There has been recent media coverage regarding a couple of sector wide issues – both matters have been reported either together or at around the same time which may be confusing but both deserve further detail. Both matters represent change in the health sector both in terms of funding and structure. EWHS is always prepared…
East Wimmera Health Service acknowledges the Traditional Owners, the Dja Dja Wurrung peoples who are represented by the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (Djaara) and the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagalk peoples who are represented by the Barengi Gadjin Land Council (BGLC), and Custodians of the land in which we work and live, and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge their significant cultural heritage, their fundamental spiritual connection to the country, and value their contributions to a diverse community. We are proud to embrace the spirit of reconciliation, and learn more from the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, how best to improve their health, social and economic outcomes.
East Wimmera Health Service is proud to support and provide care for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) staff, consumers and communities. We are committed to ensuring our services are welcoming, safe, inclusive and respectful for everyone.
