Wunan Health in Kununurra, Western Australia | Medical service

Wunan Health

Locality: Kununurra, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9168 1001

Address: 57 Bandicoot Drive 6743 Kununurra, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.wunanhealth.org.au

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25.01.2022 Your mental health is just as important as your physical health in this time of crisis. Our GPs are available to help you if you need support. We now offer video conference appointments to talk to your GP face-to-face. Appointments accepted via phone, email and HotDoc.

25.01.2022 Exciting news! Dr Stephanie Trust, our Principal Practitioner has been selected as a finalist at the Western Australian General Practice Education and Training - WAGPET WA Rural Health Excellence Awards for 2020. Visit Rural Health West to learn more about the WA Rural Health Excellence Awards.

24.01.2022 Today is Dr. Hannas last day with us. She will definitely be missed and we wish her all the best.

24.01.2022 Our phone lines will be down for maintenance from 9.30AM - 10.30AM (perhaps less). Please email us if you have any urgent requests. We apologise for any inconvenience. [email protected]

24.01.2022 Please continue to make your bookings via the 'Book Now' buttons on our Facebook page and our website. Thank you all for your patience and support.

24.01.2022 Today was Dr. Andrew and Dr. Emma's last day at Kununurra Medical. It has been an absolute pleasure to have you two on board and you will definitely missed not just by our team but the whole community. We wish you all the very best and success in your future endeavours!

23.01.2022 Happy Friday Kununurra! It was a busy day at Wunan Health but we managed to grab some of our team to pose for a quick photo in their brand new uniforms!

23.01.2022 Today was Dr. Andrew and Dr. Emmas last day at Kununurra Medical. It has been an absolute pleasure to have you two on board and you will definitely missed not just by our team but the whole community. We wish you all the very best and success in your future endeavours!

23.01.2022 Good Morning! If you are interested in working with our fantastic team in our brand new building, we are currently taking expressions of interest for a number clinical and non-clinical areas. Please visit the link below and fill out the form to register your interest :) We look forward to hearing from you.

23.01.2022 Today is International Nurses Day! We would like to thank all the nurses out there, serving on the front lines during this difficult time. Prime Minister, Hon. Scott Morrison MP has joined the CEO of the Australian College of Nursing Professor Kylie Ward FACN and Members Matt Luther OAM FACN and Nikki Johnston OAM MACN to deliver a historic International Nurses Day (IND) message to nurses. This is the first International Nurses Day address by an Australian Prime Minister. Video courtesy of Australian College of Nursing

23.01.2022 Good Morning! We are very happy to announce that we have two new GP registrars starting with us today! Dr Bianca Howard and Dr Luke Davies have moved over from Broome and will be completing their registrar training with Wunan Health. We also have a few appointment slots available today. If you would like to book one, call us on 9168 1001 or email us at [email protected]. You can also book online through our online booking platform, HotDoc by clicking on the ‘Book Now’ button on our Facebook page or our website.

21.01.2022 Please note that tomorrow will be the last date for Sick Kids Clinic. We are working on implementing telehealth service to allow patients to attend their GP or Nurse appointments via phone or skype.

21.01.2022 We are hiring! Do you have a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people? Would you like to further your career with a great team and amidst a stunning landscape? Kununurra Medical, a fully accredited private practice in Kununurra, WA, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (Primary Health, Chronic Disease, Palliative Care) to join our team. We are a social enterprise with 100% of our profits used to support programs that aim to improve primary health care a...Continue reading

21.01.2022 If you have been travelling overseas in the past 14 days, and/or have been in close contact with a person suspected or confirmed as having coronavirus, and you have developed flu like symptoms such as cough or fever please phone the Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice 1800 020 080 (24/7). We are receiving daily updates as the situation changes. You can get up to date accurate information through the HealthyWA facebook page or website https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/. ...If you are symptomatic you may require screening for Coronavirus and you will be advised accordingly. Screening will not be conducted at GP practices. If you wish to contact one of our nurses, please ring 9168 1001 or 0467 066 781 during business hours.

21.01.2022 We now offer the option for you to have your GP appointments via video call. Bulkbilling is offered for all telephone and video appointments at this time. Bookings are accepted the usual way via HotDoc, phone or email. This is an online waiting room facility that allows you to connect with your GP face-to-face with no contact. If you have a smartphone, tablet, iPad or a computer with a webcam, you can access this facility. ... Data costs will only apply during the consultation with your physician. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Email - [email protected] Phone - (08) 9168 1001

21.01.2022 Exciting news! Professor Riaz Khan, a senior orthopaedic surgeon based in Perth will be conducting telehealth clinics on the following dates: December 16 January 1 and 13... If you are looking for orthopaedic services, please book an appointment with a GP for a referral. If you already have a referral, contact The Joint Studio on the details below for a telehealth appointment. The Joint Studio provides a range of elective trauma surgeries: - Hip replacement (primary to complex revision) - Knee replacement (primary to complex revision) - Partial (Unicompartmental) knee replacement (medial and lateral) - Patello-femoral knee replacement - Computer navigated knee replacement - Robotic knee surgery - Patient-specific knee replacement (with 3D printed customised cutting guides) - Knee arthroscopy - Soft tissue knee reconstruction (e.g. anterior cruciate ligament repair) - Soft tissue shoulder reconstruction (e.g. rotator cuff repair) - Hip arthroscopy - Soft tissue hip reconstruction (e.g. gluteal repair) - Surgery for trauma (e.g. fractures)

20.01.2022 We are incredibly grateful to Dr Sally, Dr Julia and Dr Hanna as they have agreed to stay in Kununurra and support our community during this difficult time. Please read this message and share with your friends and family. If you can't get through to us by phone, please click on the 'Book Now' button on Facebook or our website, https://www.kununurramedical.com/ to book an appointment.

20.01.2022 We will be closed for Team Training on Thursday, June 18. We apologise for any inconvenience.

20.01.2022 Appointments available today. Please make your booking through HotDoc by clicking on our Book Now button on Facebook or Website. You can also email us on [email protected]

20.01.2022 Good Morning and Happy Tuesday! Now that interstate travel is a possibility, we wanted to remind you to update My Health Record before you head out of town :)

20.01.2022 Good Morning! Dr. Julian is a new doctor starting today at Kununurra Medical. If you wish to book an appointment with Dr. Julian, please use the 'Book Now' button on our Facebook page for a quick online booking or visit our website to book online https://www.kununurramedical.com/ ... You can also make a booking by contacting us on 9168 1001 or by emailing [email protected]

19.01.2022 Keep your health in check during this time of crisis. You can get in touch with your GP via telehealth over the phone or via video conferencing. Appointments available over the phone, email and via our online booking system.

18.01.2022 We held our second Flu Shot Clinic last Friday and would like to thank everyone who participated! We had strict social distancing and hygiene measures in place and are thankful for the participants who made our job easier by adhering to them with a smile We are all in this together and are grateful for such a supportive community! Special thanks again to Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley for allowing us the use of the SWEK Swimming, Sports and Leisure space. Watch this space... for more updates. In the meantime, please stay informed via the HealthyWA, Health.gov Facebook pages and websites. We now provide video appointments for our patients. Bookings are accepted via phone, email and our online booking system.

18.01.2022 Good Afternoon! Please note our Christmas hours for the holiday period. If you would like an appointment, call us on 9168 1001 or email us at [email protected]. You can also book online through our online booking platform, HotDoc by clicking on the ‘Book Now’ button on our Facebook page or our website.

18.01.2022 We are happy to announce that we have started offering medicals again. if you wish to make a booking for a medical, please contact reception. P - 9168 1001 E - [email protected] Book Online via HotDoc

17.01.2022 A national campaign has launched to inform all Australians about the coronavirus (COVID-19). The campaign aims to reduce the risk to individuals and families by enabling them to make informed decisions and to take up health recommendations. We encourage you to stay up-to-date with accurate information from reliable sources such as HealthyWA's Facebook page or their website https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/. The regularly updated resources on https://www.health.gov.au//novel-coron...avirus-2019-ncov-res is also an excellent source for accurate information. If you have been travelling overseas in the past 14 days, and/or have been in close contact with a person suspected or confirmed as having coronavirus, and you have developed flu like symptoms such as cough or fever please phone the Coronavirus Health Information Line for advice 1800 020 080 (24/7).

17.01.2022 We would like to thank everyone who attended our grand opening event last Thursday. It was a great turnout and we are grateful for your ongoing support. Black Tapas did a wonderful job, providing catering with a beautiful bush tucker twist. Big thanks to Cally and Yollande, with Kiki and Billie from the Artopia Workplace Learning Program, who provided support behind the bar. Special thanks to Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley President Cr David Menzel, East Kimberley Chamber ...of Commerce and Industry, and Agnes Armstrong with Waringarri Aboriginal Arts. We wish to acknowledge our main supporter, Lotterywest for the grant of $2 million that set things in motion for this monumental project. Last, but most certainly not least, we thank our construction partner Thermal Comfort Homes for their dedication and hard work that allowed us to complete this project on time.

17.01.2022 Making bookings through HotDoc is quick, easy and simple. If you are having issues getting through to us via phone, please use the 'Book Now' button on our Facebook page or on our website. You can also email us on [email protected]. Thank you for your patience.

17.01.2022 Good Morning! We are now offering face-to-face appointments again. Please make your booking through HotDoc, reception or via email. However, please book a phone or video call consultation if you have cold or flu like symptoms. We are still being very cautious about COVID-19 and will be taking every safety precaution necessary.

16.01.2022 Please be sure to wash your hands regularly with soap for at least 20 seconds to remove any contaminants from your hands. (Video courtesy of Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Ltd) Stay up to date with accurate information from reliable sources such as the HealthWA Facebook page and https://www.health.gov.au/ as the situation progresses. We strongly recommend using our Telehealth services and using our online booking system via our 'Book Now' button on Facebook and our website.

16.01.2022 We would like to thank everyone who participated in our flu shot on Friday the 3rd of April. We made sure to set up this temporary clinic with the appropriate safety precautions in mind and would like to thank our participants once again, for their kind cooperation and support. Special thanks to Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley for allowing us to use the SWEK Swimming, Sports and Leisure centre to set up the clinic. We will provide you with an update on the next clinic as so...on as we have made the necessary arrangements. Thank you all for your patience and kind support! We now provide video appointments for our patients. Bookings are accepted via phone, email and our online booking system.

15.01.2022 The Indigenous owned Kununurra Medical is the only accredited private medical practice in the picturesque East Kimberley Region. Kununurra Medical is a social enterprise with 100% of our profits used to support programs that improve primary health care and aim to unlock the potential of Aboriginal people in the East Kimberley. If you are in WA and would like to enjoy an adventure in the Kimberley while working with a wonderful team, this is your chance! The practice provides ...an amazingly broad scope of medical and nursing services such as skin checks and procedures, industrial medicine, chronic disease management, pre-employment medicals, shared antenatal care, womens health, men's health, Aboriginal health checks and palliative care support, including dealing with unusual conditions like melioidosis and rheumatic heart disease. If you want a career where you can make a real difference, and you are passionate about our mission to provide quality medical care and support our partner Wunan Foundation, then consider working with Kununurra Medical. Join Dr. Stephanie Trust, the winner of the Aboriginal Person of the Year at the East Kimberley Aboriginal Achievement Awards, and the wonderful team in the beautiful East Kimberley region, famed for its breathtaking sunsets, magnificent landscape and vast cultural diversity. We will soon be relocating to a new purpose-built facility with greater capacity to provide innovative services to the local community. If you wish to apply or have any further questions, please dont hesitate to contact Fiona, our General Manager on 08 9168 1001 or via email on [email protected]

14.01.2022 Today is Dr. Hanna's last day with us. She will definitely be missed and we wish her all the best.

13.01.2022 COVID-19 Update Please stay up-to-date by checking HealthyWA and https://www.health.gov.au/ as the situation progresses. We look forward to sharing any information that might help our community stay safe.

13.01.2022 Please continue to make your bookings via the Book Now buttons on our Facebook page and our website. Thank you all for your patience and support.

13.01.2022 The Wunan Health team celebrated Melbourne Cup and bid farewell to Dr Alice Fitzgerald as she welcomes her new role to be a WonderMOM. :) We would like to thank you for all your hard work and loyalty over the years. We wish you, Josh and the upcoming bundle of joy, all the best for the future. You will be missed!

12.01.2022 Kununurra Medical is Hiring! We are seeking General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners. Do you have a passion for rural and remote primary health care? Would you like to further your career with a great team and amidst a stunning landscape? Kununurra Medical, a fully accredited private practice in Kununurra, WA, is seeking General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners - preferably with a background in Primary Health, Chronic Disease, Palliative Care or Child and Maternal...Continue reading

12.01.2022 Good Morning! We are open and serving our community. We still offer telehealth appointments and will keep you updated about our other services as we start offering them again. In the meantime, make sure little things don't turn into big things! If you are managing an existing health condition or need GP support, please don't hesitate to contact us. Your GP is here to help you! ... P - 9168 1001 E - [email protected] Book Online via HotDoc Stay safe, stay healthy and #SeeYourGP Video courtesy of WA Primary Health Alliance

12.01.2022 We have appointments available today. Please call us on 9168 1001 or click on the 'Book Now' button to make a booking online via HotDoc.

12.01.2022 Good Morning Kununurra. We have some exciting news! Mr. Arif Valibhoy specialises in general and bariatric surgery and he will be visiting Kununurra to host a clinic at our brand new premises on 20th October. If you wish to book a consultation with Mr. Arif Valibhoy, please contact us on 9168 1001 or email us on [email protected].

12.01.2022 We are seeking an Aboriginal Health Practitioner to provide a high standard of care for patients of the service, to support the General Practitioners, provide culturally safe support and advice and to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of the practice. Essential Selection Criteria Current AHPRA registration and Certificate 4 qualifications as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner.... Recent experience in either a community based or hospital setting. Solid clinical and assessment skills. Interest in primary health care provision, including Aboriginal health. Highly organised, motivated and able to work autonomously. Experience using clinical software such as Best Practice or similar. Current drivers licence. Willingness to learn new skills and keen to develop. Willing to apply for Medicare Provider number. Desirable Selection Criteria Experience delivering funded programs including data collection for reporting. Wound care knowledge. Venepuncture competency. Candidates must possess Current WA Drivers License National Police Check Working with Children Check An excellent remuneration and benefits package is on offer to the right candidate. To discuss this position in further detail or to request a comprehensive position description, please contact General Manager, Fiona Baines on 9168 1001. Please submit your applications via email to [email protected] or drop them off at the clinic on 96 Coolibah Drive, Kununurra (next to the Kununurra District Hospital) Applications close Friday 31 July 2020

10.01.2022 Good Morning Kununurrra! We have exciting News. We have a new GP starting with us for 4 weeks on Monday. Meet Dr. Tegan Martyn. Dr. Tegans love of General Practice was born when she first came to Kununurra as a medical student in 2009. She brings a diversity of experience, having worked in both hospitals and General Practice in central and regional Perth, Karratha, Roebourne and New Zealand. Tegan returned to work at both Kununurra District Hospital and in remote clinics in ...Warmun and Kalumburu in 2015. She has since completed her specialist training and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Tegan enjoys all aspects of General Practice and has undertaken further education to become a Youth Friendly Doctor, holds a Diploma of Child Health and a Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health. She is skilled in inserting both Mirena and Implanon contraceptive devices and is competent in diagnosing and removing skin cancers. Outside of work, you will find Tegan enjoying the outdoors camping, bushwalking and being active with her husband and young family Have you downloaded HotDoc yet? Booking is fast, easy and simple with HotDoc. Please click on the 'Book Now' button on our Facebook page if you wish to book an appointment with Dr. Tegan or download the HotDoc app for the full range of features.

09.01.2022 We have appointments available today. Please call us on 9168 1001 or click on the Book Now button to make a booking online via HotDoc.

09.01.2022 Appointments available today. Please make your booking through HotDoc by clicking on our 'Book Now' button on Facebook or Website. You can also email us on [email protected]

08.01.2022 Influenza vaccines are now available in Australia. The majority of stock is yet to arrive. We will update you as more information becomes available. Thank you all for your kind support and patience.

07.01.2022 We are closed for staff training. We will be back tomorrow! Thank you for your patience.We are closed for staff training. We will be back tomorrow! Thank you for your patience.

07.01.2022 Exciting news! Mr. Arif will be hosting a second clinic at Wunan Health on 18 January 2021 (next Monday). If you have a referral from a GP and would like to book an appointment with him, please contact Mount Medical Centre. If you do not have an appointment, please contact us for a GP referral.

06.01.2022 Shire President David Menzel and Lorraine Morris, Clinical Coordinator at the Kununurra Medical Centre stress the importance of social distancing, good hygiene ...practices and effective self-isolation. ~ The WA Department of Health and Premier and Cabinet has declared the HealthyWA website and State Government Coronavirus page as the single sources of truth as the situation with this pandemic is changing daily. It is important to not follow information from unofficial sources. See more

05.01.2022 Kununurra Medical is now offering telehealth services for patients to attend their GP appointments over the phone or via skype.

05.01.2022 Good Morning All! We have appointments available this afternoon and tomorrow. As we are still working on fixing our phone issues, please do click on the Book Now button on our Facebook page or our website for faster, more convenient booking via HotDoc.... You can also email us on [email protected]

03.01.2022 We are open today! (08) 9168 1001 [email protected] or book via HotDocWe are open today! (08) 9168 1001 [email protected] or book via HotDoc

01.01.2022 Congratulations to Dr. Kate who just completed her GP Registrar studies after much hard work and dedication.