First Nations

Sunlight hitting the treetops on beautiful Country.

Murray PHN is committed to working with local Communities to build and strengthen relationships, so that First Nations Peoples benefit from quality healthcare that is respectful, safe and closer to home.

Aboriginal people can access primary healthcare through the usual GP networks, but also through seven Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs), which look at health in a holistic way.

We provide funding and support for a range of services that focus on supporting First Nations Peoples living with chronic disease, with mental health and alcohol and other drug concerns, and on vaccine-preventable diseases, annual health checks and assessments.  

Local ACCHOs

In our region, culturally appropriate healthcare is available to the Community at:

Other dedicated First Nations supports

  • 13YARN is a national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling 13 92 76
  • Djirra offers an Individual Support Service to Aboriginal women and their children who have or are dealing with family violence 9am to 5 pm Monday to Friday in person, in Bendigo, Echuca or Mildura or by phoning 1800 105 303
  • Our Mob our Cancer has been created by mob, for mob, in collaboration with Cancer Australia, to become a part of knowledge systems about cancer.
  • Immunisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
  • Annual health checks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
  • Diabetes information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
  • Heart health resources for First Nations Peoples.

Last Update: October 2nd, 2024

Murray PHN acknowledges its catchment crosses over many unceded First Nations Countries, following the Dhelkunya Yaluk (Healing River).

We pay our respects and give thanks to the Ancestors, Elders and Young people for their nurturing, protection and caregiving of these sacred lands and waterways, acknowledging their continuing cultural, spiritual and educational practices.

We are grateful for the sharing of Country and the renewal that Country gives us. We acknowledge and express our sorrow that this sharing has come at a personal, spiritual and cultural cost to the wellbeing of First Nations peoples. We commit to addressing the injustices of colonisation across our catchment, and to listening to the wisdom of First Nations communities who hold the knowledge to enable healing. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.