Ngangganawili Aboriginal Health Service

NAHS provides services in ways determined by the local community that best suit their requirements, and in a culturally secure way and setting. Upon engagement at NAHS, all new non-indigenous staff receive cultural sensitivity training from local Aboriginal elders. In alignment with Aboriginal culture, NAHS provides a holistic approach to its health care delivery. Their services include:
  • Outpatient GP Service
  • 24 hour accident and emergency service
  • X-ray, ultrasound, pathology, immunisation
  • Maternal and child health services
  • Sexual health counselling and education
  • Visiting dental health care
  • Hearing screening and visit specialist services
  • Drug and alcohol misuse programs
  • Community aged care
  • Home and community care
  • Environmental health program
  • Chronic disease management and care planning
  • Visiting Physiotherapy services
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Ngangganawili Aboriginal Health Service – The Substance Misuse Scheme

Delivers a non-residential trauma-informed service that is culturally responsive and safe, with prioritised placements for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their families and communities. They provide a flexible model of care that allows for outreach, drop-in support and care on Country for individuals, families and community groups.
They accept referrals by any individual, family member, agency or organisation that requires a Social and Emotional Wellbeing related support in the region. It is their priority to support the community to have access to a high standard of care that fits with Wiluna Martu Services and projects are also co-designed, which involves ongoing consultation, collaboration and two-way
This service is partially funded by the WA Primary Health Alliance
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Spinifex Health Service

Spinifex Health Service is the business name for an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service managed by Paupiyala Tjarutja Aboriginal Corporation (PTAC) in the remote community of Tjuntjuntjara on the Spinifex Lands. Spinifex Health is one of a series of business names owned by PTAC and forms part of the Corporation’s commitment to providing services to the community
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Menzies Aboriginal Corporation

Non for profit organisation who provides housing to Indigenous peoples in the Menzies townsite.

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Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service

Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service located in the East Pilbara region delivering services in communities located in the Great Sandy, Little Sandy and Gibson Deserts.
Services available: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s Health Assessment, Adult and child immunisations, Chronic disease management, Well person checks, Men’s and women’s health, Medication services, Acute Care (GP Services), Rheumatic heart disease care management
 
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Aboriginal Legal Service of WA – Broome

The Aboriginal Legal Service of WA Limited (ALSWA) is a not for profit organisation which provides legal representation and support services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Western Australia.
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MEEDAC – Yalgoo

MEEDAC runs Community Development Programs on behalf of the Australian Government. MEEDAC provides a free gardening service to those people in the community who would otherwise find it difficult to upkeep or maintain their yards or gardens. MEEDAC also helps with Counselling and Health Intervention. A Community Mentor works with job seekers that have health or personal barriers such as drug and alcohol dependency, as well as relation/personal issues or barriers. This is to assist job seekers with all barriers which can affect their ability to engage in job seeking and their activities.
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Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Services – Murchison Outreach

GRAMS Murchison Outreach Service mission is to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders better access to primary health care and diabetic education. Their outreach service travels to Cue, Yalgoo and Pia Wadjarri to engage and support our patients living in remote WA.

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Relationships Australia WA – Djnda Service

Relationships Australia WA and the Women’s Legal Service WA are working together to deliver Djinda Service.

They provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women in Perth metropolitan area who have experienced family violence and/or sexual assault. They are Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women, mothers and sisters who care about the future of Aboriginal communities. They have personal and professional experience and understanding of family violence.

In addition to face-to-face meetings and support to attend appointments, they provide advocacy, referrals and practical support including:
– Counselling
– Help with crisis accommodation, Centrelink and child protection

They provide legal advice and representation in:
– Family violence restraining orders
– Current child protection matters
– Victims’ compensation where it relates to family violence
– Family law (parenting and divorce only)

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Kaata-Koorliny Employment & Enterprise Development Corporation (KEEDAC)

KEEDAC can help their clients with paying their court fines via a Work and Development Permit (WDP). Their clients could reduce or clear their fines by doing activities in place of paying the amount owed. KEEDAC works with the Aboriginal Legal Service WA (ALSWA) to provide this service.
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