Pius X Aboriginal

What Pius X Aboriginal does

Pius X Aboriginal Corporation is a non-profit Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation headquartered at 140 Anne Street, Moree, New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1965 as St Pius X Mission by the Roman Catholic Church and the Daughters of Charity, the organisation was renamed in 1987 when official control was transferred to an elected Aboriginal Management Committee by the Diocese of Armidale. It is governed by a seven-member Board and operates under Australian law with ABN 47 446 676 205.

The organisation delivers an integrated portfolio of services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members in Moree and surrounding areas, including a bulk-billed medical clinic, a dental unit (opened February 1989), allied health (podiatry, dietetics, diabetes education, optometry, hearing), visiting specialists (cardiologist, ENT, ophthalmology, gynaecology, paediatrics, psychology), drug and alcohol counselling, the Maaruma-li Walaay-ba Social & Emotional Well-Being unit, elder care support, and the Kiah Preschool. Outreach clinics operate in Mungindi and Toomelah, staffed by Aboriginal health workers with visiting GPs. No proprietary technology systems were identified; the organisation relies on standard healthcare delivery workflows and accepts donations via PayPal/DonorBox on its website.

The revenue model is a mix of Commonwealth and State Government contractual health funding (managed services), Medicare bulk billing for GP and eligible allied health services (no gap payment for Aboriginal clients), a $20 fee per dental appointment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients (with exemptions for eligible children, pregnant women, and Team Care Arrangement holders), visiting specialist fees payable on the day with Medicare rebates flowing to patients, modest fortnightly preschool fees ($4/week for 3-year-olds, $12/fortnight for 4-year-olds), and community donations. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the Moree clinic and outreach sites, with awareness driven by community presence, referrals, and government partnerships rather than active marketing. Customer concentration sits almost entirely within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of the New England/North West NSW region, with government acting as the dominant payer.

Name

Pius X Aboriginal

Legal name

Pius X Aboriginal Corporation

Website

https://piusx.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pius X Aboriginal Corporation is a non-profit, Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in Moree, NSW, providing integrated medical, dental, allied health, specialist, mental health, elder care, and preschool services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Moree, Mungindi, and Toomelah.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Social Assistance (624), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Equity, SDOH & Disparities Measurement (HLAJANAJ), Indigenous/Tribal Education Authorities & Boards (EDADABAM)

Keywords

• Aboriginal health services
• Primary medical care
• Dental care services
• Allied health services
• Social emotional wellbeing

Headquarters

HQ city

Moree

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Health Funding: The organization receives contractual funding from Commonwealth and State Governments to provide health services to Aboriginal community members as a matter of priority.
2. Medicare Bulk Billing: GP services are bulk billed for Aboriginal clients at no gap payment. Allied health services with care plans are also bulk billed.
3. Dental Service Fees: A $20 fee is charged to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients for dental services. Children 2-17 with Child Dental Benefit, pregnant women with GP referral, and those with Team Care Arrangement are exempt.
4. Specialist Service Fees: Visiting specialists charge fees for services, payable on the day. Medicare rebates flow to the patient's nominated bank account.
5. Preschool Fees: Kiah Preschool charges fees: $4/week for 3-year-olds (2 days), $12/fortnight for 4-year-olds (3 days).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pius X Aboriginal Corporation is a non-profit Aboriginal Medical Service delivering holistic, culturally appropriate healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Moree, Mungindi, and Toomelah. Core offerings span general practice (bulk-billed), dental care, allied health, visiting specialist consultations, drug and alcohol counselling, social and emotional wellbeing support, aged care coordination, and preschool education through Kiah Preschool.

Product overview

Pius X Aboriginal Corporation is a non-profit Aboriginal Medical Service offering a holistic, integrated healthcare portfolio centered around its Medical Clinic and Dental Care services. The organization provides additional core services including Kiah Preschool (early childhood education), Elder Care Support, Social & Emotional Well-Being Services, and Outreach Programs to Aboriginal communities in Moree, Mungindi, and Toomelah. Visiting Allied Health & Specialists complement primary care with Cardiologist, ENT, Ophthalmologist, Gynecologist, Paediatrician, Psychologist, and Allied Health services including Australian Hearing, Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Optometrist, and Podiatrist. Health Education & Promotion Programs, Children's Health, Women's Health, Men's Health, Smoking Cessation, and Patient Transport round out the comprehensive service offering designed to improve Aboriginal community health outcomes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Medical Clinic

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hunter New England Area HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership arrangement for accessing allied health services including podiatrist, dietitian, and diabetes educator who bulk bill clients. Specialist referrals are coordinated through this partnership.
• NSW Aboriginal Oral Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunding body for dental services provided to Aboriginal people. The service charges a $20 fee to sustain services funded through this arrangement.
• Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner resource on the Pius X website, providing health data and reporting support.
• NACCHO (National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner resource representing the Aboriginal community controlled health sector.
• MedicarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMedicare bulk billing arrangement for GP and allied health services. Medicare rebates flow to patient accounts after specialist consultations.
• CentrelinkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral and support services for Aboriginal community members accessing government assistance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Danila Dilba Health Service: Major ACCHO in Darwin, NT delivering primary care, dental, SEWB and child services to urban and peri-urban Aboriginal clients. Direct peer in service mix and ACCHO business model.
• Awabakal Ltd: ACCHO operating across the Hunter region with medical, dental, allied health, child care and aged care programs. Comparable holistic Aboriginal-controlled service offering and similar Commonwealth/State funding mix.
• Galambila Aboriginal Health Service: ACCHO on the NSW mid-north coast (Coffs Harbour) providing primary care, dental and SEWB. Comparable regional NSW ACCHO profile focused on Aboriginal health outcomes.
• Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation: A regional NSW ACCHO based in Broken Hill providing integrated primary health, dental, child and family services to Aboriginal communities. Closely comparable to Pius X in scope, regional footprint, and Aboriginal community-controlled governance model.
• Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS): Large Victorian ACCHO operating medical, dental, allied health and SEWB programs from multiple sites. Comparable integrated Aboriginal service platform.
• Western Sydney Aboriginal Health Service: NSW ACCHO providing GP, dental and allied health alongside SEWB and aged care. Directly comparable Aboriginal community-controlled model in NSW.
• Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service: NSW ACCHO in Campbelltown delivering primary care, dental, allied health, SEWB and child services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. Comparable integrated service model with Aboriginal community governance.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS) Brisbane: Queensland ACCHO operating primary care, dental, SEWB, family wellbeing and aged care programs. Closely comparable service breadth and ACCHO governance.

Broad incumbents

• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO): National peak body representing 146+ ACCHOs and providing advocacy, training and data infrastructure. Not a direct service peer but the overarching sector body that defines funding access for ACCHOs like Pius X.
• Hunter New England Local Health District: Government-operated local health district that partners with Pius X for allied health and specialist referrals. Comparable regional NSW health provider footprint but mainstream rather than community-controlled.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/piusxaboriginal
• Facebookfacebook.com/piusxac

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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