About Bidyadanga

With a population of around 800, Bidyadanga is the largest single Aboriginal community in Western Australia. There are complex health care needs associated with chronic disease, acute infectious morbidity and social problems. There are high prevalences of diabetes, heart disease and renal disease.

Health staff comprises of three senior health positions (Aboriginal Health Workers and Registered Nurses) who share the on-call roster, supported by two AHW's.

Reception, cleaning, gardening, driving and maintenance are all community CDEP functions. A doctor from BRAMS provides a fly-in clinic one day per week. In spite of its population and health status profile, the capacity and funding of health care services at Bidyadanga are completely inadequate to meet needs.

KAMSC continues to support and release staff for upskilling and in-service which is critical in maintaining the workforce.

Health Committee

The Bidyadanga Health Committee is an important link between the community, KAMSC and clinical staff. Regular meetings of the Health Committee have been valuable in communicating with the clinic staff as well as an opportunity to problem solve issues arising.

Contact

C/O PO Box 634
Broome
Western Australia, 6725

Phone: (08) 9192 4952
Fax: (08) 9192 4827