Goolburri is a community-controlled, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, and social outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across the Goolburri footprint. For over 30 years, we have walked alongside our communities, delivering holistic, culturally safe services that support individuals, families, and communities.
Our Story
Established in Toowoomba in the early 1990s, Goolburri Aboriginal Health Co. Ltd was formed to meet the growing need for accessible, culturally safe health care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The organisation is dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through culturally appropriate services, advocacy, and community-led programs.
Goolburri works collaboratively with various stakeholders, including government agencies, not-for-profit organisations, and community leaders, to advocate for policies and initiatives that support the health and rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We aim to ensure that Aboriginal Families voices are heard and that policies are developed in a way that respects and incorporates cultural values and traditions.
Timeline
1994
Oral & Primary Health Program | Mobile Dental Van
2008
Child Protection Program
2009
Family Support Service | Home and Community Care Program for Elders
2011
Indigenous Placement Unit
2014
HIPPY Program | Primary Health Care Program
2015
Expanded Commonwealth Home Support Program
2016
Family and Child Wellbeing Program
2018
Healing Wellbeing Service | Bunji Burri to Gunadoos | Family Participation Program
2019
Youth Justice Service | Indigenous Youth and Family Program
2020
Specialist Domestic and Family Violence Program
2022
Next Step Plus Service
2023
Extended Post Care Support Service
2024
Elder Care Support Program | Delegated Authority Program
2025
Achieved Approved Aged Care Provider Status
2026
Exciting developments ahead…
We Stand Behind Our Core Values
Choice
It is your choice, and we encourage you to make it – nothing about you without you.
Inclusive
We meet you where you are at, no matter your background or situation – it is not a one size fits all approach.
Accountable
We do what we say we will do – we walk the walk.
Dignity
We respect and value you for who you are – we treat you the way we would expect to be treated.
We stand behind our core values
Choice
It is your choice, and we encourage you to make it – nothing about you without you.
Inclusive
We meet you where you are at, no matter your background or situation – it is not a one size fits all approach.
Accountable
We do what we say we will do – we walk the walk.
Dignity
We respect and value you for who you are – we treat you the way we would expect to be treated.
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