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Dr Sarah Goddard: the Tennant Creek local who returned home to be the local GP

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A kangaroo road sign on the road from Tennant Creek to Mt Isa .(Audience submitted: Mary Condon)

If you’ve ever needed to see a GP in Tennant Creek, chances are you’ve come across Dr Sarah Goddard.

Sarah grew up in the Barkly and after a stint at uni, decided to move home to be a doctor in her home town.

She’s a Kaytetye woman who is passionate about improving indigenous health outcomes, along with being a big advocate for providing medical services in remote spots.

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