Culture at the centre
Recognising, respecting and elevating the cultural determinants of health and wellbeing and their restorative impact in the lives of Aboriginal people.
Self-determination
Recognising, respecting and supporting the principles and practice of self-determination, including collective decision-making for the future of Aboriginal people in NSW.
Cultural safety
Embedding cultural safety and addressing racism across all levels of the health system.
Truth telling and healing
Recognising and respecting the need for truth-telling by naming the reality and impact of colonisation, including both historical and current trauma, and supporting healing through trauma-informed care, allowing us to move forward together.
Equity
Recognising and addressing inequities that Aboriginal people and communities have experienced, and continue to experience, as a result of racism and other acts of marginalisation10.