Tell us if you identify as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander or both. If we know, we may be able to support your needs better.
Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff are the link between our health services and the community.
They can:
Our team can also offer you help and support with:
If you're in one of our hospitals or health centres, let us know if you'd like to see one of our health workers and we'll arrange this for you.
You can also call a health worker in your area:
Bundaberg Hospital
Phone: 07 4150 2700
Hervey Bay Hospital
Phone: 07 4325 6670
Maryborough Hospital
Phone: 07 4122 8222
Rural locations
Phone: 07 4161 3571
If you're somewhere else, ask your nurse or doctor to give you the details of your nearest support team.
Our social support team can help you, and your family or carers with:
Bundaberg Hospital
Phone: 07 4150 2700
Hervey Bay Hospital
Phone: 07 4325 6670
Maryborough Hospital
Phone: 07 4325 6670
Rural locations
Phone: 07 4161 3571
The Closing the Gap program makes it easier for you to get culturally appropriate health care, services and support.
When you register, you’re able to get:
To register, contact a Closing the Gap service provider or your GP.
Indigenous Wellbeing Centre, Bundaberg
184 Barolin Street
Phone: 1300 492 492 or 07 4151 5402
Galangoor Duwalami Primary Health Care Centre, Pialba
7/11 Central Avenue
Phone: 07 4194 5554
Galangoor Duwalami Primary Health Care Centre, Maryborough
87-89 Bazaar Street
Phone: 07 4184 9969
We’re taking actions to improve health care and services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Wide Bay.
Find out more our First Nations Health Equity Strategy.