AV’s vision for reconciliation is where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Victoria have access to world-class, culturally safe and responsive pre-hospital health care, underpinned by the principle of self-determination and built on relationships and partnerships that achieve health equity and increase positive health outcomes.
How we will achieve our vision
AV is committed to ensuring equitable access by actively engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities – listening, learning, and implementing tailored initiatives that meet their unique needs and priorities.
Recognising that providing culturally safe healthcare involves more than just accessibility, AV is dedicated to enhancing cultural competency across its workforce. This empowers our operational workforce to deliver inclusive, patient-centred care. Through the Innovate RAP, we are reinforcing our reconciliation efforts with a framework that acknowledges historical challenges while driving meaningful change. By fostering sustained awareness, engagement, and action, AV is working to create a healthcare system that is truly respectful, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
What does reconciliation mean to us?
“Reconciliation is about strengthening the relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians. In doing this, it can lead to much more understanding and partnerships that improve the lives of Indigenous peoples and communities.”
“Reconciliation is an all-embracing healing. It involves addressing the history and impacts of colonisation, marginalisation, and discrimination to promote understanding, healing and harmony. It means a future where all Australians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, live in harmony with respect and equal opportunity.”
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