Maria Abrigo

Heart of Australia

Living in a developed country like Australia does not always mean that all communities have the same access to healthcare. Heart of Australia provides equal access to specialist healthcare for Australians living in rural and remote communities nationwide. We deliver medical specialists and their equipment to the doorsteps of these regions onboard our Heart Trucks; custom-designed trailers that house the same quality of medical equipment and technology you would expect to find in any urban clinic. Founded in 2014 by Brisbane-based cardiologist Dr Rolf Gomes, Heart of Australia has currently seen over 14,000 patients, saved 600 lives, and has saved patients over 32 million kilometres of travel for specialist appointments.