Environmental factors play such a crucial role in the health of our society. From mould or dust in our houses to the diseases our pets, native animals, or pests might carry, the condition of our living environments often relates directly to our health and wellbeing.  

One Aboriginal Organisation doing great work in educating Kimberley communities about environmental health issues and promoting sustainable environmental health practices is Nirrumbuk Aboriginal Corporation, based in Broome.

During the height of the pandemic, Nirrumbuk sent team members throughout the Kimberley, including Fitzroy Crossing, Derby, Halls Creek and Kununurra, to help prevent the spread of COVID.

Team members worked closely with the Nindilingarri Cultural Health Service mob here in Fitzroy to conduct wastewater surveillance, PCR and RAT testing, and the education campaign.

Reporter Fernando de Freitas caught up with Nirrumbuk Environmental Health Officer Chicky Clements and General Manager Christine Hoy about the wonderful work they are doing to improve people's lives and keep us all safe.

This story starts with sounds from a Martu coronavirus animation video that a collective of organisations, including Nirrumbuk, funded during the pandemic.