Gurriny Yealamucka means “Good Healing Water” in the language of the Gunggandji Peoples of Yarrabah.

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Who We Are

Gurriny Yealamucka Health Services Aboriginal Corporation (GYHSAC) is a community-controlled health service which has proudly delivered primary healthcare within the Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire for more than three decades. 

Over the past 31 years (GYHSAC) has built a strong reputation for being a culturally safe, responsible and patient-first healthcare provider. (GYHSAC) is a key a voice for its community and fearlessly advocates various stakeholders to provide the best quality health care for the community it proudly serves.

(GYHSAC) provides or offers a host of culturally appropriate clinical and community/wellbeing services and takes a holistic, comprehensive approach to health matters and the way it offers and delivers its critical services to the Yarrabah community.

Fees

Both of our clinics bulk bill. 

Please note out-of-pocket expenses may be incurred for some pathology tests.

Please discuss this with your doctor.

Our Transport Service

We offer a complimentary client courtesy transport service to and from the Yarrabah clinics for our clients. 

We also provide patient courtesy transport service to Cairns for our clients to access specialist appointments

Bookings for this service can be made at the time an appointment is made but must be booked at least 24 hours before the appointment by calling reception on (07) 4226 4100.

On Site Pharmacy

The Yarrabah Pharmacy is located within the GYSHAC’s Primary Health Centre, at 1 Bukki Road Yarrabah. 

The Pharmacy operates on weekdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm, except Thursdays when it is open from 8:30am to 1:00 pm.

The convenience of having a pharmacy onsite ensures that our clients have direct access to this service for their healthcare needs.

A pharmacist processes scripts, give medication, and provides health advice where required.  Over-the-counter items can also be purchased. Clients are encouraged to provide the pharmacist with their Medicare and Health Care Cards. EFTPOS facilities are available.

After hours Care

The Yarrabah Emergency Department provides emergency medical after hours care for Yarrabah clients.

If you require urgent medical attention, present directly to the Yarrabah Emergency Department (next door to the GYSHAC clinic) at 1 Bukki Road using the intercom at the gate. 

In an emergency, call 000 for an ambulance.

Locations

Bukki Road Clinic

Workshop Road Clinic

Noble Street Clinic

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