About the project
Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation currently funds our GP clinics from our own resources and Medicare income. To meet growing community need, we need more doctors, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and nurses.
Medicare income alone does not cover the full cost of our Aboriginal community-controlled model of care. Our model gives patients time to yarn, considers their whole health and wellbeing, and provides follow-up and support to connect them with the care they need.
Dr Umair, Dr Basim and our clinic team have worked tirelessly since GP services began in October 2025. A larger workforce would help us see more patients and give our team time to rest, take leave, be with family and continue their studies.
MKAC has been invited by the Australian Government to apply for funding (Project GO8589) to strengthen these services. Your voice can help us show why this funding matters. Please complete our short survey and share your experience. Your feedback will support our application to improve access to culturally safe primary health care for Aboriginal people and families across metropolitan Perth.
With this funding, we aim to:
- 1 Grow our clinic team with more doctors, Aboriginal Health Practitioners and nurses at Armadale and Parmelia
- 2 Connect GP care with our existing health, wellbeing and community programs
- 3 Make it easier for families, children and Elders to get the care they need, without long waits or long trips
Diagnosing illness early can change the outcome of treatment. Too many of our community members are being lost too early in life. By building these services together, we can save lives.
Your voice counts – take the 2-minute survey
Every response helps show the Australian Government why our community needs more GP care. Survey closes 14 October 2026.
Take the survey
The need in our community
The numbers tell the story.
1 in 4 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in WA live in the Perth South region – more than 31,000 people
Half of our community is under 25. Median age in Armadale is just 21. Investing now means healthier lives for generations to come.
60% of deaths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people under 75 are avoidable with timely, effective health care
4 of the leading causes of death for our people – regular GP checks help find and manage them early
- ✓ Heart disease
- ✓ Diabetes
- ✓ Lung disease
- ✓ Cancer
Sources: Department of Health and Aged Care – Perth South PHN fact sheet; ABS – Estimates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, June 2021; ABS – 2021 Census QuickStats, Armadale; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Performance Framework.
About Moorditj Koort
Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation (MKAC) is a community-controlled, not-for-profit organisation supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Western Australia. We work across the Kwinana, Rockingham, Cockburn, Armadale and Midland regions, delivering health, wellbeing and community programs shaped by and for our community.
Community survey – about 2 minutes. Closes 14 October 2026.
Have your say
Your voice matters. This short survey takes about 2 minutes and will help show the funding body that our community wants and needs more GP services in Armadale and Parmelia. You don't need to be an MKAC client to take part – everyone in the community is welcome.
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Prefer paper? Paper surveys are available at our reception desks and in our outreach vehicles. Just ask a staff member.
Support the project with a letter
Are you a community leader, Elder, local organisation, school, council or Member of Parliament? A letter of support can make a real difference to our application.
Download our template, fill in your details and return it to us by 20 October 2026 at 2:00PM – it takes about 10 minutes.
Download Letter of Support Template (.docx)
Or contact Annie Young directly at [email protected] or call (08) 6174 7000.
Return by 20 October 2026 at 2:00PM
What happens next
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Now – 14 October 2026
Community survey open – have your say
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19 October 2026
Grant application submitted to the Australian Government
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January 2027
Funding outcome announced
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If successful
We grow our clinic team in Armadale and Parmelia. We'll post updates on this page.
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Frequently asked questions
QDo I need to be an MKAC client to fill in the survey?
No. Everyone in the community is welcome to have their say.
QWill my name be shared?
Your answers will be shared with the funding body only as part of our application. Your name is optional – adding it helps personalise your support but is not required.
QHow long does the survey take?
About 2 minutes.
QCan I fill in the survey on paper?
Yes. Paper surveys are available at our reception desks and in our outreach vehicles.
QCan I see a GP at Moorditj Koort now?
Yes. Our Armadale and Parmelia clinics are open now – see the clinic details below or call (08) 6174 7000 to book. This funding would help us grow the team so more people can be seen.
Contact us
Looking for a trusted GP in Parmelia?
Our Parmelia clinic is open Monday to Friday, with two GPs caring for community:
Dr Basim Al-Maliki
Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Dr Umair Alvi
Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm
Address
1 Sutherland Parade, Parmelia WA 6167
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Looking for a trusted GP in Armadale?
Dr Umair Alvi sees patients at Moorditj Koort's Armadale clinic every week:
Clinic days
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
Address
8 Church Ave, Armadale WA 6112
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More information: moorditjkoort.com.au | Email: [email protected]