Delivered as part of HEALTHQ32, the First Nations First Strategy is one of the system priorities that will drive the future direction for health in Queensland.

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First Nations First

Take a look at the vision that guides the HEALTHQ32 First Nations First Strategy 2032.

First Nations First video transcript

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following program may contain images and voices of deceased persons.

Voice over: In Queensland, a new vision has taken shape, a vision where our health system has been designed by First Nations people with First Nations people.

A health system where culture wraps around us at all stages of the health continuum.

Caring for self, kin, community and country is core to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowing, being and belonging.

We need a health system that embeds this view of health and wellbeing into everything it does.

Queensland Health is proud to announce the launch of the First Nations First Strategy 2032, the strategy that will lead us to achieving this vision.

The First Nations First Strategy is the next stage of our journey, where we are dedicated to accelerating the reform efforts needed to achieve excellence in care, health equity for all First Nations Queenslanders and see more of our First Nations people across the system.

It sets a clear vision for what is required to restore health and life outcomes for First Nations Queenslanders with First Nations Queenslanders.

We will address the health inequities with a focus on eliminating racism, reshaping the system, transforming care and strengthening the workforce.

We are charting a new course towards a healthier, more equitable future for First Nations peoples. The Queensland Government is committed to putting First Nations First.

When we stand together we can create an inclusive and equitable future for all.

Shaping our future

The First Nations First Strategy 2032 is built upon four inter-dependent focus areas that are critical to reform.

Areas of reform:

  • Icon for eliminate racism

    Eliminate racism

  • Icon for Re-shape the system

    Re-shape the system

  • Icon for Transform care

    Transform care

  • Icon for Strengthen the workforce

    Strengthen the workforce

First Nations First

‘First Nations First’ means we must not only reshape the health system with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples but also acknowledge the unique rights and cultural authority of First Nations peoples as the Traditional and Cultural Custodians of our lands, waters and seas.

Outcomes for First Nations people

Outcomes of the First Nations First Strategy align with the broader HEALTHQ32 system outcomes which include:

  • Outcome 1

    Queenslanders have access to high-quality and safe healthcare with equitable outcomes.

  • Outcome 2

    Queenslanders have overall improved health, a good start to life, healthy ageing and a good end of life experience.

  • Outcome 3

    Queensland has an innovative, connected and sustainable health system.

  • Outcome 4

    The Queensland health workforce is valued, respected and empowered to lead the delivery of world-class health services—each working to the top of their scope of practice.

Next steps

Implementation of this strategy will be guided by a series of action plans developed over three horizons to support the acceleration of reform for First Nations health. All areas of Queensland Health will have a responsibility to work collaboratively across departments and divisions and with First Nations people, ensuring a ‘First Nations First’ approach is embedded into everything Queensland Health does.

Last updated: 30 October 2023