QAIHC

What QAIHC does

QAIHC (Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council) is a non-profit peak body established in 1990 and headquartered at 36 Russell Street, South Brisbane, Queensland. It represents 35 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisations (ACCHOs) operating across Queensland, including two regional members, serving an underlying population of 180,000 to over 700,000 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders depending on scope and source year. QAIHC's functional mandate is to advocate for accessible, culturally appropriate comprehensive primary health care and to embed sustainable investment through governance support, sector development, and policy representation.

Its core offerings are organised around four pillars: sector development services (governance training, workforce development, quality improvement), policy and research (advocacy, submissions, position statements, the Making Tracks discussion paper framework), health programs (Social and Emotional Wellbeing/SEWB, AOD-Our-Way for alcohol and drug misuse, Continuous Quality Improvement/CQI), and publications (the Sector Leader Magazine, annual reports). QAIHC also convenes recurring forums such as the Annual Members Conference, Workforce Symposium, and twice-yearly Clinical Leaders Forum. Technology is not a core competency; the only notable digital initiative is a 2019 partnership with CSIRO on an m-health app for cardiovascular screening.

QAIHC operates a non-profit membership-based model with no commercial pricing. Revenue is derived from Queensland and Federal Government grants, supplemented by member contributions from 35 ACCHOs and partnership-funded initiatives such as the $28 million COVID-19 sector funding. Distribution to members occurs through direct CEO and Chairperson engagement, committees and taskforces, statewide conferences, and digital platforms including its website, Sector Leader Magazine, and social channels.

Name

QAIHC

Legal name

Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council

Website

https://qaihc.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

QAIHC is a Queensland non-profit peak body representing 35 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisations, providing advocacy, governance training, workforce development, policy research, and health programs to its members and the broader Indigenous community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Advocacy

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Equity, Access & Social Determinants Programs (BPAIAJAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

Keywords

• Aboriginal health advocacy
• Community controlled health
• Indigenous health sector
• Primary health care
• Health policy advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

South Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: QAIHC receives government funding to support its operations as a peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisations. The organisation advocates for adequate funding for member ACCHOs and works with Queensland and Federal governments on health initiatives.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

QAIHC is the peak membership body representing 35 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisations (ACCHOs) in Queensland. It provides sector development, policy advocacy, research, and coordinated health programs (including Social and Emotional Wellbeing and AOD-Our-Way) to support member organisations delivering culturally appropriate primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Product overview

