Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service

What Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service does

ATSICHS Brisbane (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane Ltd.) is a community-controlled, not-for-profit health and community services organisation founded in 1973, governed by and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Brisbane and Logan regions of South East Queensland. It is Queensland's largest and Australia's second oldest Aboriginal community-controlled health service, operating across medical, dental, allied health, maternal and child health, social and emotional wellbeing, NDIS, child protection, family wellbeing, youth, housing, early childhood education, and aged care service lines.

The organisation delivers care through a comprehensive physical and outreach footprint: five medical clinics (Woolloongabba, Browns Plains, Logan Central, Loganlea, Northgate), two dental clinics plus two mobile dental trucks and one school dental van, three Kindy locations, residential aged care at Jimbelunga Nursing Centre, two Birthing in Our Community (BiOC) hubs supported by Logan Hospital, and 129+ housing units spanning long-term community housing, emergency accommodation, and Elders housing. Its core clinical innovation is the pod model of care at Woolloongabba, in which each client is assigned a consistent multidisciplinary team across visits, generating continuity and longitudinal insight. Programs are culturally grounded, with names in Yugambeh and Torres Strait languages (Jajumbora, Banjilam Bareibunn, Nyanya Munjindei, Yalburru Dirun, Ngumpi Uruue) reflecting community ownership.

Revenue is generated through diversified government funding streams: Medicare bulk billing for GP services, NDIS plan funding (Registration achieved August 2024), Queensland Health oral health pathways, Queensland Government housing contracts, the Commonwealth Home Support Programme for in-home aged care, and the Queensland Community Support Scheme. GTM motion is community-led and referral-driven rather than sales-led: service uptake flows through GP appointments, GP referrals to allied health, self-referral, community events (NAIDOC Week, Deadly Choices), school programs, and partnerships with community agencies. Pricing is free or bulk billed at point of service for eligible Indigenous patients, with eligibility gated by Indigenous identification, geographic residency, and concession card status. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service

Legal name

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service Brisbane Ltd.

Website

https://atsichsbrisbane.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ATSICHS Brisbane is a community-controlled, not-for-profit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health service operating across Brisbane and Logan since 1973, delivering integrated medical, dental, maternal, child protection, disability, housing, and aged care services to Indigenous communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health Centers (FQHCs & Look-Alikes) (HLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) (HLAFAFAB), Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics) (HLAFAGAN)

Keywords

• Indigenous health services
• Community-controlled healthcare
• Primary medical care
• Aged care services
• Social emotional wellbeing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. NDIS Service Delivery: ATSICHS Brisbane is a registered NDIS provider (Provider Registration Number: 405 017 2306, achieved August 2024) delivering support coordination, access coordination, support work, and community supports to NDIS participants. Revenue is generated through NDIS plan funding allocations for eligible participants with disability.
2. Government-Funded Health Services (Medicare Bulk Billing): Medical clinics bulk bill Medicare for GP services provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. This covers everyday services including General Practice, Aboriginal Health Workers, clinic nurses, and Chronic Care Coordination.
3. Government-Funded Dental Services: Dental services are provided at no cost to eligible patients (Indigenous identification + South East Queensland residency + valid concession card). Revenue comes from Queensland Health Oral Health referral pathways and the Child Dental Benefits Scheme for children. Some fees apply for laboratory work (mouthguards, dentures, crowns).
4. Queensland Government Housing Funding: Ngumpi Uruue housing service manages 21 properties across Brisbane and Logan funded and supported by the Queensland Government. Wi'Gin Girra'Baa (75-unit development) was delivered in partnership with the Queensland Government. Mari-Mari-Ba emergency accommodation is also government-funded.
5. Commonwealth Home Support Program (In-Home Aged Care): In-home aged care services for Elders under the Commonwealth Home Support Programme, providing entry-level in-home supports including meals, gardening, groups, support work, cleaning, shopping and laundry for those assessed by My Aged Care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

ATSICHS Brisbane is a community-controlled, not-for-profit organisation delivering holistic primary health care and community services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Brisbane and Logan. Its core offerings span medical clinics (bulk billed via Medicare), dental clinics, allied health, midwifery (Jajumbora BiOC Hub), social and emotional wellbeing/mental health (Staying Deadly Hub), NDIS support coordination, child and family services, housing, residential and in-home aged care, early childhood education (ATSICHS Kindy), and the Deadly Choices preventive health program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jimbelunga Nursing Centre: Residential aged care facility providing high standards of aged care in a supportive and culturally appropriate environment for Elders.
• ATSICHS Kindy (Deadly Kindy)
• Deadly Choices
• Ngumpi Uruue
• Mari-Mari-Ba
• Banjilam Bareibunn
• Nyanya Munjindei
• Jajumbora BiOC Hub

