Mawarnkarra Health Service is a community controlled Aboriginal health service providing holistic health care to the Aboriginal communities of West Pilbara
12/01/2026
โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT NOTICE โ ๏ธ
Clinic Closed Due to Water Outage
We regret to inform you that Mawarnkarra Health Service - Roebourne Clinic is temporarily closed due to a water outage.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your understanding.
We will inform you in due course once the issue is resolved and the clinic is reopened.
22/12/2025
๐Holiday closure notice ๐
To allow our team to rest and recharge, the MHS Roebourne Clinic will be closed from 25 December to 2 January and reopen 5 January 2026.
We appreciate your understanding and hope our patients enjoy a safe, happy, and healthy Christmas.
We look forward to welcoming you back into the clinic in 2026!
17/12/2025
We had a fantastic time attending the NACCHO Aboriginal Health Australia Conference in Sydney last week, recognising and celebrating the incredible work of Aboriginal Controlled Community Health Organisations.
It was inspiring to connect with other public health professionals from around Australia who are just as passionate about providing holistic, culturally appropriate care as we are.
We are grateful for the invaluable insights shared, along with our collective commitment to closing the gap and achieving positive health outcomes for our communities.
15/12/2025
๐ Temporary closure of MHS Karratha clinic ๐
Our Karratha clinic will be closed from COB Friday 19 December until Tuesday 6 January for the holiday period.
If you require our services between Monday 22 and Wednesday 24 December, please visit our Roebourne clinic.
11/12/2025
Need help navigating the NDIS?
Whether it's finding out if you're eligible, accessing services, or simply wanting to learn more about the process, our Remote Community Connectors (RCC) are here to support you every step of the way.
Our fantastic RCC team is made up of local community members who place community and culture at the heart of everything they do. Based in Roebourne, they service the City of Karratha and the Ashburton region in its entirety - helping you stay connected to the services you need, wherever you may be.
Want to learn more? Reach out to the team by emailing rccprogram@mhs.org.au, calling (08) 9182 0805 or by chatting to one of our friendly staff members at the Roebourne clinic.
10/12/2025
Our Tackling Indigenous Smoking team is in Onslow today - please join us for morning tea!
Come have a yarn with us about how we can support your journey to quit smoking.
At MHS, we are committed to providing high-quality care and services that help improve health outcomes for our community.
We understand that accessing support can sometimes be stressful, but abusive behaviour towards our staff is NEVER okay. Whether in the clinic or over the phone - abuse, aggression, or threats will not be tolerated.
We thank you for treating our team with kindness and respect. ๐
08/12/2025
Onslow residents, don't forget to come to our Tackling Indigenous Smoking morning tea on Wednesday! ๐ฅชโ๏ธ
Our friendly TIS team will be there to have a yarn with you about how we can support your journey to quit smoking.
From 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day), communities across our state will have the opportunity to unite and show support for 16 Days in WA - a campaign calling for action to end violence against women, including family, domestic and sexual violence.
Mawarnkarra Health Service is deeply committed to stopping violence against women and helping foster a safer, more respectful community. As part of the 16 Days in WA campaign, we will be hosting an event on Wednesday 3 December to raise awareness and promote the prevention of family and domestic violence.
Join us at our event and help us take a stand against this significant issue. ๐งก
Come and join MHS for a BBQ at Cossack Wharf today where you can eat, swim, fish and have a good yarn! ๐ฃ. All men are welcome - we hope to see you there.
๐ Friday, 7 November, 10am-2pm๐ Cossack Wharf
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Mawarnkarra was established in 1985 in Roebourne; and achieved incorporation under the Aboriginal Councils Associations Act (1976) on the 20th of March 1986.
The name โMawarnkarraโ comes from the Yindjibarndi language and its meaning is translated to mean โone with power to healโ. Mawarnkarra is pronounced, โMAR โWARN- GAR-DARโ. In the Ngarluma language, we say, โMAR-BARN-GAR-DARโ.
The Mawarnkarra symbol of the โEmuโ or JARNGURNA represents the oil which is taken from the emu and is used for healing.
In 2005, the new clinic complex at Sholl Street in Roebourne, where we continue to run our service from today, was completed. Mawarnkarra also delivers some Health Programs from a separate property that is also located on Sholl Street in Roebourne.
In 2009, the incorporation status of the organisation was transferred from the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). The service is now registered as Mawarnkarra Health Service Limited.
Mawarnkarra is the largest primary health care provider providing direct services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living in the Roebourne area.