The Centre's efforts to improve the health of Aboriginal people have been formally recognised in various ways and through various awards.

CAMDH wins Premier's Award 2005

In 2005, the Centre won the People and Communities: Education and Skills Development category of the 2005 Premier's Award for Excellence in Public Sector Management.

The award recognises the long-term commitment by all those associated with CAMDH, including our staff, students and our partners in our joint endeavours, especially the School of Indigenous Studies at UWA.

(L-R) Dr Paula Edgill (CAMDH), Professor Helen Milroy (CAMDH), former WA Premier Dr Geoff Gallop, Professor Alan Robson (VC, UWA) Miss Kiarna Adams, (Indigenous medical student UWA) and Dr David Paul (CAMDH)

LIMElight awards

The LIMElight awards are presented In recognition of the wonderful work staff and medical schools are doing in Indigenous health. They acknowledge an innovative program or initiative which addresses critical issues, brings people together collaboratively and implements an innovative solution. In 2007 CAMDH won two awards in the following categories:

• Leading innovation in Indigenous student recruitment support and graduation
• Leading innovation in cultural and organisational change.

(L-R) Ms Adele Cox (UWA), Dr Tamara Mackean (Flinders), Dr David Paul (UWA), A/Prof. Helen Milroy (UWA), Dr Paula Edgill (UWA).