Implementation Plan Advisory Group (IPAG)

The Implementation Plan Advisory Group (IPAG) was established in September 2016. It works with the Australian Government to review, assess and guide action under the Implementation Plan for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013–2023.

Role

IPAG’s role is to work in partnership with the Australian Government to monitor and review the Implementation Plan for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2013–2023 (the implementation plan).

Members have agreed that the cultural determinants and social determinants of health are key priorities to acknowledge in the refresh of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan.

Terms of reference

See the IPAG terms of reference for details of their role and responsibilities.

Members

Membership of IPAG includes representatives from the:

  • National Health Leadership Forum (NHLF)
  • National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
  • Australian Government Department of Health
  • National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)
  • National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Standing Committee (NATSIHSC) of the Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council (AHMAC)
  • Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

IPAG also includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experts on early childhood, comprehensive primary care, health research and acute care.

Member

Background and experience

Mr Gavin Matthews (Co-chair)

First Assistant Secretary, Indigenous Health Division, Department of Health

Ms Donna Murray (Co-chair)

Chair National Health Leadership Forum (NHLF), CEO, Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA)

Ms Pat Turner AM

CEO, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)

Mrs Patricia Yusia

Chair of the Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA)

Ms Donna Ah Chee

Indigenous Early Childhood Expert, CEO, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

Dr Mark Wenitong

Indigenous Acute Care Expert, Senior Medical Officer, Apunipima – Cape York Health Council

Ms Julie Tongs OAM

Indigenous Primary Health Care Expert, CEO, Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service

Ms Anita Dwyer

Assistant Secretary, Health Plan, Early Years and Engagement Branch, Indigenous Health Division, Department of Health

Ms Debbie Mitchell

Group Manager, Social Policy and Programs Division, National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)

Dr Fadwa Al-Yaman

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), Head of Indigenous and Children's Group

Dr Janine Mohamed

Indigenous Health Research Expert, CEO, The Lowitja Institute and Deputy Chair National Health Leadership Forum (NHLF)

Ms Anna-Louise Kimpton

Director of Policy, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)

Meetings

IPAG usually meets face-to-face at least twice a year in Canberra. They may hold additional meetings by teleconference, as needed. Meeting papers and agendas are considered in confidence.

Communiques

See our collection of IPAG's communiques from 2020 onwards. If you require an earlier communique, please contact us or search Trove.

Related committees or groups

A Health Plan Working Group has been established to lead the development of the refreshed National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan. This working group includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health experts and reports to IPAG.

Implementation Plan Advisory Group secretariat

Contact the secretariat if you have questions about the Implementation Plan Advisory Group (IPAG) or its working group (IPWG).
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