NGAANYATJARRA HEALTH SERVICE
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service provides three key areas of support across the Lands:
- Residential Aged Care
- Community Aged Care
- Disability Services
Our Goal
Our goal is to support Yarnangu to stay on Country, connected to family, culture and community, while living a healthy, safe and meaningful life as they age or live with disability.
All services are led by the Manager – Aged Care & Disability, supported by a dedicated team of clinicians, coordinators, team leaders and local community staff.
Working Together
Across all services, our teams work together to:
- Strengthen collaboration between services
- Improve client outcomes through coordinated care
- Reduce duplication and close service gaps
- Support Yarnangu in a way that respects culture, community and Country
Residential Aged Care
Kungkarrangkalpa (Wanarn Aged Care Facility)
Located in Wanarn on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, Kungkarrangkalpa is a 20-bed accredited residential facility providing:
- 24/7 care and support
- Permanent and respite care
- End-of-life care
- Low to high-level care needs
The facility is a home for older people from across the Lands, ensuring they remain connected to culture, community and Country.
Residents are supported by a skilled and caring team including:
- Clinical Nurse Managers
- Registered and Enrolled Nurses
- Patient Care Assistants
- Yarnangu Assistants
- Chefs
Alongside clinical care, the team provides cultural and social activities to keep residents engaged, connected and supported in a familiar environment.
Community Aged Care
Our Community Aged Care services are delivered through Day Centres across the Lands, supporting people to remain living at home for as long as possible.
What we provide:
- Nursing care planning and clinical support
- Meals and meal delivery
- Community Social Kitchens
- Transport to and from services
- Personal care and domestic assistance
- Social support and community engagement
- Culturally led activities and programs
These services are delivered by local teams including:
- Community Health Nurses
- Team Leaders and Coordinators
- Community Support Workers
- Aboriginal Support Workers
Our focus is simple – keep people strong at home and connected to community, reducing the need to relocate away from Country to access care.
We also work closely across teams to ensure coordinated, joined-up care, reducing gaps and improving outcomes for shared clients.
DISABILITY SERVICES
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service supports people living with disability to access and navigate the NDIS and other supports.
What we provide:
- Advocacy and support to apply for NDIS funding
- Help to understand plans and access services
- Connection to other providers and supports
- Core supports such as meals and domestic assistance
- Culturally led activities and community engagement
Services are delivered by a dedicated team including:
- Coordinator
- Remote Community Connectors
- Community Support Workers
Our teams live and work on the Lands, ensuring supports are culturally appropriate, practical and grounded in community.
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