WINNER: Tribal Warrior for Excellence in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing
This year’s winners stood out among a diverse field of finalists across four categories:
Excellence in General Practice: ADHD @ Your GP – Kirrawee Family Medical Practice
This ground breaking initiative has transformed ADHD care in the Sutherland Shire. By empowering GPs with enhanced training and a team-based approach, ADHD @ Your GP offers neurodivergent-friendly assessment, diagnosis, and management for both adults and children. The program has expanded prescribing capacity, reduced wait times, and improved continuity of care for over 320 patients.
Excellence in Allied Health Practice: Medi Learn
Medi Learn delivers specialised medication education for aged care workers, addressing a critical gap in aged care training. Led by clinical pharmacists, the program offers flexible, accessible learning tailored to the unique challenges of medication management in aged care settings. Medi Learns innovative model supports safer practices and empowers staff to deliver better care.
Excellence in Community Service Delivery: Waterloo Peer Education Program, Sydney Local Health District and Counterpoint Community Services
The Peer Educator Program at Waterloo estate – one of Australia’s largest social housing communities – was a community-led initiative aimed at addressing persistent health inequities. Residents were trained as peer educators in topics like mental health, domestic violence, nutrition, and drug issues. They then redesigned and delivered this information through engaging workshops to over 800 fellow residents across two years. Evaluated by the Health Equity Research and Development Unit at Sydney Local Health District, the program was found to significantly improve social connections, mental health, and overall wellbeing among participants.
Excellence in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Achievement: Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation
Tribal Warrior’s Women’s Health & Wellbeing Program offers culturally safe fitness and empowerment activities for Aboriginal women. With a holistic, trauma-informed approach and strong community partnerships, the organisation promotes healing, resilience, and connection. Their work continues to strengthen emotional wellbeing and build pathways to better health.
The full list of finalists for 2025 were:
Excellence in General Practice
- ADHD @ Your GP, Kirrawee Family Medical Practice
- Guthrie House GP Outreach Clinic, Church Street Medical Practice
- Dr Nada Andric, GP, The Rev. Bill Crews Foundation
Excellence in Allied Health Practice
Excellence in Community Service Delivery
- The Prostate and Breast Cancer Foundation
- Social Rx, Primary & Community Care Services
- SWOP NSW (Sex Workers Outreach Program)
- Waterloo Peer Education Program, Sydney Local Health District and Counterpoint Community Services
Excellence in Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Achievement
- Lilly Pilly Counselling
- Mibayn Disability Services
- Sharon Brown, Aboriginal Women’s Health Coordinator, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
- Tribal Warrior Aboriginal Corporation
For more details, visit cesphn.org.au/who-we-are/primary-health-awards
