Aboriginal Services

MLHD - DENILIQUIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE

Aboriginal Heath Services

In addition to providing a service to inpatients and clients individually, we offer several programs and services that Aboriginal Health staff within the Murrumbidgee LHD are trained in and responsible for implementing.

To see a list of these services go to https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-health/ mlhd/our-services/aboriginal-health

2 Macauley Street, Deniliquin t 03 5882 2900 t 1800 654 324

MLHD AUNTY JEAN’S PROGRAM

This is a community program for Aboriginal people with/or at risk of chronic illness. The program includes health assessments, information, exercise, healthy eating and fun activities. Foot Care and Smoking Cessation are also focused on. Several health care professionals contribute to the program.

2 Macauley Street, Deniliquin t 03 5880 2900 t 1800 249 645 w https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/nsw-health/mlhd/our-services/aboriginal-health

TELKUNA (HEALING) CLINIC

The Deniliquin Local Aboriginal Lands Council (DLALC) hosts a medical clinic to the Aboriginal community but is inclusive to anyone who may be more comfortable accessing health care from DLALC premises. Consultation cost covered by Medicare.

GP Service: Saturday Mornings

Nurse Practitioner: Wednesdays and Thursdays

Other services offered:

• Remedial Massage

• Physiotherapist

• Drug & Alcohol Outreach Griffith AMS

• Women’s Health Outreach Service

426 Wood Street, Deniliquin (Deniliquin Local Aboriginal Lands Council) t 03 5881 4891

Marathon Health

Integrated Team Care Program

For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living with chronic disease and any associated complex health care needs. Help is provided co-ordinating health care and facilitating access to services such as transport, appointments etc. A referral form is needed from your GP or visit TELKUNA Clinic and have a chat with them about it.

t 1300 402 585 w https://www.marathonhealth.com.au/service/integrated-team-care

Intereach

Aboriginal Health Program

The Aboriginal Health Program supports Aboriginal people to improve health outcomes for children, young adults, adults, pregnant women and adults with chronic disease.

78 Napier Street, Deniliquin t 1300 488 226 w https://www.intereach.com.au/service/aboriginal-family-health-program

ABORIGINAL FAMILY SUPPORT - CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES

Our Aboriginal Family Workers work with you to help you develop the skills to build a happier and more connected family. We use a child-centred approach to help parents/carers to enhance positive relationships with their children, increase family wellbeing and put the fun back into parenting. There is no cost to access this service.

78 Napier Street, Deniliquin t 1300 488 226 w https://www.intereach.com.au/service/aboriginal-children-families-and-communities

RUMBALARA ABORIGINAL CO-OPERATIVE SUPPORTS - AGED CARE AND NDIS

Assisting Elders and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disabilities or special needs to maintain independence at home and in the community. We are an accredited provider of Aged Care and NDIS support.

t 03 5820 6200 w https://rumbalara.org.au/service/home-and-community-care

MENTAL HEALTH, COUNSELLING SERVICES AND HELPLINES

THE CRESSY STREET CENTRE (MLHD)

1800 800 944 - ALL REFERRALS

DENILIQUIN SPECIALIST COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICE

For those experiencing high levels of distress as a result of:

• Severe or complex and long term mental illness; or

• Drug and alcohol use

The specialist community mental health service provide assessments, support and treatments. To access the service, please call Accessline t 1800 800 944

376-382 Cressy Street, Deniliquin w https://www.mlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/our-services/mental-health-services/specialist-community-mental-health-service

Alcohol And Drug Counselling Online

Online chat. Confidential, free and available 24/7. w https://www.counsellingonline.org.au

Brother To Brother Crisis Support Line

The Brother to Brother crisis line provides phone support for Aboriginal men who need someone to talk to about relationship issues, family violence, parenting, drug and alcohol issues or who are struggling to cope for other reasons. The line is staffed by Aboriginal men, including Elders, who have a lived experience in the issues that the line offers support for.

t 1800 435 799 w https://www.dardimunwurro.com.au/brother-to-brother

13 YARN (13 92 76) 24 HOUR CRISIS SUPPORT LINE

24 hour crisis support line where you can yarn without judgement and a safe space to speak with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander crisis supporter about needs, worries or concerns.

t 13 92 76 w https://www.13yarn.org.au

Other Services And Information

Aboriginal Legal Services

The ALS is a proud Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation and the peak legal services provider. Griffith t 02 6969 6800. Wagga Wagga t 02 6932 7200. w https://www.alsnswact.org.au

Centrelink Indigenous Call Centre

A line to call about our payments and services if you’re Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

t 1800 136 380

Wellmob

Social, emotional and cultural wellbeing online resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. WellMob brings together online resources made by and for our mob. You will find websites, apps, podcasts, videos, helplines, social media and online programs all with a focus on social and emotional wellbeing.

w https://www.counsellingonline.org.au

Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre

Yarkuwa is a Traditional Owner organisation based in the town of Deniliquin in the Riverina region of NSW. It was formed in 2003 to ensure traditional owner knowledge was preserved in future generations.

394 Hay Road, Deniliquin t 03 5881 3312 w https://www.yarkuwa.org.au