Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Cape and Torres Health Commissioning ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://cathc.org.au/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Help shape a healthier future for your community](https://cathc.org.au/help-shape-a-healthier-future-for-your-community/) - Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd (CaTHC) is looking for local community groups and leaders who want to make a difference in the health and wellbeing of their communities. Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd (CaTHC) is looking for local community groups and leaders who want to make a difference in the health and wellbeing - [Cape and Torres leaders hail milestone incorporation of new community-controlled health commissioning entity](https://cathc.org.au/cape-and-torres-leaders-hail-milestone-incorporation-of-new-commuunity-controlled-health-commissioning-entity/) - Community leaders from the Cape and Torres regions have welcomed the incorporation of the Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd (CaTHC), a new health care commissioning entity for the area.CaTHC is an independent, community-controlled regional health care entity which will commission health services based on evidence and local community input.It will allow all communities in - [First CEO for Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd appointed.](https://cathc.org.au/first-ceo-for-cape-and-torres-health-commissioning-ltd-appointed/) - Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Limited (CaTHC) has appointed Abbe Anderson as its inaugural Chief Executive Officer, marking a milestone in community-driven health reform across Cape York, the Torres Strait Islands and the Northern Peninsula Area. - [Experienced First Nations executive joins Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Board](https://cathc.org.au/experienced-first-nations-executive-joins-torres-and-cape-hospital-and-health-board-2/) - Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for WomenThe Honourable Shannon Fentiman A senior executive with more than 20 years’ experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health has been appointed as the new Chair of the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Board.The board members bring a vast range of experience - [New community-controlled health commissioning body in Cape and Torres region established](https://cathc.org.au/new-community-controlled-health-commissioning-body-in-cape-and-torres-region-established/) - Community leaders from the Cape and Torres region have welcomed the establishment of Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd (CaTHC).The new entity is independent and community-controlled, focused on planning and purchasing health services based on local input and evidence.CaTHC will enable communities in Cape York, the Northern Peninsula Area and Torres Strait to have a - [Historic Moment for Cape and Torres Region Health Services](https://cathc.org.au/historic-moment-for-cape-and-torres-region-health-services/) - Today, the Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd (CaTHC) Board were excited to formally launch a new health commissioning entity for the Cape and Torres Region.In an Australian first, CaTHC (say “Catch”) has been established as an independent, community-controlled health commissioning entity which will oversee health commissioning for Cape York, Northern Peninsula, and the Torres ## Pages - [Home](https://cathc.org.au/) - The Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd (CaTHC) is a not-for-profit, community-controlled organisation. CaTHC has been established to deliver accessible, equitable and sustainable healthcare for the people and communities of Cape York, Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area regions. - [clg](https://cathc.org.au/clg/) - Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd (CaTHC) is forming a network of connected Community Leadership Groups (CLGs) across Cape York, NPA and the Torres Strait Islands whose job will be to improve community health and wellbeing by making better-informed health system funding choices. - [CLG Expression of Interest](https://cathc.org.au/clg-expression-of-interest/) - Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd (CaTHC) is forming a network of connected Community Leadership Groups (CLGs) across Cape York, NPA and the Torres Strait Islands whose job will be to improve community health and wellbeing by making better-informed health system funding choices. - [faq](https://cathc.org.au/faq/) - faq's The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) have been compiled to support the establishment of the CaTHC Community Leadership Group (CLG) Network during the prototype phase. This FAQ document will be updated as additional questions are received. This version is current as at 1 July 2026. 1 What is CaTHC? CaTHC is a community-controlled organisation - [webinars](https://cathc.org.au/webinars/) - Webinars and videos Please register for the CaTHC Community Leadership Groups (CLGs) webinar to be held on Wednesday 29 July from 2:00-3:00pm and Friday 31 July from 10:00-11:00am. The Webinar will be streamed as a public access webinar where anyone can join who is interested in CLGs. - [Start - CLG Page](https://cathc.org.au/start-clg-page/) - This Expression of Interest webform is available on mobile and desktop but is best completed on a desktop computer. The online form can be submitted by completing all answers and clicking on the “Submit EoI” button at the end of the form. If required the form can be saved and completed later by clicking on - [Jess Play Page](https://cathc.org.au/jess-play-page/) - List of Our Features Hendrerit sagittis pretium, enim mi duis euol vitae