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Yarrabah Community Service Directory 2017

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Last updated April 2017

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Table of ContentsMission Australia

- Communities for Children 3

- Communities for Children Funded Programs 3

- Communities for Children Committee 3

- Yarrabah Breakfast Club 3

- Circles of Care 3

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service 4

Act for Kids 4

- Intensive Family Support 4

- Family and Child Connect (FaCC) -ACT for Kids 4

Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc. 5

- Seniors Legal and Support Services 5

Churches 5

- St Albans Parish (Church) 5

- New Life Church 5

- Living Light Gospel Church 5

Department of Human Services 5

- Centrelink 5

Gindaja Treatment & Healing Indigenous Corporation 6

- Women’s Group 6

- Men’s Group 6

- Warrior Program 6

- Family Well Being 6

- Substance Misuse Rehabilitation 7

- Alcoholics Anonymous 7

- Counselling Program 7

- Alcohol & Drug Prevention Awareness 7

- Cultural Activities, Recreational Activities and Outings 7

- Welfare Support 8

- Shanty Creek Rehabilitation Centre 8

Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service 8

- Primary Health Clinics 8

- Maternal and Midwifery 9

- Child Health 9

- Dental Service 9

- Chronic Disease 9

- Sexual Health 10

- Social and Emotional Wellbeing 10

- Men’s Health 10

- Youth Well Being 10

- Dads Program (Communities for Children) 10

- Y-Mum-Y and Parenting Under Pressure Program (Communities for Children) 11

Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network (ICAN) 11

Job Services Australia (JSA) Services 11

- Quality Innovation Training Employment (QITE) 11

- Workways Australia 11

- NEATO Employment Services 11

Legal Aid Queensland 12

Mutkin Residential & Community Aged Care 12

- Aged Care Residential 12

- Home & Community Care (HACC) 12

PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) Yarrabah 12

Playgroup Queensland 13

- Playgroup 13

- 3a Playgroup (Communities for Children) 13

Proscribed Body Corporate (PBC) 13

- Gunggandji PBC NTRB Aboriginal Corporation 13

- Gunggandji-Mandingalbay Yidinji Peoples PBC Aboriginal Corporation 13

Private Enterprise 13

- Diliga Takeaway 13

- Dirringhi Consulting 13

- Gulpil Café 14

- Island & Cape Servo Shop 14

- Yarrabah Supermarket 14

- Yarricino 14

Queensland State Government Services 14

- Emergency Services 14

- Department of Education 14

Yarrabah State School 14

Yarrabah Pre-Prep 14

Yarrabah Secondary Campus 15

- Queensland Health 15

Accident and Emergency & Acute Care 15

SBYHN: School Based Youth Health Nurse 15

Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Service (ATODS) 15

Child & Youth Mental Health Service (CYMHS) 15

Queensland Police Service 16

Department of Transport and Main Roads 16

Queensland Corrective Services 16

Department of Justice and Attorney-General 16

Magistrates & Children Courts 16

Qld Indigenous Family Violence Legal Service (QIFVLS) 17

RATEP Centre Yarrabah & JCU Campus – Primary Campus 17

True Child & Family Service 17

Women’s Resource Centre 18

Women’s Refuge Centre 18

Worklink 18

- Personal Helpers & Mentor Service (PHaMS) 18

- Partners in Recovery 18

Yarrabah Community Justice Group 19

Youth Justice 19

Yarrabah Elders Group 19

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council 19

- Indigenous Community Links 19

- Indigenous Knowledge Centre 20

- School & Community Partnerships Program (SCPP) 20

- Yarrabah Social Housing 20

- Municipal Services 20

- Rev Lloyd Fourmile Aquatics Centre 21

- Yarrabah Daycare Centre 21

- QGAP Services 21

- Yarrabah Arts Precinct 21

Yarrabah Seahawks Rugby League Football & Sports Club Aboriginal Corporation 22

- Yarrabah Seahawks Junior Rugby League Football Club 22

- Yarrabah Seahawks Senior Rugby League Football Club 22

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Mission AustraliaOpening hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmPhone Number: Mobile: 0437 731 088Location: Shop 2 Noble Drive, Training Centre

Communities for Children (CFC) is an early intervention and prevention program that aims to improve the development, health and wellbeing of children aged 12 and under by addressing local needs and encouraging community participation. This approach to supporting children and families is collaborative and targeted.

COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN FUNDED PROGRAMS

Program Community Partner (Organisation)

3a Playgroups for Mums Playgroup Queensland

Yarrabah Dads Program Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service

Y-Mum-Y & Parenting Under Pressure Program Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service

Yarrabah Breakfast Club Mission Australia

Families in the Arts (FITA) Dirringhi Consultancy

COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN YARRABAH COMMITTEEPhone Number: Mobile: 0437 731 088 – Natika YeatmanLocation: Shop 2 Noble Drive, Training Centre

New committee members are welcome. Please contact Natika if you would like to be involved in the committee.

YARRABAH BREAKFAST CLUBClient group: All Yarrabah State Primary School studentsIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday – Friday 8.00am – 8.45am each school termPhone Number: Mobile: 0455 087 309 or 0437 731 088Location: Yarrabah State Primary School

THE CIRCLES OF CARE PROGRAMWe work one-on-one with primary school aged children and their schools to create a happy school environment. We also help parents and families develop ways to create more engagement for their child at school, along with assisting learning and development in the home. We advocate for families, helping to link them to and work with other support services.

Programs or activities provided: Various programs to suit parents and children at Yarrabah State School.Referral required: Yes Referral process: Through: • Yarrabah State School • Other local government and non-government organisations • Self-referralsClient group: Prep and Primary School Children, attending Yarrabah State Primary School.Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmPhone Number: Mobile: 0475803140 Location: Shop 2 Noble Drive, Yarrabah


Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal ServicePrograms or activities provided: Provides legal advice and representation regarding Criminal, Civil, Family and Child Safety Matters

Client group: Any person who is seeking legal advice and representation

Is there a cost for your service: No cost

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm at 78 Spence Street Cairns. Solicitor Drives into Yarrabah 1 day a week on Wednesdays.

Phone Number: (07) 40 466400

Location: Works out of the Court House when in Yarrabah

ACT for KidsINTENSIVE FAMILY SUPPORTAim of the service: Provide case management support to families at risk of entering the statutory child protection system. Referral required: YesReferral Process: Referrals are made through the following organisations: Child Safety QLD Health QPS Education QLD NGO's and Self-referralsClient group: Families at risk of entering the statutory systemIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - FridayPhone Number: (07) 4033 5800Location: Visit Yarrabah as required or call 40335800

FAMILY AND CHILD CONNECT (FACC) - ACT FOR KIDSAim of the service: To provide advice, information and/ or referrals to any person/s interested in the safety and wellbeing of children and families.

Programs or activities provided: Linking families to servicesReferral required: YesReferral process: • Organisations • Self-referralsClient group: Whole familiesIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday - FridayPhone Number: 133264


Cairns Community Legal Centre Inc.(Incorporating Seniors Legal & Support Service)

SENIORS LEGAL AND SUPPORT SERVICESPrograms or activities provided: Provide free legal and support services for seniors who are experiencing or at risk of experiencing elder abuse or nancial exploitation.

Client group: Seniors aged 50 years and older


Opening hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm

Phone Number: (07) 40 31 7 179 or 1800 062 608

Location: Contact Cairns ofce to make appointments

ChurchesST ALBANS PARISH (CHURCH)The church does not receive any funds for any programs but is totally reliant on Sunday takings and donations, but would love to do more outreach programs in other areas of need.

Programs or activities provided: • Sunday school • Music • Outreach • women's/men's group • spiritual support • counsellingPhone Number: 4056 9443Location: Gribble Street.

NEW LIFE CHURCH Programs or activities provided: • Sunday school (we call it Kid zone)

• Youth every Friday night

• Social/Emotional/Spiritual Support by appointment unless emergencies

• Kid zone: 4-11yrs

• Youth: 12-18yrs

Opening hours: 10am Sundays, 6.30pm Friday nights for Youth

Phone Number: Mobile: 0468957668

Location: Beach Street.

