Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service

What Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service does

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) established in 2008 and headquartered in Ballina, New South Wales, Australia. It delivers holistic primary healthcare, chronic disease management, child and family health services, social and emotional wellbeing programs, NDIS disability supports, elder-care and palliative care, and outreach clinics to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander — particularly Goori — community members in Ballina Shire and the surrounding Northern Rivers region. The organization operates from seven physical sites concentrated along Tamar Street in Ballina, plus a Cabbage Tree Island outreach clinic, and runs a regional health-promotion initiative, the 'Ready.Quit.Solid' Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program, spanning from the Queensland border to the Hawkesbury River. It is AGPAL-accredited and registered as an NDIS provider, with governance by a community Board of Directors and an organizational structure spanning clinical, allied health, and program teams.

The organization is funded primarily through Australian federal and state government bodies — including the Department of Health, NSW Ministry of Health, North Coast PHN, NSW Rural Doctors Network, and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia — supplemented by tax-deductible donations. As a registered non-profit Aboriginal Corporation, Bullinah is part of the national ACCHO sector framework, which positions community-controlled organizations as the preferred delivery vehicle for Indigenous health programs in Australia. The technology footprint is minimal: the source material discloses no proprietary platforms, AI capabilities, or digital health infrastructure, with service delivery centered on in-person clinic and outreach operations. A new building project, announced in January 2024 and updated in July 2026, signals ongoing investment in physical capacity.

Name

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service

Legal name

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service Aboriginal Corporation

Website

https://bullinahahs.org.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service is a non-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation delivering holistic primary healthcare, NDIS, child and family, and wellbeing services to the Goori community across seven sites in Ballina and Wardell, NSW, funded by Australian government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Aboriginal health services
• Community controlled health
• Primary healthcare clinics
• NDIS allied health
• Indigenous health programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Ballina

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary revenue from Australian government bodies including NSW Rural Doctors Network, Department of Health, North Coast PHN, and NSW Ministry of Health. Registered non-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
2. Donations: Accepts tax-deductible donations from individuals and organisations. Gifts of $2.00 and more are tax deductible under Australian charity status.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation that delivers culturally appropriate primary healthcare, allied health, social and emotional wellbeing, chronic disease management, NDIS disability services, and specialised outreach programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in and around Ballina, New South Wales, operating across seven office sites with around 30 staff.

Product overview

Bullinah Aboriginal Health Service operates as a multi-site Aboriginal Health Service providing comprehensive healthcare to the Goori community in Ballina NSW. The organization delivers services through seven office sites including a Main Health Clinic, Child and Family Health Clinic, Outreach Clinics, and Social and Emotional Wellbeing services. Programs include Chronic Disease Management, NDIS services (becoming a registered provider in June 2020), and health promotion initiatives including the 'Ready.Quit.Solid' Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program. The service model emphasizes holistic Aboriginal health with values centered on cultural empowerment, staff development, community partnerships, and professional responsibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 'Ready.Quit.Solid' Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program: A program focused on smoking cessation and education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, delivered through multimedia platforms, large events, school education, ambassadors, and partnering with Indigenous organisations.

Products and services

• Main Health Clinic (Ballina)

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Northcott LismorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEarly Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) partner for NDIS in the Ballina Shire region. Provides main contact point for children aged 0-6 with developmental delay or disability. Address: 8a/21 Conway St, Lismore NSW 2480, Phone: 1800 818 286
• Social Futures BallinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Area Coordinator (LAC) service for Ballina Shire NDIS participants aged 7+. Helps link individuals to NDIS and mainstream/community supports. Address: 29 River St, Ballina NSW 2478, Phone: 1800 522 679

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tharawal Aboriginal Medical Service: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Campbelltown/NSW delivering primary healthcare, child and maternal health, social and emotional wellbeing, and Tackling Indigenous Smoking programs. Comparable service portfolio including smoking cessation initiatives.
• Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS): Major Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Melbourne delivering primary healthcare, dental, social and emotional wellbeing, and family services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Comparable multi-site community-controlled operating model.
• Galambila Aboriginal Health Service: An Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation operating in the Coffs Harbour and mid-North Coast region of NSW. Direct peer delivering comparable primary healthcare, chronic disease management, and NDIS services to Aboriginal communities in an adjacent Northern NSW region.
• Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern: One of Australia's oldest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations, providing primary healthcare, chronic disease management, and social and emotional wellbeing services to Aboriginal communities in inner Sydney. Comparable community-controlled model and service portfolio.
• Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service: Newcastle and Hunter region Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation providing primary healthcare, child and family services, NDIS supports, and chronic disease programs. Comparable service mix and multi-site delivery model for Aboriginal communities in regional NSW.
• Maari Ma Aboriginal Health Service: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in far western NSW providing primary healthcare, chronic disease management, child and family health, and outreach services to remote Aboriginal communities. Comparable multi-site regional service delivery model.
• Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services: ACT-based Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation delivering comprehensive primary healthcare, social and emotional wellbeing, and justice support services. Comparable community-controlled governance and holistic health service model.

Regional players

• South Coast Aboriginal Health Service: Aboriginal health service operating in southern NSW/ACT border region. Operates in a different geography from Bullinah but with a directly comparable Aboriginal Community Controlled service model and NDIS delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA): Peak body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations in WA. Comparable as a sector umbrella body and, via its member services, operates the same Aboriginal community-controlled health service model.
• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO): National peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations across Australia. Represents and supports the same service delivery model Bullinah operates within, including advocacy, funding distribution, and sector coordination.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Bullinah-Aboriginal-Health-Service-202539066860704
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bullinah-aboriginal-health-service

Compliance1 record

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Investors

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