The board of the Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (BACHS) has announced the appointment of Justine Williams as Deputy Chief Executive Officer.
Justine is a proud Ngemba woman with more than 15 years' experience working within the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) sector. Her leadership is grounded in lived experience, cultural responsibility and a strong focus on improving access to culturally safe, community-led health and wellbeing services.
Throughout her career, Justine has been a strong advocate for Aboriginal communities and has built trusted relationships across the sector. She has a deep passion for supporting and mentoring the next generation of Aboriginal health, with a focus on long-term outcomes for community.
In her role as deputy CEO, Justine will support the executive leadership of BACHS and contribute to organisational planning, workforce development, and service delivery in line with community priorities.
"My priority for Bourke is simple," Justine said. "Strong. Culturally safe services led by community, real pathways for our people to grow and lead, and long-term healing that keeps families and our young ones strong."
BACHS Board Chair James Moore said the appointment reflects the organisation's focus on leadership that is grounded in community knowledge and cultural responsibility.
"Justine brings extensive experience within the ACCHO sector and a clear commitment to community-led health services," James said. "Her leadership will support BACHS as it continues to serve the Bourke community."
BACHS provides a range of health and wellbeing services to the local community and surrounding regiosn. The appointment of Justine supports the organisation's ongoing focus on culturally safe care and community-controlled service delivery.
About us:
BACHS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation providing primary health and dental care for the Bourke community. Services include GP clinics, dental, social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB), mental health, allied health and transport support. BACHS operates from 61 Oxley Street, Bourke NSW 2840, open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
