Winnunga AHCS delivers a number of social health programs and services, employing both female and male counselling and support staff. All staff employed in the Social Health Team are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
Services offered include:
social and emotional wellbeing programs
substance misuse counselling, support and advocacy
Bringing Them Home counselling
child and adolescent mental health support and advocacy
carer support and advocacy
outreach to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in custody at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre and the Alexander Maconochie Centre
a needle and syringe exchange program
a range of tobacco cessation services including personal advice, outreach, subsidised nicotine replacement therapy, and the No More Boondah quit smoking group
healthy lifestyle advice and support, including exercise groups and healthy eating classes
a home maintenance program
Justice Reinvestment Program
Boxing Club/Gym
Winnunga also offers a range of regular programs such as:
No More Boondah
Women’s Group
Men’s Group
Healthy Cooking classes
Healthy Cooking group
Youth Diversion Program
Road to Recovery
Mums and Bubs/Parenting Group
Wellbeing Group
The Social Health Team also runs health promotion campaigns and community activities. One of their main aims is to promote pride in Aboriginal culture.
For more information on the Social Health Team, or to access their services, please call (02) 6284 6222.