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What’s this about?

We are exploring whether we can set up a new Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) in Yorke Peninsula and nearby areas.

Aboriginal community control of health services means that they are governed and operated by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, with decision-making power held by the local community through majority Aboriginal leadership, and a focus on delivering comprehensive primary healthcare to that community.

Who is involved?

The Narungga Nation Aboriginal Corporation (NNAC) and Point Pearce Aboriginal Corporation (PPAC), representing the leadership and priorities of the local Aboriginal community, are working in close partnership with the Aboriginal Health Council of South Australia, which is leading this feasibility study alongside the Department for Health and Wellbeing and the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network.

Image: Gulawulgawi Ngunda Nhagu – Cape Spencer Lookout, Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park

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What do we want to know?

  • The health services our mob need the most
  • Gaps in health services that exist today
  • The level of community support for community control of health services
  • Your views on how community control of health services could work.

Online Survey

The survey on the future of health services for our mob in Yorke Peninsula (Guranda) is now closed. Thank you to everyone who attended our community meetings and completed the survey.

Surveys Closed May 16 2025

What’s the next steps?

  • Finalising a feasibility report endorsed by Narungga Health Assembly in support of establishing a new Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) on Yorke Peninsula.
  • Continuing engagement with stakeholders and service providers to ensure ongoing quality health care for mob living on Yorke Peninsula.
  • Advocating for long-term, community-led care that empowers Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through self-determination in health services.

Stay connected for updates as we work together towards improved health outcomes for our community.