Durri ACMS

What Durri ACMS does

Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service (Durri ACMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) established in 1976, headquartered at 15-19 York Lane, Kempsey, NSW, Australia. It delivers culturally appropriate, holistic primary healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Macleay and Nambucca Valleys — the traditional lands of the Dunghutti and Gumbaynggirr peoples respectively. The organisation is community-governed, with the name 'Durri' meaning 'to grow in good health,' bestowed by local Aboriginal community members. Durri ACMS operates multiple clinic locations, including the main Kempsey clinic, the Darrimba Maarra Health Outpost in Nambucca Heads, and additional sites at Bowraville and Bellbrook.

The service portfolio is broad and integrated, encompassing general medical care, specialist clinics, dental, allied health (speech pathology, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, podiatry), immunisation, chronic disease management (notably diabetes), maternal and child health, women's health, drug and alcohol education, suicide prevention, social and emotional wellbeing, aged care / Elder support, NDIS support, and patient transport services. Durri ACMS operates without a proprietary technology platform — it is a clinical service provider rather than a software or digital health company — and there is no evidence of AI, digital products, or app-based services in the source material.

The business model is government-funded and bulk-billed: revenue is derived primarily from Medicare bulk billings for consultations and allied health services, supplemented by grant funding from the Indigenous Australians' Health Programme, NSW Health, the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, NACCHO, and NDIS payments. Patients with valid Medicare and Health Care/Pension Cards are not charged for most consultations, removing financial barriers to care. The organisation maintains NSQHS and Australian General Practice Accreditation Standards, and is affiliated with NACCHO and AH&MRC. It employs approximately 26 people and distributes services directly through its clinic network with no intermediary resellers.

Name

Durri ACMS

Legal name

Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service

Website

https://durri.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Durri ACMS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation delivering culturally appropriate primary healthcare, dental, allied health, aged care, and NDIS services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across the Macleay and Nambucca Valleys of NSW, Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Health Care and Social Assistance (62)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Community-Based Preventive & Health Promotion Clinics (HLAFAGAO), Community & Public Health Dentistry Clinics (FQHC/School-Based/Nonprofit) (HLABAAAF), Public/County Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Aboriginal community health
• Primary healthcare services
• Indigenous health services
• Community controlled health
• Culturally appropriate care

Headquarters

HQ city

Kempsey

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bulk Billing Medicare Revenue: Durri ACMS is a bulk billing service. The primary revenue stream comes from Medicare billings for primary care consultations and allied health services provided to registered Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients. Patients may incur out-of-pocket costs when referred to external providers, specialists, or for certain medications not covered under the Medicare Benefits Schedule.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Durri ACMS provides culturally appropriate, holistic primary healthcare — including general practice, specialist clinics, dental, allied health, immunisation, maternal and child health, aged care, mental health and social-emotional wellbeing support, drug and alcohol programs, NDIS support, and patient transport — to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Macleay and Nambucca Valleys of regional NSW. Services are delivered at two clinic locations and via outreach, with bulk billing through Medicare removing out-of-pocket cost for eligible patients.

Product overview

Durri Aboriginal Corporation Medical Service (Durri ACMS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled primary health care organization that provides culturally appropriate holistic health services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the Macleay and Nambucca Valley regions in NSW. The organization operates as a single unified service offering core clinical services (Medical, Specialist Clinics, Dental, Allied Health), support services (Transport, Aged Care/Elder Support), and various community health programs. Established in 1976, Durri ACMS operates multiple clinic locations in Kempsey and Nambucca Heads and offers bulk billing services. The service portfolio includes primary care, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, mental health support, and disability services through its NDIS Support Service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Darrimba Maarra Health Outpost: Health outpost located in Nambucca Heads serving the Nambucca Valley region, land of the Gumbaynggirr people

Products and services

• Medical Services

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rural Doctors Network (RDN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRural Doctors Network is a key partner supporting the recruitment and retention of doctors and health professionals in rural and remote areas. RDN supports Durri ACMS in accessing medical workforce for the Kempsey region.
• NSW HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSW Health is a government partner providing funding, policy direction, and public health program integration for Aboriginal health services. Durri ACMS works with NSW Health to deliver public health initiatives in the local community.
• National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNACCHO is the national leadership body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in Australia. Durri ACMS is affiliated with NACCHO as a member Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service, benefiting from national advocacy, policy support, and sector leadership.
• Indigenous Australians' Health Programme (IVAIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIVAIS (Indigenous Australians' Health Programme) provides funding support for targeted health initiatives and programs delivered by Durri ACMS, particularly around chronic disease and maternal health.
• Australian Government Department of Health and Aged CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Department of Health provides funding and policy oversight for primary healthcare programs delivered by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services such as Durri ACMS, including the Aged Care Program and other national health initiatives.
• Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (AH&MRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAH&MRC is the peak body for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services in NSW, providing advocacy, research support, and professional development for member services including Durri ACMS.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Awabakal Aboriginal Medical Service: ACCHO serving the Awabakal nation in the Hunter region of NSW, delivering primary healthcare, dental, allied health, and NDIS services. Same ACCHO membership under AH&MRC as Durri, with very similar scope and operating model.
• Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS): Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in Melbourne delivering culturally appropriate primary medical, dental, and social and emotional wellbeing services. Same ACCHO model, comparable service breadth, and similar community-controlled governance structure as Durri.
• Danila Dilba Health Service: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in Darwin delivering primary healthcare, dental, allied health, and family support programs to the Top End Aboriginal community. Comparable ACCHO structure and service breadth to Durri.
• Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern: Australia's oldest Aboriginal Medical Service, providing comprehensive primary healthcare to inner Sydney's Aboriginal community. Same ACCHO model and federally funded community-controlled governance framework as Durri.
• Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation: Aboriginal Medical Service in Campbelltown, NSW, providing primary care, chronic disease management, child and family health, and social and emotional wellbeing programs. AH&MRC-affiliated ACCHO operating with the same community-controlled framework as Durri.
• Brisbane Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service: ACCHO in South Brisbane providing primary medical, dental, allied health, family wellbeing, and aged care services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Direct peer serving the same underserved Indigenous population with comparable bulk-billing model.
• Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in Perth offering medical, dental, allied health, mental health, and aged care programs to Noongar communities. Direct ACCHO peer with comparable funding model and integrated service portfolio.
• Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation: ACCHO serving far western NSW (Broken Hill region) with primary healthcare, child and family programs, and chronic disease management. Closely comparable to Durri as a regional NSW ACCHO delivering integrated community health services.
• Illawarra Aboriginal Medical Service: ACCHO operating across the Illawarra region of NSW, providing primary healthcare, chronic disease management, and social support programs. Same AH&MRC membership and community-controlled ACCHO framework as Durri.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Flying Doctor Service: National aeromedical and rural primary healthcare provider delivering medical and dental services across rural and remote Australia. Relevant comparison as a much larger, federally funded rural health provider with overlapping bulk-billing and remote-service delivery characteristics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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