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Yuendumu Community Health Centre

Location:
Yuendumu is located 290km NW of Alice Springs on the Tanami Highway – a 3 hour drive.

Category:
Medical Student

Population:
1300

Major Language Groups:
Walpiri & English

Road:
Although only about 70km of the road is unsealed, a 4WD is recommended. Caution is required when driving on the unsealed road (the Tilmouth Well to Yuendumu leg) which is subject to surface corrugations and dust clouds. Watch for wandering stock, road trains and wildlife and ensure that your vehicle is roadworthy.

Air:
Janami Air Charter operates flights Alice Springs–Yuendumu–Lajamanu–Katherine each Monday and Thursday with return flights on Tuesdays and Fridays

Seasonal Access:
Road access is via the Tanami Highway, which may be impassable after heavy rain.

Description:
Large 2 year old modern clinic with separate men’s and women’s areas; very busy clinic that is well equipped. Health programs include - Aged care meeting and visits weekly Antenatal clinic with midwife Immunisation and Chronic Disease Care plans.

Links
http://www.yuendumu.nt.gov.au/