Red Lily Health

10/06/2026

We are incredibly proud to see two members of the Red Lily team nominated in this year's NTPHN Health Professional of the Year Awards.
👏 Luke, based in Minjilang, has been nominated for AHP of the Year.
👏 Kia, based in Jabiru and travelling across West Arnhem to support our communities, has been nominated for Support Person of the Year.
These nominations recognise the dedication, passion and commitment they bring to improving health and wellbeing across our region.

Congratulations to Luke and Kia on this well-deserved recognition, and to all nominees making a difference in communities across the Northern Territory. We look forward to celebrating with you all and eagerly await the announcement of the finalists.

The 2026 Health Professional of the Year (HPOY) Awards nominees are now live! 🧑‍⚕️🏆

The full list of nominees is now available on our event website. Take a look and see who’s been recognised this year!

🔗https://bit.ly/4ueiLko

Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. By taking the time to recognise a colleague, team or service, you have helped shine a light on the people making a real difference to the health of Territorians.

Visit our event website to purchase tickets to the awards, as well as register for Compass 2026!

10/06/2026

🏀💙 Minjilang, you did it again! 💙🏀

This week our SEWB and Tackling Indigenous Smoking teams teamed up with the Hoops 4 Health AUS crew for an awesome day of basketball, wellbeing and community connection on Country.

📚 The day kicked off at Mamaruni School, where students took part in wellbeing activities before hitting the court to sharpen their basketball skills.

🔥 Then it was game time! The community courts came alive with hoops, music, a BBQ and plenty of laughs as young people, families and community members joined in the fun.

👏 Huge shoutout to:
🏀 Hoops4Health coaches Damien and Chris
🎓 Mamaruni School
🏥 Minjilang Clinic
🔥 West Arnhem Regional Council
💙 And the incredible Minjilang community

⭐ Most importantly, a massive shout out to the young people who participated. Your energy, sportsmanship and talent had everyone talking.

🏀 Safe to say there is no shortage of basketball talent in Minjilang! 📍 Next stop: Warruwi.

📸 Check out some of our favourite moments from the day below!

08/06/2026

🏀✈️ Hoops 4 Health is heading back to Minjilang today!

Our team are on the way, with Lynda (SEWB Coordinator), Kia (TIS Officer) and the Hoops 4 Health crew travelling to Minjilang from Darwin to deliver another great community event.

These events are about much more than basketball. They create opportunities for connection, positive conversations, health promotion, social and emotional wellbeing, and plenty of fun for young people and families.

A big thank you to our partners at Hoops 4 Health for continuing to support communities across West Arnhem through culturally safe, trauma-informed programs.

We look forward to sharing some photos and highlights from the afternoon. Safe travels to the team and have a fantastic event, Minjilang! 🏀🌴🙌🏽

04/06/2026

One week ago, the Jabiru community came together to celebrate the official opening of the Jabiru Health Centre. As we reflect on the day, we are filled with pride, gratitude and optimism for the future.

What made the celebration so special wasn't the marquees, the music or the speeches — it was the people.

Seeing community members, Elders, Traditional Owners, families, staff, partners and stakeholders come together to celebrate this important milestone reminded us why community-controlled healthcare matters.

On behalf of the Red Lily Health Board, thank you to everyone who attended, supported and contributed to making the day such a success.

We would like to extend a special thank you to:

🎤 Our wonderful MCs, Kia and Singita, who brought warmth, energy and laughter to the day.
🖤 Shanice Mudjandi and Gundjeihmi Aboriginal Corporation for the Welcome to Country.
🏛️ Minister Steve Edgington and Member for Arafura MLA Manuel Brown for joining us to mark this important occasion.
🤝 Red Lily Health partners, stakeholders and friends for travelling or making the time to help us celebrate this special day.
🎉 West Arnhem Regional Council, Hoops4Health, Hyper the Clown, B2M, DJ Dhee Man and Stan Man for helping create a vibrant and family-friendly celebration.
🌭 CDU Medical students and volunteers who generously gave their time and support to host stalls, be part of the activities and provide food for the event.
🌿 Our Board of Directors for their vision and leadership in guiding community-controlled healthcare in West Arnhem.
❤️ Our Red Lily team, whose months of planning, coordination and hard work brought the event to life.

Most importantly, thank you to the Jabiru community. This Health Centre belongs to community and seeing so many people come together to celebrate its opening was truly something special.

The opening of the Jabiru Health Centre marks another important step in our journey to deliver culturally safe, accessible and community-led healthcare closer to home.

Together, we are building a healthier future for West Arnhem.

❤️ Red Lily Health

31/05/2026

🚭 Today is World No To***co Day 🚭

We're taking the opportunity to revisit No Bakki — a music video created by young people in Gunbalanya in partnership with the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) team.

