Services

Aboriginal community members will be supported by the coordination activities undertaken by Amity Health to increase access to service providers.

This service is for young people aged 12-35 and their families who are experiencing drug and alcohol issues. Strategies include working closely with schools and other providers in the community, focusing on early intervention and consultation approaches and providing intensive support and consultancy to teaching staff and other providers through regular forums on alcohol and drug issues.

A service for Aboriginal people providing support, education and counselling as required. This service will operate in partnership with Carnarvon Medical Centre and Carnarvon Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation and will: engage with Aboriginal clients in a culturally appropriate manner, in a group or one/one situations; educate/support/advocate for Aboriginal clients to assist them to manage their mental health issues; and liaise with relevant agencies to facilitate referrals.

This activity aims to improve Aboriginal communities knowledge, access and engagement with available services.

This service is for community members with conditions of mental health and substance misuse. Support is provided by the care manager to improve the persons ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

This service is for community members with conditions of mental health and substance misuse. Support is provided by the care manager to improve the persons ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

This activity promotes effective food access and security for vulnerable Aboriginal populations, including those with existing chronic health conditions or at risk of developing chronic health conditions.

This activity support community members to work as community champions, involved in the development and implementation of local community suicide prevention plans.

This service is for Aboriginal people who will benefit from individual case management services to improve their access to counselling and other services.
This activity engages the community and promotes holistic approaches which are culturally safe and respectful.

This service will provide support and education to Aboriginal people impacted by drug and alcohol misuse. The program adopts a holistic approach that includes physical, mental, spiritual, cultural, emotional and social wellbeing to address Aboriginal alcohol and other drug issues.

Aboriginal people requiring mental health care can access the integrated health model that provides a coordinated system of evidence-based, culturally appropriate and safe care.

People experiencing mental health issues will receive education and other support designed to develop their skills to improve their ability to self manage and improve their mental health outcomes.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic condition/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chronic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic condition/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chronic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic condition/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chronic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

The aim of this program is to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal people through the treatment and management of chronic health conditions. ITC is provided by a team comprising an Indigenous Health Project Officer (IHPO), Aboriginal Outreach Worker and Care Coordinator, who foster collaboration across the Aboriginal and mainstream primary health care sectors. By working closely with the patient’s GP, ITC staff can provide better access to coordinated multidisciplinary care and supplementary services.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic condition/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chronic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic conation/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chronic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic condition/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chronic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic conation/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chorionic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic condition/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chronic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic condition/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chronic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic condition/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chronic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic condition/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chronic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

The Integrated Team Care activity is designed for Aboriginal people who have existing chronic condition/s and require additional support, other than that provided by their GP, to manage their chronic health conditions/s. A GP referral is required to participate in this activity.

This service is for people over the age of 18 years who have been affected by alcohol and /or other drug dependency, who are seeking to improve their lives. The service is holistic and supervised.

This service is for people over the age of 18 years who have been affected by alcohol and /or other drug dependency, who are seeking to improve their lives. The service is holistic and supervised.

Through the Mooditj Kaart program Aboriginal community members will be supported on a journey of healing and strengthening spiritual connection, before being referred to service providers to address further health and social needs.

Patients exiting a residential rehabilitation facility within the Kimberley region are able to access the Kimberley Continuing Care Program were they will be supported through regular monitoring and support for 39 weeks post rehabilitation.

The Benang Program provides education on suicide prevention to schools and community groups and provides information on services available to assist Aboriginal youth and families dealing with mental health issues.

This service is for people in South Hedland Town Square consuming alcohol. Bloodwood Tree will engage with these people, offer then water and food and connect them to local service care agencies.

The Turner River Rehabilitation Centre provides a facility in the Pilbara that allows individuals who are rehab ready to recover from their addictions. The Centre’s primary client base is Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. The program addresses addictive behaviours, reduces harm to the individual and families; it also assists the client to develop healthy lifestyle choices, encourages life skills development including work, training or employment options. This program employs a Community Liaison and Advocacy position to support Aboriginal people to use this service and to be referred to appropriate community services when they have completed the program.

The Newman Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) and Suicide Prevention activity aims to improve service coordination and accessibility of culturally appropriate mental health services, to Aboriginal people living within the Newman and East Pilbara communities. This activity will particularly focus on building capacity within the mental health workforce to improve early intervention/suicide prevention, community support and SEWB services.

Aboriginal people with non-urgent medical needs who present to emergency departments after hours will be supported by a liaison officer to engage with affordable, appropriate and culturally secure primary care services during business hours.

This activity aims to improve Aboriginal communities knowledge, access and engagement with available services.

This services is for individuals, families and communities who require support with alcohol and other drug misuse issues as well as offering support to their families and significant others. The services are not only focused on reducing levels of alcohol and drug related harm, but improving the general health and well being, relationships and engagement and general living conditions within Wheatbelt communities

Young Aboriginal people “at risk”, are supported with culturally secure programs and strategies to inform, educate and address the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and other substances. Non-aboriginal youth are welcome to attend.