Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal

What Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal does

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) delivering comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Big Rivers Region east of Katherine in the Northern Territory of Australia. The organisation operates 9 primary health care centres across 14 remote communities spanning approximately 64,000 sq.km, serving a population of roughly 3,150 people. It is governed by a community-elected Board with representation from each served community and employs an integrated clinical workforce of Remote Area Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Health Centre Managers, and support staff. Services span acute care, chronic disease management (including diabetes, renal disease, and rheumatic heart disease), maternal and child health, mental health and Social and Emotional Wellbeing programs, NDIS Support Coordination, health promotion, sexual health, environmental health, telehealth, and visiting specialists.

Name

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal

Legal name

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Website

https://sunrise.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is a nonprofit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation operating 9 remote primary care clinics across 14 communities in Australia's Northern Territory, delivering culturally appropriate primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aboriginal Community Controlled Primary Health Care

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD), Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Primary health care
• Aboriginal health services
• Remote health care
• Chronic disease management
• Indigenous health support

Headquarters

HQ city

Katherine

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Health Funding: Funded primarily through Australian Government health programs for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. Delivers services under National Health Implementation Plan with performance-based metrics.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation delivers comprehensive primary health care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through 9 remote clinics across 14 communities in the Big Rivers Region of the Northern Territory. Core offerings include acute care, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, social and emotional wellbeing (mental health), NDIS support coordination, health promotion, and community outreach, all delivered at no cost to patients and funded primarily through Australian Government health programs.

Product overview

Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation operates as an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation delivering comprehensive primary health care through nine remote clinics across 14 communities in the Big Rivers Region of the Northern Territory. The organization provides an integrated service model combining primary health care clinical services, chronic disease management, mental health and social and emotional wellbeing support, child and family health, disability support coordination, and health promotion programs. All services are supported by the Communicare patient data system for clinical records and performance tracking. The service is built around 'The Sunrise Way' philosophy addressing Mind, Body, and Spirit to deliver culturally appropriate, community-controlled healthcare.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Health Care Services Comprehensive primary health care delivered through nine remote clinics across the Big Rivers Region, providing acute care, chronic disease management, preventive services, and population health programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Program Holistic mental health support service offering case management, counseling, referrals to additional support services, client empowerment initiatives, and group activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with mental health, alcohol or drug issues.
• Health Promotion Health promotion initiatives including nutrition education, physical activity programs, smoking cessation support, and community health literacy programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Outreach Health Outreach health services delivering primary health care to remote communities and outstations beyond the 9 fixed clinic locations.
• Child and Family Health Specialized health services for children and families including maternal health, pregnancy support, child health specialists, and MESCH Program Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
• NDIS Support Coordination NDIS Support Coordination services helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients access and navigate the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
• After Hours Emergency Care After-hours emergency care and telehealth nurse consultations providing extended access to health services beyond regular clinic hours for remote communities.
• Visiting Specialists Visiting specialist services bringing specialist medical care to remote Aboriginal communities to address service gaps in remote areas.
• Chronic Disease Management Services Comprehensive chronic disease care including diabetes education, cardiac education, rheumatic heart disease coordination, renal disease management, and integrated care coordination for conditions like chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and mental health diagnoses.
• COVID-19 Vaccination Services COVID-19 vaccination delivery program implemented in partnership with Australian Government, Royal Flying Doctor Service, and NACCHO, including community education, consent processes, and vaccination appointments for remote Aboriginal communities.
• Women's Health and Pregnancy Support Women's health services including antenatal care, pregnancy support, and reproductive health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
• Ngukurr Wellbeing Centre Dedicated wellbeing center in Ngukurr community providing mental health and social and emotional wellbeing support services to the local community.
• DIJAN Training Program Training program for Aboriginal Health Practitioners and remote area nurses providing professional development and career pathways in Aboriginal health.
• Sexual Health Services Sexual health services including screening, treatment, and education for blood borne viruses and sexually transmitted infections for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Environmental Health Services Environmental health services addressing housing conditions, sanitation, and environmental factors affecting community health in remote Aboriginal communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 69% first antenatal visit <13 weeks (National goal 2023 is 60%)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2021Partnership for COVID-19 vaccination rollout in remote communities. RFDS provided vaccines and three additional staff for the three largest communities (Ngukurr, Minyerri, and Wugularr). RFDS visits commenced on 23 August 2021 and provided significant capacity for vaccination coverage.
• NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 August 2021Partnership for COVID-19 vaccination rollout acceleration in partnership with the Australian Government. NACCHO collaborates with Sunrise Health Service to deliver vaccines to remote Aboriginal communities.
• Australian GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funder through Department of Health for health services delivery. Provides COVID-19 vaccines through COVID Vaccination Administration System (CVAS) every 2 weeks. Funding for community safety initiatives including de-escalation training and security operations training.
• MenziesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to produce COVID-19 vaccine informational videos in partnership with NT Aboriginal leaders and COVID-19 clinical experts.
• Katherine West Health BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on school food nutrition project, working together with NT Katherine Urban Dietitian to review food provision in schools across the Katherine region.
• NT Katherine Urban DietitianminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for school nutrition and healthy eating guidelines across Katherine region schools.
• Northern Territory GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBushtel database providing community profiles and health statistics for Northern Territory communities served by Sunrise Health Service.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Katherine West Health Board Aboriginal Corporation: ACCHO operating in the Katherine West region of the Northern Territory, providing primary health care to remote Aboriginal communities. Direct peer sharing the same funding model, cultural framework, and service delivery approach as Sunrise, and explicitly named as a partner on Sunrise's school nutrition project.
• Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation: ACCHO delivering primary health care to Aboriginal communities in East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. Comparable in operating model, remote clinic network, and ACCHO funding structure to Sunrise.
• Central Australian Aboriginal Congress: One of the largest ACCHOs in Australia, providing comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal communities in Central Australia. Comparable in scope, community-controlled governance, and service breadth to Sunrise.
• Wurli-Wurlinjang Health Service: ACCHO based in Katherine operating in the same Big Rivers Region as Sunrise. Provides primary health care and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal communities in Katherine and surrounding areas, overlapping directly with Sunrise's catchment.
• Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation: ACCHO based in Tennant Creek providing primary health care and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal communities in the Barkly region of the Northern Territory. Comparable ACCHO model with remote clinic operations.
• Danila Dilba Health Service: ACCHO delivering primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Greater Darwin region. Comparable ACCHO model with multiple service sites and similar funding/governance framework.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS): National aeromedical and primary health care provider serving remote and rural Australia. RFDS is a partner of Sunrise in COVID-19 vaccination rollout and provides broader primary health care services to remote communities that complement Sunrise's clinic-based model.
• Top End Health Service: Northern Territory Government health service providing public hospital and primary health care across the Top End. Overlaps with Sunrise's service area in remote primary health care but operates under government rather than community-controlled governance.

Others

• AMSANT (Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory): Peak body for ACCHOs in the Northern Territory. Represents member services including Sunrise at policy and funding negotiations, making it a sectoral peer and key stakeholder rather than a direct operating competitor.
• NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation): National peak body for ACCHOs across Australia. NACCHO is a strategic partner of Sunrise for COVID-19 vaccination rollout and represents the national ACCHO sector model under which Sunrise operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/sunrisehealthservice
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunrise-health-service-aboriginal-corporation

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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