Federal Minister of Health Hon. Mark Butler visits AHCSA
AHCSA was pleased to host Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Hon. Mark Butler MP for a tour of our offices and a media press conference today.
We were gratified that the Minister, who is also Federal Member for the SA electorate of Hindmarsh, chose AHCSA as the venue for a clear statement of the government’s commitment to closing the gap in health outcomes between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non-Indigenous Australians.
Minister Butler had several positive and honest discussions with staff members at AHCSA, and heard a lot of truth from CEO Shane Mohor, Board chair Wilhelmine Lieberwirth, and Board member (and former chair) Polly-Sumner Dodd about the health issues facing our people in South Australia and about what we need from him and his government.
Pictured: AHCSA CEO Shane Mohor, AHCSA Board member Polly Sumner-Dodd, Hon. Mark Butler MP, AHCSA Board Chair Wilhelmine Lieberwirth.
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a transcript of the Minister’s comments to media and and his answers to their questions. It can be viewed here:
As we celebrate 25 years of Self-Determination, we honour the courage, vision, and dedication of many trailblazers.
Today AHCSA pays a heartfelt tribute to Pat Turner AM as she retires as Chief Executive Officer of the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO).
AHCSA has partnered with Nunkuwarrin Yunti to support Closing the Gap Day, reaffirming a shared commitment to Aboriginal self-determination and culturally strong, community-led solutions.
