Menkawum Ngurra: Quality Aged Care in Halls Creek

Menkawum Ngurra, Halls Creek People’s Church Frail Aged Care Hostel, is a 28-bed residential aged care facility in Halls Creek, Western Australia. Established in 1994, this Aboriginal-owned, not-for-profit aged care home provides culturally appropriate elderly care for Indigenous communities, including Ringers Soak, Mulan, Balgo, and Bililluna. Fully accredited by the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency, it employs over 40 skilled staff, including registered nurses and personal carers, to deliver high-quality senior care.

Key Features of Menkawum Ngurra

• Culturally Sensitive Care: Services are tailored to meet the cultural, emotional, and social needs of Indigenous residents, ensuring holistic aged care services.

• Comprehensive Support: Offers residential aged care and respite care, assisting with daily living, clinical care, and regular community outings.

• Accredited Facility: Meets national aged care standards, with a focus on quality and safety for elderly care.

• Community Focus: Serves remote Indigenous communities, providing accessible aged care facilities in the East Kimberley region.

• Experienced Staff: Includes a facility manager, registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and personal carers dedicated to senior care.

Commitment to Aged Care

Menkawum Ngurra, meaning “a good camp place,” operates under the Halls Creek People’s Church Board, prioritising Christian values and individualised care. The facility supports both low and high-care residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. Recent transitions to Yura Yungi Aboriginal Medical Service management aim to enhance aged care services and address past compliance issues, with plans for future refurbishments to improve the aged care home.