Waminda’s History
From Jilimi To Waminda
Aunties Marcia Sutton, Lurline Ardler (dec), Cheryl Cowan, Debbie Bundle (dec) and Tania Hill – Members Of Jilimi, 1984
Our Journey
In the early 1980’s the local Aboriginal community was concerned about the lack of health services available for Aboriginal women and their families. Difficulty accessing mainstream health services and often the lack of cultural understanding meant there were a number of contentious issues around women’s health. Aboriginal women suffered with lifestyle problems, social and emotional ill-health, isolation and stress.
In 1984 an Aboriginal Women’s Health Centre was established. This was in response to the community’s need to have a service especially for Aboriginal women. The centre was funded by the Health Department to service Aboriginal families living in the Shoalhaven area. This service was funded under the auspice of Jilimi the Shoalhaven Women’s Health and Resource Corporation.
In the late 1980’s a change of incorporation occurred, Jilimi no longer existed and the South Coast Women’s Health and Welfare Aboriginal Corporation – Waminda was established in 1990. It has been important for Waminda to take an active role in influencing mainstream services to be more culturally sensitive and to improve access for Aboriginal people.
An understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture has been necessary for service providers to be able to achieve improved health outcomes for Aboriginal women and their families.
Debbie Bundle (dec) – 1984
Prevent The Spread
Please click here to find out more information about COVID-19 and how it has affected Waminda services. Please self-isolate if you have any symptoms of COVID-19, including a sore throat, coughing or sneezing, or flu-like symptoms. Call our reception to make a telehealth appointment with one of our doctors.
Our practice has an appointment booking system for all consultations, we can accommodate walk in consultations with the clinical team, but it is encouraged to make a booked appointment. On arrival you will be triaged by an Aboriginal health worker prior to seeing the Doctor. If you are unable to attend face to face due to symptoms, we have the option of a telehealth appointment.