Community Controlled Health

Derby Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal community controlled organisation. This means the service is governed by Aboriginal people and remains accountable to the communities it serves.

Community control ensures health services are shaped by local knowledge, cultural values and community priorities. It supports culturally safe care, strong governance and health services that respond to real community needs.

As part of the Aboriginal community controlled health sector, Derby Aboriginal Health Service is a member of several regional, state and national organisations. These memberships strengthen collaboration, shared learning and advocacy across the Aboriginal health system.

Our affiliations

Derby Aboriginal Health Service is a member of the following Aboriginal community controlled health organisations:

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS)

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) is the regional Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation supporting independent Aboriginal health services across the Kimberley. Established in 1986, KAMS provides leadership, advocacy and shared resources to strengthen the delivery of culturally appropriate primary health care in the region.

Working closely with its member services, KAMS supports programs in population health, workforce development, training, research and regional health initiatives. Through collaboration and shared expertise, KAMS helps improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities across the Kimberley.

 

Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA)

The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) is the peak body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across Western Australia. AHCWA provides leadership, advocacy and support to member services, helping strengthen the delivery of culturally secure health care across the state.

Working closely with government, communities and health providers, AHCWA supports workforce development, research, policy development and sector capacity building. Its work aims to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people and communities throughout Western Australia.

 

National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)

The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is the national peak body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across Australia. NACCHO advocates for community-led, culturally safe health care and supports a network of more than 140 Aboriginal health services operating across the country.

Through policy development, advocacy, research and sector support, NACCHO works to strengthen the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health sector and improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples nationwide.

 

Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS)

Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (BRAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service delivering culturally safe health care to the Broome community since 1978. As one of the earliest Aboriginal Medical Services established in Western Australia, BRAMS has played an important role in improving health outcomes for Aboriginal people in the Kimberley.

BRAMS provides a wide range of services including primary health care, social and emotional wellbeing programs, allied health services, aged care and disability support. The organisation works closely with the community to deliver holistic, culturally responsive care that supports healthy people and strong communities.

 

Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS)

Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Service (OVAHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Kununurra in the East Kimberley. The organisation provides culturally appropriate primary health care and preventative health programs designed to meet the needs of Aboriginal people and communities across the region.

OVAHS delivers a range of services including clinical care, chronic disease management, women’s health, child health and outreach support to surrounding communities. Through community governance and culturally informed care, OVAHS works to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley.

 

Yura Yungi Medical Service (YYMS)

Yura Yungi Medical Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service based in Halls Creek in the East Kimberley. Established by local Aboriginal leaders, the service was created to deliver culturally appropriate healthcare that reflects the needs, culture and values of the local community.

Yura Yungi provides comprehensive primary health care services including clinical care, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, visiting specialists, and social and emotional wellbeing support. Outreach services and community programs ensure people living in remote areas can access quality health care close to home.

 

 

    Working together for better health

    Through these affiliations, Derby Aboriginal Health Service works alongside other Aboriginal community controlled organisations to strengthen health outcomes, share knowledge and support Aboriginal self determination in health care.

    Together, these relationships help ensure Aboriginal people have access to culturally safe, high quality health services across the Kimberley, Western Australia and beyond.