AHCWA Youth

29/05/2026

The WA Aboriginal Youth Conference 2026 brought together young leaders, changemakers, and advocates from across Western Australia for a powerful day of connection, learning, and truth-telling.

Thank you to our incredible MC, Scott Wilson, and all performers, presenters, and speakers who made the day such a success: Mungart Yongah Indigenous Arts Enterprise, Vincent Carter, Donnella Mills, Janlee Hyatt, Isabella Choate, Dr Jaqueline McGowan-Jones, Jade Thompson, Liam Anthony, Will Hayward, Rick Curtis, and Yamagigu Consulting.

Check out the full photo album for day one and tag yourself, your friends, and your organisations in the comments.

Photography by Cole Baxter

29/05/2026

Day two of the WA Aboriginal Youth Conference 2026 focused on collaboration, creativity, and empowering young people to help shape the future of our communities.

Throughout the day, delegates took part in strategic planning sessions facilitated by Yamagigu, working together to share ideas, identify priorities, and strengthen youth-led action and leadership.

The afternoon sessions with Indigiverse sparked important conversations about lateral violence and pitching the Sexual Health Hero concept.

Thank you to Vincent Carter, the AHCWA Youth Committee, Yamagigu, Indigiverse, and all delegates for contributing to two inspiring days of connection, learning, and powerful youth voices.

Photography by Cole Baxter

29/05/2026

On 29 May 1992, the Torres Strait Islander flag—designed by Bernard Namok from Thursday Island—was presented to community during the sixth Torres Strait Cultural Festival. On this anniversary, we honour and pay our respects to the legacy of Torres Strait Islander people.

Photo ‘NAIDOC week 2011 (5910803313)’ by DIAC images licensed under CC BY 2.0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:NAIDOC_week_2011_(5910803313).jpg

Photo ‘South Canberra banner 2’ by Nick-D licensed under CC BY 2.0 https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:South_Canberra_banner_2.jpg

19/05/2026

Day one of the WA Aboriginal Youth Conference 2026 brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people from across WA for a powerful day of connection and learning.

Today’s program featured keynote presentations and discussions on youth advocacy, youth justice, prison health, reconciliation, and strategy planning, with speakers sharing knowledge, lived experience, and ideas for creating stronger futures for our communities.

A huge thank you to Donnella Mills, Isabella Choate, Dr Jacqueline McGowan Jones, Jade Thompson, Will Hayward, Rick Curtis, Liam Anthony, Vincent Carter, and all presenters who helped make today so impactful.

We also thank Mungart Yongah Indigenous Arts Enterprise for opening the conference with a beautiful Welcome to Country, alongside all delegates, sponsors, exhibitors, and young leaders who contributed to such an energising first day.

17/05/2026

The Ngalla Bidi Bursary Fund seeks to increase culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal people in WA by empowering WA Aboriginal medical students through the experience of PRIDoC, an Indigenous-led space fostering knowledge sharing, mentorship, and community for First Nations doctors transnationally.

Donations to the Ngalla Bidi Bursary Fund directly empower the next generation of Aboriginal doctors, ensuring culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal people in Western Australia. All donations are tax deductible.

To donate or find out more, head to https://www.ahcwa.org.au/ngalla-bidi/

05/05/2026

Supporting Aboriginal medical students at PRIDoC creates benefits that extend beyond individuals to Aboriginal patients, families, and communities across WA.

PRIDoC offers a life-changing opportunity for students to embrace global Aboriginal cultures, form lifelong friendships, and strengthen Indigenous-led healthcare.

Donations to the Ngalla Bidi Bursary Fund directly empower the next generation of Aboriginal doctors, ensuring culturally safe healthcare for Aboriginal people in Western Australia.

To donate or find out more, head to https://www.ahcwa.org.au/ngalla-bidi/

04/05/2026

Kimberley Pharmacy Services is a Silver Sponsor supporting the WA Aboriginal Youth Conference 2026.

This key Sector event is aimed at healthcare professionals working within AHCWA’s 24 Member Services, their Directors, and those working more generally in Aboriginal Health throughout Australia.

Kimberley Pharmacy Services was founded in 2009 to address the issues facing the pharmacy industry and patients in rural and remote Australia, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders.

We are so grateful for the support of our sponsors, without whom this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow would not be possible. To find out more about our sponsor, visit https://www.kimberleypharmacyservices.com.au/

04/05/2026

Introducing WA Aboriginal Youth Conference 2026 keynote speaker: NACCHO Chair Donnella Mills!

The WA Aboriginal Youth Conference 2026 brings together Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people for two days to learn, speak up, and tackle the issues that matter in our communities.

A proud Torres Strait Islander woman with ties to Masig and Nagir, Donnella has led NACCHO since 2018—strengthening governance across 148 boards, delivering 19 sector workshops, backing emerging CEOs, and driving 40% growth across the sector.

To hear Donnella’s Keynote Address, register your attendance today by heading to https://events.ahcwa.org.au/2026-wa-aboriginal-community-controlled-health-sector-conference/wa-aboriginal-youth-conference

29/04/2026

Simon Says: Let's talk about Speech Therapy
Part 3

Did you know ear health can impact how children learn to speak and communicate?

In this Simon Says video, we explore the role of speech therapy and why it matters for strong, healthy development.

To watch the whole video, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zv3zPCjSFo

29/04/2026

The 2026 WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector Conference artwork was created by Whadjuk and Yuet Noongar artist Ashley Spratt. His work was inspired by this year’s theme, Growing in Strength Starts With Us.

To register for the conference or to find out more, head to https://events.ahcwa.org.au/2026-wa-aboriginal-community-controlled-health-sector-conference

WA ACCHS Conference Artwork 2026 : Koorliny by Ashley Spratt