Imagine visiting a health clinic where you may be exposed to asbestos or lead in the water pipes.

This is the reality for more than 900 residents serviced by Miwatj Health's Yirrkala clinic in East Arnhem Land.

The building is small and workers combat high demand by treating patients in corridors, leading to cultural and privacy concerns.

The facility is in need of serious repairs, but its decaying walls and ceilings have caused three asbestos exposure risks in the last two years after contractor drilled through the roof.

Clinic staff said the taps inside the Yirrkala centre were unusable due to lead in the pipes.

Steve Rosingh, CEO of Miwatj Health said four clinics managed by the corporation, including Yirrkala, needed serious infrastructure improvements.

"They're just not fit for

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