About us

Founded in 1971, the Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative Limited is Australia’s first Aboriginal community controlled health organisation.

Based in Redfern, we provide culturally appropriate, holistic healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

For our registered patients, we offer bulk-billed, walk-in primary healthcare services. We also offer allied health, specialist services and community programs by appointment.

We have a dedicated and qualified health team, working to achieve a healthier community.

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Our services

At Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern, we offer a wide range of services which include:

Medical

Our medical clinic is a predominately walk-in service. We offer a full range of General Medical services including GP Consultations. AMS Redfern also offer a range of specialist services to our community.

Dental

The AMS Dental Clinic offers a range of general dental services. The clinic is available to registered patients of the service who have undertaken a health assessment by a GP at the Medical Clinic within the past 12 months

Mental Health

Our Mental Health unit offers a range of service including psychology, psychiatry and social worker to support patients and their families. Access is via appointment only and GP referral.

Drug & Alcohol

AMS Redfern drug and alcohol unit provides a range of service to Aboriginal patients wanting assistance with addiction management including drug and alcohol and pain management issues.

Public Health

A range of community programs are coordinated by our Public Health Unit. The primary aim of this unit is to provide healthy lifestyle education and programs and to connect our community.