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The Partnership for Justice in Health (P4JH) is an alliance of self-determining Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics, legal experts, and national peak health and justice organisations committed to working together to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and justice outcomes through addressing racism at individual, institutional and systemic levels, specifically focusing on the health and justice systems. To view our Statement of Intent see click here.

Our Purpose

The Partnership for Justice in Health (P4JH) is a strategic partnership of health and legal organisations and individuals whose purpose is to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and justice outcomes through addressing racism at individual, institutional and systemic levels.

Our Vision

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People enjoy health and wellbeing that is free of racism in the health and justice systems.

Our Role

Collectively we are well positioned to play a lead role in addressing racism and discrimination across the health and justice systems. We have:

A comprehensive understanding of the evidence and issues and lived experiences.

Professional expertise and experience in redress, cultural safety, shared decision-making and determination.

Influence, connections and extensive networks across Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia and Governments.

A demonstrated track record in cross sectoral collaboration and delivering services in partnership.

Understanding Race and Racism

Together, informed by a discussion paper authored by Associate Professor Dr Chelsea Watego, Dr David Singh and Dr Alissa Macoun, P4JH has formed a collective understanding of race and racism. To access this paper, click here.