Santa Teresa Health Centre
Clinic Profile
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Location
80kms South East of Alice Springs.
Category
John Flynn Scholars, Prevocational Doctors (PGPPP) and GP Registrars
Population
Approximately 600
Major Language Groups
Eastern Arrente, English
Access via Road
The road is unsealed and rocky in parts and rainfall may cause additional deterioration. 4WD is recommended. Allow 1.25 hours travel time from Alice Springs depending on road conditions. There are feral horses and cattle in the region that can pose a road hazard.
Access via Air
No plane service available. A day only airstrip exists but patient evacuation is usually organized by our 4 wheel drive ambulance.
Seasonal Access
Year round access, 4WD is recommended.
Outstations Serviced
None
Health Centre Information
The Health Centre is located in the Ltyentye Apurte community, which has the alias name of Santa Teresa. The centre is community controlled and funded by Commonwealth and Territory Governments. It was originally built in 1974 as a hospital. Major renovations in 2007 allowed for separate male and female entrances and treatment areas. The clinic is staffed by a GP, three nurses, three male and female Aboriginal Health Workers, clinical program staff and an experienced administrative team.
Community Program
Women’s Health
Men’s Health
Child Health
Exercise Program
Sexual Health
Chronic disease
Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Visiting Specialists
Physician
Obstetrician
Gynaecologist
Ophthalmologist
Dentist
Optometrist
Audiologist
ENT
Specialist referrals not mentioned above can be arranged with a visit to Alice Springs.
Open Times
Mon – Fri 0830 hrs – 1200 hrs | 1300 hrs – 1630 hrs
Contact Details
Santa Teresa Health Centre
Phone: 08 8956 0911
Fax: 08 8956 06910
P O Box 921
Via Alice Springs
NT 0872
Email: [email protected]
Community Profile
Community Information
The town of Santa Teresa is divided into four areas: East Side, New Houses, Old Village and Through the Fence. These areas are used by different family groups in accordance with cultural practice.
History
The history of the community can be traced back to the 1920s when a camp was set up in Alice Springs near Anzac Hill by local Arrente people moving in from the bush. In 1937 a school for Aboriginal children was established due to the arrival of the Catholic Marist brothers. By 1942 the mission was moved to Arltunga, an old gold mining town approximately 90km ENE of Alice Springs. In 1952 a lease of Crown Land was granted by the Commonwealth to the Mission and the following year the settlement was established approximately 85 km SE of Alice Springs. Under the aboriginal land rights (NT) Act 1976 the lease automatically converted to Aboriginal freehold land. Since then the church has handed over the infrastructure (except the school) to community ownership and management. In accordance to the land Rights Act, the land at Ltyente Apurte is administered by a Land Trust comprised of traditional owners. The Health Centre is an Incorporated Body established under the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organizations framework. Its formal name is Mpwelarre Health Aboriginal Corporation and it was established in 2008. Its Board consists of community members and a professional management and clinical team.
Art & Culture
Keringke Art Centre
City/Shire Council
Macdonnell Shire Council
Central Land Council
Local & Govt Services
Police station, School, Government Business Manager
Facilities
General store, fuel supply, childcare crèche, aged care program, adult education centre, church, Centrelink agent, indoor sports centre and swimming pool.
Attractions
Simpson Desert, N’Dhala Gorge Nature Park and Trephina Gorge Nature Park, camping, 4 wheel driving, arts & craft centres, walking tracks, Alice Springs.
Telecommunications reception and internet access
NextG phone service is available, internet access at the clinic and at other service providers offices.
Permits required ie camping, alcohol, beach etc
Alcohol is not allowed in the area and penalties apply to residents and visitors who breach this law.
Useful Links
www.rahc.com.au
www.gpnnt.org.au
www.nothinglikeaustralia.com
www.schools.nt.edu.au/ltyentye
