Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal

What Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal does

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (WMHSAC) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth), headquartered at 17 Hamilton Road, South Hedland, Western Australia. It provides integrated, bulk-billed primary healthcare, social and emotional wellbeing, NDIS, pharmacy, dental, allied health, maternal and child health, and visiting specialist services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Pilbara region. The organisation maintains 7,000+ actively engaged registered clients and operates weekly outreach to four remote communities — Warralong, Strelley, Yandeyarra and Marble Bar — delivering primary health and SEWB services in geographically isolated locations.

The service portfolio comprises 17+ named offerings across clinical care (Primary Health, Chronic Disease Management, Sexual Health, Dental, Pharmacy, Allied Health and Visiting Specialists), social and emotional wellbeing (Counselling & Psychology, Culture Care Connect, Men's & Women's Groups, SEWB programs), youth and family programs (HTTA, AFPP & Connected Beginnings), preventative health (Tackling Indigenous Smoking), NDIS support coordination and psychosocial recovery coaching, and an in-house Registered Training Organisation (RTO 52115) that delivers the HLT40221 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice — Wiraka Maya is the first Aboriginal RTO in the Pilbara. The RTO outputs feed directly into the organisation's own clinical workforce pipeline.

The business model is government-funded and community-controlled: services are bulk-billed to Medicare with no out-of-pocket cost to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, removing price as an access barrier. Revenue streams derive from Commonwealth and State programs (Medicare, NDIS, TIS, Culture Care Connect, HTTA, AFPP) and from grant-based Commonwealth/State funding. Access is via self-referral, clinic referral, school referrals and external provider referrals. Governance rests with a community-elected Board of nine Directors plus a Chairperson, with no parent company, external shareholders, or venture capital involvement. Strategic affiliations include the Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance (PAHA), the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO, one of 148 member ACCHOs), the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA, one of 23 WA members), and operational partnerships with Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation, Yaandina, PAMS and Mawarnkarra.

Name

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal

Legal name

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Website

https://wmhsac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in South Hedland, Western Australia, delivering bulk-billed integrated primary healthcare, social and emotional wellbeing, NDIS, and Registered Training Organisation services to 7,000+ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients across the Pilbara, with weekly outreach to four remote communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Community Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAGAN

Primary Care for Underserved Populations (e.g., migrant, homeless, refugee clinics)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Primary Care & Community Health Providers

SECONDARYHLAJAAAD

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Public Health, Government & Regulators/Public Health Agencies & Health Departments

Keywords

• Aboriginal community controlled health
• Primary healthcare services
• Social and emotional wellbeing
• NDIS support services
• Registered training organisation

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Hedland

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, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government-funded Healthcare Services: Funded through government programs to provide bulk-billed healthcare services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Services include primary health, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, sexual health, dental, allied health, pharmacy, social and emotional wellbeing, NDIS support, and registered training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) that delivers integrated primary healthcare, social and emotional wellbeing (SEWB) support, NDIS services, allied health, dental, pharmacy, visiting specialist care, and registered training (HLT40221 Certificate IV) to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Port Hedland, South Hedland and remote Pilbara communities. Services are bulk-billed to Medicare with no out-of-pocket cost to clients, and delivered through a clinic-based model at South Hedland plus weekly outreach to Warralong, Strelley, Yandeyarra and Marble Bar.

