Hunter Primary Care and Yakuway Indigenous Corporation have announced a new partnership which is designed to foster collaboration and support within the community. This partnership marks a significant step forward in both organisations’ shared commitment to creating lasting, positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The two Hunter-based organisations have committed to working collaboratively to create positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the region.

The partnership will pave the way for joint ventures and community-focused initiatives that promote wellbeing, empowerment, and sustainable growth. Both organisations are committed to exploring new opportunities to work together, ensuring that their combined efforts make a meaningful difference.

Chair of Yakuway, Malcolm Smith said the organisations will walk hand in hand, supporting one another and working towards a shared vision for the community.

Hunter Primary Care and Yakuway are united in their goal to ensure the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities are heard, their needs met, and their cultures respected. Both organisations are committed to delivering services that support and uplift these communities, with a focus on cultural understanding and meaningful engagement.

Hunter Primary Care’s CEO, Keith Drinkwater said it’s an exciting opportunity to strengthen the organisation’s commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

“By working together, we are amplifying our collective efforts to foster respect, understanding, and meaningful change, and we look forward to the positive impact we can make together,” Keith said.

Looking forward, Hunter Primary Care and Yakuway will continue to develop a long-term strategic plan to ensure the partnership’s success and deliver on shared goals.

IMAGE | Pictured from left is: Chair of Yakuway Indigenous Corporation, Malcolm Smith; Board Member of Yakuway Indigenous Corporation, ‘AJ’ Alexandra Joy; General Manager NDIS & Chronic Disease at Hunter Primary Care, Claudine Ford; and CEO of Hunter Primary Care, Keith Drinkwater.