Submission – Western Victoria Primary Health Network

Western Victoria Primary Health Network is a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation. Its core function is to use its knowledge and understanding of local health and health care needs to:

• Support general practice (including Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations)
• Commission or purchase locally needed services
• Integrate local services and systems.

First Nations health is one of our seven priority areas and is a significant focus for the organisation.

This submission examines systemic injustice experienced by First Peoples in health and healthcare including funding and reporting requirements as a barrier to self-determination; the need for culturally safer non-First Nations health services and a review of funding arrangements; and the need to address institutional racism.