The Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (NHS) has achieved significant growth and success, driven by a collaborative and culturally respectful approach to care. Our efforts have expanded healthcare services, built strong foundations, and ensured access to quality care for remote communities despite geographical challenges.
A key to our success is maintaining effective partnerships and funding arrangements. NHS manages funding contracts across Federal, State, and other sources, enabling the delivery of essential services and programs while ensuring transparency and accountability through detailed reporting.
Our innovative programs, including comprehensive environmental health projects and animal health initiatives, along with specialist care through partnerships, play a vital role in enhancing wellbeing across the Lands. NHS remains committed to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and improving service delivery. Projects such as clinic upgrades and solar panel installations ensure reliable, sustainable services that empower Ngaanyatjarra families to thrive and remain healthy on Country.
NGAANYATJARRA COUNCIL VISION
As part of the Ngaanyatjarra Council Group we work towards the Council vision: “Helping Yarnangu remain strong on country leading lives filled with purpose and agency, thriving in a culture-rich environment.”
THE VISION OF NGAANYATJARRA HEALTH SERVICE VISION
“Travelling and working together to empower Ngaanyatjarra People to live healthy lives, get better when they are sick, and improve wellbeing of those living on the Ngaanyatjarra Lands.”
THE MISSION OF NGAANYATJARRA HEALTH SERVICE
The Ngaanyatjarra Health Service works in a malparara way [two-way learning] with the Ngaanyatjarra community to promote the health and wellbeing of people on the Lands, providing accountable, culturally appropriate healthcare. We listen and respond to the community’s changing health needs and priorities, and collaborate with other service providers to deliver the best care we can.
NGAANYATJARRA HEALTH SERVICE OVERVIEW:
TIM O’BRIEN, GENERAL MANAGER
THE VALUES OF NGAANYATJARRA HEALTH SERVICE
| VALUE | THE WAY WE ACT |
| Respect | Respect for Ngaanyatjarra People, culture, and self-determination, as well as the organisation and one another is at the centre of all we do. |
| Empowerment | Empower, support and advocate for communities to help people stay strong and healthy |
| Holistic Care | Provide quality care and health education for the whole person throughout their lives: we focus on body, mind, and spirit. |
| Collaboration | Work in the malparara way, in partnership with the community, its leaders, members and other organisations. |
| Learning | Learn from Ngaanyatjarra people. Share what we learn with each other, with visiting health practitioners, our communities, and with those who live outside Ngaanyatjarra country. |
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