Population Health

Our Population Health Team leads initiatives that promote health and wellbeing across the community. This includes the coordination of health promotion campaigns, education sessions, screening events and outreach activities that support the delivery of our clinical and allied health programs.

Chronic Disease Management

The Chronic Disease Management Program supports individuals living with long-term conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and respiratory illness.

Our aim is to:

Improve quality of life
Promote healthy ageing
Empower people to manage their own health

This is achieved through health education, regular assessments, personalised care planning and monitoring by our multidisciplinary team.

Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) & Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF)

Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) are preventable but serious conditions that continue to affect Aboriginal communities at high rates. These diseases often begin with untreated Group A Streptococcus infections of the throat or skin, which can lead to permanent heart damage if not addressed early.

Our health promotion team works to:

Increase awareness of ARF and RHD
Promote early diagnosis and treatment
Support regular follow-up care for those affected
Reduce new infections and long-term complications

We are committed to supporting individuals and families through education, clinical support, and community outreach.

Sexual Health – Syphilis Enhanced Response

In response to the ongoing syphilis outbreak and high levels of other STIs and BBVs (Blood Borne Viruses), YYMS is delivering targeted sexual health education, testing, and support.
The goals of this program are to:

Increase STI and BBV testing in the Halls Creek region
Reduce transmission of infectious syphilis and related infections
Promote safer sexual health practices
Align with the National BBV and STI Strategies (2024–2030)

Our approach includes opportunistic testing, health education, and long-term strategies to build awareness and reduce stigma around sexual health.

School Health (Ringer Soak)

In partnership with WACHS, YYMS provides school-based health services in the Kundat Djaru (Ringer Soak) community. The program includes:

General health checks
Health and hygiene education
Support for growth, nutrition, and development
Promotion of healthy lifestyle choices among school-aged children

Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS)

The Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Program is focused on reducing smoking and vaping-related harm in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Through a culturally safe, community-led approach, our program works with individuals, families, and communities to promote healthier lifestyles and support people to quit smoking or vaping.

Our team delivers education, support, and community activities that empower people with the knowledge and tools to improve their health and wellbeing.

What We Offer

Through the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program, we provide:

Smoking and vaping prevention programs
Education on the health impacts of tobacco and vape use
Support for individuals who want to quit smoking or vaping
Information about Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) and available quit supports
On-country activities that connect culture, health, and healing

Our Program Aims

The Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program focuses on three key areas to support healthier communities.

Prevent Smoking and Vaping Uptake
We work to increase community awareness about the harms of tobacco and vape use and the benefits of remaining smoke and vape free. Through education and community engagement, we aim to reduce the number of people who start smoking or vaping.

Support People to Quit
We support community members who want to quit smoking or vaping by increasing awareness about the benefits of quitting and encouraging people to take positive steps towards cessation. Our team works with health professionals to connect individuals with the support and resources they need.

Reduce Exposure to Second-Hand Smoke and Vape Aerosol
We promote smoke and vape-free environments to protect families and communities from harmful exposure. This includes encouraging smoke-free homes, cars, workplaces, and community spaces and raising awareness about the risks of second-hand and third-hand smoke.

Communities We Service:
Our team works across the following communities in the East Kimberley region: