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07 Aug 2025
Today the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia (ATSIHPBA) is celebrating the National Day of Recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Worker and Practitioner Workforce.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners are a unique profession founded on traditional values complimented by modern medicines.
The strength, cultural knowledge, and unwavering commitment this profession brings to the health and wellbeing of our families and communities are extraordinary.
They are the backbone of a stronger, fairer, and more inclusive health system.
This year’s theme, ‘Partnering for a Purpose,’ is a powerful reminder that real change happens when we walk together, listen deeply, respect cultural ways of knowing, and collaborate meaningfully across professions and sectors.
These partnerships are not just strategic, they are purposeful, grounded in mutual respect, shared vision, and a collective responsibility to improve health equity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our Board, acknowledges and celebrate each of you. You are trailblazers, cultural healers, educators, advocates, and agents of change striving to closing the gap for better health outcomes.
Your presence in our workforce strengthens the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities across the country.
Let us continue to foster partnerships that empower, uplift, and transform. Together, with purpose, we are shaping a healthier and more just future.
Thank you for your courage, for your cultural wisdom, and for the impact you make every single day. You inspire us all to do better, be better, and work together with purpose.
Let today be a moment of pride — for your history, your impact, and the legacy you continue to build for future generations.
Let’s continue to support and elevate this critical workforce, not just today, but every day.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Practitioners are the backbone of a stronger, fairer and more inclusive health system and are crucial to closing the gap in healthcare disparities,’ - Ms Iris Raye, Chair, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practice Board of Australia
