Branch description

Congress Alukura is a women’s health and birthing centre developed in the 1980’s to address the concerns of Aboriginal women in Central Australia.

Our services include the provision of culturally appropriate antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal and women’s health care through our midwifery led Maternity Service and Women’s Health Clinic.

We employ a full-time Medical Officer, Midwives, Women’s Health Nurse, Liaison Officer, Educators, Traditional Grandmothers and administrative/support staff.

Services include:

Women’s Health Clinic

Offering treatment and advice on contraception/family planning, STI/HIV, Well Women’s Checks, cervical screening, infertility etc.

Maternity Service:

Midwifery led service offering antenatal, birthing and postnatal care by a known carer at Alukura and Alice Springs Hospital. As well as Antenatal Education Classes.

Visiting Services:

Visiting O&G Specialist service and Mammogram service.

Transport & Liaison Service.

Young Women’s Community Health Education Program (YWCHEP)

Offering sexual health education to young women 12 to 20 years in schools in group or individual sessions in schools, youth organisations, town camps, remote communities and at Alukura.

Policy and Advocacy

Contributing to policy in relation to Indigenous Women’s Health matters and advocating on behalf of women in Central Australia at a local, regional and national level.