Aboriginal Health
The District operates supplementary services for Aboriginal people which includes the Aboriginal Chronic Care Unit, and Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Child Health services. Aboriginal Health Workers (AHWs) are employed across a range of Community Health programs and services. Drawing on their knowledge of the local Aboriginal community they work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve better health outcomes for Aboriginal people and communities, and play a key role in facilitating relationships between Aboriginal patients and other health professionals.
Full list of Aboriginal Health services
Mental Health SupportThe Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) aims to identify the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people accessing the mental health service. Specialised mental health staff work within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified roles; thus providing an integrated and culturally appropriate environment for Aboriginal consumers, families and carers. |
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| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Specialist Services - Nowra | Nowra |
02 4424 7800 |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Specialist Services - Shoalhaven Hospital | Shoalhaven Hospital |
02 4429 1666 |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mental Health Specialist Services - Wollongong | Wollongong |
02 4254 1500 |
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Maternal, Infant and Child HealthAboriginal Maternal Infant and Child Health (AMICH) provides care from conception to prior to school age children and families in a culturally safe and appropriate environment. |
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| Binji & Boori - Aboriginal Maternal Infant Child Health (AMICH) | District Service |
02 4295 2417 (Illawarra) 02 4423 9900 (Shoalhaven) |
Aboriginal Chronic Care Unit
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| Aboriginal Chronic Care Unit - Nowra | District Service |
02 4224 6300 |
| Aboriginal Chronic Care Unit - Port Kembla | District Service |
02 4223 8338 |
Drug and Alcohol ServicesISLHD Drug and Alcohol Service offers a range of treatment and support services for people with problems from their alcohol, prescription or illicit drug use, and/or for their families and carers. All services are free, confidential and non-judgemental. |
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| Illawarra & Shoalhaven Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander - Drug & Alcohol Services | Illawarra and Shoalhaven |
1300 652 226 |