🎵Through music, dance and culture, local young people share an important message: No Bakki. No Smoking. Strong Body. 💪🏾

This project celebrates the creativity, talent and leadership of our young people while promoting healthy choices for our families and communities.

Take a few minutes to watch the video again and help spread the message. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNyOGoPlWfU

🚭 No Bakki.
💪🏾 Strong Body.
🖤💛❤️ Strong Community.

NO BAKKI – Gunbalanya Music Video 🚭🔥Created by Break’n Barrierz x ...

26/05/2026

🎉 JABIRU IT'S ALMOST TIME! 🎉

The countdown is on and we are getting ready to celebrate our amazing Jabiru community at the Red Lily Health Centre Opening! ❤️💛🖤

Bring the family, bring the kids and come along for an afternoon packed with fun, music, food and community celebration. There’ll be plenty happening with something for everyone!

🔥 DJs bringing the tunes
🎶 B2M live on stage
🏀 Hoops4Health bringing the action
🌭 Community BBQ
🎪 Stalls and activities
🎨 Kids fun and games
📸 Plenty to see, do and enjoy

This is all about celebrating community, connection and a new chapter for Jabiru — and we can’t wait to celebrate it together.

📸 Please note: Photographers will be around throughout the event capturing photos and moments from the day for Red Lily promotional and community content.

🚭 Smoke-free event
🚫 Alcohol-free event

Come down, say hello and celebrate with us — it's Jabiru's time to shine! ✨

26/05/2026

🚨 Protect Our Mob

We’re seeing cases of Diphtheria within the community, so now is a good time to check in and look after each other.

Diphtheria can spread through coughing, sneezing and touching, but there are ways we can help keep our mob safe! 🫶🏾

✅ Keep up to date with vaccinations
✅ Keep an eye out for a sore throat, fever, trouble swallowing or sores on your skin
✅ If you’re feeling unwell, stay home from work/school and get checked early by the clinic mob

Looking after our elders, kids and community starts with all of us.

Got questions or unsure if you or your family need a check-up? Reach out to your local Clinic mob they are there to help 💙

25/05/2026

Today we acknowledge National Sorry Day — a day to reflect, remember and recognise the ongoing impacts of the Stolen Generations on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families and communities.

It is a time to honour strength, resilience and healing, and to acknowledge the importance of listening, learning and walking together with understanding and respect.

At Red Lily, we recognise the importance of connection to culture, family and community and remain committed to supporting stronger futures together. ❤️🖤💛

21/05/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to our very own Haidee Noonan from the Jabiru Health Centre on receiving the Early to Remote Practice Award at the 2026 CRANAplus Australian Remote Health Awards! 🏆👏🏾

This recognition celebrates emerging leaders making an impact in remote healthcare, and we could not be prouder to see Haidee acknowledged on a national stage. 🙌🏾

Working in remote health takes heart, resilience, adaptability and a genuine commitment to community — and Haidee brings all of this and more to her role every day. ❤️🖤💛

A massive congratulations also to all award recipients recognised at the 2026 CRANAplus Australian Remote Health Awards for the incredible contribution they make to rural and remote healthcare across Australia. 👏🏾

We are so proud to have you as part of the Red Lily family, Haidee! 🌺✨

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 CRANAplus Australian Remote Health Awards! 🎉

🏆 Sarah Worth - Aurora Award for the Remote and Isolated Health Professional of the Year

🏆Haidee Noonan - Early to Remote Practice Award (sponsored by Flinders University – Rural and Remote Health)

🏆Central Australian Remote Midwifery Team - Collaborative Team Award (sponsored by Rural Health West)

🏆Fiona Cameron - Excellence in Education and/or Research Award (sponsored by the The University of Western Australia)

🏆Lacey Boudar - Gayle Woodford Memorial Scholarship (jointly sponsored by CRANAplus and Flinders University College of Medicine and Public Health)

We were thrilled to award these deserving recipients at the Gala Dinner of the 2026 Remote Nursing & Midwifery Conference. Their dedication, innovation, and compassion truly set the standard for rural and remote healthcare.

Join us in celebrating these inspiring leaders and teams who continue to shape the future of rural and remote health in Australia!

12/05/2026

💙 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY 💙

Today we celebrate the incredible nurses who care for our communities across West Arnhem every single day. 👩🏾‍⚕️👨🏼‍⚕️❤️

From primary health to emergency care to child health, outreach services and everything in between — our nurses show up with compassion, strength, resilience and heart.

🌿To our amazing Red Lily nurses — THANK YOU.

And to our communities — if you see one of our nurses today, help us celebrate them! Say hello, say thank you, share a smile or a kind word 💐

We see you. We appreciate you. We celebrate you.