Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory | Non-profit organisation

Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation

Locality: Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory

Phone: +61 8 8939 1900

Address: Arnhem Rd 0880 Nhulunbuy, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.miwatj.com.au

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24.01.2022 As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month, we hope that over the last few weeks you've been able to take some tips from our wonderful staff across the Miwatj region about how to make a habit of looking out for yourself and others. It’s important to take time to check in on yourself and your loved ones, now more than ever - check out this video Menzies School of Health Research created to highlight the importance of culture, family and community in maintaining good mental health for everyone.

24.01.2022 Future Saltwater/Galiwin'ku Youth Band had a manymak weekend at Barunga Festival and performing on Saturday night! Thank you to East Arnhem Regional Council, Shepherdson College, Top End Music Centre, ALPA, Bottom Shop & Skinnyfish for supporting the band. Stay tuned for some video footage from their performance!

23.01.2022 Lest We Forget. Today we take a moment to reflect on the commitment and sacrifices made by those who have fallen, those who have served and those who are currently in active service for our country on this ANZAC Day. We acknowledge all our people who fought for their Country against invasion and colonisation, and those who have fought overseas. We commemorate their service.

23.01.2022 Introducing Justine, our Tackling Indigenous Smoking Manager, who has been with us for a little over a year. We asked Justine what mental health means to her and she replied, It’s about a person’s complete wellbeing, and always checking in with how I think, feel and behave. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health looking after your whole person/body; physically, emotionally and spiritually. This year, living in Arnhem Land, although it hasn’t been as restricte...d as the rest of the country, it’s been tough, as I haven’t been able to travel to Victoria to see my family and friends. Justine shared how she takes care of her mental health and we found out that she is a big fan of self-care, things like getting enough sleep, drinking plenty of water, recharging at home (saying no to events) and getting her hair and nails done! Doing things for myself, makes me feel happy :) She added I also like doing things that keep me grounded such as a beach walk, a swim or a phone call with friends and family and I also love being involved in playing sports in Nhulunbuy. ‘It’s okay, to not be okay’ always ask for help Thank you for sharing Justine

23.01.2022 It was great to see some fantastic support shown today at the Miwatj Health/Nhulunbuy Corporation Smoke Free Town Centre awareness day! Community members and local businesses and organisations are supporting a Smoke Free Arnhem Land and getting behind this healthy initiative. Come down tomorrow and Friday 11am-2pm in the Nhulun Town Centre for a free sausage sizzle and to have a yarn with us about the Nhulun town centre becoming a no smoking area! #MiwatjHealth #SmokeFreeArnhemLand #Quitline

22.01.2022 Great to see everyone supporting the Miwatj Health/Nhulunbuy Corporation Smoke Free Town Centre awareness day! If you are in the area feel free to stop by, grab a sausage sizzle and have a chat with Boogie before 2pm today! Here are more pics from Nhulunbuy.... #MiwatjHealth #SmokeFreeArnhemLand #Quitline See more

22.01.2022 Do you know what is National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how can it help me? The NDIS is designed to support people with a disability to receive funding to pay for services with the aim to improve their skills and increase their independence. The NDIS was rolled out in the Northern Territory in 2014 and as of September 2020, 3,798 people are receiving NDIS supports in the NT. #DisableStereotypes #MiwatjHealthAboriginalCorporation #NDIS #IDPwD

20.01.2022 We know that food insecurity is widespread in our region and directly impacts people’s ability to eat healthy food. That’s why we’ve developed a Food Security and Nutrition Strategy 2020-2024. With this strategy we hope to take meaningful steps forward to making our communities more food-secure and supporting people to make healthy food choices. Get in touch if you’d like to know more! #nutritionweek #tryfor5 #deadlytucker #miwatjnutrition

19.01.2022 Walking together for a healthy life Joe (Men’s Health Coordinator, Miwatj) Any Miwatj male client is welcome to the Men’s Health Walk. Young or old, all are welcome to join. The Men’s Health walks are at both Garriri (aka Rocky Bay in Yirrkala) and Butjumurru (in Gunyangara). Generally, we have the walks every 4 weeks at each site. The walk is followed by hunting, spear making, yarning and we finish it off with a tasty and healthy lunch. This is a simple physical acti...vity with positive benefits to our health (both the body and the spirit). It is also a great way to meet the men (Aboriginal health workers, Nurses, Doctors) that can help you at the clinic. If you have any questions or are interested in joining please contact Joe on 0417 738 671 or email [email protected] #MiwatjMensHealt #movember2020 #StrongerTogether

