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Welcome to Budja Budja Aboriginal Co-operative Halls Gap, Gariwerd, Ararat
We run a Co-operative, operating from a refurbished modern facility in Halls Gap, ensuring the delivery of culturally safe services in a welcoming, open environment.
Our clinic has friendly and helpful medical professionals, including GPs, four registered nurses, and support staff. Our outreach services are handled through our mainstream health partners, welcoming visitors and tourists alike.
Our professional staff provide a welcoming, caring and culturally appropriate service.
Who We Are
The Budja Budja Aboriginal Co-operative LTD., established by the CEO and Elder, Tim Chatfield, in 1999, aims to deliver a range of cultural, medical, health, and well-being services to the local Indigenous and non-Indigenous community.
This includes hundreds of thousands of international and domestic tourists visiting Gariwerd annually.
Our Indigenous community grows at over 25% annually, with an estimated number reaching just over 450. Our Co-operative is a local Djab Wurrung Aboriginal Community initiative governed by a very experienced and qualified Board of Directors.
What We Facilitate
Budja Budja helps cover most medical services and out-of-pocket expenses for hospital care. Our clinical staff is ready to help through diverse social, emotional, and well-being services catering to Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.
We have men’s and women’s group activities, advice and training, youth programs, and health and fitness services aimed at addressing holistic health needs. Recognising the importance of accessibility, our transport services are meant for individuals with disabilities, the elderly, or those lacking private transport.
We are available through bookings and arrangements with the medical reception. In addition, we ensure convenient access to essential healthcare services for all community members.
Our Services
Medical Services
With Budja as a Medicare Bulk Billing Practice, there may still be some patient costs associated with pathology, radiology and specialists, as well as some out-of-pocket emergency, in-patient and out-patient hospital costs. While we assist with all the information you need, the supplier of these services should be checked before the presentation.
General Practitioner
Practice Nurses
Podiatrist
Diabetes Educator
Dietitian
Maternal Child Health Nurse
Pathology
After Hours Medical Services
Indigenous Health Services
Outreach Health Services / Visiting Specialist
Social, Emotional & Wellbeing Services
The Tulku Wan SEWB Team provide a range of services to support wellbeing. Tulku Wan means “good, am I” and the aim of our team is to support our mob to feel good. Together, we can help you understand any personal or emotional worries and help you achieve the things that you would like to do.
Clinical Psychologist, AOD and SEWB Staff Services
Van in schools’ program
Arts and Crafts
Home and Community Care (NDIS)
Housing
Justice and Advocacy Programs
Men’s Group
Women’s Group
Youth Programs
Neighborhood and Community Houses
Mental Health
Family Violence
Mobile services
Budja Budja provides limited clinical transport services through bookings and prior arrangements with the medical reception. These services are meant for individuals with disabilities or elderly people who do not have access to private transport. Our mobile services are helpful for people suffering from accessibility issues.
News
Budja’s second medical clinic opened for pre-booked GP consultations and appointments on the 1st November 2023.
Budja’s second medical clinic opened for pre-booked GP consultations and appointments on the 1st November 2023.
Budja’s second medical clinic opened for pre-booked GP consultations and appointments on the 1st November 2023.
Budja Budja’s second Medical Clinic opened for 1st November 2023. GP consultations are by appointment only..