LIVING LIGHT GOSPEL CHURCH Programs or activities provided: • Sunday Service

• Arts & Crafts (Margaret & Joy) on Tuesdays with the Elders Group.

Opening hours: 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Phone Number: Mobile: 0476 195 480 or 0405 463 863

Location: located at PCYC, Back Beach Road.

Department of Human ServicesCENTRELINKPrograms or activities provided: • Financial Capacity / Support • Provide Centrelink service to community residentOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pmPhone Number: 1800 136 380 Free Call between 8:00am – 5:30pmLocation: Esplanade Road


Gindaja Treatment & Healing Indigenous CorporationWOMEN’S GROUP Empowers women. Program is delivered 1 day a week.

Programs or activities provided: • Provides women activities • Provide ATODS support/adviceReferral required: NoReferral process: call (07) 40569156Client group: Open to all Women Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pmPhone Number: (07) 40 569156Location: Back Beach Road

MEN'S GROUPEmpowers men. Program is delivered weekly.

Programs or activities provided: • Provides men activities • Provide social supportReferral required: NoIf so what’s the process: call (07) 40569156Client group: Residential Clients at the rehabilitation Centre.Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pmPhone Number: (07) 40 569156Location: Back Beach Road

WARRIOR PROGRAMEmpowers men. Program is delivered 3 days a week.

Programs or activities provided: • Provides men activities • Provide social supportReferral required: NoIf so what’s the process: call (07) 40569156Age demographic/Targeted group: Residential Clients at the rehabilitation Centre. Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pmPhone Number: (07) 40 569156Location: Back Beach Road

FAMILY WELL BEINGEmpowers clients with life skills. Program is delivered 1 day a week

Programs or activities provided: • Provide social supportReferral required: NoIf so what’s the process: call (07) 4056 9000Age demographic/Targeted group: Individual family membersIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pmPhone Number: (07) 40 569000Location: Workshop Street


SUBSTANCE MISUSE REHABILITATIONGindaja provides live in accommodation for up to 21 residences with a wide range of Alcohol and Drug rehabilitation treatment programs.

Programs or activities provided: • Alcohol & Drug rehabilitation treatment programs.Referral required: YesReferral process: All referrals for residential centre are through the Drop In Centre.Client group: Any person over the age of 18Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm. Phone Number: (07) 4056 9156Location: Back Beach Road

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSGindaja provides live in accommodation for up to 21 residences with a wide range of Alcohol and Drug rehabilitation treatment programs.

Programs or activities provided: • Alcohol & Drug rehabilitation treatment programs.Referral required: YesReferral process: All referrals for residential centre are through the Drop In Centre.Client group: Any person over the age of 18Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm. Phone Number: (07) 4056 9156Location: Back Beach Road

COUNSELLING PROGRAM FOR ALL COMMUNITY RESIDENTS Programs or activities provided: • Counselling program - Offers Individual or group counselling and support regarding Alcohol and DrugsReferral required: YesReferral process: All referrals for residential centre are through the Drop In Centre.Client group: Any person over the age of 18Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm. Phone Number: (07) 40 569156Location: Back Beach Road

ALCOHOL & DRUG PREVENTION AWARENESS Programs or activities provided: • Alcohol & Drug Prevention, Awareness and Education Referral required: YesReferral process: All referrals for residential centre are through the Drop In Centre.Client group: Any person over the age of 18Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm. Phone Number: (07) 40 569156Location: Back Beach Road

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS Programs or activities provided: • Provides recreational and cultural activities for residential clients Referral required: YesReferral process: All referrals for residential centre are through the Drop In Centre.Client group: Any person over the age of 18Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm. Phone Number: (07) 40 569156Location: Back Beach Road


WELFARE SUPPORTResidential and day clients

Programs or activities provided: • Advocate on behalf of clients regarding: Housing, Child Safety, Court and SPER

Referral required: Yes

Referral process: All referrals for residential centre are through the Drop In Centre.

Client group: Any person over the age of 18


Opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm.

