The new Board and Interim CEO of AH&MRC acknowledge, understand and respect the history and importance of this 39-year old organisation. We recognise that many people have worked incredibly hard over many years to ensure that the AH&MRC is in a position to be the State Peak body for ACCHOs in NSW.
We accept that we have a responsibility to remedy legacy challenges and to play our role, alongside our Interim CEO and staff, in ensuring a strong foundation for the future success of the organisation. We are united in this goal.
The purpose of the AH&MRC is critical to supporting the community-controlled health sector of NSW, and we are committed to exercising our role with integrity and transparency. Our board is made up of Aboriginal senior leaders of AH&MRC member services who are dedicated to driving change, and understand the positive impact that community-controlled health services have in our communities. This experience underpins our position that a strong AH&MRC means better representation and advocacy in the health and policy landscape in NSW, and ultimately, better outcomes for our People.
We have in the past few months led the setting of a new direction for the organisation, working alongside independent experts to ensure appropriate actions are underway. We are confident that this proactive approach will address outstanding matters and strengthen our governance, operational policies and processes, and provide our members and stakeholders with much-needed confidence.
We are progressing a refreshed AH&MRC Strategic Plan, which will have a strong focus on strengthening our relationships with our member services and broader stakeholders – and working with our members to grow the sector. This includes supporting our staff by investing in a work environment that is conducive to collaboration, innovation and best practice.
We are very encouraged by the progress made in the organisation over the past three months, and we look forward to continuing this journey with the Interim CEO and valued staff of AH&MRC.
