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All Membership applications are currently on hold pending update to the current list of members 

Application for Membership 

As a community controlled organisation, TAIHS has a mandate to deliver services in Townsville and surrounding region from its members.

To become a member of TAIHS, complete an Application for Membership

Once acknowledged by the Board of Directors you are eligible to do the following 

A member can:
Attend, speak and vote at general meetings
Be made a director
Put forward resolutions at general meetings
Ask the directors to call a general meeting
Look at the books and records of the Corporation (If the directors have authorised them to do this, or if the members have passed a resolution which lets them do this)


Application for Confirmation of Descent

How do I obtain proof of my Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage?

When you apply for proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander confirmation of descent through Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service (TAIHS), we will request that you explain your heritage to our Board or to provide documentation /information that confirms your heritage.  For this reason, it’s useful to find out as much as you can about your family history before you contact us.  This is particularly important if you or your ancestors have been displaced from your heritage.

Please Note: If your family heritage is from outside of the Townsville region you should seek your confirmation from your respective clan, family group or relevant local indigenous organisation.

To apply for Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Descent Declaration through Townsville Aboriginal and Islander Health Service (TAIHS), please submit by downloading the Application Rules here and the Application Form here 

The hard copy of your completed Application form should be addressed to TAIHS Company Secretary and should be submitted by post or in person.

  • Post – PO Box 7534, Garbutt Business Centre. QLD 4814
  • In Person- TAIHS Main Clinic Reception, 57 – 59 Gorden St, Garbutt QLD 4814.

Enquiries about these applications can be made by calling us on (07) 4759 4000. 

Applications are assessed at Board meetings which occur on the fourth Tuesday of the month.  Please keep this in mind when expecting a response. 


TAIHS Organisation Rule Book

This Rule rule book of Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Health
Services (ICN 7681). Approved by a delegate of the Registrar on 29th January 2024

TAIHS operates within a set of controls set out in its constitution and Rule Book.


Townsville Aboriginal & Islander Health Service Annual Report

Vision
TAIHS... More than a Health Service
We strive to provide a truly comprehensive model of care that responds to the physical, social, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of our people.

Mission
Excellence in the delivery of culturally appropriate services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve better health and wellbeing outcomes.

Values
TAIHS is committed to working in accordance with the following values to achieve our strategic vision:
Working in partnership with our community to support empowerment and self-determination.
Adopting a culturally appropriate and holistic approach to addressing the health and well being needs of our clients.
Providing high quality, evidence based care to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
Striving for levels of excellence that meet and exceed community expectations.
Being accountable to our stakeholders by delivering on our commitments and maintaining the highest professional standards in service delivery and ethical practice.
Developing a learning organisation that supports the development of staff, teamwork and embraces positive change.
Upholding our organisational integrity– we value honesty, professionalism and respect in all that we do.

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Annual Report 2023

Annual Report 2022

Annual Report 2021

Annual Report 2020

Annual Report 2019

Annual Report 2018

Annual Report 2017

Annual Report 2016

Annual Report 2015