Phone Number: (07) 40 569156

Location: Back Beach Road

Shanty Creek Rehabilitation CentreResidential Rehabilitation Centre, Mareeba

Programs or activities provided: • Queensland Drug & Alcohol Council (QDAC) Adults seek drug and Alcohol rehabilitation 18+

• Residential Care facilities 20-24 bed facility

• Provides alcohol & drug Counselling and support services


Referral process: Referral from Cairns Ofce Bunda St -

Client group: Any person over the age of 18

Is there a cost for your service: (information not known)

Opening hours: Ofce Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am -5:00pm

Phone Number: (07) 40 865300

Location: 294 Shanty Creek Road, Mareeba, QLD, 4880

Gurriny Yealamucka Health ServiceMedical Clinic in Yarrabah, Queensland

Address: 1 Bukki Rd, Yarrabah QLD 4871

Phone: (07) 4226 4100

Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service is a community based health organisation that delivers holistic health care to the people of Yarrabah. Gurriny Yealamucka Health Service, as the community controlled health service will lead the advancement of equitable health outcomes for the people of Yarrabah.

Vision: Gurriny will “Close the Gap” through progressing quality health care services that are underpinned by gold standard governance and business practices

PRIMARY HEALTH CLINICS Programs or activities provided:

• GP consultations • Dermatology clinic • Pathology • ENT clinic • Imaging • Paediatrician clinic • Wound management • Paediatric Cardiology • Tele-health • Audiology • Referrals and recalls • Cardiac Rehabilitation • Ophthalmology and optometry clinic • Endocrinologist/Diabetes Outreach • Physiotherapy and Exercise Physiology clinics • Client Transport Services


Referral process: Self or GP

Client group: Whole Community

Is there a cost for your service: All services are free to the clients

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Phone Number: (07) 42264102


MATERNAL AND MIDWIFERY Programs or activities provided: • ANC Clinic • Post natal Clinic • Pedi-Pods program • Diabetes in Pregnancy Project • Baby Bags program • Women’s Health Clinic • Midwifery ServicesReferral required: YesReferral process: Midwife, Self or GPClient group: Whole Community Is there a cost for your service: All services are free to the clientsOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmPhone Number: (07) 42264102

CHILD HEALTH Programs or activities provided: • Child Health Nurse • Immunisation • Nephritis • Child Health Checks • Early Rheumatic Heart Disease Screening • Ear , Nose and Throat Clinics • Paediatric Clinics • PlaygroupReferral required: YesReferral process: Self or GPClient group: Whole Community Is there a cost for your service: All services are free to the clientsOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmPhone Number: (07) 42264102

DENTAL SERVICE Programs or activities provided: • Child dental program • Adult dental programReferral required: YesReferral process: Self or GPClient group: Whole Community Is there a cost for your service: All services are free to the clientsOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmPhone Number: (07) 42264102

CHRONIC DISEASEPrograms or activities provided: • Care Co-ordination Nurse and outreach community services • Renal and Dialysis Education and Clinic • Dermatology education Clinic • Eye Clinic • Diabetes education Clinic • Podiatry education and Clinic • Palliative care • Home medicine review • Rhematic Heart Health programReferral required: YesReferral process: GPClient group: Whole Community Is there a cost for your service: All services are free to the clientsOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmPhone Number: (07) 42264207


SEXUAL HEALTHPrograms or activities provided: • Hepatitis program • Young person health Check • Sexual health Check • Women’s health Check • Men’s Health Check • Health promotionReferral required: YesReferral process: Self or GPClient group: Whole Community Is there a cost for your service: All services are free to the clientsOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmPhone Number: (07) 4226 4207

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEINGPrograms or activities provided: • Community engagement and networking • Grief and Loss, Grief and Loss Counsellor • Psychologist • Healthy Lifestyles • Life promotionReferral required: YesReferral process: Self or GPClient group: Whole Community Is there a cost for your service: All services are free to the clientsOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmPhone Number: (07) 4226 4207

MEN’S HEALTHPrograms or activities provided: • Men’s Group • Adult Health Checks • Men’s Playgroup • Men’s PlaceClient group: Men in the community Is there a cost for your service: All services are free to the clientsOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmPhone Number: (07) 4226 4207

YOUTH WELL BEINGPrograms or activities provided: • Youth Forum • Cultural Connections program • Culture Rebound – Connected Yarrabah Youth • Weekly Youth groupClient group: Youth of the community Is there a cost for your service: All services are free to the clientsOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pmPhone Number: (07) 42264207

