australian communities
is oriented towards the development of capabilities that enable choice
respects the values and cultures of Indigenous Australians where that is not in conflict with our goal of promoting health and well-being for Indigenous Australian people and communities:
respects the diversity of knowledge and culture across Indigenous Australian communities
is framed by equity principles
is based on the best available evidence and practice knowledge
is based on a commitment to social justice and human rights.

Attached is the NIHEC Workplan for 2008 - 2011. This workplan will be reviewed annually by the Council.

NIHEC Workplan 2008-2011(PDF 48 KB)

If you are unable to access the PDF attachment please email oatsih.enquiries@health.gov.au or phone 02 6289 5291.

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