Wami Kata Old Folks Home

Wami Kata Old Folks Home, established in the early 1960s, is a Commonwealth-funded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flexible Aged Care Provider located in the Davenport Community, approximately two and a half kilometers north of Port Augusta. The facility offers 32 residential beds, including respite and palliative care, in a comfortable and modern setting. The dedicated team comprises Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Personal Care Attendants, and support staff, all committed to providing high-quality, culturally appropriate care. Residents enjoy amenities such as twin-share huts with ensuites, air conditioning, and access to outdoor sitting areas, fruit trees, a fire pit, and a healing/memorial garden. Wami Kata also offers community care services, including nutritious home-cooked meals, assistance with daily activities, and transportation to medical appointments, with care plans tailored to individual needs. The facility has been recognized for its outstanding service, receiving the Organisation Award for Outstanding Service from the Port Augusta City Council in 2013.