Bidgerdii Community Health Service (BCHS) is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Primary Health Care Service based in Central Queensland. For over 30 years we have offered bulk billed, comprehensive primary health and well-being services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Rockhampton, Mount Morgan, and Central Highlands.
A Board of Directors oversees and manages the strategic directions of the health service. The organisation advocates for community involvement in health care and collaborates with partner agencies for integrated care. BCHS also contributes to health policy and program reforms in Queensland.
The name “Bidgerdii” (pronounced bid, jer, dii) is reference to the plant’s leaves used traditionally for medicinal purposes for skin and smoke healing. Our initial logo, designed by Lorraine Lawton, features two crossed leaves to signify the importance. Our current logo pays respect to the significance of this healing plant, featuring the leaf in the centre of the design to retain our historical connection.
