Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Health Service Information

The Boon Wurrung are the traditional people and custodians of the lands from the Werribee River to Wilsons Promontory, and proud members of the Kulin Nation. Boon Wurrung country includes the land around Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula on which Peninsula Health stands.

The Aboriginal and Torres Islander Strait Islander Health Program works across all parts of Peninsula Health. We walk arm in arm with you to make sure you get the healthcare you need, in a culturally safe environment. 

If you need support in hospital or other services such as maternity, dental, optometry and more, we can help you. We are your gateway to keeping fit and healthy. 

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service can help you access the services you need. We also help the services that work with Community to provide culturally suitable services. We can help you find:

• Health services such foot care, physiotherapy, healthy eating and diabetes information, occupational therapy, dental care and counselling.
• Health assessments and information
• Help to see a doctor
• The Koori swimming program
• Koori Community Kitchen
• The school holiday Koori Youth & Family Program
• Respite to give carers a rest
• Referral to all community services including disabilities, family violence, housing, justice, youth, etc.
• Cultural awareness training

Who can use the service?

Any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person/s who reside or work in the Frankston or Mornington Peninsula LGA regions, and their partners or carers.

Why it is important to identify

When you contact Peninsula Health, we may ask:

Are you Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander?

Why does Peninsula Health ask this question?

It is not reliable to decide if a person is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander based on looks alone. The only sure way to find out is to ask. Once we know, we can offer you culturally appropriate services. Your answer provides important information that will help improve healthcare for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia, and for all Australians. The Department of Health requires Peninsula Health to collect this information.

Respecting your privacy

Peninsula Health is responsible for protecting the information you give us. We are bound by privacy laws that protect a person’s identity.

How to get support by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Service

If you are in hospital and would like to contact our Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers, please call 9788 1700, otherwise telephone 1300 665 781 between 8:30am-5:00pm (Monday-Friday) and an Access Worker will give you further details on the services that you are eligible for.

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