HealthInfoNet

What HealthInfoNet does

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet (operating as HealthInfoNet) is a non-profit knowledge exchange initiative founded in 1997 and hosted by Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. It operates a web-based portal (healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au) that aggregates publications, policies, resources, programs, organisations, events, courses, funding, and job listings across more than 15 health topics — including cancer, cardiovascular health, diabetes, kidney health, respiratory health, and social and emotional wellbeing — and across seven or more population groups including adolescents, babies, children, LGBTQIA+SB, men, older people, and women. Coverage extends to all eight Australian states and territories.

The platform is connected to a network of sub-portals: Health*Bulletin* (a health news portal), the Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre, Tackling Indigenous Smoking, WellMob (social and emotional wellbeing), and the peer-reviewed Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet. Distribution is multi-channel via the website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and topic-specific email newsletters. All content is provided free of charge; there are no paid tiers or subscription products.

HealthInfoNet is primarily funded by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, with institutional support from Edith Cowan University. The stated mission is to contribute to closing the gap in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health outcomes by providing an evidence base for practice, policy, and community use. The organization is governed by an Advisory Board with technical advisors from partner organizations, and operates as a university-hosted initiative rather than an independent venture-backed entity. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or M&A activity are disclosed.

Name

HealthInfoNet

Legal name

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet

Website

https://healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is a free, federally funded web portal hosted by Edith Cowan University that aggregates evidence-based health information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, serving practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and Indigenous communities across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Knowledge Exchange

NAICS

Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (519), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Health & Support Communities (BPAMABAL)

Keywords

• Indigenous health information
• Knowledge exchange platform
• Public health resources
• Aboriginal health services
• Health information portal

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: HealthInfoNet is primarily funded by the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care. The organization operates as a non-profit knowledge exchange initiative that disseminates Indigenous health information free of charge.
2. Institutional Support: Hosted by Edith Cowan University (ECU) providing institutional infrastructure and support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HealthInfoNet (Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet) operates a free, web-based knowledge exchange portal that aggregates and disseminates evidence-based health information, publications, policies, resources, programs, events, courses, funding opportunities, and organisations focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The platform is offered at no cost to health professionals, policy makers, researchers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia, supported by a network of linked topic-specific portals.

Product overview

The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet is a comprehensive online knowledge portal - a single unified platform - that provides evidence-based health information to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The portal is organized around health topics (including Kidney Health, Diabetes, Environmental Health, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, and others), population groups (Adolescents, Babies, Children, Men, Women, Older People), and Australian locations. It offers knowledge exchange products including publications, policies, resources, programs, organisations, events, courses, funding, and job listings. The platform is supported by related websites including the Health*Bulletin* news portal, the Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet, the Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre, Tackling Indigenous Smoking, and WellMob.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet: Peer-reviewed journal publishing research on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre
• Health*Bulletin
• Tackling Indigenous Smoking
• WellMob

Products and services

• Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet A comprehensive online knowledge portal that provides evidence-based health information, publications, resources, programs, and organisations to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. The portal covers health topics, population groups, locations, and includes knowledge exchange products. It is offered free of charge to health professionals, policy makers, researchers, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia.
• Health*Bulletin A related publication portal providing health news and information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet An academic peer-reviewed journal publishing research on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre A specialized knowledge centre covering alcohol and other drug-related health information for Indigenous Australians.
• Tackling Indigenous Smoking A program website focused on reducing smoking rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• WellMob A digital wellbeing resource for Indigenous Australians providing health and wellness information with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free access to comprehensive Indigenous health information supporting evidence-based practice and policy

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Edith Cowan University (ECU)coreOthersHealthInfoNet is hosted by Edith Cowan University, which provides institutional infrastructure, hosting, and administrative support. ECU's logo appears on the website footer indicating this ongoing institutional relationship.
• HealthBulletinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate health information portal run by HealthInfoNet staff, providing additional Indigenous health news and resources. Linked through the HealthInfoNet portal network.
• Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized knowledge centre focused on alcohol and other drugs information, linked within the HealthInfoNet portal ecosystem.
• WellMobminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial and emotional wellbeing resources portal for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, partnered within the HealthInfoNet knowledge network.
• Tackling Indigenous SmokingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth promotion initiative focused on reducing smoking rates in Indigenous communities, linked as part of the HealthInfoNet knowledge exchange network.
• Journal of the Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer-reviewed academic journal published by ECU that provides scholarly research on Indigenous health topics.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lowitja Institute: Australia's national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research institute. Directly comparable as a mission-aligned Indigenous health knowledge and research organization, though more research-funding oriented versus HealthInfoNet's knowledge exchange focus.
• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO): Peak body for Aboriginal community-controlled health services in Australia. Comparable audience (Indigenous health sector) and policy influence, but focuses on service delivery advocacy rather than a centralized information portal.
• Healthdirect Australia: Government-funded national health information service providing evidence-based health content to Australians. Comparable as a publicly funded, free health information portal, though not Indigenous-specific.
• Menzies School of Health Research: Australia's leading medical research institute dedicated to Indigenous and tropical health. Comparable in Indigenous health research, knowledge dissemination, and Australian geographic focus.
• Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS): National research and information institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, heritage, and health. Overlapping audience and knowledge exchange mission, with a broader cultural/museum scope.

Regional players

• Healthify (formerly Health Navigator NZ): New Zealand-based non-profit providing evidence-based health information. Comparable as a free, government-supported health information portal, but geographically distinct (NZ vs Australia) and not Indigenous-specific.

Broad incumbents

• WebMD: Major consumer health information platform. Comparable as a health content portal targeting the general public, though commercial, far broader in topic, and lacking Indigenous or cultural specificity.
• Mayo Clinic Patient Education: Major academic medical centre providing trusted patient-facing health information online. Comparable in authority and breadth of health content, but US-based, commercial-affiliated, and non-Indigenous.
• Cochrane Library: International gold-standard repository of systematic health reviews and evidence. Comparable as an evidence aggregation and knowledge exchange resource for clinicians, researchers, and policymakers.
• PubMed / National Library of Medicine: Premier biomedical literature search portal operated by the US NLM. Comparable as a free, public-good health information discovery platform serving researchers and clinicians, though broader and not Indigenous-specific.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCftVbk_1fVQz2i_9TyQ1E2Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/australianindigenoushealthinfonet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/australian-indigenous-healthinfonet
• Instagraminstagram.com/healthinfonet_official
• Xx.com/edithcowan

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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