Program times: Transport services operate across the weekend. Other services vary depending on the need of the client and may be provided 24/7 if the need substantiates

DADS PROGRAM (COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN)Programs or activities provided: • Outings and activities for dads and their children

Is there a cost: This service is free

Client Group: Dads in Yarrabah with children 0-12 years old

Opening Hours: Please call to conrm

Phone Number: Contact Men’s Health Program on P 4226 4100 or 4056 0038


Y-MUM-Y AND PARENTING UNDER PRESSURE PROGRAM (COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN)Programs or activities provided: • Family Support

Is there a cost: This service is free

Client Group: Families with children 0-12 years old

Opening Hours: Please call to conrm

Phone Number: (07) 4226 4100

Indigenous Consumer Assistance Network (ICAN)FINANCIAL COUNSELLING SERVICEPrograms or activities provided: • Provide Financial Counselling and Advocacy consumer assistanceClient group: Whole of CommunityIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Weekly visit to Yarrabah on Thursdays.Phone Number: (07) 40 311073 or 1300 369 878Location: In the GYHS Building on Workshop Street.

Job Services Australia (JSA)QUALITY INNOVATION TRAINING EMPLOYMENT (QITE)Programs or activities provided: • Employment AgencyClient group: All Job Seekers

Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Tuesday’s Wednesday’s 9:00am - 3:30pmPhone Number: (07) 40 308600 or 1800 354 414Location: Loban lane

WORKWAYS AUSTRALIAPrograms or activities provided: • Employment AgencyClient group: All Job SeekersIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00am - 4:00pmPhone Number: (07) 40 416086 Location: Shop 5 Noble Drive

NEATO EMPLOYMENT SERVICESPrograms or activities provided: • Employment AgencyClient group: All Job SeekersIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Every Tuesday 9:00am - 4:00pmPhone Number: (07) 40 384900 Location: Shop 3 Noble Drive


Legal Aid QueenslandLEGAL SERVICE Programs or activities provided: • Provides legal advice.Client group: Any person who is seeking legal advice and representation.Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm at 42-52 Abbott Street Cairns .Contact person: Deon Singleton, Conference Organiser Phone Number: (07) 40 48 1149Location: Visiting Service on Wednesday’s when Court in session

Mutkin Residential & Community Aged CareAGED CARE RESIDENTIAL To cater for the elderly people, to keep our people in Yarrabah where they can be surrounded by family. Programs or activities provided: • Provides residential care for up to 15 clientsReferral required: YesReferral process: By Family members or by OrganisationsClient group: Elderly Community ResidentsIs there a cost for your service: YesOpening hours: 24 Hours/7 days a week Phone Number: (07) 4056 9290Location: Back Beach Road

HOME & COMMUNITY CARE (HACC) Provide meals and home care, medical support for elderly clients living at home.

Programs or activities provided: • Meals on Wheels


Referral process: By Family members or by organisations

Client group: Elderly Community Residents

Is there a cost for your service: Yes

Opening hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Phone Number: (07) 4056 9290


PCYC (Police Citizens Youth Club) YarrabahAim of the service: After school and vocational activities for children aged 5 -17 year old.

Programs or activities provided: • Night program for youth aged 12 - 25 • Family Camps • Family Night time activities (Operated Daily)Referral required: NoClient group: Young people aged 5-25 yearsIs there a cost for your service: call to enquire - 40569112Opening hours: Monday - Friday 2:00pm -10:00pm During School Holiday - 10:00am - 6:00pmPhone Number: (07) 40 569112Location: Back Beach Road


Playgroup QueenslandPLAYGROUPPrograms or activities provided: • PlaygroupAge demographic: For families living in Yarrabah with children 0-5 years oldOpening hours: 10am-12noon, Tuesday Dads and Wednesday Mums groupPhone Number: 1800 171 882Location: Yarrabah

3A PLAYGROUP (COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN)Programs or activities provided: • PlaygroupAge demographic: For families living in Yarrabah with children 0-5 years oldOpening hours: To be advisedPhone Number: 1800 171 882Location: Yarrabah

