Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service
In 1998, we relocated to a purpose built facility in Wittenoom Street in the heart of East Perth, where we are today. The name also changed to Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service which refers to the Swan River. In close proximity on the same health campus are Yorgum and AADS supporting other health needs of our community.
Today over 40 years from those humble beginnings we are bigger, better and growing stronger as the Mother organisation in Noongar Boodja, a large employer of Aboriginal people and supported by non-Aboriginal staff, in total over 140 staff. We now have grown to have four successful, busy clinics in the major hubs of the Metropolitan area delivering a comprehensive healthcare service and a number of specialised programs throughout. We have a current database of over 15,000 clients registered are also responsible for an Accommodation Hostel which provides board and lodging to Aboriginal people attending Renal Dialysis in Perth who are away from home or Country.
We would like to acknowledge the NEAF members past and present for never giving in, which influenced the opening of other leading Aboriginal organisations such as the Aboriginal Legal Service.