Our Services
About Our Services
Allied Health Services
Strengthening Aboriginal Health Program
Outreach
First Nations Health Outreach Services
Karratha Central Healthcare is a Not-for-Profit Registered Charity dedicated to providing quality allied health services across the Pilbara.
Operating since 1998 as the Pilbara Health Network, our aim remains to improve the health of our Pilbara communities through comprehensive primary care, allied health and mental health services.
Our team of qualified and experienced allied health clinicians offer a variety of services from tailored therapeutic services for an individual to evidence based programs and workshops to educate groups.
We pride ourselves on our holistic approach to person centred care, including providing choice and control in their services.
We offer Medicare and NDIS funded services, services offered for a fee, and government funded community programs and workshops.
We also offer a variety of locations to best suit our clients and their therapy needs. Whether you see us at one of our Karratha clinics, in another part of the Pilbara during outreach, at home, at school or in the community, we aim to provide consistent care and support.
Allied Health Services
Mental Health Services
- Depression and/or anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Stress or anger management
- Sleep difficulties
- Lonliness
For information on the next clinic please contact us.
Podiatry
Our Podiatrist can provide diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the feet, ankles and lower limbs.
They will also work with clients to help prevent injury or chronic disease.
Our services include:
- Routine podiatry
- Diabetic foot checks
- Custom orthotics
- Nail surgery
- Heel and arch pain
- Chronic wound management
- Ingrown nail treatment and services
Physiotherapy
Our expert physiotherapist utilizes cutting-edge techniques and personalized treatment plans to address your unique needs, whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, or seeking to enhance your mobility and performance.
Our services include:
- Musculoskeletal assessments
- Workcover injuries
- Rehabilitation programs – pre and post surgery
- Functional capacity evaluations
- GLA:D Program for hip and knee osteoarthritis
- Chronic Disease
Dietetics
Our Accredited Practising Dietitian supports clients to understand the impacts of food and nutrition on their body and assists with improving an individual’s overall health and wellbeing through diet or lifestyle changes.
Our services include:
- Weight loss and management
- Specialty diets such as keto, carnivore or fasting
- Food allergies or intolerances education
- Peadiatric fussy eating
- Gut health
- Pre and post bariatric surgery
- Underweight or malnutrition support
- Cardiovascular disease or Diabetes management and support
Diabetes Education
We offer Diabetes Education sessions with Diabetes WA through Telehealth.
Diabetes Education promotes independence and self-confidence by working with clients to help them understand and manage their diabetes.
Our services include:
- Medication management
- Education on lifestyle modifications and managing high/low blood sugar
- Linking clients with organisations with diabetes related products
- Monitoring blood glucose levels including use of glucometers
We are a Rural and Remote Community Provider for diabetes management products; glucose monitors, glucose strips and needles are available for us to give to our Strengthening Aboriginal Health clients in all towns and communities that we service.
Care Co-ordination for eligible SAH clients
We understand the importance of comprehensive and personalised care management. From coordinating appointments to ensuring continuity of support services.
With our compassionate approach and commitment to excellence, trust us to navigate the complexities of your care journey with professionalism and integrity.
Let us be your partner in achieving optimal health and happiness.
Strengthening Aboriginal Health Program
Wayiba! Wanthiwa! Hello!
Welcome to Strengthening Aboriginal Health!
The Strengthening Aboriginal Health Program is specifically designed to support our Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients to achieve optimal health, development and wellbeing.
The program offers:
Access to Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Dietetics, & Diabetes Education
Group Education on topics such as exercise, diet, & chronic disease prevention
Outreach health clinics to rural communities
Assistance with transport to appointments
Support from our full time Aboriginal Health Care Coordinator
You are eligible to join the program if you are:
- Aboriginal and/Or Torres Strait Islander
- Aged 16+
- have a chronic medical health condition (like diabetes or high blood pressure)
If you are interested in hearing more about the program or joining, please give us a call on 91446900.
Outreach
At Karratha Central Healthcare,
we are constantly working towards meeting health equality for all people in the Pilbara. We collaboratively deliver programs and outreach services to address social determinants of health, and support people to manage their health issues closer to their home and community.
Every month we have had clinicians travel to Tom Price, Onslow, Bindi Community, Bellary Springs Community, Paraburdoo and Wakathundi Community to provide much needed support and services.
Along with podiatry, dietetics, physiotherapy and diabetes education services our team of clinicians facilitate health education sessions for small groups, previous topics have included; foot care, diabetic wound prevention, stress management, nutrition, food budgeting.
These services are provided free to our Strengthening Aboriginal Health clients and a usual in-clinic appointment fee is charged for all other clients.
Upcoming Outreach Dates
Bindi Community
August 5th
October 14th
December 9th
Tom Price, Bellary Springs, Wakathuni & Paraburdoo
September 14th – 16th
November 9th – 11th
First Nations Health Outreach Services
Many communities in regional, rural and remote Western Australia do not have easy access to medical specialists or allied health professionals who can diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses. With funding from Rural Health West we are able to provide our ATSI clients access to specialised medical services which reduces their need to travel long distances to attend a consultation or receive treatment, meaning they can stay close to their home and family.
First Nations Health Outreach Services supports the provision of primary health care multidisciplinary teams to prevent, detect and manage chronic diseases in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples who live in urban, rural, regional and remote communities. Chronic disease is defined as ‘a condition that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or more’.
