This report explores the aboriginal perception of social and emotional well-being and mental health and why they give more preference to social and emotional well-being. It also gives insight into the changes found in the Aboriginal Medical Services and its alignment with WHO’s primary health care principles. The report discusses the difference between the aboriginal concept of social and emotional well-being and mental health, the evolution of aboriginal medical service and alignment with primary care outlined by WHO, and the application of social and emotional well-being in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS).