Following a successful collaboration earlier this year, Roper Gulf Regional Council’s Community Development Program (CDP) partnered once again with Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation to host two community health days in Jilkminggan - one for men and one for women.
The events were held on Tuesday, 8 April and Wednesday, 9 April, with a strong turnout from local residents. A total of 52 community members took part in health checks - 24 men and 28 women -delivered by the team from Sunrise Health Service Aboriginal Corporation.
These community health days are designed to encourage participation from residents who may not attend the clinic regularly, helping to build trust, raise awareness, and improve long-term health outcomes in remote communities.
The Men’s Health Day was supported by Jarrad, Brian and Troy from Sunrise Health, while the Women’s Health Day was led by Jwala, Fatima, Antonella, Anne-Maree and midwife Abbey, who also handed out Share the Dignity bags and other generous donations.
The events were coordinated by Lisa, CDP Manager at Roper Gulf Regional Council, with support from Tracey (Senior CDP Employment and Living Skills Coordinator) and Jarrad (CDP Assistant Manager). Each day wrapped up with a BBQ, bringing the community together for a meal and a yarn.
Roper Gulf Regional Council would like to thank the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA) for their continued support in making initiatives like this possible.
We are proud to support the health and well-being of our communities and are already planning to host more events like this throughout the year.
