Aboriginal Health
Western Influences has many years of experience in the health sector.
One revolutionary project was the design and construction of a birthing centre for Indigenous women living in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia. This was in response to a high rate of infant mortality in the Indigenous community as a result of mothers being reluctant to seek health care from non-Indigenous service providers and health facilities. This project involved considerable community consultation to ensure that the ethos of the centre was consistent with the needs of the community. Attention was given not just to the physicality of the centre, but the manner in which it was staffed and operated. Cultural sensitivity was the of the highest priority.
