Aboriginal Health Awards 2009
Working Together to Make a Difference
This award recognises achievements where individuals and agencies have collaboratively worked together with Aboriginal communities to make a difference in addressing local health needs.
Team winner: Coinless Condom Machines – Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative Ltd
Enterprise and Resourcefulness
This award recognises enterprising health programs that have been developed utilising existing resources and are wide reaching, effective and sustainable.
Winner: ‘Pit Stop’ Men’s Health Screening and Referral Program – A joint initiative of Greater Western Area Health Service, Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service, Bourke Aboriginal Health Service, and the Outback Division of General Practice.
Excellence in Workforce
This award recognises excellence in the delivery of quality health services to Aboriginal communities across NSW.
Individual Winner: Phillip Dowse – Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative Limited
