Gold Coast Health is recognised for quality patient care, nursing and midwifery excellence and innovations in professional nursing and midwifery practice under the Magnet® Recognition Program.
"Walking together in kindness" artwork produced for Gold Coast Health by Riki Salam, We are 27 Creative.The First Nations Mental Health Service is a dedicated team that helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are dealing with mental health challenges.
We act as your voice and your guide. We work closely with hospital doctors and nurses to teach them how to provide culturally respectful care. We also make sure your treatments respect your traditions and community connections. If you ever feel lost or confused by the hospital system, we are here to help you and your family find the right way forward.
Our team supports you, your family, and your doctors and health workers in many different ways. We make sure you feel completely safe, heard, and respected every time you visit a health service. We also help coordinate your appointments and explain medical information clearly so you always know what comes next.
Our workers stand up for your cultural rights and help you stay connected to your family, community, and local support networks during your healing journey.
This service is open to any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person living on the Gold Coast who is already receiving care from Gold Coast Health's mental health or specialist teams. We can also help connect you to other support groups outside the hospital if you need them.
Getting in touch with us is easy, and anyone can make a referral. You can ask for our support yourself, or a family member, carer, or community elder can contact us for you. Your regular doctor, nurse, or community support worker can also send a referral straight to our team.
To start or to find out more, simply ask your health worker to connect you, or send us a friendly email at GCFirstNationsMHSS@health.qld.gov.au .
