Our judges are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards 2012 finalists and winners

2012 Awards Results

Outstanding delivery in child & maternal health

Winner - Orbost Regional Health
Runner Up – Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council
Special Recognition - The Royal Life Saving Society - Western Australia Inc
Special Recognition - Hunter New England Health Service, Tamworth Community Health Service

Finalist - Dhauward - Wurrung Eldery and Community Health Service
Finalist - Derby Aboriginal Health Service
Finalist - Centre for Primary Health Care and Equity, University of NSW

Environmental health initiatives

Winner - Vibe Australia
Runner Up – Cairns Public Health Unity, Northern Pride
Special Recognition - NSW Aboriginal Housing Office
Special Recognition -Centacare Catholic Family Service

Finalist - Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council
Finalist - Ozcare
Finalist - Noongar Mia Mia Pty Ltd

Improving access to primary health care

Winner - The Aboriginal Health Council of SA
Runner Up -MJD Foundation
Special Recognition - Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc
Special Recognition - Kornar Winmil Yunti

Finalist - Centre for Remote Health
Finalist - Bosom Buddies NT Inc
Finalist - Flinders Medical Centre
Finalist - KARI Aboriginal Resources Inc
Finalist - UnitingCare Burnside
Finalist - Aboriginal Health Council WA
Finalist - Melbourne School of Population Health, The University of Melbourne

Celebrating inspirational stories!

Held in conjunction with the Improving Social Determinants of Indigenous Health Conference the 3rd Annual Excellence in Indigenous Health Awards are given in recognition of the inspirational work from service providers, communities and individuals making a difference in health disadvantage.