Nhulundu Health Service is a dynamic organisation operating at the highest level of health care, services and advancement in medical services and procedures. This reflects our vision for improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Gladstone and the surrounding region. Our committed staff ensure continued provision of high quality, culturally appropriate health care, community and family support and services to our community.

We will continue to work on these strengths and, we will work to empower our people to take control of their own family’s health and wellbeing.  By working together with our community, we will strive for equitable health outcomes and build healthier lives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Our Vision

Our Mission

To provide culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care that is of the highest standard and is directed towards ‘Closing the Gap’ in Indigenous health.

To work towards improved patient access and an improved patient journey – a journey where the patient is centred and engaged, through excellent and efficient care and community education which will deliver improved wellbeing for all.

Our Sector

• NACCHO the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (AICCHO) is the national peak body for Aboriginal health. It represents the needs and interests of its Members and Affiliates in the national arena. It supports Affiliates at a jurisdictional level and works collectively with them to address shared concerns on a national basis.
• Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC) is the peak body for the Aboriginal and Torres Straight Island community controlled health sector in Queensland. QAHIC’s role is to provide leadership, advocacy and assistance to the sector in the planning, development, and availability of comprehensive primary health care.
• Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Services (AICCHS) including Nhulundu Health Service deliver comprehensive primary health services on the ground. They do so with the help and assistance of both State and Regional support entities.

Our Funding Bodies

Gladstone Region Aboriginal and Islander Community Controlled Health Service would like to acknowledge the ongoing support of the following funding bodies: