1. To promote better liaison between government, non-government, industry and community organisation concerning the issues and needs of indigenous communities.

2. To distribute information about opportunities for improving all facets of environmental health in remote areas and indigenous communities.

3. To develop a network of contacts with indigenous health professionals.

4. To promote a consistency in the response to indigenous environmental health issues using risk management and cost effective delivery mechanisms.

5. To spread information, and to promote knowledge and activities in relation to the field of environmental health in relation to indigenous peoples.