Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area District Health Council

Category: Organisation
Date: 23 December 1996
Sub Category:Statutory Body
Place:Thursday Island, Torres Strait
State/Country:Queensland, Australia
Summary Information:
The Torres Strait and Northern Peninsula Area District Health Council was formed in 1996 in accordance with the Health Services Act 1991 (Qld) ('the Health Council'). The function of the Health Council 'is to promote the health and well-being of people within the District' (Queensland Government). In June 2004, the estimated resident population in the District was 10 419 people (Queensland Government 2006).

Related Entries

  • Torres Strait Health Partnership Framework Agreement - Signatory

    • Glossary

    Statutory Body
    Created:Thursday, 10 August 2006
    Modified:Thursday, 17 August 2006

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