QAIHC is a peak membership organisation representing 35 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisations in Queensland. Rather than a single product company, QAIHC provides an integrated suite of services including sector development and capacity building, policy advocacy and research, health programs (including SEWB and AOD-Our-Way), and publications (Sector Leader Magazine). These offerings work together to support member organisations in delivering culturally appropriate comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Queensland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• QAIHC Membership Membership framework uniting 35 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisations across Queensland, providing member organisations with advocacy, governance support, sector development, and representation.
• Sector Development Services Capability and capacity building services for member ACCHOs through governance training, workforce development, and quality improvement programs. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health organisations.
• Policy and Research Services Advocacy, policy development, submissions, and research services representing the interests of member organisations at state and national levels. Includes position statements on health issues such as Medication Shortages, Prison Health, and Palliative Care.
• Health Programs Coordinated health programs including Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB), AOD-Our-Way (alcohol and other drugs), Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), and various disease-specific initiatives for member ACCHOs.
• AOD-Our-Way Project Alcohol and Other Drugs program including Crystal Clear Workshops helping front-line workers respond to people affected by methamphetamine and other drug use.
• Sector Leader Magazine Publication celebrating the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Health Sector, featuring news, achievements, and stories from member organisations.
• Making Tracks towards Health Equity Discussion paper and resources developed jointly by Queensland Health and QAIHC, working together to achieve life expectancy parity by 2031.
• Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Health Strategy 2020-2023 A first-in-Queensland youth health strategy co-developed with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders through the Youth Health Network.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coalition of PeakscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020QAIHC participated with over 50 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community controlled peak bodies in the Coalition of Peaks to develop the new National Agreement on Closing the Gap. Four Priority Reforms focused on shared decision making.
• Queensland GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership on multiple initiatives including $28 million funding for community-controlled sector during COVID-19, health equity strategies, and Making Tracks discussion paper developed jointly by Queensland Health and QAIHC.
• St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland (Vinnies)minorOthers · 1 June 2019QAIHC CEO Neil Willmett participated in Vinnies CEO Sleepout to raise funds and awareness for homelessness. Approximately 25% of people accessing specialist homelessness services identified as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2019Partnership on mobile health (m-health) scoping study for screening and management of cardiovascular disease. CSIRO developed an app for blood pressure monitoring and partnered with QAIHC to assess how it could work within the ATSICCHO sector's models of care.
• CheckUP, Health Workforce Queensland, Mazars, Hunter Promotional Products & Uniforms, Griffith University First Peoples Health UnitminorOthers · 1 January 2019Sponsors of the QAIHC Awards for Excellence 2019.
• Queensland Mental Health CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaborated with QAIHC in developing the $28 million funding opportunity for community-controlled sector during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Youth Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Co-developed the Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Health Strategy 2020-2023 with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders through the Youth Health Network.
• Heart Foundation QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2018Five-year renewal of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between QAIHC and Heart Foundation Queensland to help close the gap in health outcomes by providing information and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders affected by cardiovascular disease. Focus areas include rheumatic heart disease prevention and maternal health.
• James Cook UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership to deliver a two-day Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Masterclass to skill doctors in Indigenous health ('Skilling Doctors to Close the Gap').
• Health Workforce QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2016Statement of Commitment signed to formalise a working partnership designed to build a highly skilled, sustainable and culturally responsive primary healthcare workforce. Commits to creating sustainable workforce solutions, improving retention, marketing the sector, embedding cultural competency, and investing in the future workforce.
• HIV Foundation QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2016Collaboration on HIV Treatment as Prevention (TasP) Roadshow engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Queensland. Eight meetings with ACCHOs and evening dinner meetings for health professionals.
• Queensland Indigenous Substance Misuse Council (QISMC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2016Partnership through the 'AOD-OUR-WAY' project to support front line workers to better respond to people affected by problematic crystal methamphetamine (Ice) and other drug use. Delivered half-day 'Crystal Clear Workshops' to community service/health workers.
• Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership to deliver governance training to member organisations. QAIHC arranged AICD courses including Foundations of Director course for CEOs and board directors from member organisations.
• The Good Foundation / Jamie's Ministry of FoodminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership to deliver Jamie's Ministry of Food Mobile Kitchen program to Mossman Gorge community. Focus on practical cooking skills and reducing diet-related chronic disease. Supported by Apunipima Cape York Health Council.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO): National peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services in Australia. Directly comparable to QAIHC as the federation-level counterpart - QAIHC is a state member of NACCHO, with identical mission, structure, and advocacy role.
• Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council of NSW (AH&MRC): NSW peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health organisations. Parallel state-level peak body to QAIHC with the same membership and advocacy model.
• Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA): WA peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services. Has the same peak-body role, membership structure, and advocacy mandate as QAIHC, but operates in Western Australia.
• Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO): Victorian peak body for ACCHOs. Functions identically to QAIHC, representing Aboriginal community-controlled health services at the state level and advocating for culturally safe primary health care.
• South Australian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (SACCHO): SA peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health organisations. State-level equivalent to QAIHC with the same organisational model and advocacy mandate.
• Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory (AMSANT): NT peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services. Closely comparable to QAIHC in mission, membership structure, and advocacy focus, with particular emphasis on remote and very remote community health.
• Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre (TAC): Tasmanian peak Aboriginal organisation providing health, community, and advocacy services. Comparable to QAIHC as a state-level Aboriginal health advocacy and service organisation.

Emerging players

• Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA): National peak body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health professionals. Adjacent to QAIHC's sector development focus, with overlapping workforce and cultural safety agendas.

Broad incumbents

• Lowitja Institute: Australia's national institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. Comparable to QAIHC's research and policy function but operating at the national level with a research focus rather than direct service advocacy.
• Coalition of Peaks: National coalition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak bodies, including QAIHC itself. Broader incumbent collective that QAIHC participates in to drive the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/QAIHC_QLD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3XRQ6Zyb-KGVwcP7l1w-Yw
• Facebookfacebook.com/qaihc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/queensland-aboriginal-&-islander-health-council
• Instagraminstagram.com/qaihc_qld

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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