North Coast Aboriginal Corporation For Community Health
NCACCH is a community based indigenous organisation which operates under a brokerage model by contracting service providers in various health areas to service the Sunshine Coast and Gympie districts indigenous population.
NCACCH has service providers in diabetes, sexual health, counselling, diet and nutrition, dental and podiatry, and a bulk billing programme covered by over 150 general practitioners.
NCACCH also has Men’s and Women’s groups, annual Well Persons Health Check days, Mum’s and Bub’s program, bus hire, and Breast Screen days.
Contact: 5443 3599/ Shop 3, 56 River Road,
Gympie 4570
Email: ncacch1@bigpond.com
HEY YOU MOB
Some great activities for the kids to be part of.
The Indigenous Health Team are holding free dance and art activities every Thursday afternoon from 3.30 to 4.45pm at the Uniting Church Hall on the corner of Barter Street and Channon Street.
This will lead up to the NAIDOC celebrations, and will give the kids a chance to perform the dances they have learnt. There will also be a show of art work at the Gympie Gallery.
Call Gordon, Elise or Andrea on 5489 8444 for more information
MINS: Multicultural information network service
MINS helps migrants from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds with information and referrals to help them get settled in Gympie.
We offer one to one assistance and develop cross-cultural projects to help CALD people become more engaged in our community.
MINS assists migrants to improve their access to government and community services. We consult with these organisations about the needs and issues of migrants.
We provide a central focus and act as a drop in centre for migrants, particularly those who have recently arrived.
MINS hosts "Culture Friends" - a cross cultural friendship club where people from all cultures, including Australian and Indigenous, can meet, talk, share food and culture, and take part in interesting activities once a month.
MINS: Multicultural service
24 Lawrence Street, Gympie,
Ph: 07 5483 9511
Email: info@multicultural.org.au
6.07.2009: NAIDOC WEEK: Family Fun Day in The Park – Nelsons Reserve Gympie – 9.30am – 1.30pm
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Jabba Jabba Indigenous Immunisation Program
The Indigenous Health Team provides a culturally appropriate range of services to the Indigenous Community of the Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Health Service District.
Gympie Hospital Contacts: Indigenous Health Workers- Gordon Browning , Elise Bailey, Clinical Nurse Andrea Ernst
Monday – Friday - 8.00am-4.30pm: Ph: (07) 5489 8444
The Gympie Hospital Indigenous Health Team can provide clinical service, support and information regarding:-
- Childhood immunisations for children aged 0 – 15years.
- Vaccination for flu and pneumonia for 15-49 year olds who are medically at risk and anyone else who is over 50years (Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander )
- Information regarding childhood diseases, immunisations and any possible reactions to these.
- Referrals to appropriate organisations eg. “Mum’s and Bub’s program”, playgroups etc.
Cooloola ABORIGINAL SERVICES Inc: casi
Cooloola Aboriginal Services Incorporated was officially formed in May 2008. The organisation seeks to provide a culturally appropriate service to the Cooloola region, aiming to inform the Indigenous community about health, education, employment, legal issues, community events and work related programs.
Aboriginal Student Support and Parent Awareness (ASSPA)
Gympie State High School, 1 Everson Road, Gympie. Telephone: 5489 8333 Paula Wooton, Raylene Gibbs
Mooloola Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders Corp. (MATSIC)
Community services for indigenous families eg housing, education, health. Referrals made to appropriate organisations.
Contact: Ph 07 5481 1875 / 24 Lawrence Street, Gympie.
Email matsic_gympie@aapt.net.au
Indigenous Youth Parliment 2009
If you're passionate about youth and Indigenous issues and want to share your opinions then apply to be a part of Queensland's first Indigenous Youth Parliament.
For more information contact the Office for Youth on 1300 55 59 54: or email: yilf@communities.qld.gov.au
www.communities.qld.gov.au
