The principles of the framework are:
Principle 1Aboriginal people are embedded into decision- making processes and governance structures that impact Aboriginal people in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health.
Principle 2 Aboriginal ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health staff are recognised in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health system and are supported and empowered to participate in shared decision making, governance and structures.
Principle 3 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health and the Aboriginal Community Controlled sector have strong partnership mechanisms.
Principle 4The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health system is held accountable for Aboriginal Health outcomes.
These principles have been developed to:
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health levels of decision making and governance are:
Patient, carer, family and communityClinical and operational decisions that have a direct impact on patient care.
Program, ward and service management Clinical and operational decisions on how programs and wards are designed, managed and structured.
Hospital and health facility Decisions and governance structures that manage ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health facilities.
Local Health District/Specialty Health Network management Decisions and governance structures that manage LHD/SHN organisations.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health system management Decisions and governance structures that manage ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health systems, including Ministry, pillars, shared and statewide services.
The principles are applicable at each of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Health levels of decision making and governance. These levels were developed: