Delivered as part of HEALTHQ32, the First Nations First Strategy is one of the system priorities that will drive the future direction for health in Queensland.
Download the HealthQ32 First Nations First Strategy 2032.
Take a look at the summary of the strategy.
Shaping our future
The First Nations First Strategy 2032 is built upon four inter-dependent focus areas that are critical to reform.
Areas of reform:
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Eliminate racism
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Re-shape the system
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Transform care
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Strengthen the workforce
First Nations First
‘First Nations First’ means we must not only reshape the health system with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples but also acknowledge the unique rights and cultural authority of First Nations peoples as the Traditional and Cultural Custodians of our lands, waters and seas.
Outcomes for First Nations people
Outcomes of the First Nations First Strategy align with the broader HEALTHQ32 system outcomes which include:
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Outcome 1
Queenslanders have access to high-quality and safe healthcare with equitable outcomes.
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Outcome 2
Queenslanders have overall improved health, a good start to life, healthy ageing and a good end of life experience.
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Outcome 3
Queensland has an innovative, connected and sustainable health system.
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Outcome 4
The Queensland health workforce is valued, respected and empowered to lead the delivery of world-class health services—each working to the top of their scope of practice.
Next steps
Implementation of this strategy will be guided by a series of action plans developed over three horizons to support the acceleration of reform for First Nations health. All areas of Queensland Health will have a responsibility to work collaboratively across departments and divisions and with First Nations people, ensuring a ‘First Nations First’ approach is embedded into everything Queensland Health does.
Last updated: 30 October 2023