Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service

The Derbarl Board would like to warmly welcome the incoming Chair, Thierra Clanton and Deputy Chair Katiska Davis. Thierra is a proud Noongar, Wangkathta, Yamatji, and Kija Yorga. She brings a wealth of experience in Environmental Sustainability, having worked with leading companies in the resource sector. Thierra has been recognised as an emerging leader, receiving the WA Leadership Award in 2009, and has completed training with the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Katiska Davis is a proud Whadjuk, Ballardong, Yued and Menang Noongar woman. Katiska has worked in Aboriginal Health across the Research field and in Health Promotion with the Aboriginal Health Council of WA and holds relevant qualifications including a Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion and an almost completed Master of Public Health. Katsika’s career involves significant Aboriginal community engagement and health promotion with Aboriginal Youth, ACCHO sector and the community. Each of these roles has provided Katiska valuable insight into the health field, and particularly the ACCHO sector. Katiska is passionate about working with our people and believes this is a key component to enacting self-determination. She believes she can provide valuable insight as a younger person with relevant employment experiences to the position of Member Director on the DYHSAC board.

A huge congratulations to Derbarl's acting CEO Dr Daniel Hunt who was recognised as Indigenous Doctor of the Year at the 2024 Indigenous Doctors' Association Awards. Dr Dan is a Jaru man who has worked tirelessly in the Derbarl community, delivering quality service and outcomes for patients, which was also recognised with the RACGP GP in Training Award in 2022. Derbarl would also like to extend congratulations to the all the award winners of the night, thank you all for your efforts and dedication to Aboriginal health.

**2024 Annual General Meeting** The Derbal Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation's Annual General Meeting will take place in the East Perth Clinic Conference Room on Saturday, 23 November 2024 from 10:30AM . This meeting will be held in person, and attendance and voting are restricted to members of the Corporation. If you are a Derbal member and have not received the AGM notice by post, please contact the Corporation at Governnace@dyhs.org.au

Last Thursday Derbarl celebrated Seniors Day with our Elders Group at Burswood Park. We had a good turnout for the BBQ lunch, and the Elders enjoyed games and a walk on the new look out path. We also recognized 3 Lifetime Members for Derbarl Yerrgian Health Service: Marion Davies, Jane Jones and Arthur Prosser. Thank you to Lotterywest, COTA, The Department of Communities and Bunnings for their support of the event.

Last week’s two-day WA ACCHS Corporate Services Forum ‘Empowering People – Strengthening Our Workforce’ focused on governance, compliance updates, and the legislative changes that are shaping the future of workforce development in our sector. A program of engaging discussions, insightful presentations, and valuable networking opportunities linked participants with leaders, practitioners, and stakeholders across the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services sector. Thanks to all our presenters, delegates, Member Services, and stakeholders for helping make it such a great event. Department of Communities WA NACCHO Australia Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service HESTA Chamber of Commerce and Industry WA Purple (formerly Cannings Purple) Kingston Reid National Disability Services

Derbarl congratulates our Board Director, Professor Sandra Eades AO, on receiving the inaugural Tom Calma Award at the 2024 Oceania Tobacco Control Conference. The Award recognises Professor Eades’ leadership at a national level in Aboriginal research and her tireless work to achieve tangible improvements to the healthcare and health service delivery to Aboriginal populations across the lifespan that has challenged the status quo to advance equity and systemic change in tobacco control. It is another well-deserved accolade that Sandra has earned, and we are Derbarl proud. AHCWA (Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia) NACCHO Australia

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service is seeking candidates to fill newly created positions as we expand our services to the community. For more information, see the listings on Seek | https://lnkd.in/gbz3r7Ms For enquires email work@dyhs.org.au

Current vacancies at Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service For more information, see the listings on Seek | https://lnkd.in/gbz3r7Ms #perth #jobopportunity #aboriginalhealth

There are more than 3 million unpaid carers across Australia. #NationalCarersWeek recognises, celebrates, and raises awareness of unpaid carers, shining a light on their resilience and sacrifice, and the profound impact they have on our communities. You can #ShowThemYouCare through any of these small, but powerful actions: 🔹Check in regularly 🔹Offer a break 🔹Acknowledge and appreciate 🔹Initiate support 🔹Encourage self-care At some point in everybody’s life, we will all either know, be, or need a career. If you or somebody you know is struggling as an unpaid carer, have a yarn with your healthcare worker at Derbarl Yerrigan to see if they can help you find support, assistance, resources, or direction! Visit carersweek.com.au and don’t forget to #ShowThemYouCare

There were had plenty of good laughs at the Derbarl Yarning Group - this week the team put on a Quiz activity that had our Elders thinking deeply on quiz answers - no phones or cheating allowed! We congratulate Aunty Dot and Aunty Kathy on winning the big hamper, Uncle Richard and Aunty Aerianne took home meat packs and Aunty Tanya and Uncle Rodney won vouchers. It was a great day, and we thank our Moorditj team for hosting the event. The Derbarl Elders meet every Thursday fortnight from 10 to 12; our next gathering is 24 October in the East Perth Conference Room. To find our more, call Kellie Kickett on 1300 420 272.