Published on 17 April 2023
Western Health is committed to healing of country, working towards equity in health outcomes and the ongoing journey of reconciliation.
You may have seen the recent statement made by our Board of Directors supporting First Nations self-determination.
In support of this and in anticipation of the forthcoming referendum, please see below for an extended Acknowledgement developed by the Wilim Berrbang team for inclusion in signature blocks and templates.
Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our sites stand, the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung, Boon Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the greater Kulin Nation. We pay respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
We are committed to the healing of country, working towards equity in health outcomes, and the ongoing journey of reconciliation.
Western Health is committed to respectfully listening and learning from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and wholeheartedly supports their journey to self-determination.
All updated templates, signature blocks and a guidance document can be found here.
Please be sure to share this information with your colleagues to enact this important change.
