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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Ngak Min Health

Ngak Min Health is a medical, health, mental health, allied health and wellbeing service based in Gordonvale.

01/09/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲.

For Ngak Min Health nurse Jayrahni Nicholls, rheumatic heart disease is more than a health issue. Its prevention and eradication have become deeply personal.

In Part 4 of her story, Jayrahni shares why she is so determined to keep young people engaged in treatment, why trust and understanding matter and her ultimate hope for the future:

“Total eradication. That is it. That is all I want.”❤️

Read the full story in our Newsroom 👇
https://ow.ly/lS3Z50ZHc7g

25/08/2026

𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲. 💭

For Ngak Min Health nurse Jayrahni Nicholls, that moment was being able to say with confidence: “I’m a nurse.” 🩺

In Part 3 of Jayrahni’s story, she reflects on moving beyond self-doubt, recognising what she had achieved and owning the qualification she worked so hard to earn.

Read Part 3 of Jayrahni’s story: https://ow.ly/yhxz50ZAJYW

17/08/2026

Trust cannot be rushed. You are not going to get it overnight, and you should not expect to💙

For nurse Jayrahni Nicholls, some of the most important lessons in healthcare were learned through watching, listening and doing.

At a Cairns clinic, Aboriginal Health Worker Aunty Desley would show Jayrahni something once, then step back and give her the opportunity to try. From her dad, she learned another kind of lesson: how to move through a room with ease, connect naturally and make people feel comfortable.🩺

Today, working in primary health care, Jayrahni carries those lessons with her. She talks about reading a room before a word is spoken, adapting the way she communicates to the person in front of her and why something as simple as photos of her own kids on the clinic wall can help build connection. 🤝

Because good care is not only about clinical knowledge. It is also about relationships, communication and taking the time to build trust. 💙

This is Part 2 of Jayrahni’s story, The Craft of Care.

🔗 Read the full story on our website https://ow.ly/Jw7P50Zym4s

11/08/2026

Sometimes a career path starts with someone who refuses to let a closed door be the end of the story. 💙

For Jayrahni, that person was her mum. From advocating for a Cairns clinic to give her daughter an opportunity, to challenging university enrolment rules, she kept finding ways forward.

Then came the early Thursday morning drives and hands-on learning alongside Aboriginal Health Worker Aunty Desley. Through those experiences, something began to shift.

Nursing was no longer simply the future Jayrahni’s mum imagined for her. With the guidance of strong role models and the opportunity to experience healthcare firsthand, Jayrahni began to see that future for herself.

This is Part 1 of Jayrahni's story: The Seed.

Read the full story on our website. 🔗 https://ow.ly/ZLA750ZylvE

06/07/2026

𝗔 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀🛠️

A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful volunteers at the Australian Men's Shed Association Gordonvale for giving our waiting room benches a beautiful new look 💙

Thanks to your time, skill and generosity, these well-loved benches have been restored and are helping create a welcoming space for everyone who visits Ngak Min Health.

Partnerships like this remind us of the strength of our community. By working together with local organisations such as the Gordonvale Men's Shed, we can make a real difference for the people we support every day.

Thank you for your kindness and commitment to our community. We are grateful to have such dedicated neighbours helping make Gordonvale an even stronger, healthier place for everyone.

Left to Right: Karen, Stumpy, Morris, Anne-Marie, and Gina

03/07/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘄𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗔𝗜𝗗𝗢𝗖 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸. ❤️💛🖤 💚 💙 💚

Our Ngak Min Health team was honoured to walk alongside community, families and organisations at this year's Cairns NAIDOC March, celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC and the incredible strength, resilience and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We marched from the Cairns Performing Arts Centre to Fogarty Park. The morning was filled with pride, connection and a shared commitment to recognising the generations who have paved the way and supporting those who will lead into the future.

18/06/2026

💚 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 💚

Recently, one of our long-standing families visited Ngak Min Health, with mum, Valda, bringing her three boys, Ralph, David and Daniel, in for their annual 715 Health Checks.
For this family, regular health checks have become part of their routine over many years. It's a simple but important way to stay on top of their health, track growth and development, and make sure any concerns are identified early.

At Ngak Min Health, we know that healthy families build strong communities. Seeing families return year after year allows us to build trusted relationships and provide ongoing, culturally safe care that supports every stage of life.

The annual 715 Health Check is about more than a check-up. It's an opportunity to focus on prevention, early intervention, and supporting the overall wellbeing of children and young people.

We're proud to walk alongside families as they grow, thrive, and stay connected to quality healthcare close to home.

15/06/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗿𝗵𝗲𝘂𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 💔

Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is a preventable disease, yet it continues to devastate remote Indigenous communities across Australia.

Too many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are losing their lives far too young from a disease linked to poverty, overcrowded housing, and inequitable access to healthcare.
This must change.

We need our voices to be heard. We need action, investment, and commitment to address the root causes of RHD and ensure every child, family, and community has the opportunity to live a healthy life.

🎥 Watch the video and learn more about the impact of RHD and why urgent action is needed. Visit: rhdaustralia.org.au/resources/

Together, we can raise awareness, demand change, and work towards ending RHD for future generations.

If you or someone in your family has a sore throat, skin sores or questions yarn with our healthcare team today.

If you want to know more about Rheumatic Heart Disease, check out this website for more information https://takeheartrhd.com/ 💙 💙

11/06/2026

Supporting healthy futures starts with prevention and early intervention 💙💚

Students boarding at Djarragun College, Elson, Jahleel, Kassarn, Ishaley, and Cyrus, recently completed their annual 715 Health Check with Ngak Min Health as part of their ongoing health and wellbeing journey.

The 715 Health Check is an important opportunity to support the overall wellbeing of children and young people. It helps monitor growth and development, assess physical, social and emotional health, and identify any concerns early so the right support can be provided when it's needed.

These health checks also give young people the chance to build positive relationships with health professionals, ask questions about their health and develop confidence in managing their wellbeing.

By making the 715 Health Check a regular part of our model of care, Ngak Min Health is helping children and young people stay healthy, connected and supported as they grow.
Healthy futures begin with the steps we take today. 💙

09/06/2026

𝗔 𝗦𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 💙

Sore throats or skin sores might seem minor, but if left untreated, they can sometimes lead to Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD), a serious condition that can cause permanent damage to the heart.

RHD continues to impact many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families across Australia. The good news is that early treatment of sore throats and skin infections can help prevent it.

This powerful video shares a personal story of living with RHD and highlights the importance of getting symptoms checked early and staying connected to ongoing care.

🎥 Watch here:
https://bit.ly/4uQD60o

At Ngak Min Health, we're here to support healthy hearts, strong families and thriving communities.

If you or someone in your family has a sore throat, skin sores or questions yarn with our healthcare team today.

If you want to know more about Rheumatic Heart Disease, check out this website for more information https://takeheartrhd.com/ 💙

Address

27 Norman Street
Gordonvale, QLD
4870

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+61740433799

Website

https://ngakminhealth.org.au/

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