Members of the inaugural Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia were appointed for three years by the Australian Health Workforce Ministerial Council.
Functions of the Board
The functions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia include:
- developing standards, codes and guidelines for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice
- approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.
- registering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health practitioners and students
- handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings
Our functions are supported by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). For information about legislation governing our operations see AHPRA's Legislation & Publications.
About the Board
Left to right: front row – Clare Anderson, Peter Pangquee, Jane Schwager
Back row – Lisa O'Hara, Jenny Poelina, Renee Owen, Karrina DeMasi, Sharon Milera.
Contact the Board
Postal address:
Peter Pangquee, Chair
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia
G.P.O. Box 9958
Melbourne VIC 3001
You can use the online enquiry form to contact the board.