The Mungulli Yarn and Walk program is led by a multi-disciplinary team of health experts including an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health worker, physiotherapist, clinical nurse, dietician, pharmacist, and nurse navigator.  A weekly walk is followed by a yarning circle to discuss a range of health topics.

Early intervention

Gold Coast Health – as part of the Mungulli Clinic

A Gold Coast Health physiotherapist guides clients through light physical activities and walks around the grassed oval together.

With a limit of 10 participants per session, the team from Gold Coast Health’s Mungulli Yarn and Talk team ensures each client gets the support they need.

The culturally safe Yarn and Walk program includes a walk led by a physiotherapist and a yarning circle about topics like:

• Healthy eating
• Physical activity
• Looking after specific health conditions
• Cardiovascular disease risk factors
• Medication management

• This program is exclusively for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples aged over 18 years old.
• The participant is not in palliative care.
• The participant lives in the community and does not currently reside in a Residential Aged Care Home.
• The participant requires improved self-management strategies and skills to optimise ongoing care.
• The participant can give voluntary, informed consent for the ongoing collection of audit data.

• This program is designed for those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, have a GP referral, and have attended a nursing and physiotherapist assessment with the Mungulli team at Gold Coast Health.
• The Mungulli Clinic offers a holistic approach to managing chronic health conditions.  The GCPHN-funded Yarn and Walk program is one of these services.
• Please refer through Smart Referrals.

Please email gchfirstnationsrhpadmin@health.qld.gov.au or call 1300 668 936 and ask to speak to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Health worker for more information about the Mungulli Yarn and Walk program.