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

Latest resources

Latest resources

See our resources translated into Indigenous languages

Agreement to implement the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership

This partnership agreement is about improving the social and emotional wellbeing of First Nations people. It is an agreement between First Nations and government representatives.

Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership – Meeting 1 communique

This communique is a summary of the Social and Emotional Wellbeing Policy Partnership meeting on 30–31 March 2023.

Key updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities – May 2023

This newsletter provides key health updates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander households, communities and stakeholders.

Evaluation of COVID-19 point-of-care testing in remote and First Nations communities

This report evaluates the COVID-19 point of care testing program in remote and First Nations communities. It found the program was highly successful, saved lives and reduced the spread of COVID-19.