Construction has begun on a new health care centre for First Nations people in Ceduna.
There was a turning of the sod yesterday on the facility, which aims to address the growing need for culturally appropriate and fit-for-purpose health infrastructure.
The Yadu Health Service Aboriginal Corporation will build and fit out the facility, with more than $13.4 million funded by the Federal Government, and another $2.5 million from the state government.
The new facility will include consultation rooms for primary health care services, a dental treatment space, rooms for visiting specialists and space for staff and training.
The investment is part of the Albanese Labor Government’s 2022 commitment of $164.3 million over four years for First Nations health infrastructure projects around Australia.
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs, Kyam Maher said the new health centre will improve health access for the local Aboriginal population.
“This new, state-of-the-art facility will go a long way to ensure Aboriginal people on the Far West Coast have access to high-quality health services when its required,” he said.
Yadu Health previously operated from a rundown building which was demolished in January 2024.
