who we are

About Heart of Australia

Heart of Australia embodies the most innovative approach to front-line specialist medical service delivery in generations, specifically aiming to help Australians whose lives are threatened by this nation’s vast distances.

Heart of Australia delivers specialist healthcare and diagnostic testing to rural, remote, and First Nations communities across Queensland.

Our fit-for-purpose Heart Trucks – the custom-designed medical clinics-on-wheels – have saved our patients more than 36 million kilometres of travel, creating a more accessible pathway to specialists for those communities who are most at risk for chronic disease.

Our Guiding Values

Equity & Respect

• Providing equitable access to specialist healthcare and equipment in rural, remote and Indigenous communities  
• Delivering programs that are culturally appropriate, respectful and provide a safe environment for all   

Community

• Delivering healthcare, education, and training pathways to support health eco-systems of rural and remote towns, Heart of Australia helps to grow healthier and stronger communities 

Sustainability

• Saving millions of kilometres in patient travel in need of healthcare by bringing services to their doorstep 
• Building rural workforce capacity of healthcare professionals through training and workforce immersion programs 

Integrity & Accountability

• Adhering to best practice and committing to doing what is right by patients, local GPs and their communities 
• Being accountable to each other, our patients and the communities we serve, ensuring our actions match our values 

Innovation

• Continually challenging what’s possible in rural healthcare delivery and creating new solutions that deliver better patient health outcomes 

Collaboration

• Working with local stakeholders to identify the healthcare needs of communities and engaging in purpose-driven partnerships to provide quality, specialist healthcare