Umoona Tjutagku Health Service was established in 2005 to address the specific medical needs of the Aboriginal people in Coober Pedy.
Umoona Tjutagku Health Services believes that quality, culturally aware health services should be available to Aboriginal people through an organisation that respects and values the rights of individuals and the choices they make. Our beliefs are supported by a number of principles that help define and describe our value’s system.
These values are guided by the following principles:
We are honest and fair in our dealings with others
We are non-judgmental
We are responsive to the needs and expectations of community
We emphasise reliability and dedication as enduring features of
our organisation’s culture
We enthuse staff to make a difference
We inspire people to take leadership roles
We oppose all forms of unjust discrimination
We recognise peoples’ right to self-determination
We strive for excellence in all our services and relationships
We strive to be a resilient organisation
We treat all people with respect and dignity
We value and encourage innovation and creativity
UTHSAC is a key provider of employment opportunities for the Indigenous community and actively recruits and trains Indigenous staff. UTHSAC has a separate main street office and an outreach drug and alcohol program at Dunjibar. It operates a clinic and has a pharmacy located on site.
- Category:
- Non-profit organization