Wellington is a remote rural community with a shire population of approximately 8,120  People of which 1,238 (16%) are Aboriginal (2006 Census Stats). Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) offer professional health services through specialist programs by staff either employed by Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service or through partnership links with visiting services.
 
WACHS is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation which strives to provide holistic health care to enhance the health and emotional well-being of the Aboriginal and non Aboriginal community of Wellington and surrounding districts.

WACHS is governed by a Board of Directors which consists of seven Aboriginal community members who are elected annually by the Community. The Board of Directors provides the strategic direction of the organisation and works in close consultation with the Chief Executive Officer to ensure that organisational, community and funding outcomes are being achieved.

WACHS employs Thirty Five (35) staff, 3 doctors and several visiting specialists from surrounding districts.