Published: 6 Mar 2024

Through Local Decision Making agreements, the delivery of primary health care for Imanpa and Yulara transferred to an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service in March 2023.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, which already provides care at other Aboriginal communities, including nearby Mutijulu, adjacent to Uluru, assumed operations of the communities’ primary health care clinics. They are a national leader in primary health care and strong advocates for the health of Aboriginal people.

Yulara will become a service hub for the region and Imapnapa will continue providing BreastScreen appointments along with other outreach services.

The Kaltukatjara (Docker River) Health Centre transitioned to Congress mid 2023.

Increasing community involvement in the planning and delivery of local health services beings additional health benefits to local residents.