Ashley Councillor
Chief Executive Officer
Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance
Ashley Councillor is a proud Banjima man with deep ties to the Pilbara and surrounding regions. As CEO of the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance, he brings a powerful blend of cultural knowledge, strategic expertise, and unwavering commitment to Aboriginal empowerment. Ashley is a passionate advocate for Aboriginal-led approaches to health and wellbeing, grounded in the wisdom of Elders and the strength of community. He is focused on driving meaningful, long-term change that embeds culture, strengthens connection, and enables Aboriginal communities to lead the systems that serve them.
Sessions
Day 2
9.30
Panel: Community-led care: Innovations and leadership from ACCHOs in rural and remote regions despite system barriers
Join this panel of community leaders as they unpack innovative, culturally grounded models of care that have been successful in improving community health outcomes in rural and regional areas. Hear the challenges they faced, the decisions that made a difference, and what other community programs and services should replicate for success.
Moderator: Tanya McGregor, Chief Executive Officer, Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia
Sinon Cooney, Chief Executive Officer, Katherine West Health Board
Ashley Councillor, Chief Executive Officer, Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance
Matthew Trindall, Chief Executive Officer, Armajun Aboriginal Health Service