Products and services

• Medical Clinics (General Practice) Five medical clinics (Woolloongabba, Browns Plains, Logan, Loganlea, Northgate) providing bulk billed GP services, Aboriginal Health Workers, clinic nurses, Chronic Care Coordination, school health checks, women's health, transport, interpreter services and after-hours care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients.
• Dental Clinics Two dental clinics (Woolloongabba and Logan) plus the Murri School dental van and two Yalburru Dirun dental trucks delivering free general dental care to eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients with concession cards.
• Allied Health Services Allied health services delivered in partnership with IUIH at ATSICHS clinic sites, including accredited exercise physiology, audiology, diabetes education, dietetics, occupational therapy, optometry, physiotherapy, podiatry and speech pathology. Access is by GP referral.
• NDIS Support Coordination and Access Coordination Registered NDIS provider (Provider Registration Number: 405 017 2306, achieved August 2024) delivering support coordination, access coordination, support work and community supports to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability, including NDIS plan management, goal setting, life skills training, housing, financial responsibilities and travel skills.
• Queensland Community Support Scheme (QCSS) Free program for people aged 18 to 49 who require minimal support, do not have NDIS plan, and are not eligible for NDIS but have a confirmed health condition or disability. Must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and live within Brisbane and Logan catchment areas.
• Jajumbora BiOC Hub (Birthing in Our Community) Free midwifery support from pregnancy through to parenthood until the child is three years old, providing named midwives, birthing plans, in-home postnatal care, family support workers, child health programs and early childhood allied health services under the Birthing in Our Community model of care.
• Staying Deadly Hub (Mental Health) Mental health hub at Woolloongabba Clinic for mob aged 15 years and over, offering supported and specialised mental health services delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander care coordinators, wellbeing workers, mental health clinicians and psychiatrists.
• Banjilam Bareibunn End of Life Planning Person-centred palliative care program launched in 2024 providing journey mapping, Advance Health Directives, Enduring Power of Attorney, practical supports (nursing care, oxygen cylinders, counselling, respite) and cultural afterlife care including returning to Country. Delivered in the Yugambeh language meaning 'Butterfly Dreams'.
• Nyanya Munjindei Delegated Authority Delegated Authority program established in 2024 through which the ATSICHS Brisbane CEO makes decisions about connection, reunification and family plans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children involved with child protection, in place of the Department of Child Safety.
• Family Participation Program and Family Wellbeing Service Family support services operating at Lutwyche and Logan (Bullang Bujerum Centre), accredited to the Human Services Quality Framework, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families involved with child protection or in need of wellbeing support.
• Vulnerable Youth Team Community Youth Response Diversion, ATSICHS Youth Outreach, Youth Outreach Housing, and Care Coordination via Mob Link supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 8-21 in Brisbane and 8-18 in Logan who face youth justice, homelessness or risk issues.
• Brisbane ATSICHS Youth Service Youth service operating from Coopers Plains, accredited to the Human Services Quality Framework.
• Brighter Futures (Extended Post Care Support) Program launched in 2024 supporting young adults aged 18-21 transitioning from child protection care, providing tailored case management and financial supports for housing, education, employment, health and independent living skills.
• Housing Services (Ngumpi Uruue, Mari-Mari-Ba, Wi'Gin Girra'Baa) Community-led housing services including Ngumpi Uruue (21 long-term community housing properties), Mari-Mari-Ba (33-unit short-term emergency accommodation for women and children at risk of homelessness, opened late 2024), and Wi'Gin Girra'Baa (75-unit Elders housing development in Deception Bay, completed 2026). NRSCH accredited.
• Jimbelunga Nursing Centre (Residential Aged Care) Residential aged care facility at Eagleby providing high standards of aged care under a culturally appropriate framework. Achieved 5-Star Rating under Australia's residential aged care Star Ratings system (held by only 6% of facilities nationwide).
• Commonwealth Home Support Programme (In-Home Aged Care) Entry-level in-home aged care supports for Elders aged 50+ in Brisbane South and Logan River Valley catchments assessed by My Aged Care. Services include meals, mowing/gardening, groups, support work, cleaning, shopping and laundry.
• ATSICHS Kindy (Early Childhood Education) Free kindergarten program for 3-5 year olds at three locations (Burragah in Woodridge, Gundoo Mirra, and Jajumbora in Waterford West), blending early childhood education with ATSICHS health and social services including speech and occupational therapy.
• Jajumbora Children and Family Centre Children and family centre service operating from Waterford West providing wraparound support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families.
• Deadly Choices (Social Marketing and Preventive Health) Social marketing campaign empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to make healthy choices, including tobacco education, community events, sport and recreation, school programs, junior traditional games, Good Quick Tukka cooking, leadership camps and encouragement of annual 715 health checks.
• Community Groups Free men's, women's and walking groups (Logan Clinic, Gabba Clinic, Logan City Hawks, Waller Park Waddlers, Shorncliffe Shufflers), Elders lunch and Good Quick Tukka cooking sessions.
• Young, Black and Proud Scholarship (YBPS) Scholarship program sponsored by the Queensland Family and Child Commission providing $2,000, $5,000 and $10,000 scholarships to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and groups aged 25 or younger in Queensland across sport, arts and education/training categories.
