The history leading to the establishment of Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation’s (RivMed) current service provision is bound in the history of the Aboriginal Family Resettlement Scheme which commenced in 1974. This scheme was a NSW state government initiative to relocate Aboriginal families from rural remote communities. Prior to that there were seven identified Aboriginal families living in the local Wagga Wagga community. The scheme was funded to relocate Aboriginal families to Wagga Wagga to access better housing, education, health and employment opportunities, for the resettled families. Consequently, there was a dramatic increase in the Aboriginal population in Wagga Wagga at this time, there were more than 500 Aboriginal people in 1982. Unfortunately this program did little to address the health outcomes of Aboriginal people. The reality was something different and the experience of many people was of isolation from mainstream services in Wagga Wagga. The Aboriginal Family Resettlement Scheme was, in its effect, little more than a continuation of past policies that dictated where Aboriginal people should live. The scheme highlighted the problems associated with many similar relocation schemes in the past. With the best intentions, schemes of this nature do not necessarily take into account the particular culturally sensitive needs of Aboriginal people and their families. The NSW Aboriginal Family Resettlement Scheme (AFRS) ultimately highlighted the poor access to culturally appropriate services, in particular health services for Aboriginal families.

The history leading to the establishment of Riverina Medical and Dental Aboriginal Corporation’s (RivMed) current service provision is bound in the history of the Aboriginal Family Resettlement Scheme which commenced in 1974. This scheme was a NSW state government initiative to relocate Aboriginal families from rural remote communities. Prior to that there were seven identified Aboriginal families living in the local Wagga Wagga community. The scheme was funded to relocate Aboriginal families to Wagga Wagga to access better housing, education, health and employment opportunities, for the resettled families. Consequently, there was a dramatic increase in the Aboriginal population in Wagga Wagga at this time, there were more than 500 Aboriginal people in 1982. Unfortunately this program did little to address the health outcomes of Aboriginal people. The reality was something different and the experience of many people was of isolation from mainstream services in Wagga Wagga.

Nephrology (Renal Medicine) is a subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of kidney disease. A nephrologist is a physician who has been trained in the general specialty of internal medicine and then sub-specialized in the field of nephrology. Because kidney disease affects many other systems of the body, a nephrologist must also have a good grasp on other aspects of internal medicine to prevent and minimise the impact of kidney failure. Nephrologists are trained to administer haemodialysis and teach patients how to perform peritoneal dialysis. They are also trained to coordinate and manage kidney transplantation. Nephrology is field of medicine often required specially trained renal nurses and technicians. Allied health workers such as dietitians and social workers are usually required to work closely with doctors and nurses, focusing on helping patients, as well as helping families understand and cope with their loved one's medical issues. Nephrology is a complicated field and requires dedication from all involved to ensure the best in patient care.

St George Family Medical Centre Wagga Wagga is a modern, and fully equipped Doctors Surgery staffed by fully qualified, vocationally registered General Practitioners. We are privileged to gain a unique insight into the inspiring achievements taking place within the health care environment. We are proud to announce that our practice is a teaching practice and regularly host registrars and medical students.

Trinity Medical Centre came to fruition on the 9th of May 2011, when we saw the need for more doctors due to Wagga’s growing population. Our doctors are passionate about rural health and aim to ease the burden rural locals face to attain quality healthcare, such as; long waiting lists and needing to travel to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra for their treatment. As a full accredited practice (accredited by Australian General Practice Accreditation Limited), you can expect clean and sterile equipment, the safest security measures to protect your medical records, and you can rest assured knowing that we meet the standards of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). We are a family practice, catering for the needs of everyone. We offer general check ups, vaccinations, chronic disease management, skin checks and more. To reduce travel costs for our patients, we also have a pathology collection centre on site, as well as a dietician on our team. Our facilities are child friendly (with a special play corner and a wall mounted baby changing table in the toilets) and have disability access (parking ramp and disabled toilets).

Wagga Wagga Specialist Medical Centre was established as a professional office location for a range of local medical specialists, visiting specialists and medical services. With modern amenities including excellent disabled access, as well as a full cafe within the centre, it is our goal to provide a functional space and comfortable surroundings for specialists, staff and patients alike.

Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life.

Peter Street Medical Centre The general practitioners in the Centre specialize in a number of fields including skin cancer, women’s health, respiratory disease, adolescent health, prenatal care & pregnancy management, preventative medicine, paediatrics & family planning, anesthetics, men’s health, diabetes, mental health, and pre-employment medicals.

RFM is a relatively newly established practice in Wagga with excellent, local, committed General Practitioners. At RFM, we embrace a holistic philosophy of "cradle to grave" General Practice care, and our doctors and staff are passionate about all of your health care needs in the years in between. We have dedicated, professional clinicians, nurses and administration staff who care about the service that you receive. We work as a team to ensure that you receive the very best of healthcare at all times. We are committed to being a training facility and are passionate about training doctors for our future. We have a Registrar in practice with us, and often have medical students too. We firmly believe that this is essential to providing sustainable health care for you for the future and for future generations.

Established in 2011, Trail Street Medical Centre provides a range of quality general practice and allied health services to the residents of Wagga Wagga in a caring, friendly and non-judgemental environment, providing both patients and staff with the utmost care and respect at all times. Our general practice services include child health checks, aged health checks, ATSI health checks, chronic care management, women’s health services, and employment and licensing medicals. Our allied health team is available to provide mental health and dietitian services, as well as diabetes education, while our professional nursing sisters can assist with childhood and travel immunisations, dressings, ECGs, spirometry and minor procedures. Our practice endeavours to make quality healthcare both accessible and affordable to the local community. Ample parking is available at our location adjacent to the cinemas, including disabled parking with ramp access at the back of the building.

Libby Jones is the principal Podiatrist and has a keen interest in sports and children's foot problems. A member of the Australian Podiatry Association and Sports Medicine Australia. Libby has competed in Athletics at a national standard for several years and understands the demands of training, injury management and the importance of correct footwear to optimise performance.

Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon Specialising in breast surgery, skin cancer surgery and hand surgery Providing comprehensive peri-operative care.

We pride ourselves on being able to manage all aspects of eye disease. Our Ophthalmologists participate actively in the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists continuing professional development program (CPD) and work hard to keep abreast of the latest advances in eyecare. We assist in the training of future Ophthalmologists and host an Ophthalmology Registrar from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. We also support the University of New South Wales Rural Clinical School in Albury by providing medical student teaching. A full time on call and after hours service is provided through Albury Wodonga Health.

Since 1991 he has been engaged in Private Practice in Albury/Wodonga. He has developed extensive experience in all aspects of general ophthalmology and has also had experience with a broad range of oculoplastic and squint procedures. He now concentrates mainly on intravitreal treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy and the medical management of glaucoma. He also performs a range of oculoplastic procedures including the management of small to moderate skin cancers with flaps and grafts.

Welcome to Gundagai Medical Centre, where your health and well-being are our top priorities. We are a leading healthcare provider located in the heart of Gundagai, dedicated to serving the local community and surrounding areas with comprehensive medical services and compassionate care.

Dr Kurtzer has trained in the areas of Obstetrics and Anesthetics. In addition he has undertaken Postgraduate training in Paediatrics, Family Planning and Musculoskeletal Medicine. He has an active interest in minor surgery, acute sports injuries and counselling in personal crisis