Community Services
Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
The SEWB team provides a range of services designed to support the social and emotional wellbeing of Indigenous people and their communities. We offer culturally appropriate, confidential and personalised support for individuals and families, taking a holistic approach to healing and overall wellbeing.
Services:
- Basic counselling
- Case management and referral
- Community education
- Workshops
- Job seeker information
- Housing assistance
- Centrelink assistance
- Social assistance
- Links to social wellness networks
Koori Connections is a culturally-safe support program that helps clients stay connected to health, community, culture and wellbeing services.
Services:
- Court advocacy
- Elder’s groups
- Community workshops
- Stolen Generations support
- Homelessness assistance
Alcohol and Other Drugs Support Services
We offer Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) support services to help those affected by substance use. We provide culturally safe and holistic care including assistance for withdrawal and recovery.
Services:
- Brief Intervention (short term advice and support)
- Case Management
- Detox and rehabilitation referrals
- School and community education
- Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder support and education
- Court diversion
- Group therapy
- Family support
- Women’s Group
- Men’s Group
- SMART Recovery
- Work Development Orders (support to pay off debt)
Culture Care Connect
This program is designed to walk alongside individuals, families, and groups who may be going through emotional and spiritual distress, big life challenges and changes, or sorry business, offering support that is caring, grounded in culture, and led by community.
Services:
- Healing Circles
- One‑on‑one yarning
- Strengths‑based support
- Creative healing
- Community workshops
- Cultural camps
- Referrals to trusted, culturally safe services
Community and Family Support
Community and Family Support helps families early before challenges turn into crisis. The program is funded by the Department of Communities and Justice to walk alongside Aboriginal individuals and families experiencing stress, family conflict or safety concerns.
Services:
- Providing culturally safe, strength-based support
- Helping families build safety, stability and strong relationships
- Supporting parents and children together
- Connecting families to housing, health, legal, financial, or cultural supports
Katungul Women’s Healing Centre
The Katungul Women’s Healing Centre (KWHC) is a culturally safe, holistic service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who are experiencing domestic violence and/or homelessness. The centre provides women and their children with the chance to stay at KWHC accommodation facility to remove themselves from violence and homelessness. While in the secure facility, clients will be provided with access to medical services, mental health professionals, counselling, and cultural healing.
Preference is given to Aboriginal women, 16 years old or above, who are experiencing unsafe domestic and family violence and/or homelessness. Dependent children must be 16 years or younger to stay at the centre under the supervision of their mother. Call the toll-free number 1800 191 667 for self-referral or access a referral from a community service.
Contact KWHC on 1800 191 667
Building Aboriginal Community Resilience
Building Aboriginal Community Resilience provides mindful support services help clients pause, reflect and stay grounded during challenging moments. Everything is treated with complete confidentiality, providing a safe and private space to open up.
Services:
- Healing on Country
- Mindfulness and grounding
- Men’s Group (Gimbanya Djamarumba)
- Cultural Connection Camps
- Community Workshops
- Referral pathways to trusted culturally safe services
Elder Care Support Program
The Elder Care Support Program helps clients find the right care in a way that is clear, respectful and connected to culture. We support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over to access the aged care services that best meet their needs. Our team can assist with understanding what services are available, filling out forms and applying for support while ensuring that care is culturally safe and feels right. We also provide guidance for families and carers, recognising the important role they play. Elders are welcome to bring a family member, friend or carer along to appointments for additional support.
Elder Care Support Services
- Navigating the assessment process
- Choosing providers
- Form-filling and applications
- Support for families and carers
- Access to information
Tackling Indigenous Smoking and Vaping
Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Quitting is tough, but combining behavioral support with medication gives the best chance to succeed.
The rise in e-cigarette use among teens is worrying with risks of addiction, heart and lung issues and a possible gateway to smoking. We are here to help you quit smoking or vaping through our Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program.
To receive support or for more information, please call 1800 804 201.
