More than a service — a community commitment. Torres Health exists because our people deserve care that’s shaped by us, for us, and delivered with the same respect we ask of each other every day.
The values that guide every decision we make and every service we deliver.
Trust
Built through consistency, honesty, and always acting in the best interest of our communities.
Respect
For culture, for community knowledge, and for every person who walks through our door.
Good Person (Pasin)
Carrying ourselves with integrity and care — the way our community expects and deserves.
Our Values
Our vision
Our people living longer, healthier and fulfilling lives.
Our aim
What we're working toward
Torres Health delivers innovative, culturally appropriate and quality primary health care services. Torres Health advocates for our remote and isolated island communities’ health and wellbeing.
How We Work
Our commitments
The values that guide every decision we make and every service we deliver.
Respecting Culture
Torres Health recognises the diversity of values, spirituality and cultures in the Torres Strait, and is committed to providing culturally safe and appropriate services that respect the rights, views, values and expectations of our communities.
Community Managed
Torres Health is committed to the principles of community management, and actively listens to and engages with our communities in the design and delivery of services.
Accountability & Transparency
We remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our people and take ownership of our decisions — acting with care and integrity to meet the expectations and needs of our communities.
Working Together
We recognise the importance of working with community and stakeholders to maximise opportunities that achieve positive health and wellbeing outcomes for our communities.
Informed Service Delivery
We are committed to delivering quality services, informing service design and delivery with best-practice evidence, and driving continuous quality improvement.
Leadership & Good Governance
We enact the values of our organisation in everything we do, to inspire confidence and trust in the stewardship of Torres Health.
TORRES HEALTH AT A GLANCE
Leadership Team
Guided by local knowledge and clinical expertise, our leadership team steers Torres Health with the same values behind every service we deliver.