Our Services

Our Clinic

Yoorana Gunya provides a comprehensive range of primary healthcare, allied health, and mental health services to the whole community, supporting individuals and families to achieve better health and wellbeing.

We deliver holistic, culturally safe, and evidence-based care that supports physical, social, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively and respectfully alongside clients, families, and the wider community to provide high-quality care and improve health outcomes for all.

General Practitioners (GP) services

GP’s provide general consultations and a wide range of care
including health assessments, chronic disease care, mental health care, procedures, and health education.

Standard consultations – 15 minutes

Longer consultations – 30 minutes.

Please advise reception when booking your appointment
if you require a longer appointment.

Bulk Billing

Yoorana Gunya bulk bills all Medicare-rebatable services. Please note that fees may apply for consultations and procedures that are not covered under Medicare. Our friendly staff will advise you of any associated costs prior to your appointment where applicable.

Please also be aware that patients who do not attend scheduled appointments may incur a non-attendance fee.

Onsite General Practitioners

Dr Mitchell Somes

Dr Josephine Kingwill

Dr Laura Fitzgerald

Dr Mina Ayad

Other visiting locum GP’s

Allied Health & Visiting Specialists 

Podiatrist – Mathew Scott – All Ages Podiatry 

Dietitian/Diabetes Educator – Maghuri Velagala 

Gastroenterologist – Dr Joel Cooper 

Registered Mental Health Nurse (AOD) 
– Martin Alster 

Clinical Child Psychologist (0-16) – Wendy Burgheim 

Speech Therapist
– Imogen Heap 
– Gidgee Speech 

Optometrist – Brian Holden Foundation 

Audiology – Hearing Australia

Clinical Appointments

General Practitioners, Registered Nurses and Aboriginal Health Practitioners support the Yoorana Gunya clinic by providing a wide range of care including health assessments and chronic disease management.

  • Immunisations

  • Indigenous Health Checks (715s)

  • Chronic Disease Management and education
    including Care Plans

  • Health Assessments

  • Minor procedures

  • Stitch removal

  • Cryotherapy

  • Ear health

  • Social & Emotional Wellbeing

  • Women’s health (including screening and contraception)

  • Work Cover consults

  • Mental health support

  • Stop smoking assistance

  • Pre-employment medicals

  • Drivers Licence medicals

  • Child and Adolescent Health

Call to book your appointment

Appointment information

For all appointment enquiries, please contact Yoorana Gunya on (02) 6850 1222.

Please note that appointments cannot be made via email or social media in accordance with Yoorana Gunya’s policies, procedures, and privacy legislation.

We strive to accommodate patients with their preferred appointment times wherever possible. Appointment reminders are sent via SMS to the patient’s nominated contact number on the day prior to their appointment. Patients are encouraged to respond to the SMS to confirm their attendance.

Walk-in patients are welcome, subject to appointment availability. Same-day appointments may be available for urgent matters; however, availability cannot be guaranteed due to high demand.

Transport

We provide a free transport service for Forbes patients attending appointments, groups, and community events.

Please call reception to make a transport booking (02) 6850 1222.

After Hours Care Arrangement

All emergencies or any needs requiring urgent care are to attend Forbes Hospital Emergency Department located on Elgin Street, Forbes
or call Emergency Services on 000.

Community Support Team

We have a social and emotional wellbeing team, family support workers and children’s wellbeing services to support our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

Referral Pathways

Our General Practitioners can provide referrals to specialists, allied health professionals, and mental health services to support your overall health, wellbeing, and ongoing care needs.

Telehealth

Some appointments with General Practitioners may be conducted via telehealth. Patients will be advised by Reception at the time of booking if their appointment will be provided through telehealth services.

Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program

Yoorana Gunya delivers the Integrated Team Care (ITC) Program across Region 5, which includes Forbes, Parkes, Cowra, and Weddin.

The ITC Program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve improved health outcomes by assisting those living with chronic conditions. Our dedicated ITC team works collaboratively with patients, their families, and a range of health professionals and specialists to support coordinated care, appointment attendance, and ongoing health management.

Social & Emotional Wellbeing

  • Holistic Case Management

  • Advocacy and support for individuals and their families

  • Community education, early intervention and prevention

  • Social connection and cultural activities

  • Programs tailored to the community

  • Men’s and women’s groups

Family Support Team

  • Support and Advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
    children and their families

  • Working strongly with families and schools for transition to school support

  • Providing children with a good start to life

  • Holistic case management for ATSI children and families

  • Assistance for children’s appointments and referral pathways

  • Programs to support children and families

The Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Team provides holistic, culturally safe mental health and wellbeing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. SEWB recognises that wellbeing is interconnected, encompassing physical, social, emotional, and cultural health.

Cancer Health Care, Promotion & Support

We are committed to improving cancer care in a way that respects and supports the unique journey, values, culture, and strengths of ATSI people and their families.

Our Cancer Team works collaboratively with our clinical and community support teams to provide holistic cancer prevention, screening, early diagnosis, treatment support, and ongoing care. We aim to ensure people feel informed, supported, and not alone at any stage of their cancer journey.

Cancer continues to have a significant impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with higher rates of diagnosis and avoidable mortality for some cancers. At Yoorana Gunya, we are focused on reducing these disparities through culturally safe care, early screening and diagnosis, strong care coordination, and community-led education and support.

Our approach is centred on listening, building trust, and walking alongside individuals and families, supporting physical, emotional, social, and cultural wellbeing.

    • Community education and yarning sessions.

    • Lifestyle support including nutrition, movement, and wellbeing.

    • Support to improve health literacy and reduce cancer risk.

    • Help understanding cancer screening

    • Assistance with booking appointments and completing forms

    • Support with bowel, cervical (including self-collection), breast, and lung screening

    • Follow-up and reminders when needed

    • Support after abnormal screening results

    • Help navigating GP, hospital, and specialist appointments

    • Care coordination and advocacy

    • Ongoing follow-up so no one feels left on their own

    • Emotional and wellbeing support

    • Support for families and carers

    • Referrals to SEWB for emotional support, palliative care services

    • ATSI community members

    • Families and carers

    • People wanting information about screening

    • People newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or in recovery

We work together to support the whole person — physically, emotionally, and socially.

Our priority is to provide a culturally appropriate, holistic, wraparound service for women and their children to assist them in their healing journey.

We work collaboratively in community to assist in reducing the incidence and impact of family violence in our community by building capacity and strengthening individuals and the community to prevent, respond and to recover from family violence.

Family Violence Support

Our family violence program supports Aboriginal women experiencing family violence and sexual assault in a holistic, trauma informed lens.

Children’s Wellbeing Program

Together with families, we help children build strong foundations for happy, healthy futures.

The Children’s Wellbeing program provides culturally safe, family centred support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families. We focus on strengthening social, emotional, and physical wellbeing through early intervention, guidance, and ongoing care. Our team works alongside families to identify individual needs and help children access the right services.

The Children’s Wellbeing program aims to provide programs that are nurturing and inclusive to help our children grow and thrive. Children participate in interactive programs, creative arts, mindfulness, movement-based activities to ensure a safe and supportive environment where every child feels heard, valued and empowered.

Our Affiliates

NACCHO