Philosophy and Objectives

• Every human has a unique dignity irrespective of nationality, ethnicity, social and economic status, gender, sexual preference, age, beliefs or contribution to society.
• Regardless of its form, each society has the obligation to pursue wellbeing, protect its members from harm and provide maximum benefits for all.
• Every human has the right to good health and well being provided that the rights of others are not violated.
• We believe that prevention is better, cheaper and less invasive than a cure.
• Every health worker has the responsibility to devote objective and disciplined knowledge and skill to aid individuals, groups and communities in their health development.

• Working towards greater community awareness and understanding of DHHC values.
• Working co-operatively with Federal and Territory Governments.
• Empowering the community to take greater responsibility for using health care wisely.
• Monitoring the state of complementary therapies.
• Supporting mechanisms to encourage the application of research findings.
• Continuing support from accredited local and international educational and research institutions and services clubs.
• Progressing regional and global partnerships.

• To have information available about nutrition and health.
• To facilitate integrative sevices which include traditional/orthodox and complementary therapies.
• To co-ordinate training programs, seminars, forums, lectures. workshops and other presentations on the topics of holistic health.