About Us
Carbal InstituteImproving Health Outcomes
Through Research
Carbal Institute is an integral branch of Carbal Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Services dedicated to research and contributions in the field of healthcare in Australia.
Carbal Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Services trades as Carbal Medical Services and is registered as an Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) / Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO).
We are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through influential research, knowledge exchange, and contributions to strategic and ethical research projects.
We also work with and support students in their research endeavours through mentoring because we believe in nurturing the next generation of scholars and fostering innovation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research.
Community-Controlled Primary Healthcare
Carbal is an organisation that is for the people, by the people.Being community-controlled means we are governed and operated by members of the community that we service. This ensures that we are directly accountable to the community, reflecting its values, priorities, and needs.
Our Core Values:
Local
Governance
Cultural Relevance
Empowerment
Sustainability
Accountability
Carbal’s Commitment to Indigenous Leadership
In 2024, Carbal adopted a new constitution that allows employees who have been with the organisation for at least 12 months to become Members of the Company. The new constitution ensures that the membership consists of 75% identifying as Indigenous and 25% non-Indigenous.
This structure has been carefully designed to maintain Carbal’s status as predominantly controlled by Indigenous Australians, aligning with its mission and values as an Aboriginal Medical Service.
Our Locations & Reach
Clinical Sites:

125 Russell Street
Toowoomba

55 Wood Street
Warwick

36 King Street
Warwick

125 Russell Street
Toowoomba

55 Wood Street
Warwick

36 King Street
Warwick
Community Outreach Sites:

18-24 Charnley Street
Toowoomba

27 Mort Street
Toowoomba

7 Foundry Street
Toowoomba

69 Guy Street
Warwick
Our Geographic Footprint
Carbal Institute advocates for the health needs of rural areas as per the Department of Health and Aged Care’s Modified Monash Model (MMM).
Darling Downs: MM2
Southern Downs: MM4
Meet the Team
Learn more about Carbal Institute’s team of committed professionals who are actively engaging with the community in the most suitable manner to gather essential elements and data for research projects.