19.01.2022 Burritj (mosquitoes) are everywhere this time of year. Burritj can carry diseases such as Barmah Forest virus and Ross River virus as well as a disease called ‘Dengue fever’. The Burritj that carry dengue fever are not in our region so we have our team at Miwatj catching mosquitoes to send to Darwin to make sure it’s not here. We trap mosquitoes to be sent to the NT Government Medical Entomology lab to be identified. For more information please visit your local Miwatj clinic or message us any questions you have. #MiwatjHealth #EnvironmentalHealth

18.01.2022 5. If you have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, ask your AHP, nurse or doctor. Or call the COVID hotline on 1800 020 080 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a short video of Rarrtjiwuy Herdman (Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation), Dr. Jane Davies (Menzies School of Health Research) and Rosemary Gundjarranbuy (Galiwinku community elder) discussing questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccines in both Yolngu Matha and English.

17.01.2022 We had some great feedback from our recent Remote Trauma Courses in Nhulunbuy with Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation. One participant explained: I really go...t absorbed in the scenarios and it felt real. At the end of each course we recreate a high pressure trauma scenario using life-like mannequins so the participants can use their new skills in a practical setting. The participants work together to apply tourniquets to stop haemorrhaging, create shelters to protect patients from the elements, and maintain airways. TIO - Territory Insurance Office sponsors the program so we can provide it free-of-charge in the most remote pockets of the NT and ensure all Territorians are equipped with the skills to save lives.

17.01.2022 Happy New Year Buk’mak! We are back on the Miwatj Facebook page to share more stories around what is happening in our communities. Let’s kick start the year by meeting our Board members. The Miwatj Board meet 4 times a year. They are responsible for overseeing the activities and affairs of Miwatj Health including strategy, planning and budgets. They are passionate and determined, working together to improve primary health care in their communities. We are very proud and ...thankful for their commitment and look forward to working together towards achieving Miwatj’s vision in 2021. #MIwatjHealth

17.01.2022 Meet our new addition to the Darwin Office, Reuben. We asked Reuben what mental health means to him and he replied, being stable in every sense, emotionally, socially, physically and mentally. Reuben shared that this year with COVID-19, a few changes occurred unexpectedly in his personal life. These changes had an impact on, not only himself, but also his family. Overtime things have seemed to turn out for the best for him and his little family. Reuben is a firm believer th...at the best way to look after his mental health is by staying active, staying positive and surrounding himself with positive people. Don’t kill my vibe! If you are feeling unwell there is no shame opening up and asking for help.

17.01.2022 The COVID-19 vaccine is now available at your local Miwatj clinic! Here we have our Miwatj AHP nurse student Stuart McGrath getting his first vaccine and explaining the process in Yolngu Matha. If you have any questions please talk to your doctors, nurses and AHP at your local Miwatj clinic.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to Menzies School of Health Research for their podcast ‘Ask the Specialist’ which has been awarded silver for Smartest Podcast at the Australian Podcast Awards. ‘Ask the Specialist’ is a cultural education podcast which answers doctor’s questions about working with Aboriginal patients, and we are proud to have had two of our own staff Stuart Yiwarr McGrath and Rarrtjiwuy Melanie Herdman involved in the podcast. ‘Ask the Specialist’ was also a finalist for Best Indigenous podcast. For more information about the podcast, visit: https://www.menzies.edu.au//Ask_the_Specialist_Larrakia_T/

16.01.2022 #movember2020 #menshealthawareness #MiwatjHealth

15.01.2022 Small changes in remote stores have made big impacts on health in our communities!! ALPA and Monash University published a ground-breaking study successfully reducing sugar intake in 10 of their community stores including Milingimbi, Gapuwiyak and Ramingining. By reducing the display and promotion of high sugar food and drinks in their stores ALPA reduced added sugars intake by a whopping 1.8 tonnes in just 12 weeks!... Check out more here! https://www.monash.edu/medicine/healthy-stores-2020

