What we offer
Eastern Health is proud of its significant achievements in the delivery of health care services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We are committed to closing the gap in health outcomes and life expectancy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Eastern Health are committed to becoming an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We support our growing Aboriginal workforce by:
- Providing culturally safe environments
- Recognising and supporting culturally significant events
- Offering a dedicated culturally safe space for Aboriginal staff and students
- Promoting ongoing development and learning for our workforce about cultural awareness and culturally safe practice
- Application support for new candidates with Eastern Health’s Manager First Nations Cultural Safety and Workforce Development – Aboriginal.Workforce@easternhealth.org.au
Eastern Health acknowledges the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, the Traditional Owners of the land on which its services operate, and pay respect to their Elders past and present. We also pay respect to the cultural authority of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples from other areas of Australia who reside in our region. Eastern Health acknowledges the colonisation of Country and the continuing impact on all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Eastern Health stands firm in its commitment to Closing the Health Gap that exists between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians. We are also committed to the empowerment of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community through employment, career progression, and encouraging the celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in our organisation.