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Primary health and mental health care in Thomastown and Frankston for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families

Locations:
- 258 Settlement Road, Thomastown VIC 3074
- 401/403 Nepean Hwy, Frankston VIC 3199

02/11/2026

Our Thomastown and Frankston clinics will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 3rd November, for the Melbourne Cup public holiday. We’ll be back open on Wednesday 4th November.

If you need help while we’re closed:
Emergency - Call 000
Nurse-on-Call (24/7 health advice) - Call 1300 60 60 24
13SICK (after-hours home doctor) - Call 13 7425
13YARN (24/7 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander crisis support) - Call 13 92 76

01/11/2026

8 years ago, we opened our doors on Wurundjeri Country, and what a journey it’s been!
Thank you to our patients, families and community.
Thank you for trusting us with your health and wellbeing, and for being part of the First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing family. We are grateful for the yarns, the laughs, and for every time you’ve helped us listen, grow and do better, as we care for you through every stage of life 💜

29/10/2026

7 years ago, we opened our doors on Bunurong/Boonwurrung Country, and what a journey it’s been!

Thank you to our patients, families and community. Thank you for trusting us with your health and wellbeing, and for being part of the First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing family. We are grateful for the yarns, the laughs, and for every time you’ve helped us listen, grow and do better, as we care for you through every stage of life 🧡

28/10/2026

We are incredibly proud of our deadly CEO, Karinda Taylor, who was awarded a Monash Business School Alumni Award for Impact. This recognises Karinda's exceptional contributions to our communities, and to addressing challenges facing future generations.

Karinda completed her Master of Indigenous Business Leadership in 2025 - demonstrating her commitment to further studies - something she actively promotes and supports within our FPHW workforce.

Karinda was amongst esteemed company in the Award recipients, acknowledging the depth of impact she has in her role as our CEO, a Member of the Bayside Health Board and as a Community member. Thank you Monash Business School for inviting us to attend the Award ceremony to celebrate this amazing achievement and honour. Well done Karinda! 🎉💛

23/10/2026

October is breast cancer awareness month. Our team got dressed in pink for our 'wear it pink day' to raise awareness of breast cancer and breast health. 🩷🩷

19/10/2026

Nominations are now open for vacant Director positions on the First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing Board!

FPHW belongs to our community, and our Board is how community voices guide our direction. If you want to help shape the health and wellbeing of our mob, we’d love to hear from you.

🔸Election - Positions will be filled at our Annual General Meeting on Friday 27th November 2026.
🔸Who can nominate - You must be a member of First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing to nominate. Not a member yet? Get in touch with Kate (details below) and she can help.
🔸How to nominate - Request a Board Director Nomination Form from Kate Brocker at [email protected]
Completed forms must be returned by close of business, Thursday 22nd October 2026.
A valid nomination needs:
🔸 Every section of the nomination form filled out
🔸The nominee’s signature
🔸A signature from a current FPHW member who supports the nomination
🔸A summary of the nominee’s qualifications, relevant experience, and any previous board or committee service

If you have any questions, please contact Kate Brocker at [email protected]

16/10/2026

We're here if you need 💚

12/10/2026

FPHW sends huge congratulations to Aunty Lorraine Parsons who was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women 2026 on 23 September.

A proud Alyawarr woman, Aunty Lorraine has spent over four decades improving health and wellbeing outcomes for First Nations people in Victoria and across Australia. As clinical social worker, health service executive, senior public servant, research co-author and now university lecturer, she has driven systems change at every level.

Her landmark achievement was leading all Victorian public hospital CEOs to sign the Statement of Intent to Close the Gap, transforming mainstream hospitals’ engagement with Aboriginal Health outcomes. She has also co-authored research on social determinants of health and Aboriginal-led cancer care models that shaped national policy.

This award recognises the dedication and deep commitment that Aunty Lorraine has to creating meaningful and lasting change within our communities. Congratulations to all the incredible inductees honoured on the night.

We are so proud of you Aunty Lorraine. We couldn’t think of a better recipient. Thank you for your leadership, guidance, advocacy and wisdom on our Board, always demonstrating the importance of clinical and cultural safety and provision of the highest quality health care for First Peoples.

09/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming Emily Moore to FPHW as our new Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist in Frankston. 🎉🎉
Emily Moore is a Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist who was born and raised on Bunurong country, where she has worked as a physiotherapist for the last 15 years.
Emily considers it a privilege to sit alongside people to hear their stories and help them feel seen, heard and cared for.
She believes in the profound difference that connected, compassionate pelvic healthcare can make to a persons’ sense of self and is passionate about empowering those she works with, with the knowledge and skills they need to understand and manage their pelvic health concerns including continence, prolapse, sexual dysfunction and pain.
As well as First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing, Emily currently works as the Clinical Lead of Women’s Health Physiotherapy at Bayside Health (Peninsula Care Group).
Outside of work Emily loves exploring rockpools, listening to podcasts, being silly and dancing with her 3 little girls, looking after her mind and body by running and lifting heavy things in the gym.
Emily is currently available for appointments at First Peoples’ Health and Wellbeing Frankston every second Wednesday.

07/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and finding it early gives you the best chance of treatment working. Swipe through to learn how you can look after yourself and the women in your life.

✅ Book your free mammogram. If you're aged 40-75 and it's been 2 or more years since your last one (or you've never had one), you can have a free breast screen every 2 years.

✅ Make healthy lifestyle choices. Keeping a healthy weight, being active, avoiding smoking and reducing or avoiding alcohol all help lower your risk.

✅ Get to know your breasts. Check them every month so you know what's normal for you and can spot any changes. Learn how to do a self breast check here: https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/screening-and-diagnosis/how-to-check-your-breasts

If you notice any changes or have any concerns, see your doctor as soon as possible.

Share this with your mum, aunties, sisters, daughters and friends. Let's look after each other 💗

Address

258 Settlement Road
Melbourne, VIC
3074

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61390708181

Website

https://linktr.ee/firstpeopleshealthandwellbeing

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