Aboriginal health and wellbeing

About Aboriginal health

Aboriginal health supports the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal peoples and communities. It is not only about treating illness, but also about staying well and preventing illness.

It supports culturally safe care and strengthens communities across NSW, as we work towards Closing the Gap.

Culturally safe care means respecting Aboriginal culture, values and identity, and involving Aboriginal communities in designing and delivering services.

Clear, trusted health information helps everyone make informed choices about their health.

NSW Health offers Aboriginal health resources and programs to support you and your community.

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and the places in which we live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise the unique cultural and spiritual relationship and celebrate the contributions of First Nations peoples to Australia.

Aboriginal artwork depicting communities, with bright colours and vivid central circles.

Support and resources

2 Aboriginal boys outdoors being active with Aboriginal designs in the background

Healthy you, healthy Mob

Find free programs, tools and information to support you to get healthy and stay healthy – for you and for your Mob.

Mother holding and looking up at her baby at the beach

Pregnancy and families

The NSW Health Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Services (AMIHS) support pregnant women, their families and community. Find a service near you.

Aunty Gail and Aunty Robyn smile warmly as they stand side-by-side in the shade at a park. Behind them are trees, a lake and clear blue sky.

Virtual care

Virtual care makes it easier to connect with healthcare services—wherever you are. Learn how virtual care can provide safe, convenient, and culturally appropriate healthcare.