Our Vision
“To protect the health, human rights and fundamental freedoms that are significant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women through cultural preservation, health education and coalition building.”
Are you a member?
You can check on or update your details by:
- Completing this form
- Emailing seniorprojects@natsiwa.org.au
- Calling 0481 458 339
- Messaging us on Facebook
- Writing to us at PO Box 70 Mortlake VIC 3272
Guiding Principles
NATSIWA’s Vision will be achieved through our Guiding Principles that will remain cognizant of the needs, heath, wellbeing and development, and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women.
- Aboriginal strengths;
- The need for cultural understanding;
- The impact of racism and stigma;
- Recognition of the centrality of kinship;
- The impact of history in trauma and loss;
- Recognition of different needs of communities;
- The recognition of human rights and social justice;
- Universal access to basic health care, housing and education; and
- Equitable needs based funding.
Adopted from the National Aboriginal Health Strategy of 1989.