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Amooguna Community Health Centre
Location:
15 kms south of Alice Springs
Category:
Student
Population:
342
Major Language Groups:
Arrente,
Description:
Amoonguna was established in 1963 as a Government reserve, to provide accommodation for Aboriginal people in close proximity to the town (Alice Springs). Many people were shifted there, including some Warlpiri and Luritja people, who had originally come to Alice Springs to work for the Army during World War 2 and then intermarried with local families. Most people living there now are Eastern Arrente of married into Eastern Arrente families. Many of the first residents there lived at the Old Telegraph Station.
Road:
Access is via the Ross Highway, which turns east from the Stuart Highway just south of Heavitree Gap. After a short drive through the “Farm Area” you will pass Amoonguna Aboriginal Settlement on your right.
Air:
n/a
Seasonal Access:
All-year round access. Road access may be restricted during periods of heavy rain.
Outstations Serviced:
n/a
Facilities:
New purpose built clinic recently opened in August 2007 with modern facilities and seven consultation rooms. The following programs operate from the clinic:
- Women’s Health
- Men’s Health & Men’s Health screening day
- Aged Care programs
- Sexual Health
