WMHS: /About Us

About Us

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (WMHSAC) is an Aboriginal health care service designed to ensure our client's journey through the health system meets their medical, health, social and cultural needs.

WMHSAC originated from the efforts of Aboriginal people to establish a health service that addressed the unmet needs of Aboriginal people in the Port Hedland, South Hedland areas and surrounding communities.

WMHSAC has over 13,000 Aboriginal people registered to receive its services. 5,165 of whom are actively engaged and regularly receiving primary care, wellbeing and prevention services and programs. In 2010/2011 WMHS has conducted more than 20,000 services within the Medical Services and Wellness Centre.

WMHSAC has 15 experienced health professionals who work together to improve health outcomes in the region. They are supported by 17 community engagement and administrative staff.

Memberships

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is a proud member of the Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia (AHCWA) and is affiliated with the National Aboriginal Controlled Health Orga... (more)

Networks

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation prides itself on improving the health outcomes of patients and the community through strong relationships between health disciplines, Port Hedland Co... (more)

Accreditation

WMHSAC is accredited by AGPAL, ACRRM for junior doctor training and Rural Clinical School for medical student training. WMHSAC is a WAGPET training facility accredited by RACGP and ACRRM for delivery... (more)

Funding

Wirraka Maya Health Service Aboriginal Corporation (WMHSAC) receives operational funding to provide Aboriginal primary healthcare, wellness outreach activities and health programs in the Hedland commu... (more)

Values

As an Aboriginal Health Service we: Aim to improve the status of Aboriginal people through access and treatment to primary healthcare whilst meeting their social, emotional and spiritual need Are... (more)