In the Press
Catch up with the latest news
Orange Sky Laundry in Gapuwiyak
Orange Sky Laundry officially started operations in Gapuwiyak in May. This permanent installment will see the Orange Sky team collaborating with Miwatj Public Health to provide direct referrals for the community over the next 3 years.
Recruitment in Ramingining
Miwatj Health Recruitment and Public Health Teams attended ALPA’s second annual Opportunities Expo in Ramingining on Friday 26 May. The event was a huge success, with numerous community members showing interest in Miwatj djäma (jobs).
Djamarrkuli Health Month in Galiwin’ku
Djamarrkuli Health Month took place in Galiwin’ku during May – a huge operation aimed at getting youth immunisations and health checks up to date. This initiative’s success was thanks to help from RAHC, Shepherdson College & a range of key stakeholders.
International Nurses Day 2023
Miwatj nurses are a vital part of our workforce. Spread across clinics in Nhulunbuy, Yirrkala, Gunyaŋara, Gapuwiyak, Ramingining, Milingimbi, and Galiwin’ku, our nurses work tirelessly in acute and outreach capacities. On International Nurses Day, we say thanks!
Ramingining School Health & Careers Expo
On Thursday 27 April, the Miwatj Health team in Ramingining worked with ALPA, the Ramingining School, and Menzies HealthLAB to present the Ramingining School Health & Careers Expo and tackle chronic disease.
Dietitians Week at Miwatj Health
The Miwatj Health Dietitians Week had it all—office displays, nutrition packs, and interactive social media posts to educate staff and community. Our dietitians work hard to share the best ways to fuel the body and this week was no exception. Read more here.
Vale Yunupingu
It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the passing of Yunupingu—Gumatj Senior man and prominent leader and activist for the rights of Yolŋu people.
Miwatj Staff Present at CDU
At the start of 2023, Miwatj Health staff participated in the inaugural Charles Darwin University ‘First Nations Introduction to University’ course, presenting to students and helping them develop an understanding of health policies.
National Tackling Indigenous Smoking Workers Workshop
The National Tackling Indigenous Smoking Workers Workshop was held at the Darwin Convention Centre from 14 – 17 March 2023. Miwatj Health’s Yaka Ŋarali team attended the workshop to meet with fellow Australian TIS teams and were interviewed by First Nations TV afterwards.
Kidney Health Week
Having a chronic disease is tough anywhere, let alone in a remote community. For Kidney Health Week (7 – 13 March 2023), the Miwatj Health Regional Renal Program Team have been working hard to spread awareness about how they support the needs and choices of Yolŋu living with Chronic Kidney Disease.
Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program
The Commonwealth Psychosocial Support Program is a short-term service to build psychosocial functional capacity to address individual needs and complement clinical mental health, broader physical health, and social support…so what does this look like at Miwatj Health?
Notice from Miwatj Health Board: Passing of Long Standing Board Member
Yo bukmak Yolŋu ga Balanda, It is with great sadness that the Miwatj Health Board informs the loss of Bulunu Ward Director and former Chairperson, Mr D Marika on Monday 7th February 2022.
Let's Build Stronger Communities Together
Get in touch with the team at Miwatj Health today