Transition of the Maningrida Health Centre to Mala'la Health Service

Michael Hawkes • 3 February 2020

Mala'la Health Service is currently in the process of transitioning Maningrida Health Centre from Top End Health Service (TEHS) to Mala'la.

Who will be providing the Health Services?

Mala'la Health Service started managing the Rheumatic Heart Disease, Outstations, Child Health and Men's Health Programs in October 2019.

On 1st July 2020, Mala'la will be managing all other Health Programs - Chronic Disease, Women's and Maternal Health, Mental Health, and the Aboriginal workforce.

From 1st July until 31st December 2020, TEHS will still be in charge of the Clinic's Acute & Emergency Health Services. There will be 8 TEHS Nurses doing this work.

On 1st January 2021, Mala'la will be managing all Health Services, including the Health Centre, and Acute & Emergency Services.

What will the change mean for Maningrida people?

Mala'la staff already work in the Clinic, so the changes may not be obvious to begin with.

Still come to the Clinic if you are sick during the day
Still ring the same phone number if you are sick after hours
Still get medicine & other health treatments from the Clinic
Clinic staff will be offered jobs with Mala'la

Why is this change good for Maningrida Community and the Homelands?

Mala'la may bring in different ways to see sick people that will suit Maningrida better:

We want to increase employment of local Aboriginal staff
We want to support, help and listen to the Community
We have a better understanding of local needs because decisions are made by local people
We have access to more funding to help the Health Services needed for Maningrida Community

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