
NAIDOC Week Strategies for Health Practitioners to Expand Patient Reach
NAIDOC Week (5–12 July 2026) provides an opportunity to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures while reinforcing culturally respectful healthcare practices. During NAIDOC Week, health practitioners can strengthen patient engagement by demonstrating cultural awareness, respect and support. For example, Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) deliver more than 3.6 million episodes of care each year to over 410,000 Aboriginal




