Find a medical service
Indigenous health services
To find an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service in your area, check a:
Other Indigenous health services available include the:
- Indigenous Youth Health Service – has primary health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 12 to 25
- Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council has information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services across Queensland
- Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services (TAIHS) Medical Clinic – phone 1300 552 252
- Lowitja Institute – has information about education, training and research being done for the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
13 HEALTH
Phone 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) at any time for confidential health advice and support. You can speak with a registered nurse and find out what treatment you need.
Dental care
ATSICHS Oral Health Service
Read tips to help improve the health of Indigenous school children’s teeth.
The ATSICHS Oral Health Service in Brisbane has affordable dental care for Indigenous Australians.
Treatment is free for all children under 18.
Townsville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Services (TAIHS)
TAIHS Dental Clinic offer dental services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A free transport service is available to and from the clinic.
Find a dentist
More information
Read more information on the oral health of Indigenous Australians.
Transport to medical services
Check options for travelling to medical appointments in Queensland.
Remote and rural areas
Find health services in remote or rural areas of Queensland.
Find other medical services
To find other medical services in your area including hospitals, medical centres and doctors yo can:
- search for hospitals by district
- search for health centres by district
- view maps showing hospitals and health services in Queensland.
Before contacting or visiting a hospital or medical service, you may like to:
- find the medical services offered by your local hospital
- check information sheets on health and wellbeing.
Immunisations
Check the vaccination schedule to find out which immunisations are recommended for all ages.
For more information on immunisations and vaccinations contact:
- the Immunise Australia Information Line on 1800 671 811
- your local council.
Breast cancer
Find out about breast cancer and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
To book a free breastscreen, contact:
• your local health worker
• BreastScreen Queensland on 13 20 50.
Poisoning
Contact the Queensland Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26 for information about how to prevent poisoning and first aid when poisoning occurs.
Medicare
Medicare aims to make visiting a doctor or hospital more affordable by subsidising health care services for eligible people. It also provides:
- services and payments to Indigenous Australians
- the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Line on 1800 556 955.
Helpful links
- General Practice Queensland
- QFinder
- Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAIHC)
- Stayin’ Strong radio messages
- The Fred Hollows Foundation - eye care for Indigenous Australians
- Townsville Health Service District contacts
- YourHealth.
