Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Award

Open to any individual or organisation that promotes social inclusion and participation and demonstrates a commitment to improving the life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders living with mental illness. They achieve this through the provision of culturally specific mental health related services, programs, projects or initiatives.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

  1. Enhances the quality of life, supports and/or services for people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and live with mental illness.
  2. Demonstrates effective collaboration and connection with people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other relevant stakeholders i.e. family, carers, other agencies.
  3. Delivers best practice services to those who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and live with mental illness.
  4. Demonstrates qualities of leadership, vision and innovation.
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