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More than a service. A community commitment.
Torres Health is the only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisation for the Torres Strait. Our care is shaped by, and for, our people.
Our vision
Our people living longer, healthier and fulfilling lives.
Our aim
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.
Our values
Trust · Respect · Good Person (Pasin)
Trust
We are consistent and honest with our communities, so people can rely on us.
Respect
We respect culture, family and community knowledge in everything we do.
Good Person (Pasin)
We act with integrity and care, as good people for our communities.
How we work
Our commitments
Respecting Culture
We recognise the diversity of values, spirituality and cultures in the Torres Strait, and provide culturally safe services that respect our communities’ rights, views and expectations.
Community Managed
We are committed to community management, and actively listen to and engage our communities in the design and delivery of services.
Accountability + Transparency
We take ownership of our decisions and act with care and integrity to deliver services that meet our communities’ needs.
Working Together
We work with community and stakeholders to maximise opportunities for positive health and wellbeing outcomes.
Informed Service Delivery
We inform service design and delivery with best-practice evidence and drive quality improvement.
Leadership + Good Governance
We live our values in everything we do, to inspire confidence and trust in how our organisation is run.
More about us
Explore Torres Health
Strategic plan
Strategic priorities
Five priorities guiding our work, from healthy communities to data sovereignty.
Our people
Leadership & Board
Meet the leadership team, programme staff and Board of Directors.
Publications
Strategic plan & annual reports
Download our strategic plan, annual reports and programme brochures.
Get in touch
Talk to our team
Not sure which programme is right? Send us a message or call, and we’ll connect you with the right person.
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Admin office61–63 Douglas Street,
Thursday Island -
Programs office57 Douglas Street,
Thursday Island - Phone4090 3380
- Emailinfo@torreshealth.com
In an emergency, call 000. For crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.