nunc penatibus fermentum id velit. Get Started Learn More Big Community Nisi amet neque nam scelerisque eleifendolm olm aliquam eleifend libero laoreet turpis. A lot of Directions Hendrerit sagittis pretium, enim mi duis euol vitae nunc penatibus fermentum id velit. Cool Support At - [Our CEO](https://cathc.org.au/our-ceo/) - Our CEO Abbe Anderson Originally from Colorado in the USA, Abbe is a dual NZ/Australian citizen with over thirty years of experience in a diverse range of hospital and primary care systems including two decades leading complex system reforms.Abbe’s career has spanned the public, private and not-for-profit health sectors of Australia, New Zealand and the - [Submission success](https://cathc.org.au/submission-success/) - Submission success Thanks for your submission, we will be in touch soon. A copy of your submission will be sent to the email address indicated in your submission. If you have any questons, please contact us at admin@cathc.org.au. - [socials](https://cathc.org.au/socials/) - Our socials Coming soon. - [Contact](https://cathc.org.au/contact/) - Contact Let's Keep in Touch Please feel free to contact us for further details on CaTHC. CaTHC, PO Box 5390, Cairns QLD 4870. admin@cathc.org.au 0429 119 054 Name* Email* Phone Message* Submit - [Online Form](https://cathc.org.au/online-form/) - [Privacy Statement](https://cathc.org.au/privacy-statement/) - Privacy Statement CaTHC is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and other relevant laws in relation to the management of personal information. For more information on what information we collect and why and how it will be treated, please refer to our linked “Privacy policy”. - [Feedback](https://cathc.org.au/feedback/) - Our commitment to quality CaTHC has a strong and enduring commitment to achieving high quality and continuous quality improvement in every aspect of our business. We are committed to consistently meeting the needs of our communities, our subcontracted service providers and our funders as well as remaining in compliance with regulatory requirements. Part of knowing - [Our plan](https://cathc.org.au/our-plan/) - Our history The Journey until now In 2021 after hearing calls from communities for more local control over which health services are funded in the Torres and Cape, a group (Torres and Cape Healthcare Commissioning (TORCH) Project Steering Committee) was created to bring community leaders together with the State and Commonwealth governments.In 2021-2022 the TORCH - [About CaTHC](https://cathc.org.au/about-cathc/) - About us Our impact Traditional healthcare commissioning is led by government agencies. CaTHC has been founded on the belief that the community should play a key role in decision making. Our ground-breaking community-controlled commissioning approach will ensure that health services are culturally appropriate and meet our community's needs and values. Our approach Community-Controlled: prioritise the - [Who we are](https://cathc.org.au/who-we-are/) - [Healthcare commissioning](https://cathc.org.au/healthcare-commissioning/) - What is healthcare commissioning? Healthcare commissioning is the process undertaken to decide what publicly-funded health services to make available to a given population of people.This process includes system design and place-based planning, where community needs and solutions are identified. During this phase, the ability of health service providers to fulfill those needs is also considered - [Our plan](https://cathc.org.au/our-plan-2/) - Our plan Our vision and mission Our vision is to have healthy, self-reliant communities in Cape York, the Northern Peninsula Area and Torres Strait Islands. Our mission is to plan and fund local health services, based on community aspirations and provider capabilities. Our goals 1. Achieve measurable improvements in health outcome indicators of importance to - [News](https://cathc.org.au/news/) - News Help shape a healthier future for your community 30/06/2026 Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd (CaTHC) is looking for local community groups and leaders who want to make a difference in the health and wellbeing of their communities. Cape… Read more First CEO for Cape and Torres Health Commissioning Ltd appointed. 13/12/2024 Cape and - [Meet our board](https://cathc.org.au/meet-our-board/) - Our people Cape and Torres Health Commissioning was established by community leaders from the Torres and Cape region, combining decades of experience in both public and private sectors with deep cultural knowledge from across the region. Meet our board Chairperson Alieen Addo Chair Aileen Addo served as a Councillor for Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council for - [maintenance](https://cathc.org.au/maintenance-2/) - [Our logo](https://cathc.org.au/our-logo/) - Our logo Our logo incorporates symbols and colours that reflect our communities, and our values as an organisation.The five dots in the middle symbolise clans or clan groups sitting together, each with an equal say. In a modern context, the dots symbolise organisations and people working together.The half-circle that surrounds our logo symbolises a meeting - [Our region](https://cathc.org.au/our-region/) - Our region CaTHC will be responsible for commissioning health services that meet the unique needs of people throughout Cape York, Torres Strait and the Northern Pensinsula Area. The CaTHC footprint encompasses the geographic area of the Torres and Cape HHS region. Help shape a healthier future for your community 30/06/2026 Cape and Torres Health Commissioning - [Maintenance](https://cathc.org.au/maintenance/) - [CaTHC Resources](https://cathc.org.au/cathc-resources/) ## Tags - [Indigenous Health](https://cathc.org.au/tag/indigenous-health/)