• Safe and Deadly Places for Rainbow Mob Inclusive, safe, confidential health and wellbeing services for Brotherboys, Sistergirls and LGBTQI+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, including the Blak and Proud research project.
• Transport Service Transport to appointments available for eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients accessing ATSICHS Brisbane services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Jimbelunga Nursing Centre achieved 5-Star Rating under Australia's residential aged care Star Ratings system — an honour shared with only 6% of facilities nationwide.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Queensland Government (Department of Housing)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Queensland Government is the funding and support partner for Ngumpi Uruue housing service (21 properties across Brisbane and Logan) and co-development partner for Wi'Gin Girra'Baa (75-unit long-term community housing development in Deception Bay, completed 2026). Mari-Mari-Ba emergency accommodation was also delivered with Queensland Government support.
• Logan City Hawks Rugby League ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogan City Hawks Rugby League Club runs the Logan City Hawks Men's Group in partnership with ATSICHS Brisbane, meeting weekly at the club's premises in Edens Landing. This community partnership supports men's health and cultural connection.
• Raw Mint StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaw Mint Studios collaborated with ATSICHS Brisbane's Family Participation Program to produce six short video resources explaining the stages of the child protection system in Queensland, helping families better understand the process when dealing with Child Safety.
• Indigenous Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATSICHS Brisbane accesses one of the largest allied health services in South East Queensland through its partnership with IUIH. IUIH-affiliated allied health professionals work in ATSICHS clinics, including accredited exercise physiology, audiology, dental, diabetes education, dietician, occupational therapy, optometry, physiotherapy, podiatry, and speech pathology. IUIH also delivers the Staying Deadly Hub mental health program in partnership with ATSICHS.
• Metro South Health (Logan Hospital)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJajumbora BiOC Hub operates in conjunction with Logan Hospital. GP referrals are directed to Logan Hospital (attn: Jajumbora MGP) for antenatal care, birthing and postnatal support under the Birthing in Our Community model of care.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves24 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Aboriginal Medical Service Cooperative Ltd (AMS Redfern): One of Australia's oldest Aboriginal community-controlled health services (founded 1971), delivering primary care, dental, drug and alcohol, and social services in inner Sydney — directly comparable in mission, community-controlled governance and service breadth to ATSICHS Brisbane.
• Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service: Western Australia's largest Aboriginal community-controlled health service, providing comprehensive primary medical, dental, allied health and social services to Noongar people in the Perth metropolitan region under a comparable wraparound community-controlled model.
• Victorian Aboriginal Health Service: One of Australia's largest Aboriginal community-controlled health services, operating medical, dental, social and emotional wellbeing services in metropolitan Melbourne under a community-controlled governance model directly comparable to ATSICHS Brisbane.
• Carbal Medical Services: Queensland-based Aboriginal community-controlled health service delivering primary medical, social and emotional wellbeing, and family services across the Darling Downs region; comparable to ATSICHS Brisbane as a QLD ACCHO with a community-controlled primary-care model.
• Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service: NSW Aboriginal community-controlled health service delivering primary medical, dental, social and emotional wellbeing, and child and family services across the Wellington and Dubbo regions; comparable in mission and integrated service model to ATSICHS Brisbane.
• Goondir Health Services: Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health service operating clinics across south-west Queensland, providing primary health, social and emotional wellbeing, and chronic disease programs comparable to ATSICHS Brisbane's community-controlled service suite.
• Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation: Far West NSW Aboriginal community-controlled health service providing primary care, dental, child and family services, and chronic disease programs to remote and regional Indigenous communities — comparable in community-controlled governance and integrated service delivery to ATSICHS Brisbane.
• Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre: Community-controlled organisation providing health, housing, legal, cultural and aged care services to Aboriginal communities across Tasmania; shares ATSICHS's wraparound model spanning medical, social, housing and cultural programs under one community-governed entity.
• Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service: Canberra-region Aboriginal community-controlled health service delivering primary medical, dental, social and emotional wellbeing, and prison health services under a community-governed model mirroring ATSICHS Brisbane's structure.
• Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH): South East Queensland coordinating body for four Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled health services; IUIH directly partners with ATSICHS Brisbane to deliver allied health and the Staying Deadly Hub, making it the closest operational peer in the same region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvuFqA6BBi65NPFCj2sm2sg
• Facebookfacebook.com/atsichsbris
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-community-health-service-brisbane-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/atsichsbrisbane
• TikToktiktok.com/@atsichsbrisbane
• Xx.com/atsichsbris

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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