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.”
Empowering Women to Advocate for Effective Policy
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance (NATSIWA) was established in 2009 to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women to have a strong and effective voice in the domestic and international policy advocacy process.
The Hatchery's inaugural First Nations Women in Leadership Summit
On behalf of The Hatchery and The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women's Alliance, we are pleased to announce the launch of The Hatchery's inaugural First Nations Women in Leadership Summit.
This summit will provide an opportunity to hear from First Nations Women and be inspired by shared stories of leading transformative change through passion, connections, resilience, wisdom, knowledge, experience and new perspectives. Through storytelling, reflection and connection, this summit will build on a strong First Nations network of women and empower these women as leaders at the forefront of social change.
To learn more about the Summit, you can download the brochure here: https://go.the-hatchery.co/8410-brochure-natsiwa
You can register for the Summit here: https://go.the-hatchery.co/8410-rego-natsiwa and use the discount code 'NATSIWA' at checkout for $200 off the current advertised ticket price.
We look forward to you joining us in this united forum.
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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.
