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:
- Albury Wodonga Aboriginal Health Service
- Bendigo and District Aboriginal Co-operative
- Njernda Aboriginal Corporation (Echuca)
- Mallee District Aboriginal Services (Mildura, Swan Hill and Kerang)
- Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation (Wodonga and Wangaratta)
- Murray Valley Aboriginal Cooperative (Robinvale)
- Rumbalara Aboriginal Co-operative (Shepparton/Mooroopna)
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.