Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People | Bairnsdale Regional Health Service

BRHS Life Governorship for Auntie Helen Morgan

Pioneering Aboriginal healthcare worker Auntie Helen Morgan will be honoured with a Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Life Governorship at its NAIDOC Week community celebration next week. The award-winning work of the BRHS Aboriginal Health Unit can be traced back to Auntie Helen. Previously a cleaner at the hospital, the

United stand for Close the Gap Day at BRHS community event

More than 150 people attended Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Close the Gap Day community event on Thursday 20 March. Close the Gap Day is an annual calendar date that acknowledges progress to reduce inequities between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other Australians. For BRHS our part in

Award win caps off amazing week at BRHS

Culture at the Heart, Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s innovative program to ensure more Aboriginal people complete cardiac rehabilitation following a heart attack, has been recognised with a new award. BRHS won the 2024 Gippsland Primary Health Award in the “Transforming access to care through inclusive practice” category for Culture

Man up: More men needed in Aboriginal health, Adrian says

Adrian Morgan with his mother, Auntie Helen Morgan

Spirits not dampened as rain falls on BRHS NAIDOC celebration

Dismal, drizzly weather couldn’t outshine Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s NAIDOC Week community event on Tuesday, 9 July. In fact, it made for a warm and inviting celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and achievements as the event was moved indoors. The event was a chance for members

Reaching out to cardiac patients on Country

Bringing the message about healthier hearts home – that’s the philosophy behind an innovative Bairnsdale Regional Health Service program to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Orbost region. With funding from Gippsland Primary Health Network, BRHS’ Aboriginal Health Unit and Allied Health teams

Maddocks Gardens cultural garden a showpiece for all to share

An Aboriginal cultural garden is the latest addition to Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Maddocks Gardens aged care facility – one where Aboriginal people and all residents and visitors can meet, chat and feel welcome. The garden, developed at a cost of $80,000, includes a specially-designed one-off yarning circle, picnic

Adrian shares big win at AFL Masters Carnival

Adrian Morgan pushed through the pain of a serious arm injury to help steer the Vic Country over 50s team to a resounding victory at the AFL Masters National Carnival. Adrian, 58, of Bairnsdale, played in the over 50s and over 55s for Vic Country and in an aboriginal

Terry, on transplant list, backs kidney fundraiser

Terry Hayes has a battle on his hands as he awaits a kidney transplant, but he is doing his bit with Bairnsdale Regional Health Service Dialysis Unit patients and staff to raise money for Kidney Health Australia. The team, known as the BRHS Kidney Beanz, is stepping up the

BRHS Koori heart health approach on national stage

Members of Bairnsdale Regional Health Service’s Aboriginal Health Unit have demonstrated their innovative approach to Koori heart health at a national medical conference. Koori Hospital Liaison Officer Adrian Morgan and Care Coordinator Carolyn Alkemade represented the unit and BRHS at the 32nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Cardiovascular

Category: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

BRHS Life Governorship for Auntie Helen Morgan

United stand for Close the Gap Day at BRHS community event

Award win caps off amazing week at BRHS

Man up: More men needed in Aboriginal health, Adrian says

Spirits not dampened as rain falls on BRHS NAIDOC celebration

Reaching out to cardiac patients on Country

Maddocks Gardens cultural garden a showpiece for all to share

Adrian shares big win at AFL Masters Carnival

Terry, on transplant list, backs kidney fundraiser

BRHS Koori heart health approach on national stage

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