About BAHS
Our Purpose
The Bourke Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that is accessible and welcoming, offering confidential services to support the health and well being of Bourke and surrounding communities.
The Bourke Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that is accessible and welcoming, offering confidential services to support the health and well being of Bourke and surrounding communities.
Our Principles
- We will provide a non-judgmental service that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, age, disability, appearance or personal circumstances.
- We respect, encourage and strengthen the heritage and the cultural values/needs of our clients and the community.
- We will work in Partnership with other agencies and stakeholders in an atmosphere of mutual respect and in the spirit of reconciliation.
- We will ensure the rights and responsibilities of all clients are upheld.
- We recognise and value the importance of Aboriginal community controlled health services that provide culturally appropriate holistic care.
- We recognise, promote and value the skills, experience and qualifications of the staff and directors.
- We are committed to communicating in a way that empowers our clients to make informed decisions about their needs.
- We are committed to achieving efficient and effective organisational and operational management.
- We are committed to respecting and maintaining confidentiality with the community, clients and each other.
- We are committed to promoting positive images of BAHS, Bourke and surrounding communities.
Our Aims
- Improvements in the health and well being of the Bourke and surrounding communities.
- Service development to meet local needs in consultation with the community and stakeholders.
- Provision of clinical services and health education programs according to local needs and appropriate standards, guidelines and legislation.
- Equitable, accessible and professional service that reflects changing social needs and trends.
- Continual improvement in the skills, knowledge and experience of staff and directors to ensure a professional and appropriate standard of service delivery.
- Formal links with all individuals, organisations and community groups who are relevant to the promotion and delivery of services by BAHS.
- Efficient and effective management of finances, assets and resources.
- Accountability to funding bodies, stakeholders, clients and community.
