Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service (AHS) is a community controlled primary health care service operated by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community of the ACT. In Wiradjuri language, Winnunga Nimmityjah means Strong Health. The service logo is the Corroboree Frog which is significant to Aboriginal people in the ACT.
Our aim is to provide a culturally safe, holistic health care service for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the ACT and surrounding regions. The holistic model of health care provided by Winnunga Nimmityjah AHS encompasses not only medical care, but a range of programs to promote good health and healthy lifestyles.
Services
- GP Services
Winnunga Nimmityjah AHS provides a holistic service to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community which focuses on an individual as a whole person, their family and community.
GP services offered include immunisations, comprehensive health checks, smoking cessation, chronic disease management, preventative programs such as cervical screening, hearing tests, dental checks, and information and support on diet.Contact:
| Phone: | 02 6284 6222 |
| Fax: | 02 6284 6200 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - open now as at 1:50 PM EST |
Website: http://www.winnunga.org.au/
Email: reception@winnunga.org.au
Other services at Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service
- Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Indigenous, Midwifery Program
Midwifery Program- Winnunga Nimmityjah AHS has a community midwifery team of 2 midwives and one Aboriginal Access Worker. The midwifery team offers antenatal and postnatal care, community at home support, baby health checks, breastfeeding support, immunisations, and a range of women's health services. Our midwives work closely with ACT hospitals, and assist in ensuring continuity of care between Winnunga Nimmityjah AHS and hospital services.
Winnunga Nimmityjah AHS has a comprehensive child immunisation program, and our patients are encouraged to access this. This also allows us to follow up on our patients' progress with post-partum recovery, and to assist them with any needs in relation to caring for their infants.
It is vitally important for high risk clients to have access to Aboriginal specific, culturally appropriate midwifery services, as many choose not access mainstream services without support. Winnunga Nimmityjah provides a quality service in an environment of understanding and respect.
Contact:
| Phone: | 02 6284 6222 |
| Fax: | 02 6284 6200 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM - open now as at 1:50 PM EST |
Website: http://www.winnunga.org.au
- Dental Health Clinic
Winnunga Nimmityjah AHS opened a dental clinic to service the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the ACT and surrounding region. We employ a dentist and two dental assistants.
The program provides treatment and preventative dental and oral hygiene care. Treatments include fillings, dentures and extractions.
Contact:
| Phone: | 02 6284 6222 |
| Fax: | 02 6284 6200 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - open now as at 1:50 PM EST |
Website: http://www.winnunga.org.au/
- Healthy Lifestyle Progams
Winnunga Nimmityjah AHS run a number of social health programs and services, employing both female and male counselling and support staff.
The Healthy Lifestyle Program provides lifestyle advice and support, including exercise groups and healthy eating classes.
Contact:
| Phone: | 02 6284 6222 |
| Fax: | 02 6284 6200 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - open now as at 1:50 PM EST |
Website: http://www.winnunga.org.au
- Hearing Health Program
The Hearing Health Program provides hearing tests for clients at Winnunga and for primary school aged children in public schools across the ACT.
Contact:
| Phone: | 02 6284 6222 |
| Fax: | 02 6284 6200 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - open now as at 1:50 PM EST |
Website: http://www.winnunga.org.au
- Midwifery Program
Winnunga Nimmityjah AHS has a community midwifery team of 3 midwives and one Aboriginal Access Worker.
The midwifery team offers antenatal and postnatal care, community at home support, baby health checks, breastfeeding support, immunisations, and a range of women's health services.
Our midwives work closely with ACT hospitals, and assist in ensuring continuity of care between Winnunga Nimmityjah AHS and hospital services.
Contact:
| Phone: | 02 6284 6222 |
| Fax: | 02 6284 6200 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - open now as at 1:50 PM EST |
Website: http://www.winnunga.org.au
- Other Medical Services
Winnunga Nimmityjah AHS employs a wide range of health practitioners, and offers numerous clinical services and programs tailored to suit the needs of the local community. The service focuses on acute and chronic care, and also prioritises preventative health care. Our clinical staff includes:
- Practice nurses
- Pharmacists
- Aboriginal Health Workers
- Psychiatrists / Psychologist
- Physiotherapist
- Podiatrist
- Dietitian.
Contact:
| Phone: | 02 6284 6222 |
| Fax: | 02 6284 6200 |
Opening Times:*
| Weekday: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - open now as at 1:50 PM EST |
Website: http://www.winnunga.org.au
* These times are indicative only. Please call the service prior to your departure to confirm the availability. Please call ahead in after-hour periods or on public holidays. ACT Health attempts to provide accurate and up to date opening hours information for the public, however if you feel that this information is incorrect please contact the ACT Health Services Directory Administrator at HSD.Admin@act.gov.au to have this amended.
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