Mar 16, 2021 | People Stories
Life as an AHP… and a future Registered Nurse Stuart joined us at Miwatj as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner in the Yirrkala Men’s Health Program at the start of 2018. At Miwatj, AHPs play a vital role. Their knowledge, skills and connection with the community enable... 
Mar 16, 2021 | People Stories
“My grandmother was my mentor. She told me stories of what it was like growing up in Darwin as a young girl. It was even harder for Aboriginal people in those days.” Yolonda’s grandmother’s mother passed away when she was 15 years of age. At that point, Yolonda’s... 
Mar 16, 2021 | People Stories
“When I was six years old, I heard the elders dreaming of a Yolngu-led healthcare service in East Arnhem Land. They knew what Miwatj Health could be before its conception; and how central it could become to the lives of the Yolngu people.” A career with meaning Born... 
Mar 16, 2021 | People Stories
As we chat to Catherine, she’s running around the meeting room at our Nhulunbuy clinic, setting up for the following day’s lesson for Aboriginal Health Practitioner (AHPs) students. Catherine is responsible for educating and supporting the next generation of AHPs... 
Mar 16, 2021 | People Stories
A traditional Yolngu woman, Joan Dhamarrandjij was born on Galiwinku in the Djambarrpuyngu of the Dhamarrandjij clan in 1962. Her compassion and level-headed nature make her perfectly suited to helping people understand and address their mental health challenges. She... 
Mar 16, 2021 | People Stories
Henrietta’s calling As the Business Support Officer at Miwatj, Henrietta organises patient bookings, travel plans and incentive programs, orders supplies and lends a hand at reception. “When patients come in, I’m all eyes and ears. Whether it’s about the community,...