Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation

13/11/2026

Congratulations to our Acting CEO, Fiona Djerrkura, who has been elected as a casual Director on the Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance Northern Territory Board! Fiona brings rich experience and knowledge in delivering culturally safe care and strengthening Aboriginal community-controlled health.

Day two of a busy week at AMSANT!

Today, our members came together for the AMSANT Annual General Meeting and General Members Meeting.

It was wonderful to have representatives from Mpwelarre Health Service, Western Aranda Health Aboriginal Corporation, Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation, Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation, Mala'la Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, Pintupi Homelands Health Service, Red Lily Health, Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation, Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service and Katherine West Health Board join us.

Thank you to all our members for making the time to come together, share your knowledge and contribute to the conversations that help guide our collective work.

A big thank you to the Larrakia Cultural Centre for providing such a beautiful space for us to meet, and to Kim Mulholland for the moving and meaningful Welcome to Country.

We also congratulate Fiona Djerrkura, Acting CEO of Miwatj, on being elected as a casual Director on the AMSANT Board. We warmly welcome Fiona to the Board and look forward to her contribution, knowledge and guidance.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today and continues to contribute to our shared work to strengthen Aboriginal community-controlled health across the Northern Territory.

And we are not finished yet! We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow morning for our final day together.

12/11/2026

Yo bukmak, the Gunyangara Clinic is closed today. A regular bus service will run between Gunyangara Clinic and Town (Nhulunbuy) Clinic. You can call Town Clinic on 8939 1999.

If it's an emergency, call Triple Zero (000). Thanks for your understanding.

12/11/2026

Meet Gilbert!

Gilbert came to work for Miwatj because he wanted to help Yolŋu. "I wanted to encourage them and their families to share dhäwu about their life and their worries and support them to get the help they need."

As part of Gilbert's djäma, he visits clients who have been referred to the Raypirri Rom and Social & Emotional Wellbeing programs. “I sit with families and work out what support they need and help them work through their problems. Speaking in Yolŋu matha is important to make sure clients are able to communicate properly and feel safe and comfortable.”

“I love to learn from my Elders and share knowledge. I love working Yolŋu ga Balanda, learning about discipline in both worlds, and working together to support our clients and community."

09/11/2026

Yo bukmak, our Social & Emotional Wellbeing team is excited to share another new song and music video, made by young people in Galiwin'ku with Break'n Barrierz.

'WE CAN DO IT' shares an important message about all the positive things you can do, including playing sport, spending time on Country, getting involved in community activities and making music. 🎤

Check it out!

06/11/2026

Yo bukmak, the Galiwin'ku Clinic is closed today, Friday 6 November. If you need to pick up medication, call the clinic on 8970 5800. Thanks for your understanding.

If it's an emergency, call Triple Zero (000).

05/11/2026

Julie-Ann is an NDIS Remote Community Connector in Galiwin'ku and helps Yolŋu to access and understand their NDIS supports.

She is a trusted person in her community, helping Yolŋu apply for NDIS access and connect with local services.

"I like this djäma because I get to help Yolŋu with disability," said Julie-Ann (pictured on the right with fellow Remote Community Connector, Samuel).

"I pick clients up and help them with their shopping and other things. I sit down with clients and talk to them to make sure they have support and are ok."

Our Miwatj Health NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme Remote Community Connector program is an important community-based connection between Yolŋu people with disability, their families, local communities and the NDIS. They ensure culture and community remain at the centre of service delivery!

02/11/2026

That's a wrap! We've had the team from AUSMAT (Australian Medical Assistance Team) visiting all of our zone 2 communities over the past few months, making sure people are up to date with their diphtheria and flu needles.

Over 130 people had their vaccinations last week in Gapuwiyak! Manymak!

Thanks National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre for your support and a big shout out to the Gapuwiyak and other clinic teams.

Pictured: AUSMAT and the Gapuwiyak team

28/10/2026

NHÄMIRR NHE MANYMAK?

Yo bukmak, our Social & Emotional Wellbeing team is excited to share a new song and music video made by young people from Milingimbi, together with Break'n Barrierz.

The song shares an important message about making good choices, looking after each other and being proud of your community.

A big thanks to Break'n Barrierz and all the young people from Milingimbi who took part. We're so proud of what you've created!

Keep an eye out for our Galiwin’ku video coming next week. 🎤

26/10/2026

Vernon from the Milingimbi public health team says: "Protect your family! Don't smoke ŋarali' (ci******es) inside the mutika' (car). Be strong and look after your body!"

Speak to the clinic or public health team if you want support stopping ŋarali'. 🚭

22/10/2026

Yo bukmak, watch this video in Yolŋu Matha to learn more about diphtheria.

If you haven't had the diphtheria needle or think you have symptoms, make sure you go to the clinic or look out for the pop-up needle clinic in your community - to keep you and your family safe.

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