Organisation Structure
Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the day to day management of the organisation. The CEO manages human resources, finance and policy and program develpment. The CEO undertakes high level negotiations on behalf of Winnunga Nimmityjah and undertakes public relation, media and community development activities.
Medical Services
Winnunga Nimmityjah employs 2 Full time Doctors, Doctor Peter Sharp, Medical Director, Dr Piyatissa Jayasuriya and a number of sessional doctors. Winnunga Nimmityjah is a Royal Australin College of General Practitioners (RACGP) accredited training facility and also trains medical students from the Canberra Hospital, Clinical School.
General Health Services
The General Health Services Team offer support for the community in a range of health areas. Our Health Liaison Officer provides counselling advocacy and referral for a range of health issues.
Winnunga has a Community Midwife who offers a range of services for expectant mothers and their families both during the pregnancy and after the delivery.
Our Receptionist or an Administration Support Worker will greet you at Winnunga and will help you access the services you need.
Winnunga also employs a driver to help people without transport to attend medical services at Winnunga.
Social Health Team
The Social Health Team consists of male and female Aboriginal Social and Emotional Wellbeing Counsellors and a psychiatrist.
The Social Health Team offer counselling, advocacy and referral to other agencies.
The Social Health Team undertake community development activities and one of their major aims is to promote pride in Aboriginal culture
Substance Misuse Team
The Substance Misuse Team have male and female Substance Misuse Counsellors who provide counselling for issues with both legal and illegal substances.
The Substance Misuse Team provide client support and advocacy and refer to appropriate agencies. The substance misuse workers are also involved in community education and health promotion activities.
Health Program Support
The Health Program Support Team consists of a Health Promotion Officer and a Chronic Disease Coordinator. The Health Promotion Officer is responsible for planning, implementation and evaluating health promotion activities at Winnunga Nimmityjah.
The Chronic Disease Coordinator has responsibility for developing services and programs to address chronic desease issues in the community.
Finance
The Finance Officer manages the finances of the organisation, conducts budgeting programs and provides assistance to the Chief Executive Officer.