Proscribed Body Corporates (PBC)GUNGGANDJI PBC NTRB ABORIGINAL CORPORATION – TRADITIONAL OWNERS Programs or activities provided: • Ranger Program • Land & Sea ManagementOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm.Phone Number: (07) 4056 9126Location: Loban Lane

GUNGGANDJI-MANDINGALBAY YIDINJI PEOPLES PBC ABORIGINAL CORPORATION – TRADITIONAL OWNERSPrograms or activities provided: • Varies funding.Opening hours: Tuesday’s, Wednesday’s & Thursday’s – 10:00am to 5:00pm.Phone Number: Mobile: 0439 433 330Location: No ofce space in Yarrabah.

Private EnterprisesDILIGA TAKEAWAYPrograms or activities provided: • Normal customer service in take away food.Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 6:00am -8:00pm Phone Number: (07) 40 569 555Location: Back Beach Road

DIRRINGHI CONSULTANCYPrograms or activities provided: • Consultancy service regarding: • Community development • Cultural Awareness • Education & the Arts • Leadership • Events Managements • Families in the Arts (Communities for Children)Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am -5:00pmPhone Number: Mobile: 0406 116 221 Location: 42 Sawmill Road


GULPIL CAFÉPrograms or activities provided: • Normal customer service in take away food.Opening hours: Monday – Saturday 09:00am - 04:00pmLocation: Esplanade Road

ISLAND & CAPE SERVO SHOPPrograms or activities provided: • Provide fuel and some general house hold items Opening hours: 7:00am- 6:00pm - 7 Days a week Phone Number: (07) 4056 9188Location: Range Road

YARRABAH SUPERMARKETPrograms or activities provided: • Provide household grocery itemsOpening hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am -7:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:30am -5:00pmPhone Number: (07) 4056 9178Location: Esplanade Road Yarrabah

YARRICINOPrograms or activities provided: • take away food Opening hours: Monday – Friday 7:00am - 2:30pmPhone Number: Mobile: 0459 601 251 Location: Shop 1 Noble Drive – Indigenous Knowledge Centre

Queensland State Government ServicesEMERGENCY SERVICES In an emergency call 000

YARRABAH RURAL FIRE BRIGADE Programs or activities provided: • Provide re ghting servicesOpening hours: On callLocation: Fire Station on Workshop St

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

YARRABAH STATE SCHOOL – PRIMARY CAMPUSPrograms or activities provided: • Educational programsAge demographic: Pre – Prep to Year 6Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pmPhone Number: (07) 4056 0666Location: Noble Drive

YARRABAH PRE-PREP Preschool or Kindergarten program is a structured, play based learning program, delivered by a qualied teacher in the year or two before commencing full time schooling.Phone Number: (07) 40569206Location: Workshop Street


YARRABAH STATE SCHOOL – SECONDARY CAMPUSPrograms or activities provided: • Educational programsAge demographic: Year 7 to Year 10Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pmPhone Number: (07) 40560333Location: Back Beach Road

QUEENSLAND HEALTH

ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY & ACUTE CAREPrograms or activities provided: • Provide medical assistanceOpening hours: 24 hours/7 days per weekPhone Number: (07) 42264103Location: Bukki Road.

SBYHN: SCHOOL BASED YOUTH HEALTH NURSE Programs or activities provided: • Works with young people, school staff and parents to Promote Health and Wellbeing • Create a supportive healthy school environment • Connect people with other support servicesClient group: High school students, teachers, staff and parentsIs there a cost for your service: NoOpening hours: Every Second Monday; Every Wednesday & Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm During the School Term at Yarrabah High SchoolPhone Number: (07) 40560333Location: Back Beach Road.

ALCOHOL, TOBACCO & OTHER DRUGS SERVICE (ATODS)Clients seeking any Alcohol & Drug Intervention or assessments for the Rehabilitation Centre.

