Drug & Alcohol Services
Alcohol & Other Drugs Program
Indigenous Wellbeing Centre
Mon 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tue 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wed 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thu 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
About Us
The IWC Alcohol and Other Drugs program provides counseling, case management, early intervention and education services. It does so through:
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Providing education and information sessions.
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Case management including referrals to internal and external services.
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Delivering and participating in AOD-free initiatives.
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Liaising with agencies and community groups.
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Advocacy.
To help deal with the underpinning causes and outcomes of AOD usage, we offer whole-of-person health, wellbeing and family services. These include:
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Chronic disease support
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Psychology
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Counseling
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Hearing checks
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Dental
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Families Program
Who can use this service?
At an individual case management level, the IWC AOD program is available to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) individuals and their households. Self-referral is available. In addition, AOD case management can be made via:
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A doctor
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Parole and Probation services
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A community agency
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Or individuals can self-refer themselves
Confidentiality
The IWC AOD program is committed to protecting the privacy of all service users and is bound by the Privacy Amendment (Enhancing Privacy Protection) Act 2012 and IWC Policy. You can read and download the IWC Ltd Privacy Policy by clicking here.
Upcoming Events at Alcohol & Other Drugs Program
Quick Facts About The Region
Extra Information
Disabled access Ramps, Elevators, Disabled Toilets
Access Fee No fee
Age Ranges All ages
Transport Notes
Transport is available for patients of the Medical Centre if required. Please speak to the Medical Reception team to book your transport.
Tags
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health services