As an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation, Ungooroo provides holistic, wrap-around services dedicated to the wellbeing of our people and communities across New South Wales.
Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation (UAC) is recognised as an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (ACCHO) and is a registered charity based in Singleton, Hunter Valley NSW. Ungooroo is nationally accredited through AGPAL as a General Practice and is a registered NDIS provider & is a Supply Nation registered business.
Ungooroo assists the Aboriginal community in the Upper and Lower Hunter and Regional NSW to achieve their vision for the future so that Aboriginal Mob and communities have equal access and outcomes in health such as primary and allied health and specialist health services, education, training, mentoring, community and support services as enjoyed by the community as a whole, whilst retaining the unique heritage and traditions of the Wanaruah community.
Our core values are to inclusively support the whole of the community through providing a range of services such as:
Access our GP clinic, mental health services, and allied therapies, including our new Cancer Care Coordination Program.
Explore our programs providing social support, community connections, and wrap-around care tailored to local needs.
Discover our business units, including the DOOKAL Group and the new Specialist Hub office space for our partners.
Access essential forms for internal and external patient referrals (including EPC), and view our FAQs on services.
If you require urgent mental health assistance or are facing a crisis, please access our Emergency Contact Card now.
Dr Joel Wenitong is a highly respected General Practitioner with a wealth of life experience and a strong commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal communities. A proud descendant of the Gubbi Gubbi Nation of South East Queensland, Dr Joel grew up in Cairns but has lived in the Newcastle area for most of his adult life. Before becoming a doctor he worked as a high school teacher, a role that shaped his passion for supporting young people.
Dr Joel is also a passionate musician and DJ and, alongside his clinical work, he’s involved in many community health and sporting initiatives. Dr Joel joined the Ungooroo team in January 2023, bringing his warmth and compassion to our community and he continues to advocate for better health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.
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