Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples
”Aboriginal health” means not just the physical well-being of an individual but refers to the social, emotional and cultural well-being of the whole Community in which each individual is able to achieve their full potential as a human being thereby bringing about the total well-being of their Community. It is a whole of life view and includes the cyclical concept of life-death-life. (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation).
We acknowledge that the concept of health for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples also extends to connection to Country, spirituality and Community.
Below are some health services and organisations that are specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including information about women’s business:
Women’s Business
Young People
LGBTQIA+ and Sistergirls & Brotherboys
Health Information & Services
Mental Health
People with Disabilities
Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence Support
- Strong Women Talking provide support to women, children, and families impacted by violence
- Murri Sisters provide mobility and outreach support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, their children and young people who are experiencing domestic and family violence.
- Marabisda Inc provides support and advocate for vulnerable Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Australian South Sea Islander families and children
- Mura Kosker provides free and confidential services, helping local (Torres Strait Island) families that need support
- Northern Peninsula Area Family and Community Services provide domestic violence support and services for NPA families
