Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health

Improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a national priority. We work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to develop and implement strategies, programs and initiatives to improve health and wellbeing.

COVID-19 vaccines information

Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people about COVID-19 vaccines.

Annual health checks

Find out more about free annual health checks for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (715 checks).

How we support Indigenous health

Get an overview of our work to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Indigenous health programs

We fund many programs that work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to improve health.

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031

The new National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan sets the policy direction for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing. It will guide the development of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health policies, programs and initiatives over the next 10 years.

Access the plan

Find an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service

Use this interactive map to find an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander health service near you.

Interactive map

Resources

Resources

See our resources translated into Indigenous languages

Health Ministers Meeting (HMM) – Communique 6 December 2024

Health Ministers met in Hobart today to discuss several health system reform priorities including the National Health Reform Agreement negotiations, health workforce reform, First Nations Health Care in Prisons, aged care, urgent care, and the current mpox outbreak.

The National Review of First Nations Health Care in Prisons (2023–24)

In November 2023, we engaged Nous Consortium to undertake the National Review of First Nations Health Care in Prisons. This report presents evidence and recommendations for systemic reform to improve health care for First Nations people in places of detention and on release.