Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation is an independent Aboriginal Community-Controlled Health Service shaping a stronger future for Yolŋu. Established in 1992, the Corporation is committed to securing quality healthcare services and public health programs across the East Arnhem region. Miwatj Health provides culturally appropriate, comprehensive primary health care to over 8,500 remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents across 3 wards—Bulunu, Barra, and Mamarika Ward.
There are 7 fixed clinic locations:
• Nhulunbuy
• Yirrkala
• Gunyaŋara (Marŋarr/Ski Beach)
• Gapuwiyak (Lake Evalla)
• Galiwin’ku
• Ramingiṉiŋ
• Yurrwi (Milingimbi)
Plus, dedicated outreach teams who provide regular visiting health services to Birritjimi, Galupa, and Dhanaya; a Renal Dialysis service in Angurugu (Groote Eylandt); and coordinate eye health programs and health service support in the Mamarika Ward (Numbulwar, Milyakburra, Umbakumba, Angurugu, and Alyangula).
Miwatj clinics are staffed by General Practitioners, Remote Area Nurses, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and Aboriginal Community Workers—today, half of the workforce are Yolŋu. Services at Miwatj clinics include walk-in services for all acute and preventative health care needs; health education; and primary prevention programs to tackle the most important risk factors for First Nations peoples living in East Arnhem Land.
*Note: Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation’s Head Office is in Nhulunbuy: (08) 8939 1900. The Corporate Office is in Darwin: (08) 7902 9100.
Company Details
- Employees
- 130
- Founded
- -
- Address
- Lot 1424 Arnhem Rd, Nhulunbuy,northern Territory 0881,australia
- Phone
- +61 8 8939 1900
- ex****@****.com.au
- Industry
- Hospitals And Health Care
- NAICS
-
Health Care and Social AssistanceSocial Assistance
- Website
- miwatj.com.au
- Keywords
- Indigenous Health, Comprehensive Primary Health, Human rights-based approach to Health, NDIS Services, Mental Health Services, Public Health, Renal Services, Yaka Ngarali (Tackling Indigenous Smoking), Raypirri Rom (Social & Emotional Wellbeing), Child Health, Chronic Illness.
- HQ
- Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory
- Competitors
- yothu yindi foundation garma festival, NACCHO Australia, Wurli Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service, Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (ALPA), Red Lily Health, Danila Dilba Health Service, Northern Territory Government, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation, Purple House (Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation), Urapuntja Health Service.
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation Questions
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation's helpline number is +61 8 8939 1900
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation's website is miwatj.com.au
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation's LinkedIn profile is https://au.linkedin.com/company/miwatj-health
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Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation's industry is
Hospitals and Health Care
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation's top competitors are
Yothu Yindi Foundation Garma Festival,
Naccho Australia,
Wurli Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service,
Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation (Alpa),
Red Lily Health,
Danila Dilba Health Service,
Northern Territory Government,
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation,
Purple House (Western Desert Nganampa Walytja Palyantjaku Tjutaku Aboriginal Corporation),
Urapuntja Health Service.
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation's support email address is execsec@miwatj.com.au
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation's categories are Hospitals and Health Care
Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation's founding year is 1992
