Acknowledgements

Grampians Health is dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions to our diverse population.

Grampians Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we operate, the Wadawurrung, Djab wurrung, Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawadjali, Wergaia and Jupagulk peoples, and their connections to land, waterways and community.

We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend this to all First Nations peoples today. Grampians Health recognises and values the contributions that First Nations peoples make in our society. Sovereignty has never been ceded. It always was and always will be, Aboriginal land.

At Grampians Health, we proudly display the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and to create a welcoming, culturally safe environment for First Nations peoples. These flags are a visible sign of respect and inclusion, especially important given the significant health disparities faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

By prioritising cultural safety, we aim to encourage First Nations people to access care, knowing they are seen, respected, and supported. Grampians Health is committed to being a safe place for everyone—and these flags are one way we help make that promise real.

Grampians Health embraces the rich diversity of Australian culture and stands in support of all individuals, regardless of cultural background or sexuality.

We recognise that enhancing the wellbeing of people with disability and neurodivergent individuals requires collaborative and tailored responses that reflect their varied needs and challenge ableism.

Grampians Health is committed to providing inclusive services and an inclusive working environment. We believe in safe and accessible healthcare for everyone.

Grampians Health recognises all people with a lived experience of trauma, neurodiversity, mental ill health and substance use or addiction, and their families, carers and supporters.

This recognition extends to the clinical and non-clinical workforces that support people with lived experience.

Grampians Health acknowledges the terrible impact of family violence on women, families and communities, and the strength and resilience of victim survivors, including children, who have experienced, or are currently experiencing, family violence.

We pay respects to those who did not survive and to their family members and friends. Grampians Health stands in solidarity with all victims and commits to taking action for a future free from violence.