Tallangatta Health Service will ensure that First Nations peoples receive care that is respectful of and responsive to their preferences, needs and values. We encourage clients to bring a family member or support person to appointments, children are also welcome.
If you would like support from a First Nations organisation or worker, the following local specialist services are available:
Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation provides a range of services to meet the health and wellbeing needs of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
AWAHS is a non-profit organisation that was developed and set up to cater for the primary health care needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families. Promoting longer, healthier living for the local Indigenous Community.
If somebody is feeling worried or no good, we encourage they connect with 13Yarn. They will be able to talk to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander support worker.
13YARN is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support line funded by the Australian Government with the support of Lifeline and developed in collaboration with Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia. It is run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week