Awabakal

What Awabakal does

Awabakal Ltd. (also operating as Awabakal Medical Service) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) headquartered at 52 Pendlebury Rd, Cardiff NSW 2285, Australia. It provides an integrated portfolio of community services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the Hunter, Central Coast, and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales. The organisation operates three medical clinic locations at Hamilton, Cardiff, and Raymond Terrace, offering GP and medical services, dental care (restricted to active patients who have completed a 715 Health Check), mental health support via psychologists, psychiatrists, peer navigators, and family wellbeing workers, family health services including pre- and post-natal care and immunisations, and the Wiyala health and wellness program. Beyond clinical care, Awabakal delivers aged care services under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Support at Home (SAH), operates two preschools at Glendale and Wickham for children aged three and above, runs a community playgroup program, manages a housing portfolio, and administers the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) health education program.

Name

Awabakal

Legal name

Awabakal Ltd.

Website

https://awabakal.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Awabakal Ltd. is a privately operated Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in NSW, Australia, delivering integrated primary health, dental, mental health, aged care, housing, and early learning services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Hunter, Central Coast, and Mid North Coast regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Health Equity, Access & Social Determinants Programs (BPAIAJAO), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK), Indigenous/Tribal Education Authorities & Boards (EDADABAM)

Keywords

• Aboriginal health services
• Community controlled healthcare
• Primary medical care
• Aged care support
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Wickham

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funded Health Services: Awabakal operates as a government-funded Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO). Services are delivered under government programs including Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Support at Home (SAH) for aged care. The organisation appears to be primarily funded through government contracts and subsidies rather than direct patient fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Awabakal is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) that delivers integrated primary healthcare (GP, dental, mental health, family health, specialist referrals), aged care services (CHSP and SAH), early childhood education (two preschools and playgroup), housing support, and the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) program to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Hunter, Central Coast, and Mid North Coast regions of New South Wales. Services are accessed via phone-based appointments and in-person at three clinic locations.

Product overview

Awabakal is a non-profit Aboriginal community-controlled health and services organization offering a portfolio of integrated health, community, and education services primarily to Aboriginal people in the Newcastle and Hunter region. The organization operates three medical clinics (Hamilton, Cardiff, Raymond Terrace) delivering GP services, dental care, and specialist referrals, alongside mental health, family health, and aged care programs. Complementing clinical services, Awabakal provides early childhood education through two preschools and playgroup programs, housing assistance, and the Tackling Indigenous Smoking health education program. The service model emphasizes culturally safe, holistic care with core offerings structured around health services (GP and Medical, Dental, Wiyala), community services (Aged Care, Housing), and education services (Preschool, Playgroup), all coordinated through a central appointment system and phone-based access.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GP and Medical Service Primary healthcare service operating from three clinic locations in Hamilton, Cardiff, and Raymond Terrace. Offers general health and wellbeing services along with specialist referrals including Podiatry and Cardiology for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.
• Dental Service General dental service available at the Hamilton clinic for active Aboriginal patients who have completed a 715 Health Check. Provides check-ups, extractions, cleans, and fillings.
• Wiyala Health and wellness service offering culturally appropriate healthcare programs for the Aboriginal community.
• Aged Care Service Comprehensive aged care program providing Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and Support at Home (SAH) services including domestic assistance, social support, home maintenance, personal care, and transport for community elders.
• Preschool Service Early learning service operating two preschools at Glendale and Wickham, available to Aboriginal children aged minimum 3 years.
• Playgroup Service Community-based playgroup program for Aboriginal families with young children.
• Housing Portfolio Housing assistance service providing accommodation support to Aboriginal community members.
• Mental Health Service Mental health support for all ages delivered by a team of Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Peer Navigators, and Family Wellbeing Workers.
• Family Health Service Pre- and post-natal pregnancy care and immunisation services for Aboriginal families.
• Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Program Health education program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Hunter, Central Coast, and Mid North Coast regions to live smoke-free through education, awareness, and culturally safe engagement.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern (AMS Redfern): One of the oldest ACCHOs in Australia, providing GP, dental, mental health, aged care, and family services to Aboriginal communities in inner Sydney. Directly comparable as a multi-service ACCHO with cultural-safety focus.
• Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation: NSW-based ACCHO operating primary health, dental, and community services to Aboriginal communities across far-west NSW. Directly comparable as a regional ACCHO delivering integrated health and community programs.
• Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service: ACCHO in northern NSW providing primary health care, dental, maternal health, and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal communities. Comparable as a regional ACCHO with similar integrated service offering.
• Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH): Queensland-based ACCHO network delivering primary health, social services, and aged care across multiple clinics in South East Queensland. Comparable as a multi-clinic ACCHO umbrella with integrated service delivery.
• Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS): ACCHO providing medical, dental, counselling, and family services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across metropolitan Melbourne. Comparable as a government-funded ACCHO offering integrated health and community services.
• Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service: Large ACCHO in Perth delivering primary health, dental, mental health, aged care, and child services to Aboriginal communities in Western Australia. Comparable as a multi-clinic ACCHO with similar service breadth.
• Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services: A leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) in the ACT providing integrated primary health, dental, mental health, and social services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Directly comparable as another ACCHO operating a multi-service, community-led model.
• Nunkuwarrin Yunti of South Australia: ACCHO in Adelaide providing primary health, dental, mental health, and family services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Comparable as a multi-service ACCHO with cultural-safety focus.

Broad incumbents

• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO): National peak body representing over 140 ACCHOs across Australia. While not a direct operator, NACCHO is the umbrella that channels funding, policy, and advocacy for organisations like Awabakal.

Regional players

• Galambila Aboriginal Corporation / Galambila Health Service: ACCHO on the NSW Mid North Coast (Coffs Harbour) providing primary health, dental, and family services to Aboriginal communities. Comparable as a regional NSW ACCHO with overlapping service areas on the Mid North Coast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/awabakalltd
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8UAjTPAWJ4c0PhtbljHcYw
• Facebookfacebook.com/awabakal
• Instagraminstagram.com/awabakal_ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Awabakal