Our Medicine season 2 sees the continuation of this powerful National Indigenous Television (NITV) documentary series, returning for an expanded second season of weekly double episodes from Sunday March 15 at 7:30pm on NITV and SBS On Demand, and from Thursday, March 26 at 8:30pm on SBS.
Deeper Access. More Episodes. Stronger Cultural Practice on Screen.
Building on the success of its six-part first season, Our Medicine S2 grows to eight episodes. Delivering unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to the frontline of Australia’s strained medical services, series 2 goes deeper into high-stakes emergency care, cultural healing practices, and emotionally resonant patient journeys on Country and in community.
Where Culture, Care and Crisis Intersect
Set against the ongoing impacts of colonialism, systemic inequality and mistrust in healthcare, this season centres First Nations expertise as the solution. Told through the eyes of those delivering care, Our Medicine S2 reveals how culturally informed practice is reshaping patient outcomes, to restore trust in institutional healthcare.
From Emergency Response to Healing on Country
Expanding its reach across ambulance services, major hospitals, youth justice and remote healing centres, Our Medicine S2 captures the intensity of emergency medicine alongside the quieter, powerful work of cultural healing and continuity of care.
This season continues to bring 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.
Traditional Healing Enters the Hospital System
In a landmark moment, the series documents traditional bush medicine entering a clinical setting for the first time, as Alice Springs Hospital pioneers a bicultural approach combining Western evidence-based care with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander healing practices.
A Story of Strength, Leadership and Change
At a time when Australia’s health system remains under pressure, Our Medicine S2 sets out to reframe the narrative — spotlighting Blak excellence, frontline leadership and the practical solutions emerging from First Nations communities themselves. Across metropolitan, regional and remote locations, this season places audiences inside dramatic, high-pressure environments while centring stories of connection, cultural safety and innovation led by First Nations practitioners.
Narrated by proud Goa, Gunggari, Wakka Wakka Murri woman Leah Purcell AM, Our Medicine S2 is directed by proud Noongar woman Karla Hart (Yokayi Footy, Family Rules) and co-directed by proud Yawuru, Bardi and Kija woman Kimberley Benjamin (Warm Props).
“As a filmmaker and proud Noongar woman, this series is my way of celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander excellence in health, honouring our Elders, our 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,” said Series Director, Karla Hart.
Our Medicine S2 is a Pink Pepper and Periscope Pictures production for NITV. Principal production funding from Screen Australia’s First Nations Department and NITV. Financed with support from Screenwest & Lotterywest.
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 be available to stream on SBS On Demand, with subtitles in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese. All episodes will also be available on SBS On Demand with audio description.
Season 1 of Our Medicine is now streaming at SBS On Demand.
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