Visiting Specialists
Derby Aboriginal Health Service works with a range of visiting specialist services to support the health needs of Aboriginal people across Derby and the West Kimberley.
Visiting specialists complement our local primary health care services and help ensure clients can access specialist care closer to home, without needing to travel long distances away from family and community.
Access to all visiting specialist services is through referral. Clients must first see a DAHS general practitioner, who can assess their needs and provide a referral to the appropriate specialist service.
Visiting specialist services may include:
- Community and regional physicians
- Paediatric care and developmental health
- Cardiology and cardiac imaging
- Renal and kidney health
- Mental health and psychiatry
- Allied health services
- Dietetics and nutrition
- Diabetes education
- Podiatry
- Optometry and ophthalmology
- Hearing services
- Dental services
- Women’s health and breast screening
*Availability of visiting specialists may change over time to respond to community needs and service demand.
Referrals and bookings
All appointments for visiting specialist clinics are arranged through referral from a DAHS general practitioner.
Bookings are coordinated by the DAHS Specialist Clerk, who works closely with visiting services to support appointment scheduling and follow up care.
If you think you may need to see a visiting specialist, please speak with your DAHS GP or clinic staff for more information.