15.01.2022 Meet our Workforce Learning and Development Coordinator, Alexandra Bruggisser. Alex's many lives have shaped who she is today, and what she brings to Miwatj Health. Today, she has three missions: 1. Help trainees learn about health through a cultural lens; 2. Show people the true extent of their capabilities, and finally; 3. Train herself out of her role.... Click to read Alex's story and why it's so important to her that, one day, she passes the baton. #MiwatjPeople https://miwatj.com.au//story-11-meet-alex-bruggisser-our-/

15.01.2022 Here are some frequently asked questions about the NDIS. #DisableStereotypes #MiwatjHealthAboriginalCorporation #NDIS #IDPwD

15.01.2022 Last week our Public Health team in Galiwin'ku spent the day at Bible Camp sharing Healthy Lifestyle dhawu with the East Arnhem Regional Council Youth Sport and Recreation on country for the School Holiday Program. #healthylifestyle #MiwatjHealth

13.01.2022 Nhamirr Bukmak! Starting today, it is Men’s Health month on our Miwatj Facebook page. Stay tuned as we share some helpful information, stories and updates of the work we do in this space. #MiwatjMensHealth #movember2020

11.01.2022 Congratulations to one of our very own AHP’s and soon to become the first ever Yolngu registered nurse, Stuart McGrath for taking home the NT Young Australian of the Year award. Stuart is very passionate and was recognised for his efforts improving the health of his community of Galiwin’ku in East Arnhem Land. We are so proud of you Stuart! #ausoftheyear #MiwatjHealth

10.01.2022 We are very proud of you Dr Wendy! #MiwatjHealth #AusoftheYear

10.01.2022 Yo Bukmak! Did you know that it’s Australian Food Safety week? Follow us this week as we share 5 easy tips on how to handle and prepare food in the safest way. #FoodSafety #MiwatjHealth

10.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY Public Health Team Coordinator - Darwin and Galiwin'ku, NT. - Full time, permanent. - Fly in fly out opportunity; 3 weeks in Galiwin'ku, 1 week in Darwin. - $85,273 - $115,365 per annum.... For more information or to apply, please click the link below: https://miwatj.applynow.net.au//MHAC446-public-health-team

09.01.2022 Yo Nhamirr Bukmak! Remember Nathan Garrawurra, our AHP from the Renal team? Nathan’s been with us for almost three years! To Nathan, mental health means: When you’re not thinking straight and don’t take the time for yourself or seek help then it ends up affecting your well-being. Last year Nathan and his family relocated to Darwin from Elcho Island, he shared how stressful the move was and he had a lot of doubt, mostly worried that his family wouldn’t like Darwin, howeve...r his family are enjoying living in Darwin. Nathan said I always try to take time for myself and sometimes I go for a walk to clear my head. Sometimes when I can’t think right or I had a bad day, when I come home and see my kids laughing it makes me forget whatever that was bothering me because I want to always make sure my family is happy and that makes me happy. Nathan’s advice is if anyone is feeling unwell or struggling, don’t be afraid to seek help. No shame in it and we are all here to help. Thank you Nathan.

09.01.2022 Miwatj staff, Jess and Elizabeth, were excited to attend the annual camp recently hosted by Stars Foundation at Manangaymi. The camp was a great opportunity to build relationships and create a safe space for women to ask questions and talk about their health and wellbeing. Young miyalk featured here with their 'women's wellbeing gift bag'!... #Dhapirrk #Womensbusiness

09.01.2022 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is held on 3 December each year. It aims to increase public awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability and celebrate their achievements and contributions. The Australian Government has been supporting IDPwD since 1996 to raise awareness around Australia. The theme for 2020 is Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World. We encourage you to share... our story of inclusion and diversity as well as your own stories, through your online and social media channels with the hashtag #DisableStereotypes. Tell us your story! #DisableStereotypes #MiwatjHealthAboriginalCorporation #NDIS #IDPwD

08.01.2022 Meet Christina, one of our dedicated NDIS support coordinators. Christina understands the importance mental health plays in all aspects in a person’s life. Mental health can have an effect on physical health, relationships, work life, social life, gut function and overall wellbeing. Christina shared how this year has been full of changes and her mental health has been challenged greatly, however she constantly reminds herself of how grateful she is for all that she has. She... added, This year has taught me to never let the bump in the road affect your journey. Christina takes care of her mental health by hitting the gym as a way to ease her thoughts and relieve stress, which includes bike rides or beach walks/runs. She also finds writing down her thoughts helpful when her mind has too much to say. Always remember that everyone is struggling through something different, and maybe reaching out could be a great opportunity to share some advice or just be a support for each other. Thank you for sharing Christina.

08.01.2022 Take a look at that refreshing water in Gapuwiyak! These photos are from a bush trip with Mums and Bubs, sharing healthy ngatha (food) and learning about nutrition and the impacts of smoking. Featured here: our public health nutritionist, Caroline, Tackling Indigenous Smoking worker, Trudy and Minnie from East Arnhem Regional Council. #Healthyngatha #Nutrition #TIS

08.01.2022 Here’s 3 easy tips to remember when preparing meals for you and your family to enjoy! TIP : Remember to wash your hands before cooking TIP : Cook chicken and mincemeat all the way through (even in hamburgers)... TIP : Bacteria like to grow on food when the temperature is between 5 degrees and 60 degrees , this is called the DANGER ZONE so keep hot food above 60 degrees and cold food below 5 degrees. #AFSW20 #FoodSafety #MiwatjHealth

07.01.2022 Congratulations to our Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Amanda Galangaarr Dhagapan (Gapuwiyak), Bethanie Gondarra (Galiwin'ku), Dyahn De Santis (Nhulunbuy) and Nathan Garrawurra (Darwin) who all graduated yesterday! We look forward to them continuing to be wonderful role models in their communities. We are all extremely proud and we wish you all every success in your future endeavours!

05.01.2022 Today is World Handwashing Day! Our Miwatj Environmental health team would like to introduce a new staff member named Gerry who will be moving into our communities and helping teach everyone about handwashing! Remember to wash your hands;... before handling, preparing and eating food after touching raw meat, fish, eggs or chicken after using the toilet or if helping children go to the toilet or changing nappies after blowing your nose after touching a pet after gardening after returning home See more

05.01.2022 Clinic Quit Days now every Wednesday in Gapuwiyak 10am- 3pm! Come on down to the clinic and you will find our Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) team and Men’s Health nurse Darcy set up and ready to talk to you about the dangers of smoking. Our TIS team are there to support you on your quit journey, and assist with visits to the local doctors and nurses for one on one quit support.

05.01.2022 Yo bukmuk! We’re here at Barunga with the Galiwin’ku Youth Band - if you’re at the festival make sure you see them tonight at the main stage!

04.01.2022 Meet some of our Darwin Miwatj Movember team members They will be growing their mo throughout the month of November to raise awareness for men's health. Please support the team by checking out their fundraising page below. Don't forget to check in with your bro's! ... #MiwatjMensHealth #movember2020 #StrongerTogether https://movember.com/t/miwatj?mc=1 See more

03.01.2022 Congratulations Stuart! We are so proud of you. #youngaustralianoftheyear

03.01.2022 Congratulations to Miwatj Health staff, Dr Wendy Page and Stuart McGrath for being awarded NT Australian and Young Australian of the year. We are so lucky to work with you every day!

02.01.2022 To wrap up 2020, Miwatj Health would like to wish everyone a safe and happy festive season! It has been a challenging and unpredictable year but we are thankful for the support we have around us from our families, staff and communities. We look forward to returning in 2021 to continue working towards our mission of Yolngu community-led healthcare. We will be taking a short break on the Facebook page and returning with many more stories to share with you all! https://miwatj.com.au//Miwatj-Strategic-Plan-2021-2024-4.p

02.01.2022 Yo bukmak, please see below djama opportunities with Miwatj Mala. Head into your local clinic or contact recruitment on 08 7902 9974 or email [email protected] if you are looking for work.

01.01.2022 Yo bukmak! The Pfizer vaccine to protect against COVID-19 is now available on the peninsula and in Gapuwiyak. Our public health teams are set up at the Yirrkala, Nhulunbuy, Gunyangara and Gapuwiyak clinics to answer any questions you have about the vaccine and share some healthy ngatha. Getting the vaccine is the best way to protect yourself, your family and your community from the COVID-19 virus

01.01.2022 Congratulations to our Director of Medical Services, Dr Wendy Page who was named last night 2021 NT Australian of the Year. Dr Wendy has dedicated more than 30 years to improving Aboriginal health outcomes. Dr Wendy was recognised for her remarkable work in reducing the prevalence of strongyloidiasis in local East Arnhem Land communities from 60% to below 10% and she is a world recognised expert for her many published papers on the Strongyloides worm. What an incredible woman! We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication Dr Wendy!