Welcome to Boab Health Services
Boab Health Services is a quality certified, not-for-profit registered charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission. We provide quality, multidisciplinary primary health care services across the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Our History
The organisation was founded in 1998 as the Kimberley Division of General Practice (KDGP) to provide a voice for local GPs working across the hospital sector, the Aboriginal Medical Service sector, and the private sector throughout the region.

Starting with just four staff located behind the Roebuck Bay Backpackers in Broome, the organisation has steadily grown, and today employs around 50 staff based across Broome, Kununurra, Wyndham and Fitzroy Crossing.

Over time, the organisation has diversified to meet the needs of the wider communities. This began with the advent of direct service delivery with a small allied health team to support the high prevalence of chronic health conditions in the region.

Boab Health Services
In 2012 KDGP became Boab Health Services, governed by a board of directors. With the growth of the organisation, came access to funding for mental health services and care coordination for Aboriginal people to access primary health care services.

Now a standalone health service, Boab Health Services employs over 40 clinicians, supports numerous allied health students each year and works in partnership with every other health service in the region. It is the only non-government health service with a footprint across the entire Kimberley region.

In support of the primary health care philosophy, we promote a holistic person-centred approach to health care with a strong emphasis on self-management.

Our services include allied health services, mental health services and an integrated team care program, supported by a small corporate services team.