Aboriginal Medical Service

Community organisation

Community-led group providing medical treatment to Aboriginal people, founded in 1971.

Positions
Founded by
Coe, Paul
1971
Founded by
Smith, Shirley (Mum Shirl)
1971
Founded by
Briscoe, Gordon
1971
Founded by
Hollows, Fred
1971
Founded by
McKenna, Ross
1971
Founded by
Flower, Dulcie
1971
Founded by
Russell, John
1971

Aboriginal Medical Service

by Zoe Pollock, 2008

 

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Inspired by the success of the Aboriginal Legal Service, and founded by many of the same activists, from 1971 the Aboriginal Medical Service provided free medical care to Aboriginal people from its shopfront in Redfern.
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