CDU Medical Centre
Accreditation
RACGP
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Mainstream Placements
Working Hours
Full Time
Part Time
GP Supervisor(s)
Dr Cathy Dugdale, Dr Sarah Giles and Dr Kate Strasser
Overview
This clinic is located at the Charles Darwin University in the Sports and Recreation section of the campus, which includes a purpose built gymnasium and a 50 metre running track.
CDU Medical Centre is managed by Flinder Charles Darwin (FHD) Health Ltd. FHD Health Ltd is a non-for-profit joint venture by Flinders University and Charles Darwin University. Flinders and Charles Darwin Universities operate both the Super Clinic and CDU Medical Centre.
CDU Medical Centre is staffed by a total of eight (8) GPs and four (4) Registered Nurses.
Last updated: Monday, June 1, 2015 - 10:58
Darwin
Overview
Population: Approximately 130,000.
Languages: English is the most commonly used language.
Telecommunications reception and internet access
Full mobile reception and internet reception.
Access
Road: Darwin can be accessed via the Stuart Highway. The Stuart Highway runs the length of the Northern Territory from Darwin through to Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs, and then onto Adelaide.
Train: The Ghan passenger train service runs from Adelaide to Darwin via Alice Springs and Katherine two (2) to three (3) times a week depending on the season.
Air: The Darwin International Airport has domestic flights available between all major Australian cities and international destinations. Many communities can also be accessed via smaller operated aircrafts.
Air: The Darwin International Airport has domestic flights available between all major Australian cities and international destinations. Many communities can also be accessed via smaller operated aircrafts.
Seasonal: The climate of Darwin is heavily affected by the wet season season from November to April, when the majority of the yearly rainfall occurs during this time. During this period tropical cyclones may occur.
Facilities
Darwin has all the facilities of a modern city – entertainment centre, prestige beaches, water parks, pedestrian mall, shopping centres, sports grounds, motor sports complex, picturesque fishing locations, a large range of restaurants and cafes, four (4) cinema complexes including an outdoor Deckchair Cinema, casino, pubs, clubs and a nightlife strip.
Additional information
History: The Larrakia Aboriginal people are the first inhabitants of the greater Darwin area. Darwin Harbour was discovered in 1839 by the Captain of the Beagle, John Lort Stokes, who named the land after a former ship mate, British naturalist Charles Darwin. It was first settled as the Capital of the Northern Territory in the 1860s. Originally the settlement was named Palmerston and the Port named Port Darwin. The town growth accelerated when gold was discovered 200kms south at the town of Pine Creek in 1871. In 1911 the town most commonly known as Palmerston was official changed to Darwin. On the 19th of February 1942 at 9.57am during WWII 188 Japanese warplanes attached Darwin in two waves. The attack killed at least 243 people and caused immense damage to the town. On Christmas eve in 1974 the city was almost completely wiped out by Cyclone Tracy. The city rebuilt and now thrives in many aspects; Real Estate, Mining and Gas.
Climate: Darwin has two (2) seasons opposed to four (4) seasons in the cooler parts of Australia - the wet season (November-April) and dry season (May-October). During the wet season Darwin experiences high humidity levels and heavy rain, with an average temperature of 32°C. During the dry season months the humidity level is lower, with an average temperature of 32°C and a minimum temperature of 16°C during the early morning hours.
Attractions: There is an array of rich and interesting historical World War II artefacts and preserved sites, a multicultural mix of restaurants and diverse outdoor markets, wildlife parks, water parks, and picturesque fishing spots. The Top End is also a hub to spectacular natural attractions, including Litchfield National Park (125kms south of Darwin).