Product overview

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation offering a broad suite of integrated primary health care, social and emotional wellbeing, and community support services across Port Hedland, South Hedland and remote communities in the Pilbara. The service portfolio includes clinical services (Primary Health, Chronic Disease Management, Maternal & Child Health, Sexual Health, Dental Health, Visiting Specialists and Allied Health, Pharmacy), social and emotional wellbeing programs (SEWB, Counselling & Psychology, Culture Care Connect, Men's & Women's Groups), the NDIS Support program, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 52115) offering the Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, youth programs (HTTA, AFPP and Connected Beginnings), the Tackling Indigenous Smoking program, outreach services, and corporate/operational support functions. Services are bulk-billed and delivered through a multidisciplinary, community-controlled model.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Health Comprehensive primary health care delivered by Aboriginal Health Practitioners, GPs and nurses, supporting physical health, wellbeing, prevention and integrated chronic disease care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Chronic Disease Management Coordinated, culturally safe care for people living with long-term and chronic health conditions, focusing on prevention, early identification and ongoing management.
• Maternal & Child Health Culturally safe maternal and child health services supporting families from pregnancy through early childhood, including health checks, immunisations and early intervention.
• Sexual Health Confidential, culturally safe sexual health services focusing on prevention, early detection and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
• Dental Health Full-time dental services including check-ups, preventive care, restorative dental care, oral health education and specialist referrals.
• Allied Health (Visiting Specialists) Visiting specialist and allied health services including paediatric, dental, optometry, podiatry, audiology, physiotherapy, dietetics and diabetes education.
• Pharmacy Integrated pharmacy support including medication dispensing, advice, adherence support and Webster pack preparation.
• Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Culturally safe, holistic mental health and wellbeing support including counselling, trauma-informed care, group programs and community outreach.
• Counselling & Psychology Culturally safe, trauma-informed counselling and psychological support for individuals and families experiencing emotional, social or mental health challenges.
• Culture Care Connect Culturally safe aftercare and follow-up support program for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviours, providing crisis support, regular check-ins and coordinated care.
• Men's & Women's Groups Culturally safe, gender-specific wellbeing and healing groups providing safe spaces for connection, cultural activities and peer support.
• NDIS Support Wrap-around NDIS services including access support, support coordination, psychosocial recovery coaching and remote community connectors for Aboriginal people with disability.
• Registered Training Organisation (RTO) First Aboriginal Registered Training Organisation in the Pilbara, offering the HLT40221 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice, free to students.
• Outreach Services Weekly outreach services delivering primary health care to Warralong and Strelley, and social and emotional wellbeing support to Yandeyarra and Marble Bar.
• Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Smoking and vaping prevention, education and quit support program delivered in partnership with Yaandina and through community, school and outreach activities.
• Healthy Transition to Adulthood (HTTA) Youth wellbeing program supporting young people through adolescence with culturally safe, youth-centred activities including Healthy Mind Healthy Body, Tidda Maya and Taking Steps.
• AFPP and Connected Beginnings Family support program launched in April 2025 in partnership with Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation, supporting families from pregnancy through early childhood (0-5 years).
• Preventative Health Health promotion, education and outreach initiatives addressing chronic disease, smoking, nutrition, physical activity and mental wellbeing through community events and campaigns.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7,000+ registered Aboriginal clients receiving active primary care, wellbeing and prevention services
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Julyardi Aboriginal CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025AFPP and Connected Beginnings program launched April 2025 in partnership with Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation, bringing together health, early years and community services to provide coordinated, culturally safe support for families in Hedland and surrounding areas.
• Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance (PAHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAHA is the regional peak body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations across the Pilbara. It provides leadership, advocacy and coordination to support member services, strengthening culturally safe primary health care delivery across the region. Wirraka Maya is an active member working closely with other Pilbara Aboriginal health services to address regional priorities and shared challenges.
• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACCHO is the national peak body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services across Australia. It advocates for community-led, culturally safe healthcare and supports a national network through policy development, advocacy, research, and sector support. Wirraka Maya is one of 148 member organisations operating ACCHOs across Australia.
• Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAHCWA is the state peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in Western Australia. It provides leadership, advocacy and support to member organisations, working in partnership with communities, governments and health providers. Focus areas include workforce development, policy leadership, research, and sector capacity building. Wirraka Maya is one of 23 active member organisations.
• Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Services (PAMS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAMS is an ACCHO based in Newman, providing primary healthcare and support services to inland Pilbara Aboriginal communities. As fellow Pilbara-based ACCHOs and members of PAHA, Wirraka Maya works alongside PAMS through regional collaboration and shared advocacy to strengthen health outcomes across the Pilbara.
• Mawarnkarra Health ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMawarnkarra is based in Roebourne providing culturally safe health services to Aboriginal communities across Karratha, Roebourne, and surrounding districts. As a fellow member of PAHA, Wirraka Maya works collaboratively with Mawarnkarra and other Pilbara-based ACCHOs to strengthen regional health outcomes, share knowledge, and advocate for Aboriginal people across the Pilbara.
• YaandinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint education and wellbeing sessions delivered in partnership with Yaandina reaching hundreds of school-aged students, focusing on the dangers of smoking and vaping and building healthier choices for the next generation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mawarnkarra Health Service: Roebourne-based ACCHO serving Aboriginal communities across Karratha, Roebourne and surrounding districts. Direct peer as a Pilbara ACCHO delivering culturally safe primary health, SEWB and NDIS services.
• Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS): WA-based ACCHO peak body and service provider in the Kimberley region, supporting member Aboriginal community controlled health services. Direct peer to WMHSAC as another regional WA ACCHO network delivering culturally safe primary care.
• Central Australian Aboriginal Congress: Large ACCHO in Alice Springs providing comprehensive primary health care, SEWB, and community programs to Aboriginal people in Central Australia. Comparable as a mature, multi-service ACCHO with remote outreach and an RTO function.
• Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation: ACCHO in far west NSW providing integrated primary health, dental, mental health and child/family services to Aboriginal communities. Comparable as a multi-program ACCHO with bulk-billing and remote outreach.
• Danila Dilba Health Service: ACCHO in Darwin providing primary health, dental, SEWB and NDIS services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the NT. Direct peer given similar multi-service ACCHO model with bulk-billing and remote outreach.
• Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Services (PAMS): Fellow Pilbara ACCHO headquartered in Newman, providing primary healthcare, SEWB and visiting specialist services to inland Pilbara Aboriginal communities. Direct peer given geographic proximity and shared PAHA membership.
• Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service: ACT-based ACCHO providing comprehensive primary health, dental, allied health and social-emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Comparable integrated ACCHO service model.

Regional players

• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO): National peak body for 148 ACCHOs across Australia, providing advocacy, policy and sector support. WMHSAC is a member; comparable as a network/peak body rather than direct service competitor.
• Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA): State peak body for 23 ACCHO members in Western Australia, providing leadership, advocacy and sector capacity building. WMHSAC is a member; functions as a state-level peer/industry body.
• Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance (PAHA): Regional peak body for Pilbara ACCHOs, providing regional coordination, advocacy and shared program delivery. WMHSAC is an active member; comparable as a regional alliance of the same peer organisations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wmhsac

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

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