Milliya Rumurra Aboriginal Corporation

Milliya Rumurra means ‘First Day’ or ‘Brand New Day’. Milliya Rumurra is an Alcohol and Other Drug Rehabilitation Centre located in Broome within the Kimberley Region of Western Australia. It was established in 1978 to provide support to individuals and families affected by alcohol or other drugs.

Vision: Reduced level of alcohol and drug related harm to support strong individuals, secure families and safe communities.

Purpose: To provide a range of culturally secure environments that support change for Aboriginal community members affected by alcohol and other drugs

Services provided

There are five programs:

• Rehabilitation Program – We have 2 houses and 18 Single and double bed Units, with a min stay of 12 weeks which can be extended. This program seeks to address the effects of alcohol and drugs upon the individual, family and community.
• Day Program – Clients can attend educational day programs twice per week, Tuesday and Thursday Morning.
• Continued Care – Counselling and support service to clients post-rehabilitation. This is a family based program.
• CHMR Outreach – Partnership between Milliya Rumurra and Cyrenian House to provide community based AOD interventions to communities within the West Kimberley region focusing on improving access, prevention and early intervention and community capacity building.
• Sobering Up Shelter – providing a culturally safe, care orientated environment for people to sober up.

Target Groups

• Individuals, Families and Communities seeking to address alcohol and other drug issues. Indigenous focus. All programs can be accessed by Non – Indigenous community members.

Entry Requirements

Assessment for the program is offered in person, with our Continued Care or CHMR Outreach team if residing within the West Kimberley Region or via telephone with one of our AOD Case Managers. Agencies may contact our office for an Admission Information Package.