Tobwabba Aboriginal Medical Service
View contact informationBased in Forster, NSW, this service delivers culturally safe holistic healthcare to enhance the wellbeing of the Worimi Nation through diverse health services and lifestyle programs, promoting community-driven values and control.
FORSTER, NSW
ABN: 32875039858
How This Charity Supports the Community
Tobwabba Aboriginal Medical Service is a community-controlled health organisation based in Forster, NSW, dedicated to providing culturally safe and holistic healthcare to the Worimi Nation and surrounding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It promotes wellbeing through a comprehensive range of medical and lifestyle services tailored to the unique needs of its people, ensuring respect for cultural values and community control.
Holistic Healthcare for the Worimi Nation
The flagship project of Tobwabba Aboriginal Medical Service is its holistic healthcare clinic, which offers a wide range of primary healthcare services focused on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of illness. This clinic emphasises culturally safe practices and integrates lifestyle programs to support the overall wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals in Forster, Tuncurry, and nearby areas.
Mission and Vision
Tobwabba’s mission is to work collaboratively with the Worimi community to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people in the Forster Tuncurry region. Its vision is to provide community-controlled, culturally safe, and holistic health services that uphold the values of community control and respect for Aboriginal culture.
Main Objectives
- Deliver culturally safe healthcare tailored to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- Promote holistic wellbeing through integrated medical and lifestyle programs
- Maintain community control and uphold cultural values in service delivery
- Enhance access to primary healthcare and preventative services
Benefiting Groups
The primary beneficiaries are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals residing in the Worimi Nation, including the communities of Forster, Tuncurry, and surrounding areas. The service particularly supports those with chronic illness, mobility challenges, and those requiring culturally appropriate medical care.
Types of Services or Activities
- Comprehensive medical consultations by a team of dedicated GPs
- Home visits for clients with substantial illness or mobility issues
- Preventative health through recall and reminder systems
- Legal aid drop-in clinics and family law support services
- Health promotion and lifestyle programs supporting holistic wellbeing
- Bulk-billing services ensuring accessible healthcare
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68A MacIntosh Street
FORSTER NSW 2428
Australia
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