Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
About Company
Access to culturally safe healthcare is essential for strong and thriving communities. Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (DYHS) is Western Australia’s largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), delivering comprehensive and culturally responsive healthcare to Aboriginal people across the Perth metropolitan area.
Serving more than 20,000 patients through four clinics, DYHS focuses on improving health outcomes through prevention, early intervention, and coordinated care. By placing culture, community, and wellbeing at the centre of its services, the organisation continues to play a vital role in supporting Aboriginal health across Western Australia.
A Community-Controlled Approach to Healthcare
Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service operates as an Aboriginal community-controlled organisation, meaning services are designed with and for the community. This approach ensures healthcare programs reflect the cultural values, priorities, and lived experiences of Aboriginal people.
The organisation emphasises preventative healthcare, early intervention, and coordinated care, helping patients manage health concerns before they become more serious. Services also focus strongly on chronic disease management and long-term wellbeing.
Comprehensive Health Services
DYHS provides a wide range of integrated healthcare services delivered by experienced professionals in a supportive and welcoming environment.
Key Services Include
- Primary health care and general medical services
- Chronic disease management and preventative care
- Dental health services
- Chiropractic and podiatry care
- Counselling and mental health support
- Access to visiting specialists and coordinated care services
Through this multidisciplinary approach, patients receive holistic healthcare that supports their physical, emotional, and cultural wellbeing.
Guided by Strong Cultural Values
The work of Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service is guided by a clear set of values that shape how care is delivered and how relationships are built within the community.
Core Values
- Cultural Integrity – Respecting and honouring Aboriginal culture and identity
- Equity and Social Justice – Ensuring fair access to healthcare services
- Honesty and Professionalism – Delivering care with transparency and accountability
- Quality Care – Maintaining high clinical standards across all services
- Respect – Building meaningful relationships with patients, families, and communities
These values help ensure that every patient receives care in an environment built on trust, dignity, and cultural understanding.
Investing in Community Health
As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, DYHS reinvests all surpluses back into the Aboriginal community. This commitment allows the organisation to continually improve services, expand programs, and upgrade facilities and equipment.
By reinvesting in community health initiatives, DYHS supports social, emotional, cultural, and physical wellbeing, strengthening health outcomes for Aboriginal people across the region.
Organisation Overview
Website: http://www.dyhs.org.au
Phone: 1800 311 888
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
Company Size: 51–200 employees
Headquarters: East Perth, Western Australia
Founded: 1974
LinkedIn Employees: 103 professionals currently associated with the organisation
Committed to Healthier Aboriginal Communities
For decades, Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service has remained dedicated to improving healthcare access and outcomes for Aboriginal people. Through culturally responsive care, strong community partnerships, and a commitment to holistic wellbeing, the organisation continues to strengthen health and resilience across the community.
By combining clinical expertise with cultural understanding, DYHS remains a trusted healthcare provider supporting healthier futures for Aboriginal families and communities.