Programs or activities provided: • Provide Counselling Services • Alcohol & Drug Education/information • Health PromotionClient group: Whole of the CommunityIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: 24 hours/7 days per weekPhone Number: (07) 4056 9156Location: Back Beach Road

CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (CYMHS) Programs or activities provided: • Psychiatrist & Psychologist are available to meet with clients, school staff, community organisations and families of children and young people suffering mental health issuesReferral required: YesReferral process: By organisationsClient group: 0-18 years with mental health issuesIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: By appointments at Gurriny Yealamucka Health ServicePhone Number: (07) 4226 3400Location: Bukki Road


QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICEMaintain law and order in Community.

Programs or activities provided: • Enforce alcohol management plan • Community policing • Proactive policingClient group: Whole of the CommunityOpening hours: 24 hours/7 days per weekPhone Number: (07) 40 569142 (Emergency 000)Location: Back Beach Road

Programs or activities provided:• Adopt a Cop to foster trust and build better relationships between children and the policeAge demographic: School ChildrenPhone Number: (07) 4056 9142Location: Back Beach Road.

QUEENSLAND TRANSPORT & MAIN ROADSIndigenous Driver Licensing Unit

Programs or activities provided: • Provides a mobile drivers licensing unit: Including Written Test Practical Driving test Licence Renewal Licence Replacements 18+ Cards Age demographic: All drivers aged 16 and overOpening hours: Visits Yarrabah 3 - 4 times a yearPhone Number: (07) 40 458503Location: Training Centre, Noble Drive (when visiting Yarrabah)

QUEENSLAND CORRECTIVE SERVICES Probation & Parole Services

Programs or activities provided: • Provide assessment and reporting of offenders on Probation & Parole Referral required: Yes

Referral process: By the courts.

Client group: Clients who are on probation & parole

Opening hours: Drive – In Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 10:30am - 2:30pm

Phone Number: (07) 40 483344

Location: The old YASC Ranger Station on Beach Street

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY-GENERALCourts Innovations -The unit services an area from Thursday Island to Mackay.Programs or activities provided: • Provide support and Training to Justice Group coordinator and members. Client group: Justice Group Coordinator and MembersIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Visits when requiredPhone Number: (07) 4048 1416

MAGISTRATES & CHILDREN COURTS

Programs or activities provided: • Magistrates and Children's Court services administration of justice system Client group: General Public.Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Most Wednesdays when courts are sittingPhone Number: (07) 4048 3300Location: Back Beach Road


RATEP Centre Yarrabah & JCU Campus � Primary CampusPrograms or activities provided: • RATEP programs for Indigenous Teacher Training Referral process: NoAge demographic: 18yrs & overIs there a cost for your service: YesOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm.Phone Number: (07) 4056 0666Location: Noble Drive

True Child & Family ServiceTrue Child & Family Service provides therapeutic and education services specialising in sexual assault, sexual abuse and sexual reactive behaviours. We work from a trauma-informed base and understand the specic impact trauma has on a child's development. Our therapists employ a variety of modalities including play, art, experiential, expressive, narrative and talk therapies. Counselling is free, condential and always at the child's pace. Where there is a need or invite by local agencies.

Programs or activities provided: • Counselling is freeReferral required: YesIf so what’s the process: call (07) 40313590Client group: Children & Young PeopleIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: By Appointments or referral.Phone Number: (07) 4031 3590

QLD INDIGENOUS FAMILY VIOLENCE LEGAL SERVICE (QIFVLS)Legal Service

Programs or activities provided: Provide Legal Advice in relation to: Counselling services for: • Family and Domestic Violence • Domestic and Family Violence • Family Law • Sexual Assault • Sexual Assault • Criminal Injuries and Compensation • Victim Support • Child ProtectionClient group: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are victims of family violence and /or sexual assaultIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm at Level 2/101-111 Spence Street, Harvey Norman Complex, CairnsPhone Number: (07) 4030 0400Location: Visiting Service on Wednesday’s when Court in session


Women�s Resource CentreAim of the service: Provide support and advice, advocacy and referral for any women and children issues.

Programs or activities provided: • Advocate for women in the community • Young mother’s Drop in Centre • Link women to servicesReferral Required: YesReferral Process: Services can refer and women can self-referClient group: Women of all agesIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pmPhone Number: (07) 40569481 Location: 9 Workshop Street, Yarrabah (building in Bishop Malcolm Park)

Women�s Refuge CentreAim of the service: To assist all women and children escaping domestic & family Violence.

