Awabakal’s Medical Service is an Aboriginal community-controlled health service, which aims to deliver culturally appropriate primary health care services, advocacy and social and emotional support to Aboriginal people and their families in our community.
Our services include the treatment of acute illnesses, emergency care, management of chronic conditions, crisis intervention and referral, quitting tobacco support as well as a range of community programs and activities. We also offer a transport service.
All of our clinics are wheelchair accessible.
Awabakal Medical Service is committed to providing culturally safe, community-focused healthcare for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community across our region. Our multidisciplinary team works together to deliver holistic, high-quality care that supports the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of our local community. We combine clinical excellence with a strong cultural foundation to ensure every patient feels respected, supported, and empowered in their healthcare journey.
catering for the Port Stephens community
You can obtain an appointment by phoning reception on 1300 174 908.
For your convenience, Awabakal offers both male and female doctors.
We use an appointment system and we also have some appointments that can be booked on the day. The appointments fill up quickly, so please ring early.
If you require medical care outside our operating hours, please go direct to or contact:
Regional Lead GP
Regional Lead GP
Awabakal Medical Service bulk bills as long as you have a valid Medicare card.
Generally, there are no out of pocket expenses for health services received at Awabakal, however should any fees occur, this will be discussed with you by our friendly staff.
Awabakal offers a convenient patient transfer service to and from appointments.
The service is available to aged care patients travelling to and from medical, dental or specialist appointments.
All bookings should be made 24 hours in advance, unless under special circumstances.
Depending on your personal circumstances, there may be charges associated with the use of the client transport service. Any associated fee will be discussed with you at the time of booking.
You are encouraged to attend your closest Awabakal Clinic unless it's for a dental or specialist appointment.
For bookings, please ring with your appointment details
We welcome and value your feedback so we can improve the services we provide to our community. Please call our feedback line on 1800 749 292.
Awabakal is committed to maintaining the security of personal health information at all times to ensure that this information is only available to authorised personnel.
Your medical records are confidential. All staff at Awabakal respect the privacy and confidentiality of your health information. We have a comprehensive policy about the management of personal health information. Please visit our reception if you require a copy of this policy.
Get in touch and we’ll help you, whatever you need.
