Indigenous Allied Health Australia

**About IAHA** Indigenous Allied Health Australia is a national, member-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health organisation. IAHA leads sector workforce development and support to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. IAHA supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health students and graduates, value-adding to existing professional development educational and cultural support structures. IAHA also supports the broader allied health workforce and its associate membership of individuals and organisations with expertise, interest and commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our membership is diverse and works across sectors including but not limited to health, mental health, disability, aged care, education, justice, community services, academia and policy. **Our Vision** *****All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and future generations are thriving in ongoing connection to: self, spirit, and place.***** **Our Purpose** *****IAHA support the empowerment of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health workforce to lead transformative change, embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of working and knowing, being and doing.***** **Our Shared Values** *****We value and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander:***** - Cultures & Identities - Knowledges & Perspectives - Sharing & Relationships **Our Principles** *****The following principles lay the foundation for how IAHA enact our collective vision, purpose and values.***** - Culture as central to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership and self-determination - Culturally-informed, strengths-based practice - Partnership and Collaboration - Accountability and Responsibility to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples