Gidgee Healing

What Gidgee Healing does

Gidgee Healing is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) headquartered in Mount Isa, Queensland, and legally registered as Mount Isa Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Limited. It provides culturally appropriate primary health care, family wellbeing, social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB), youth mental health (headspace Mount Isa), allied health, recovery/addiction treatment (NRCWS), and chronic disease management (Nukal Murra) services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across a service footprint of more than 640,000 km2 in the North West and Lower Gulf regions of Queensland. The organisation operates five clinic locations — Pioneer and Burke Street in Mount Isa, Normanton, Doomadgee, and Mornington Island — and is recognised as the largest ACCHO in Queensland by land area. Approximately 70% of the workforce identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and the organisation is governed by a community-elected Board of Directors.

The underlying operating model is a community-controlled, not-for-profit health service. All services are bulk-billed through Medicare and provided free of charge to patients with a valid Medicare card. Revenue is derived from two principal streams: Medicare bulk-billing on a transactional basis for clinical consultations, and recurring government funding from federal and Queensland state agencies (Department of Health and Aged Care, NIAA, QLD Health, QAIHC, NDIS, and several other departments). Gidgee is accredited against RACGP standards, is a recognised GP training organisation, and operates with KPMG as external auditor. The CEO/CMO is Dr Manjit Sekhon, and the Board is chaired by William Blackley.

The organisation is structurally distinct from commercial health providers: there is no parent company, no external equity investment, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity disclosed. The business is exposed to federal and state government funding policy, Medicare bulk-billing rules, and the small, remote Indigenous population it serves. The December 2025 AGM confirmed an ongoing turnaround in governance, service quality, and financial security after a period of prior instability. A service transition is under way to transfer Mornington Island operations to the newly established Ngarnal ACCHS for local community control.

Name

Gidgee Healing

Legal name

Mount Isa Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service Limited

Website

https://gidgeehealing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Gidgee Healing is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation operating the largest ACCHO service area in Queensland (640,000+ km2), delivering free, Medicare bulk-billed primary care, allied health, mental health, family wellbeing, and recovery services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across five clinics in the North West and Lower Gulf regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Aboriginal health services
• Primary health care
• Community controlled health
• Allied health services
• Youth mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Isa

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 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. Medicare Bulk Billing: All services are bulk-billed through Medicare, providing free access to primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. No out-of-pocket costs for patients with valid Medicare cards.
2. Government Funding: Funded by multiple government partners including QLD Department of Health, Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, National Indigenous Australians Agency, and various Queensland Government departments for specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gidgee Healing is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) that provides culturally safe, bulk-billed primary health care, allied health, mental health, family wellbeing, social and emotional wellbeing, chronic disease management, and addiction recovery services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across North West and Lower Gulf Queensland, delivered free of charge through five clinics and supported by Medicare bulk billing and government funding.

Product overview

Gidgee Healing operates as an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service providing a comprehensive suite of culturally safe primary health care services across Mount Isa and the Lower Gulf region of Queensland. The organization delivers seven integrated service lines: Primary Health Care (medical/clinical services with GPs, nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers), Family Wellbeing (family support and child protection services), Social Wellbeing/SEWB (social and emotional wellbeing support), Recovery (addiction treatment and rehabilitation), headspace Mount Isa (youth mental health services for ages 12-25), Allied Health (podiatry, physiotherapy, dietetics, and other specialist services), and Nukal Murra (chronic disease management support). All services are bulk-billed through Medicare and provided free of charge to patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• headspace Mount Isa: A free health service for young people ages 12-25 offering mental, physical and sexual health, vocational support, drug and alcohol information and educational support.
• Deadly Choices
• Normanton Recovery and Community Wellbeing Service (NRCWS)
• Nukal Murra Health Support Services

Products and services

• Primary Health Care Medical and clinical services provided by doctors, nurses, Aboriginal Health Workers, and Allied Health professionals including GPs, nursing care, maternal and child health, and visiting medical specialists, available free of charge via Medicare bulk billing to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the service region.
• Family Wellbeing Free service working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to provide culturally responsive support, promote health care, improve social and emotional wellbeing, and build capacity to safely care for and protect children.
• Social Wellbeing (SEWB) Social and Emotional Wellbeing program designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people access the right support before reaching crisis, focusing on keeping social and emotional wellbeing strong.
• Recovery (NRCWS) Normanton Recovery and Community Wellbeing Service offering addiction treatment programs including personal wellbeing, social and family wellbeing support, healthy lifestyle choices, community connection, connection with country, and education and employment services.
• headspace Mount Isa Free health service for young people ages 12-25 providing mental, physical and sexual health services, vocational support, drug and alcohol information, and educational support, with in-person, phone, and video appointments, group activities, and community engagement programs.
• Allied Health Services from Allied Health professionals including Podiatrists, Physiotherapists, Dietitians, Exercise Physiologists, Speech Pathologists, Sports Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, and Allied Health Assistants providing comprehensive care free of charge.
• Nukal Murra Health Support Services Program aimed at improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing culturally appropriate mainstream services for chronic diseases, with assistance for medical equipment (BSL machines, BP machines, spectacles, footwear, mobility aids, CPAP machines) and transport to appointments.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, minor and moderate.

• QLD Department of HealthmajorOthersGovernment health department providing core funding and health service oversight for Queensland.
• HeadspacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for headspace Mount Isa - a free health service for young people ages 12-25 covering mental, physical and sexual health, vocational support, drug and alcohol information.
• IHUIH (Indigenous Urban Indigenous Housing)minorOthersIndigenous housing organisation partnership.
• North West Hospital & Health ServicemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueensland Health Hospital and Health Service providing healthcare in the North West region. Partnership for collaborative healthcare delivery.
• Australian Government Department of Health and Aged CaremajorOthersFederal government department providing health funding and policy direction.
• QLD Department of Child Safety, Youth & WomenmoderateOthersGovernment department supporting family wellbeing and child safety programs delivered by Gidgee Healing.
• Western Queensland Primary Health NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary Health Network supporting coordinated healthcare delivery across Western Queensland. Collaborated on visits with government officials.
• Checkup AustraliamoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganisation supporting Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services with health programs.
• Griffith UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership for research, training and workforce development in healthcare.
• QLD Department of Social ServicesmoderateOthersFederal government department providing social services funding.
• National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA)majorOthersFederal agency supporting Indigenous Australians with funding and policy.
• NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational disability support scheme partnership for disability services delivery.
• QLD Department of EducationminorOthersGovernment department for educational programs and support.
• Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) / QAIHCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQAIHC program supporting social and emotional wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Health Workforce QueenslandmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganisation addressing health workforce needs in rural and remote Queensland.
• Deadly ChoicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity health promotion program empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make healthy choices.
• North West Remote HealthmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerRemote health service provider in North West Queensland.
• CentacareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic welfare organisation providing family and community services.
• PCYC (Police-Citizens Youth Clubs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organisation partnership for community engagement and youth support.
• NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations. Gidgee participates in NACCHO summits and programs including Acute Rheumatic Fever and RHD National Summit.
• James Cook UniversitymoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity with Mount Isa campus for research and workforce development.
• MICCRH (Mount Isa Centre for Rural and Remote Health)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch centre focused on rural and remote health issues.
• Young People AheadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth support organisation.
• MOB FMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity radio station for Indigenous broadcasting and community engagement.
• 3 Sons FitnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal fitness service supporting healthy lifestyle programs.
• Ngarnal ACCHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service on Mornington Island. Gidgee Healing services are being progressively transitioned to Ngarnal ACCHS for local community control.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service: Queensland Health HHS delivering public hospital and primary health services in Cape York and the Torres Strait, regions adjacent to Gidgee's service area. Comparable in operating environment and target population.
• Western Queensland Primary Health Network: PHN coordinating primary health care across Western Queensland, including the same regions Gidgee serves. Comparable in funding and policy alignment, though PHNs are commissioners/coordinators rather than direct service providers.

Direct peers

• Apunipima Cape York Health Council: Queensland ACCHO providing primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Cape York. Directly comparable as a community-controlled health organization with multiple clinics, government funding model, and culturally safe service delivery.
• Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH): Queensland ACCHO network coordinating primary health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in South East Queensland. Comparable as a large-scale community-controlled health organization with multiple service lines and government partnerships.
• Danila Dilba Health Service: ACCHO serving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Darwin/Palmerston region of the Northern Territory. Directly comparable as a multi-service community-controlled health organization offering primary care, SEWB, and youth programs.
• North West Remote Health: Queensland remote-area health service provider operating in North West Queensland, the same region as Gidgee. Comparable as a multi-clinic primary health and allied health provider serving remote and Indigenous communities.
• Mamu Health Service Limited: Queensland ACCHO providing primary health care to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Innisfail/Cassowary Coast region. Directly comparable as a community-controlled multi-clinic primary health service.

Peers

• Central and North West Queensland Medicare Local:

Others

• NACCHO: National peak body for ACCHOs and direct partner of Gidgee Healing. Comparable as the sector umbrella body, though not a direct service provider; useful for sector context.
• CheckUP Australia: Queensland-based not-for-profit supporting ACCHOs and primary health services, with which Gidgee has an existing partnership. Comparable as an enabler/coordinator in the Indigenous primary health ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gidgeehealing
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gidgee-healing-qld
• Instagraminstagram.com/gidgeehealing2020
• Xx.com/gidgee_healing

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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