First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing

First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing Primary health and mental health care in Thomastown and Frankston for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families

Locations:
- 258 Settlement Road, Thomastown VIC 3074
- 401/403 Nepean Hwy, Frankston VIC 3199

Thank you to our friends at Barrbunin Beek for hosting some of our FPHW team in celebration of the signing of a Memorand...
11/09/2026

Thank you to our friends at Barrbunin Beek for hosting some of our FPHW team in celebration of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between our two orgs!

This agreement acknowledges the unique but complementary offerings of our two services, and sets out some of the ways we can partner to make our programs for Community even more deadly!

We reflected on the leadership, strength and advocacy of those who have come before us, and feel excited for the ways we can work together moving forward.

Keep an eye on our socials for upcoming activities, programs and events.
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Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place

What a week! We have loved celebrating Women's Health Week at both our clinics and at the Gathering Places. Thank you fo...
11/09/2026

What a week! We have loved celebrating Women's Health Week at both our clinics and at the Gathering Places. Thank you for hosting us Barrbunin Beek Aboriginal Gathering Place and Nairm Marr Djambana

Our Women's Health Clinic is available at Thomastown and Frankston.
Call (03) 9121 6704 to make an appointment.

Learn more about our services at https://www.fphw.org.au/womens-health-clinic

Visit the Jean Hailes for Women's Health at https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/get.../womens-health-week/

Today our team came together to recognise R U OK? Day A simple conversation can make a meaningful difference. We're rem...
10/09/2026

Today our team came together to recognise R U OK? Day

A simple conversation can make a meaningful difference. We're reminded today, and every day, to check in with those around us, listen without judgement, and create space for honest conversations.

You don't need to have all the answers. Sometimes, simply asking "Are you OK?" and genuinely listening is enough.

It's Women's Health Week 🩷Our First Peoples' Women's Health Clinic are sharing tips, info and a few reminders about look...
09/09/2026

It's Women's Health Week 🩷

Our First Peoples' Women's Health Clinic are sharing tips, info and a few reminders about looking after yourself and what you can incorporate into your everyday life to help improve your health!

Our Women's Health Clinic is available at Thomastown and Frankston. Call (03) 9121 6704 to make an appointment!

Learn more about our services at https://www.fphw.org.au/womens-health-clinic
Visit the Jean Hailes Website at https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/get.../womens-health-week/ to learn more about Australia's largest week dedicated to Women's health.

This week is Women's Health Week! To celebrate, we will be posting about our Women's Health Clinic, and other women's he...
07/09/2026

This week is Women's Health Week! To celebrate, we will be posting about our Women's Health Clinic, and other women's health information throughout the week.

Our Women's Health Clinic is available at Thomastown and Frankston.
Call (03) 9121 6704 to make an appointment.

Learn more about our services at https://www.fphw.org.au/womens-health-clinic

Visit the Jean Hailes Website at https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/get-involved/womens-health-week/ to learn more about Australia's largest week dedicated to Women's health.

We will be closed Thursday 20th & Friday 21st August for staff development across First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing. I...
17/08/2026

We will be closed Thursday 20th & Friday 21st August for staff development across First Peoples' Health and Wellbeing.
Investing in our workforce is part of our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and culturally strong care.
We will reopen on Monday 24th August.

Please join us in welcoming Dr Tram Nguyen to FPHW as our new Psychiatrist in Thomastown working Wednesdays 8:30am – 2:3...
14/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dr Tram Nguyen to FPHW as our new Psychiatrist in Thomastown working Wednesdays 8:30am – 2:30pm.
Hi everyone, I’m Tram and I have been a psychiatrist for over 17 years in Naarm, across different organisations and settings. But my passion has always been working with and supporting marginalised people.
I started off as a perinatal psychiatrist with experience at The Royal Women’s Hospital and Mercy Mother Baby Unit. I continue to provide on call to the Women’s alcohol and drug service (WADS) at the Women’s. I then moved to working at Cabrini Asylum Seeker and Refugee Health Hub (I do still pro bono sessions) and The Royal Children’s Hospital Gender Service. My bread and butter is working in a trauma-informed approach, which is person-centred and family friendly. I am comfortable seeing young people from the age of about 10 years – teenagers are great!
I am always open to sharing my knowledge and learning from others, so happy to have a yarn. You can ask me anything psychiatry related! I am very excited to be part of the FPHW team 😊
I came to Australia as a refugee, after the war in Viet Nam and carry that lived experience of collective trauma, and also collective resilience.
When I am not working, I am cooking and eating with my family (food is our love language), trying to play soccer, and reading.

Please join us in welcoming Melissa Mills to FPHW as our new Maternal Child Health Nurse in Baluk Balert Barring, Franks...
05/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Melissa Mills to FPHW as our new Maternal Child Health Nurse in Baluk Balert Barring, Frankston 🎉
Hi everyone, I am a Child Health Nurse, and I’ve spent most of my career working alongside women, children, and families in community health, mainly in rural and remote Australia - from Kalgoorlie to Thursday Island.
For 20 years, Arnhem Land was home, and it’s where my two (now officially adult!) children grew up. Living and working with Yolŋu people was a real privilege and shaped both my nursing and who I am as a person. It taught me the importance of listening, building relationships, and never assuming you know it all.
After moving back to Victoria two years ago, I’ve been working with vulnerable families in Dandenong. I’m really excited to be joining the team here and to have the opportunity to work in an Aboriginal health service again. I’m looking forward to getting to know the communities here in Victoria, learning from my clients and colleagues, and hopefully making a positive contribution along the way.

Please join us in welcoming Cara Loveridge to FPHW as our new Primary Health Manager in Frankston 🎉I am a proud Kaurna/P...
05/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming Cara Loveridge to FPHW as our new Primary Health Manager in Frankston 🎉
I am a proud Kaurna/Peramangk woman and Registered Nurse with extensive experience across acute and primary health care. I have called the Mornington Peninsula home since I was 12 years old, and wouldn't want to live anywhere else.
I am passionate about improving health outcomes for Mob through culturally safe, accessible primary health care and community connection.
I am excited to join such an amazing team and look forward to working alongside community, connecting with familiar faces, as well as meeting many new ones.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and friends and spend most of my spare time as a taxi for my children. I also enjoy spending time with the animals on my little farm.
Please drop in anytime and find me for a yarn. I am always up for a chat.

🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍Today we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day!This year's theme is 'Living Our...
04/08/2026

🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍

Today we celebrate National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day!

This year's theme is 'Living Our Truth', honouring truth-telling, the sharing of knowledge across generations, and the stories that make us who we are.

Our children are our future. Let's keep them strong, proud and connected to culture!

🖤💛❤️💙💚🤍

Address

258 Settlement Road
Melbourne, VIC
3074

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61390708181

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