The National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) is a living embodiment of the aspirations of Aboriginal communities and their struggle for self-determination. NACCHO is the national peak body representing 143 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) across the country on Aboriginal health and well-being issues. NACCHO’s work is focused on: • Promoting, developing and expanding the provision of health and wellbeing services through local ACCHSs; • Liaison with organisations and governments within both the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community on health and wellbeing policy and planning issues; • Representation and advocacy relating to health service delivery, health information, research, public health, health financing and health programs; and • Fostering cooperative partnerships and working relationships with agencies that respect Aboriginal community control and holistic concepts of health and well-being.