New Jabiru Health Centre open

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.
The new centre is located at 7 Tasman Crescent, Jabiru. For more information, call the centre on 08 8979 9900.
For more information about Red Lily, visit: redlily.org.au. 
Chair of Red Lily Health Board June Nadjamerrek said, “Red Lily Health Board welcomes the opportunity to provide culturally-appropriate health care from a ‘purpose-built’ facility in Jabiru.
“We are pleased that local people and Aboriginal Corporations were consulted in the design of the new health centre in addressing the specific needs in renal and child health care, as well as ensuring enhanced morgue and mourning facilities on site.
“Red Lily thank the Northern Territory Government for their commitment to community control and local decision-making.”
Adjunct Professor Christine Connors, Chief Health Officer, NT Health said, “The availability of quality healthcare in remote communities is critical to achieving our responsibility to provide care as close to home as possible that is culturally safe and responsive.
“The new Jabiru Health Centre will ensure that, now and into the future, residents and visitors to the area will have access to state-of-the art facilities. 
“We look forward to continuing to work with Red Lily to support care that meets the dynamic needs of the West Arnhem community, helping to achieve the best health outcomes for Territorians.”