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      Health & Wellbeing Of The Aboriginal Community

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      The word Nunyara means 'restored to health' and comes from the language spoken by the Barngala people, traditional owners.

      Nunyara Aboriginal health Service Inc provides a range of quality services and programs, promotes healthy lifestyle choices and works to improve the health outcomes of Aboriginal people who reside in Whyalla. We advocate for dedicated and culturally appropriate service responses for the Whyalla Aboriginal Community from mainstream services.

      The Primary Health Care Philosophy is implemented in the provision of services, and in care to individual clients and to the Aboriginal Community. Programs are implemented to build whole of community capacity to maintain and improve health and well being. This also includes supporting training and development of community members to further build capacity in our community.Nunyara delivers evidence-based and best practice comprehensive primary health care to the Aboriginal community and these services include:Acute care GP consultations 5 days a week Health assessments Chronic conditions management Child and maternal health care Immunisations Obstetric antenatal and postnatal care Tackling smoking Grief and loss counselling Allied health services (visiting providers): Optometrist, Dietician, Audiologist, Respiratory Nurse, ENT Surgeon, Endocrinologist, Midwife, Diabetic Educator,Podiatrist.

      Accreditations
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      Payment method
      eft
      Established
      2003
      ABN
      52 368 663 383
      Staff
      11-20
      Service Notes
      Open Monday to Friday
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      Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Associations & Organisations
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      What is Nunyara?

      Nunyara is an Aboriginal Medical Centre established in 2002 to promote health and wellbeing among the Aboriginal Community in Whyalla through primary health care services and various programs.


      How can one get vaccinated at Nunyara?

      Nunyara offers Covid-19 Pfizer vaccinations for all age groups, with walk-in clinics available for easy access3. For more information, individuals can visit the centre or contact the staff.


      What services does Nunyara offer?

      Nunyara provides culturally appropriate primary health care, health promotion programs, visiting specialists, community programs, and NDIS support.