Yunna Boo-larng Service providers
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Yunna Boo-larng Service providers
What is Yunna Boo-larng? Yunna Boo-larng is a Gathang word meaning To Walk Together. It is an innovative, holistic service working with Aboriginal people experiencing issues associated with social and emotional well-being including grief, loss, trauma, domestic and family violence, child protection, drug and alcohol misuse and the Stolen Generation. Yunna Boo-larng services are delivered by qualified Aboriginal Health workers and have been developed using evidence based practice. The team’s vision is one of promoting resilience, empowerment, self-determination, respect and healing at the individual and collective level. Yunna Boo-larng captures the strengths of our past and embraces elders, engages youth and supports families and children. It is a place where Aboriginal wellbeing is in Aboriginal hands. Where are Services Delivered? • • • Awabakal Primary Health Care Centre at 38a Samdon Street, Hamilton Outreach settings Other settings as required including home visiting. Contact Us YUNNA BOO-LARNG How are Referrals Made to Yunna Boo-larng? Download and complete the Yunna Boo-larng referral form from the Awabakal website or contact the team for a copy. The referrral form can be submitted by: [email protected] Fax (02) 4961 0497 Post PO Box 323, Wickham NSW 2293 The team’s vision is one of promoting resilience, empowerment, self-determination, respect and healing at the individual and collective level. Yunna Boo-larng Contact Details Phone (02) 4907 8555 [email protected] Address 38a Samdon Street, Hamilton NSW 2303 Postal PO Box 323, Wickham NSW 2293 Web www.awabakal.org Service Providers Brochure www.awabakal.org What services are offered by Yunna Boo-larng? Clinical and Care Coordination Services • • • Individual and family counselling and support Referral pathways to other support services Direct access to visiting health specialists and cultural support for clients accessing these services (e.g. Visiting Psychiatrist and Psychologist). Health Promotion Programs and Activities • • Individual and group health promotion programs Culturally specific activities delivered or supported by the team. Programs and activities currently include: • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health First Aid – Award winning program providing people with knowledge and skills to assist those experiencing mental health issues. • Through Young Black Eyes – Acclaimed family violence and child abuse prevention program designed for all age ranges by the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC). • Family Wellbeing Program – Evidenced based empowerment and capacity building program created by community for community. To be offered from 2015 onwards. • Men’s Group. Networking and Collaborating Services • Active involvement in interagency networks and with relevant stakeholders across the Hunter to represent the social and emotional wellbeing needs of the Aboriginal community. What is the Eligibility Criteria? To be eligible for the services delivered by the Yunna Boo-larng team, individuals must: • Identify as Aboriginal or be/have been a partner/spouse of a person who identifies as Aboriginal. • Live within the service catchment area: - Northern border: Bulahdelah - Southern border: Morisset - Western border: Murrurundi. • Have their primary issue of concern be related to: - Grief, loss and trauma - Drug and alcohol misuse - Child protection - Family and domestic violence - Bringing them Home/Stolen Generation. • Consent to be referred to and involved with the services offered by the team. Consent from a parent or guardian/ carer must be granted for children under the age of 16, except in those cases where the child is considered to be at immediate and significant risk of harm from physical injury or sexual abuse. With respect to age limits, the team will assess each referral on a case by case basis. The team can work with children where family violence is present and with children who are the descendants of the Stolen Generation. With regards to mental health and drug and alcohol issues, referrals to other age appropriate services operating within the region may be warranted. Aboriginal people Mandated by Courts or the Department of Family and Community Services can be referred to Yunna Boo-larng services. Primary issues of concern that are considered ineligible for the services delivered by the Yunna Boo-larng team include the following: - Housing issues - Financial or Centrelink issues - Family tracing or family history searches - Requests for confirmation of Aboriginality Acceptance of referrals will be assessed against the eligibility criteria and the case load capacity of the team at the time of referral. Active involvement in interagency networks and with relevant stakeholders across the Hunter to represent the social and emotional wellbeing needs of the Aboriginal community.