Principles
The principles of the framework are:
Principle 1
Aboriginal people are embedded into decision- making processes and governance structures that impact Aboriginal people in NSW Health.
Principle 2
Aboriginal NSW Health staff are recognised in the NSW Health system and are supported and empowered to participate in shared decision making, governance and structures.
Principle 3
NSW Health and the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector have strong partnership mechanisms.
Principle 4
The NSW Health system is held accountable for Aboriginal Health outcomes.
These principles have been developed to:
- embed the key concepts of shared decision making, self-determination and accountability in NSW Health
- support the implementation of the Priority Reforms Areas from CTG
- be applicable across each NSW Health level of decision making and governance
- strengthen partnerships between NSW Health and ACCOs.
Decision making and governance
The NSW Health levels of decision making and governance are:
NSW Health system management
Decisions and governance structures that manage NSW Health systems, including Ministry, pillars, shared and statewide services.
The principles are applicable at each of the NSW Health levels of decision making and governance. These levels were developed:
- following consultations with stakeholders on the need of the framework to be applicable across the NSW Health system
- to reflect the different decisions that have been identified across the NSW Health system
- to capture the different contexts and environments within the NSW Health system.