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Aboriginal Health Impact Statement and Declaration Policy

MP 0160/21 - Aboriginal Health Impact Statement and Declaration Policy (pdf 145KB)

Applicable to: This policy is applicable to all WA health entities as defined in the policy.

Description: The Aboriginal Health Impact Statement and Declaration Policy requires WA health entities to declare and demonstrate that the interests of, potential impacts on, and opportunities for Aboriginal people are considered during policy development, review and amendment and appropriately incorporated within policy.

The WA Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Framework 2015-2030 (Framework) provides the guiding principles that underpin the requirement of the policy. Strategic Direction 3 of the Framework recognises that a culturally respectful and non-discriminatory health system is a key enabler to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people and establishes the need to embed structures, policies and processes across health to ensure this can be achieved.

This policy supports a whole-of-organisation approach and an ongoing commitment to grow and sustain a culturally responsive WA health system.

This policy is a mandatory requirement for Health Service Providers under the Clinical Services Planning and Programs Policy Framework pursuant to section 26(2)(d) and 34(2)(c) of the Health Services Act 2016.

This policy is also a mandatory requirement for the Department of Health pursuant to section 29 of the Public Sector Management Act 1994.

This policy should be read in conjunction with MP 0071/17 Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Policy.

Date of effect: 11 May 2021