about

our vision

Our vision is First Nations caring for our community.

our service

Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service Ltd (BACHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) providing primary healthcare and dental services to Bourke and surrounding areas since 1986.

our values

Respect

We accept each person is important and has a voice that should be heard.

Commitment

We do what we say we will do. We have a responsibility towards clients, staff, communities, partnerships with other service providers and our funding bodies.

Teamwork

We involve Board, staff, clients and key stakeholders in decision making. We practice mutual support, respect and cooperation to perform as a highly effective team.

Integrity

We adhere to high ethical principles and professional standards with a commitment to honesty, confidentiality and trust.

Collaboration

We work for and with our community to achieve our goals.

Empowerment

Enabling our People through knowledge, skills, belief, and instilling hope.

membership

Community control of an Aboriginal Corporation such as BACHS occurs through membership. To become a member of BACHS, you need to register.

To be a member of BACHS you must be:

Of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent
Over 18 years and;
Reside in the Bourke Local Government Area.

You must fill out an application form which is then approved by the Board of Directors. The Directors accept the application by resolution at a Board meeting.

board

Bourke Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (BACHS) is a community based not-for-profit Aboriginal Corporation.

BACHS is registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.

BACHS is a community-controlled health service (ACCHS). As a community control service, our People can determine the nature of the services provided, as well as participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of those services.

Members elect a Board of Directors who on behalf of all members, make decisions about the affairs, direction, and business of BACHS and what its employees are doing.

Members can nominate or be nominated as Board Director. Members then vote for the nominees that they want as Board Director’s from its membership.

careers

We are a dynamic organisation dedicated to providing high-quality services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in Bourke.

BACHS is a diverse workplace and we welcome applications from people of different backgrounds and experiences. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.