Danila Dilba Health Service
Location:
Knuckey Street Darwin City
Category:
Student and GPR - Advanced and Subsequent term.
Description:
Danila Dilba Biluru Butji Binnilutlum Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation, commonly known as Danila Dilba Health Service or just Danila Dilba, was established in 1991 and has its roots in the Darwin Aboriginal community. The community includes people living in the suburbs of Darwin and Palmerston, the Aboriginal town camps of Kulaluk, Minmarama Park, One Mile Dam, Knuckey's Lagoon and Fifteen Mile and homeless Aboriginal people living in temporary camps around Darwin.
The full name of the Medical Service, was given by Larrakia people, who are the traditional owners of Darwin. In their language, danila dilba is the dilly bag used to collect bush medicines and biluru butji binnilutlum means Aboriginal people getting better from sickness. The first clinic, was opened in
1991. Since 1992, Danila Dilba has been located at 32-34 Knuckey Street in Darwin City.
The Service employs 3 Medical Staff who have developed high level skills in cross cultural medicine and public health. Registrars work closely with Aboriginal Health Workers and Educators as part of the Service’s medical team.
Training Details
This position is especially suitable for registrars who plan to work in rural settings where there is a high proportion of Aboriginal patients. Preference will be given to rural registrars with a demonstrated interest in Aboriginal Health.
- GPR Advanced and Subsequent terms.
Links:
Danila Dilba Website
