The Rural In Reach program utilise video conferencing and other internet technologies to provide tailored health and well-being services to rural and remote women, their families and communities. The program is available in over 45 rural and remote locations across Western Australia. Read More...
Nindilingarri Cultural Health Services (NCHS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. It began in 1995, following a wide reaching community consultation. NCHS has 2 main divisions; these are Health Services and Community Services. Read More...
Women's Health & Family Services (WHFS) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing services for Western Australian women and their families since 1977. WHFS operates from a social model of health, which acknowledges that health is affected by a broad range of social, environmental, economic and biological factors. WHFS delivers a comprehensive suite of programs that were established to meet the needs of women, children and families in metropolitan and regional Australia. Read More...
Established in 1983 as a part time clinic in South Kalgoorlie, Bega Garnbirringu Health Service works to provide a holistic and culturally appropriate health care service to the Aboriginal people of the Goldfield region. "Bega Garnbirringu" means "Sickness Gets Better". Read More...
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Women’s Health & Family Services Aboriginal Grandparent Family Support Program provides counselling and support to Aboriginal women and their families with drug and alcohol concerns along with a range of other services. The program aims to reduce the negative impact of alcohol and other drugs for families. The program is free to all members of the family including teenagers and adults directly or indirectly affected. Read More...
Women's Health & Family Services (WHFS) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been providing services for Western Australian women and their families since 1977. WHFS operates from a social model of health, which acknowledges that health is affected by a broad range of social, environmental, economic and biological factors. WHFS delivers a comprehensive suite of programs that were established to meet the needs of women, children and families in metropolitan and regional Australia. These programs address the complexity of service user’s lives and include: Read More...
Women’s Health & Family Services is part of a consortium providing the Kids in Focus WA (KIFWA) Program offering a comprehensive array of services to children affected by parental alcohol and/or other drug use and to their families. As the lead agency, Womens Health and Family Services also allows ready referral and access to other WHFS programs that KIFWA families may require. These services include: medical, mental health, family and domestic violence and Aboriginal support services. For free information and advice line call 1800KIFWA or 1800 54392 for service providers working with target Read More...
Women’s Health & Family Services, PEPISU program is a non-residential treatment service that provides counselling, support and outreach services to women who are pregnant and/or parenting and have problematic alcohol and/or other drug use. PEPISU staff also provide professional development and education to health and social service providers. Read More...
Since returning to Community Control in 2009, the Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) has steadily increased primary services and other related health services to the communities of the East Pilbara.PAMS has over 830 registered clients with the majority living in Jigalong. Just over 90% of the clients are Aboriginal with most being Martu. During 2009-2010 over 20,000 Episodes of Care were provided by the medical staff, GPs, Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers Read More...
The vision of WA AIDS Council is: - Strengthening our community’s health and quality of life.The mission of the WA AIDS Council is to:- Minimise the impact and further transmission of HIV, sexually transmissible infections and blood borne viruses,- Reduce social, legal and policy barriers which prevent access to health information and effective support and prevention services. Read More...
Street Doctor is a mobile medical service targeting the disadvantaged populations in Perth and the eastern Suburbs. Street Doctor aims to improve health outcomes and reduce hospitalisation for disadvantaged people of all ages. Read More...
Next Step is a government health service that provides a range of treatment services for people experiencing problems associated with their alcohol and other drug use, as well as support for families, clinical placements for students and research. Services under Next Step include outpatient treatment services and pharmacy, youth services, and the community pharmacotherapy program. Read More...
Next Step inpatient withdrawal unit is a state government funded service providing medically supervised withdrawal from alcohol, opioids, amphetamines and other drugs. The facility also includes a four bed Aboriginal withdrawal unit which provides a culturally secure service which meets the needs of Aboriginal people withdrawing from alcohol and other drugs. Read More...
Operating since 1981, Cyrenian House is one of the leading not-for-profit, non-government AOD treatment services in WA. Our mission is to support people suffering from the effects of drug and alcohol use and those affected by the drug and alcohol use of another. Cyrenian House Non-residential Services (NRS) include out-patient treatment, continuing care and after care. Read More...
The Social Support Unit (SSU) is part of the Ord Valley Aboriginal Health Services (OVAHS) which provides comprehensive PHC services to the people of Kununurra and surrounding areas. One of the primary, but not exclusive, focus of SSU is in supporting people with issues related to alcohol and/or other drugs. The SSU works closely with OVAHS clinical staff and other local services. Read More...
Operating since 1981, Cyrenian House is one of the leading not-for-profit, non-government AOD treatment services in WA. Our mission is to support people suffering from the effects of drug and alcohol use and those affected by the drug and alcohol use of another. To this end, we offer a comprehensive suite of alcohol and other drug (AOD) prevention, education and treatment services. Read More...
Capacity building and direct service delivery activities relating to co-occurring AOD and mental health issues. Read More...
Mission Australia’s Pilbara Alcohol and other Drug Service provides a range of suitable supports that helps individuals and communities reduce drug and alcohol misuse and strives to increase the wellbeing of people living in the Pilbara Region. Our services are focused on not only reducing levels of alcohol and drug related harm, but improving the general health and wellbeing, relationships and engagement, circumstances and life conditions within Pilbara communities. Read More...
Peer Based Harm Reduction WA (formerly known as WASUA) provides non-judgmental, friendly peer based support, information and education, advocacy and harm reduction services and services aimed at reducing the transmission of Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections associated with drug use amongst the community in WA. The South West needle exchange works in partnership with the SW Population Health Unit (SWPHU). Regional training, support and peer education sessions are delivered throughout the region. Read More...
Peer Based Harm Reduction WA (formerly known as WASUA) provides non-judgmental, friendly peer based support, information and education, advocacy and harm reduction services and services aimed at reducing the transmission of Blood Borne Viruses and Sexually Transmitted Infections associated with drug use amongst the community in WA. Read More...
Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation offering Health services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across 5 geographic areas. Read More...
Our approach to helping people with addictions is based on a model of recovery that emphasises the importance of evidence-based medical intervention; strong relationships and a stable home life; and empowering people to take up a responsible role in the community. Read More...
Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) provide a range of Health Care Services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the Geraldton region. Read More...
Swan City Youth Service (SCYS) provide a range of services in life skills, educational and recreational programs as well as being a “Drop in/ hang out” facility. Located in Midland support is targeted at disadvantaged young people 12 – 25 years old. Read More...