Working together to deliver a dynamic, high quality and responsive one health system statewide.
The WA Collaborative Commissioning Partnership is joint commitment from:
- The Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
- Department of Health WA
- The Aboriginal Health Council of WA
- WA Primary Health Alliance
Working in partnership with other key health sector stakeholders, including consumers, the Aboriginal community controlled sector, and rural and remote health care and workforce agencies, to deliver better integration of health care across Western Australia.
Together, the Partners have developed the WA Joint Statement, outlining their shared commitment to a unified, whole of system approach to improve health outcomes for all Western Australians, particularly those experiencing greater barriers to care.
Purpose
- Enhancing the care experience.
- Reducing duplication and fragmentation.
- Strengthening integration between primary, community and hospital care.
- Enhancing continuity of care and improve health equity and outcomes for all Western Australians, particularly in areas of greatest need.
- Improving access to a skilled workforce.
Why it Matters
- Shared accountability: Coordinated planning, commissioning and service delivery reduce duplication across the system.
- System sustainability: Collaborative leadership and strategic oversight strengthen a resilient, future?focused health system.
- Equity and inclusion: Cultural safety and consumer voices shape decision-making to support inclusive and equitable outcomes.
Quick links
- WA Joint Statement – Full Report
- WA Joint Statement – Summary
- Priority Areas
- Guiding Principles
- Key updates
Get in touch
For more information, email WACCP@wapha.org.au
Priority Areas
The WA Collaborative Commissioning Partnership is centred on three priority areas to turn its shared commitments into real action.
Governance, Funding and Planning
Strengthen joint governance frameworks, funding models and collaborative planning to improve equity of access to care.
Care in the Community
Supporting care closer to home through a stronger primary care workforce, team-based care and community-informed initiatives.
Data and ICT
Use data and ICT to drive an innovative and integrated approach to meet the care needs of priority populations across the health system.
Guiding Principles
All work undertaken by the partnership is underpinned by four guiding principles.
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21 Jan 2026
Leaders and stakeholders from across health care in WA came together for the recent Collaborative Commissioning Partnership Forum, reinforcing the sector’s commitment to working together to deliver person-centred health care.