Mobile Services

Mobile Clinic Van Services

Budja’s mobile clinic van began operation in mid-July 2019 and is now servicing our Aboriginal community across Ararat Rural City and Northern Grampians Shire, including Ararat, Stawell, St Arnaud and many small towns. 

The service was established following extensive consultation with community members while identifying their needs.

Our mobile clinic has a significant role in health education and promotion.

Significant grants were obtained from Indigenous Affairs, the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Deakin Rural Health (a University Department of Rural Health) to make this happen.

Services available include hearing, optometry, general health checks, health promotion and education. Services provided depend on Community and individual needs. Services are provided by our professional registered nurses and other health professionals and, at times, by our general practitioner.

Services are available at primary and secondary schools, kindergartens and childcare centres, neighbourhood houses, community events, community health centres, and the home.

This service takes an innovative approach to health service delivery to our 450 Indigenous communities, which are geographically dispersed across 10,000 square kilometres.