SWSPHN welcomes new Board Member Christine Carriage

SWSPHN has welcomed Christine Carriage as our newest Board Member.

Christine has taken up the position of appointed Non-Executive Board Director, and brings to the role extensive experience in, and a passion for, supporting culturally appropriate care for Indigenous communities.

Christine is an Aboriginal woman and Traditional Owner of Gunai/Kurnai and Yuin heritage whose leadership roles have always emphasised cultural safety, integrity, and incorporating traditional knowledge and practices into healthcare delivery.

She also has an in-depth understanding of the healthcare needs of the Indigenous community in South Western Sydney.

Christine’s experience includes: 

• South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Board where she gained a comprehensive understanding of healthcare governance, policy development and strategic planning within a local health district 
• Chair of the Aboriginal Health Board Committee where she led a committee comprising community members, LHD and PHN representatives to advocate for Aboriginal health initiatives and implement strategies to address health disparities 
• Employment with the Australian Indigenous Doctors Association where she provided culturally-centred research, guided strategic direction for improving Indigenous health outcomes and fostered strategic partnerships to develop a culturally safe healthcare system 

Christine also currently serves on the Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service Board.