Social & Emotional Wellbeing

 

Our Aim

Our aim is to empower our client’s self-determination by enhancing their skills, strengths and cultural values. Winda-Mara recognises holistic healing and the resilience of community to recover from intergenerational trauma and racial intolerance using Indigenous concepts of health, outcome measures, and the principles of social & emotional wellbeing.

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Our Available Services

Mental Health

• Counselling for children, adolescents, and families

• GP Mental Health Care Plans and NDIS referrals accepted

• Support to strengthen connection to culture and community

• Wellbeing group activities

• Carer and family support

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Alcohol and Other Drugs (AoD)

• Support to reduce or stop alcohol and drug use

• Relapse prevention and harm reduction strategies

• AoD counselling and brief interventions

• Referrals to detox, rehabilitation, or other specialist services

• AoD group support and education sessions

• Integrated care and advocacy

• Carer and family support

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Appointments

• Appointments are flexible and can take place at our centre, in the therapeutic garden, at schools, or over the phone.

• Walk-ins will be supported through a triage process.

• Home visits are also available following a risk assessment.

• If you have a scheduled appointment, you’ll receive a reminder by SMS.

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Code of Conduct

Winda-Mara values the rights of its members, clients, staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors to feel safe and be treated with respect. To ensure this, all who access Winda-Mara are to apply with our Code of Conduct. Our Code of Conduct can be provided or visit windamara.com/codeofconduct

Winda-Mara complies with the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

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Feedback

Winda-Mara respects your rights and encourages people visiting the clinic to provide feedback about our services. Feedback can be provided online at windamara.com.au/feedback or forms are located at our Reception. To provide feedback in person, a Winda-Mara staff member may be approached.