National Day of Recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners
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Today Friday 7 August 2026, we proudly celebrate the incredible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners who are at the heart of delivering culturally safe, community-led healthcare across Australia.
The 2026 theme, "Many Paths, Many Ways," recognises the diverse journeys that bring people into these vital professions and celebrates the unique knowledge, skills, experiences and cultural strengths they contribute every day.
At Kambu Health, our Health Workers and Health Practitioners are more than healthcare professionals, they are trusted advocates, educators, mentors and cultural leaders.
They walk alongside mob, helping to improve health outcomes while ensuring care is delivered with respect, understanding and cultural safety.
Every yarn, every 715 health check and every act of support makes a lasting difference to the lives of our people and our community.
Today, we say thank you to our dedicated Health Workers and Health Practitioners for your unwavering commitment, compassion and leadership.
Your work embodies our vision of delivering healthcare Our People – Our Community – Our Health – Our Way™.
Join us in recognising and celebrating these remarkable professionals whose passion and dedication continue to strengthen our communities and inspire future generations to follow many paths, many ways into these rewarding careers.
Thank you for all that you do. 🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍🖤
