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Community message from Deputy Chief Executive NT Regional Services, Fiona Renshaw___ The safety and wellbeing of our sta...
30/08/2026

Community message from Deputy Chief Executive NT Regional Services, Fiona Renshaw
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The safety and wellbeing of our staff and patients is paramount and central to all of our operational decisions.

While we are seeing a high number of presentations in the Emergency Department at Royal Darwin Hospital, this is being balanced out by well-coordinated discharges.

Royal Darwin Hospital monitors capacity in the Intensive Care Unit, and we manage the bed configuration on a daily basis to allow for surge capacity across other areas of the hospital. We are also working with our other NT Health hospitals to support patients receiving care close to home, where possible.

I want to assure the community that we have all the necessary processes in place to appropriately manage service demand and patient flow across our health system. We are also working closely with our doctors to develop a new model of care including the development of a Rapid Assessment Clinic. This will allow us to identify suitable patients for referral to community-based alternatives and making sure the right care is being provided in a timely manner while also reducing hospital admissions.

We continue to monitor and assess patient activity in all our hospitals daily and will respond as required. I would like to thank all of our amazing staff for their efforts and commitment to providing care.

I would also like to thank the community for your patience and kindness to our staff.

If you are experiencing a health emergency, call Triple Zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.

Visit your GP or local Aboriginal health clinic for routine, ongoing, and preventative health care. This might include:

▪️ Chronic disease care, including diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure
▪️ Routine checks, health screenings, and vaccinations
▪️ Mental health plans, counselling, and prescriptions
▪️ Mild cold and flu symptoms
▪️ Skin rashes, eczema flares, and regular medical certificates.

You can also visit the Palmerston Urgent Care Clinic and the newly opened Darwin Urgent Care Clinic for same-day, non-life-threatening medical issues that can’t wait for a regular doctor’s appointment.

Use Urgent Care for:

▪️ Potential minor fractures, sprains, or sports injuries
▪️ Cuts that require stitches or small burns
▪️ Mild asthma flare-ups or respiratory illnesses
▪️ Minor eye, ear, or urinary tract infections (UTIs)

If you are unsure of how to manage your illness or injury, please see a doctor, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au or call 1800 022 222

⚠️ Health Alert - Smoky Conditions A fire east of Tennant Creek may led to smoky conditions that can affect your health....
21/08/2026

⚠️ Health Alert - Smoky Conditions

A fire east of Tennant Creek may led to smoky conditions that can affect your health.

These are some common reactions people may experience from heavy smoke:

⚠️ Itchy or burning eyes
⚠️ Sore throat
⚠️ Runny nose
⚠️ Coughing

They can be managed by avoiding prolonged periods outdoors.

Heavy smoke conditions can be dangerous for people with lung and heart conditions. If you have a respiratory condition or illness, you should:

✔️ Avoid physical outdoor activity
✔️ Stay indoors with windows and doors closed
✔️ If using air-con, set it to recirculate
✔️ Follow your asthma action plan and seek immediate medical care if needed
✔️ Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency

If you are concerned about the air quality around your area, NT Health recommends using the AirRater app.

The app allows you to monitor air quality at your location and provides information on bushfires and planned burns.

For bushfire alerts and warnings visit www.securent.nt.gov.au

📣The Code Yellow at Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital has been lifted 📣 Due to a number of measures...
20/08/2026

📣The Code Yellow at Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital has been lifted 📣

Due to a number of measures being implemented including reconfiguring critical areas in the hospital, opening as many beds as possible, postponing elective surgeries, as well as working to open the new 32-bed ward earlier than planned, demand pressures have gradually eased and patient flow has improved.

We thank the community for your patience and kindness during this time. We also acknowledge our staff for your resilience and dedication to patient care.

If you are experiencing a health emergency, call Triple Zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.

Visit your GP or local Aboriginal health clinic for routine, ongoing, and preventative health care.

This might include:
-Chronic disease care, including diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure
-Routine checks, health screenings, and vaccinations
-Mental health plans, counselling, and prescriptions
-Mild cold and flu symptoms
-Skin rashes, eczema flares, and regular medical certificates.

Visit the Palmerston Urgent Care Clinic or the newly opened Darwin Urgent Care Clinic for same-day, non-life-threatening medical issues that can’t wait for a regular doctor’s appointment.

Use Urgent Care for:
-Potential minor fractures, sprains, or sports injuries
-Cuts that require stitches or small burn
-Mild asthma flare-ups or respiratory illnesses
-Minor eye, ear, or urinary tract infections (UTIs)

The Palmerston Urgent Care Clinic is located at 3 Gurd Street, Farrar. The Darwin Urgent Care Clinic is located at 4/8 Osgood Drive, Eaton.

Both clinics are open from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week. Walk-in care, no appointments necessary and fully bulk-billed.

If you are unsure of how to manage your illness or injury, please see a doctor, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au or call 1800 022 222

Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital remain under a Code Yellow. We would like to acknowledge our amaz...
14/08/2026

Royal Darwin Hospital and Palmerston Regional Hospital remain under a Code Yellow.

We would like to acknowledge our amazing NT Health staff who have continued to provide safe, compassionate care under sustained pressure and the community for their kindness and support.❤

We know wait times in the Emergency Department are long right now and it’s important that you know your healthcare options, so you are getting the right care at the right time and place.

If you are experiencing a health emergency call Triple Zero (000) or go to the nearest emergency department.

For routine, ongoing, and preventative health care, visit your GP or local Aboriginal health clinic.

If you are experiencing a non-life-threatening illness that needs same day attention, go to an Urgent Care Clinic. The Palmerston Urgent Care Clinic and the Darwin Urgent Care Clinic are open from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week, accept walk-in care, with no appointments necessary and fully bulk-billed: https://www.health.gov.au/find-a-medicare-ucc?language=en

If you are unsure of how to manage your illness or injury, visit www.healthdirect.gov.au or call Healthdirect for free on 1800 022 222.

Once again, we thank the community for their kindness and patience during this period of high demand.❤

13/08/2026

Be the reason someone gets to keep living.

A kidney transplant gave Joanne a second chance at life and a new perspective on living life to the fullest.

Registering as an organ and tissue donor takes just one minute, but your decision could give someone more time, more memories and more life.

Be the reason someone gets their second chance. Find out more here: https://www.donatelife.gov.au/all-about-donation

08/08/2026

World Breastfeeding Week - Meet Kyra and her beautiful twin girls, Riley and Leah, who were born prematurely at 33 weeks on 15 July at Royal Darwin Hospital.

Kyra experienced some breastfeeding challenges due to the babies’ early arrival and has received care and support from NT Health’s lactation consultants.

She says, “With the help of Donna and the team here, I was able to work on building that supply with their guidance and tips.”

NT Health’s lactation team provides an important job by supporting mums and their families in breastfeeding, correct latching, and pain and condition management.

NT Health lactation consultant, Donna Johnson provides phone consultations to mums, as well as remote nurses across the Top End.

She says, “Watching mothers get babies onto the breast gradually has been wonderful, just so wonderful. But I've also supported them in establishing their milk supply so when their babies are ready to feed, they've got milk available.”

🖤💛❤️ Happy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners Day!Today we celebrate the vita...
07/08/2026

🖤💛❤️ Happy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workers and Health Practitioners Day!

Today we celebrate the vital contribution of Aboriginal Health Workers and Health Practitioners across the Territory.

Meet Josephine Appoo, a Senior Aboriginal Health Practitioner who has dedicated almost 30 years to supporting remote communities and now mentors the next generation of Aboriginal Health Practitioners.

“Being an Aboriginal Health Practitioner connects nursing skills with culture.”

Happy AHP Day to all our incredible Aboriginal Health Workers and Health Practitioners! 🖤💛❤️

Behind the Uniform | Meet Rebecca and Donna 🌟As lactation consultants at Royal Darwin Hospital, Rebecca and Donna suppor...
06/08/2026

Behind the Uniform | Meet Rebecca and Donna 🌟

As lactation consultants at Royal Darwin Hospital, Rebecca and Donna support Territory families through every step of their breastfeeding journey 🤱

For many new parents, breastfeeding can be both rewarding and challenging.

For World Breastfeeding Week, they’re raising awareness about one of the most common breastfeeding challenges - mastitis.

They share the latest advice on how to manage symptoms, bust some common myths and explain when it's important to seek medical care.

Get more information on mastitis in the comments 👇

Meet Martin, delivering smiles across remote communitiesThis Dental Health Week, we're recognising Martin Chicatun, Remo...
06/08/2026

Meet Martin, delivering smiles across remote communities

This Dental Health Week, we're recognising Martin Chicatun, Remote Services Manager for NT Health Oral Health Services. Originally trained as a dentist in Argentina, Martin now leads teams delivering essential oral health services across remote Central Australia and the Barkly. From coordinating clinicians to maintaining mobile dental trucks, he's committed to ensuring dental care reaches some of the most remote communities across the Northern Territory.

"My work takes me across remote Central Australia and the Barkly, where distance can make access to healthcare challenging. For me, public health is about listening to communities, supporting our teams, and finding practical ways to bring care closer to those who need it most." – Martin

As well as his role with the NT Health Oral Health Services team, Martin is an active volunteer with Northern Territory Emergency Service, demonstrating the same spirit of community service and dedication that defines his work in oral health.

Thank you, Martin, and all our oral health professionals for making a difference across the Territory.

05/08/2026

Think Environmental Health Officers spend all day in an office?

Think again. 👀

From field investigations to food business inspections, our Environmental Health Officers work across the Territory to help keep our communities safe and healthy.

Every day is different, and every visit makes a difference.

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