Our Medicine back for second season on NITV
A second series showcasing First Nations frontline workers leading transformative change in Indigenous health returns to TV next month with eight episodes delivering behind-the-scenes access to Australia’s strained medical services.
Screening on NITV from March 15 and SBS from March 26, Our Medicine S2: Frontline Medicine Through A Blak Lens goes deeper into high-stakes emergency care, cultural healing practices, and emotionally resonant patient journeys on Country and in community.
The series reveals how culturally informed practice is reshaping patient outcomes, to restore trust in institutional healthcare across ambulance services, major hospitals, youth justice and remote healing centres.
This season gives viewers insider access to major health institutions and community-led services, including the Queensland Ambulance Service, Cairns Hospital, Joyce Palmer Health Service, the Bwgcolman Healing Service on Palm Island, the Akeyulerre Healing Centre in Alice Springs, and NSW Youth Justice.
And Alice Springs Hospital pioneers a bicultural approach combining Western evidence-based care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healing practices.
Welcome return
Narrated by Goa, Gunggari, Wakka Wakka Murri woman Leah Purcell, Our Medicine S2 is directed by Noongar woman Karla Hart (Yokayi Footy, Family Rules) and co-directed by proud Yawuru, Bardi and Kija woman Kimberley Benjamin (Warm Props).
“NITV is incredibly proud to partner with Screenwest and Screen Australia’s First Nations Department to welcome back Our Medicine for a second season,” NITV’s Head of Indigenous Commissioning and Production, Dena Curtis said.
“Grounded in Country and culture, Season 2 highlights the skill, leadership and cultural strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander frontline health practitioners, who are shaping the future of Indigenous healthcare and inspiring the next generation.”
Director Karla Hart said the series was her way of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence in health, honouring Elders, healers and the life-saving work happening in communities across the country.
“While shining a light on the compassion, cultural knowledge and quiet heroism transforming health outcomes for our people.”
Watch It First on NITV
Our Medicine Series 2 will premiere first on National Indigenous Television (NITV) on Sunday, March 15 at 7:30pm, and on SBS from Thursday, March 26 at 8:30pm.
Each week will see double episode drops on both channels.
All episodes will also be available on SBS On Demand with audio description.
