Our Medicine Series 2 premieres on NITV and SBS on Demand on March 15
Screenwest is proud to support the second season of WA documentary series, Our Medicine, from Western Australian production companies Pink Pepper and Periscope Pictures.
Screenwest is proud to support the second season of WA documentary series, Our Medicine, from Western Australian production companies Pink Pepper and Periscope Pictures, which premieres on NITV and SBS on Demand on 15 March.
In the second series of this character-driven, observational documentary, First Nations doctors, nurses, paramedics, health professionals and traditional healers are filmed across Australia as they try to achieve better health outcomes for their First Nations patients and communities.
At a time when Australia’s health system remains under pressure, the series 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.
The series is produced and directed by a Western Australian creative team. Directed by proud Noongar woman Karla Hart and co-directed by proud Yawuru, Bardi and Kija woman Kimberley Benjamin. Produced by Sam Field and Taryne Laffar who descends from the Bardi and Jabbir Jabbir nations of the West Kimberley.
“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 Karla Hart, Series Director.
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.
“For me, Season 2 meant filming in my hometown of Broome, following the incredibly passionate and culturally grounded med student Keisha Calyun. It was a real highlight to spend time with Keisha while she navigated the highs and lows of her degree and observe how deep her cultural integrity influences her every decision. I’m so excited for audiences to tune into Our Medicine Season 2 and continue important discussions around culturally appropriate and holistic practices in health care,” said Kimberley Benjamin, Co-Director.
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.
“We are so proud to support Karla, Kimberley and their team on this bigger and bolder season of Our Medicine. We look forward to audiences embracing this WA-made series for a second time, and seeing how traditional healing and culturally informed practice can reshape patient outcomes,” said Irma Woods, Screenwest First Nations Executive.
Production credit: 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.