Spotlight
About the partnership
END RHD WA is a statewide, strategic partnership between the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA), WA Country Health Service (WACHS) and The Kids Research Institute Australia (The Kids).
This tripartite partnership is directed by, and accountable to, Aboriginal people who bear the greatest burden of RHD.
The transformative partnership is grounded in Aboriginal governance and leadership, connecting 23 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) operating across 86 service delivery sites, and WACHS’ network of hospitals and primary health centres across rural, remote and metropolitan WA.
Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia – AHCWA
The Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia is the peak body for Aboriginal health in Western Australia, existing to support and act on behalf of the 24 Member Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) across WA. AHCWA offers support, advocacy, and influence; building community capacity and strengthening the health sector to improve outcomes for all Aboriginal people and their communities.
The WA Country Health Service – WACHS
The WA Country Health Service is committed to providing accessible health services to the regional population, and a quality health care workforce. With a strong network of public hospitals, health services and nursing posts located across rural and remote Western Australia, WACHS supports 6 large regional health campus and 15 district health campuses that act as hubs for sub-regional health district services.
The Kids Research Institute Australia – The Kids
The Kids Research Institute Australia strives to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people through excellence in research. The Kids covers key research areas including infectious diseases, chronic diseases, childhood cancer, respiratory diseases, juvenile diabetes, mental health and Aboriginal health. The Infectious Diseases research theme aims to prevent, diagnose, and treat infectious diseases including Strep A, and resulting Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease.