The new Jabiru Health Centre is now officially open, with primary health services delivered by Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO), Red Lily Health Board Aboriginal Corporation (Red Lily).
The new $20 million purpose-built health centre will increase access to medical services in the West Arnhem region. As the main health provider in Kakadu National Park, the health centre will serve both residents and tourists.
The new health centre features eight consulting suites, including paediatric rooms, four multi-purpose allied health examination rooms, a four-chair renal ready room, and a dental surgery complete with sterilisation and work rooms, dedicated male and female waiting areas and a health store.
Specialised facilities include an audiology consulting room with a hearing booth, an X-ray room, a four-berth morgue with a viewing area and an external, culturally appropriate ceremony area adjacent to the morgue.
There are also emergency capabilities at the health centre, such as a drive through ambulance bay and an emergency department with two resuscitation bays.
NT Health will continue to provide community support, including visiting specialist services such as paediatrics, dental care, hearing services, mental health support and alcohol and other drug treatment services.
