Rockhampton Children & Family Centre is a vital community resource operated by Bidgerdii Community Health Service, a longstanding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled primary health care provider in the Rockhampton and Central Queensland region. With over 30 years of experience, the Centre offers comprehensive primary health and well-being services to the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Through a commitment to advocacy, collaboration with partner agencies, and active involvement of the community, Rockhampton Children & Family Centre plays a crucial role in promoting health and well-being in the region.
Bidgerdii Community Health Service, the managing entity behind Rockhampton Children & Family Centre, is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment free from discrimination and harassment. Upholding the meaning of its name, which translates to ‘healing plant,’ Bidgerdii prioritizes the well-being of its employees, board members, clients, customers, visitors, and volunteers. By fostering a culture of respect, dignity, and responsiveness to feedback, the organization ensures that all stakeholders are valued and their voices heard.
With a focus on holistic care and community engagement, Rockhampton Children & Family Centre continues to contribute to the health policy and program reform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations in Queensland. By offering a range of services aimed at promoting healing and well-being, the Centre remains a cornerstone of support for families and children in the region, embodying the values of cultural sensitivity, collaboration, and excellence in primary health care.
