Aboriginal Health

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing is one of Murrumbidgee Primary Health Network’s seven priority areas.

We know that culturally appropriate and safe primary health care services are essential in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with detection and management of health risk factors, social and emotional wellbeing, and chronic illnesses.

There are a range of services funded by MPHN to encourage and promotion of healthy lifestyle to achieve improved health outcomes.

Aboriginal Health

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Aboriginal Medical Services

Aboriginal people can visit a GP in an Aboriginal medical service throughout the Murrumbidgee region including Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation in Wagga Wagga, Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service in Griffith, Hay, Murrin Bridge Aboriginal Health Service in Lake Cargelligo, Deniliquin Aboriginal Health Service or Viney Morgan in Barmah.

Bowel Screening

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are less likely to get bowel cancer than other Australians, but have a lower chance of surviving five years. But a simple screening test can help find bowel changes early, find out more about the screening test and how it works.

Integrated Team Care

Murrumbidgee PHN provides funding to local Aboriginal Medical Services (AMS) and Marathon Health Ltd to deliver the Integrated Team Care Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in our region. Integrated Team Care activities are designed to increase the access to primary health care services by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

715 Health Checks

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can get a free health check at your local Aboriginal Medical Service, general practice or health clinic.

Working with the Stolen Generations: understanding trauma

These resources are designed to guide these professions on providing services to Stolen Generations survivors without triggering trauma.

Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug services

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Psychological Services for People Accessing Aboriginal Medical Services

Eligibility: The service is for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People aged 16+
Cost: All services are fully funded
Provider: Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation, and Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service
Location: Wagga Wagga and Griffith

Work It Out

This program provides AOD intervention services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are at risk of losing employment, or have difficulty gaining employment, or at risk of dropping out of education due to substance abuse problems.

Alcohol and Drug Foundation

Healthy Spirit, Healthy Community is an educational and informational resource developed for health professionals and community members.

Drug & Alcohol Services Directory

Drug services and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

GAMS Alcohol and Other Drugs Program

The Griffith Aboriginal Medical Service hosts the Alcohol & Other Drugs program. This service is part of a larger Regional Drug & Alcohol support network.

Wellmob

Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Get Involved

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Murrumbidgee Aboriginal Health Consortium

The Murrumbidgee Aboriginal Health Consortium is a collaboration of local agencies working to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with the goal of increasing their life expectancy.

Aboriginal Health Feedback and Yarns on the Couch

Aboriginal Health is a key component of the MPHN’s work. Through the development and integration of Aboriginal Health policy, MPHN seeks to identify and implement innovative strategies, progressive models and programs to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in the Murrumbidgee region in a cultural safe and appropriate manner.

Useful Resources

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Family & Kinship

Learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kinship structures via this video from Reconiliation Australia.

Collaborate & Connect Toolbox

The Collaborate & Connect Toolbox supports non-Indigenous organisations to engage more meaningfully with First Nations young people through practical tools, templates, and culturally informed guidance. Co-designed with First Nations youth, it is grounded in the principles of Intersectionality, Cultural Humility, and Decolonisation to foster respectful and effective collaboration.

Contact

Maxine Honeysett
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Manager

0429 445 094
Maxine.Honeysett@mphn.org.au