Programs or activities provided: • Provides emergency accommodation for women & children escaping domestic and family violence • Provides counselling, support, referrals information. Referral Required: YesReferral Process: All referrals via police. Self referrals, police, Gurriny Health, other women's groups, DV connect, other womens shelters across the Cape & QLDClient group: Women of all agesIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: 7 days/week, 9am-5pm shelter is staffed, after hours on-callPhone Number: (07) 4056 9481

WorklinkPERSONAL HELPERS & MENTOR SERVICE (PHAMS)Programs or activities provided: • Provide support services to clients with severe mental health concernsReferral required: YesClient group: Any person over the age of 16Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am -5:00pm. Phone Number: (07) 4056 9444Location: Gunggandji PBC ofce – Loban Lane (Old hospital)

PARTNERS IN RECOVERYPrograms or activities provided: • Provide support services to clients with; • Diagnosed mental illness • Have complex needsReferral required: YesReferral process: Self-referral or through an agency • Via Phone: Call 1800367747 • Via email: [email protected] • Website: www.fnqpartnersinrecovery.com.au – referral page on the website • Or pop in to the PHaMs ofce at the old hospital and see Nancy on Mon, Wed or FridaysClient group: Mid-twenties to 64Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am to 3:45pm but am exiblePhone Number: Mobile: 0428 804 056Location: Gunggandji PBC Ofce – Loban Lane (Old hospital)


Yarrabah Community Justice GroupAim of the service: Leadership on justice initiatives & issues; input into Youth Justice Conferencing; referral to courts; Legal Aid Youth Specic services; Local Community Members.

Referral Required: YesReferral Process: Through the court processClient Group: Varying agesIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 5pmPhone Number: (07) 4056 9156Location: Gindaja Treatment and Healing Centre on Back Beach Road

Youth JusticePrograms or activities provided: Supervise Court OrdersReferral required: YesReferral process: Through the Court systemClient group: Youth aged from 10 - 17 years of age who are sentenced under the youth justice legislationIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday – Friday Visiting service to Yarrabah 1 day per week (Thursday's)

Phone Number: (07) 40 483741Location: same ofce as Probation & Parole staff at Beach Street, Yarrabah.

Yarrabah Elders GroupPhone Number: 0447 004 900 Opening Hours: Call to enquireLocation: Noble Drive, Yarrabah

Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire CouncilINDIGENOUS COMMUNITY LINKS program is designed to support Indigenous community members and their

families, by providing links and referrals to a range of mainstream and Indigenous services, such as welfare and social support, employment, family violence, health (including drug and alcohol services), legal, child care and housing. Services also encourage the development and fostering of relationships with other service providers by promoting access and pathways to their services, including through the provision of Internet access.

Programs or activities provided: • Administrative support • Free Computers & Internet service • Community Events & Sorry Business • Emergency Reliefs • Hiring of meeting roomsReferral required: YesReferral process: By organisations and Self -referralsClient group: All ages

Is there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 4:48 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 12:45 pm Phone Number: (07) 40569120Location: Noble Drive, Training Centre


INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE CENTRE is a place for community to gather to enjoy reading; we also lend books, DVDs and other items.

Programs or activities provided: • Public access to Information Technology and devices • Public programs including First 5 Forever reading program, Tech Savvy, Ozebots, Culture Love, Play group, Mums and Bubs, Dads and Bubs • Upcoming programs to include Mojo, Computer repairs, • Promotion of programs that encourage the capture and retention of traditional knowledge, culture and languages. • Family history research • Preservation of materialsReferral required: NoClient group: All agesIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 4:45pm, Friday optional 9:00am -1:00pmPhone Number: Mobile: 0438 319 095Location: IKC Building Noble Drive.

SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (SCPP) School Engagement Ofcers (Truancy)

Programs or activities provided: • Work with families in getting the children back and engaged in school. • Provide incentive programs for re-engaged children • Homework club. (Tuesday afternoons). • Vacation Care ProgramsReferral required: NoClient group: Students who attend Yarrabah State SchoolIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:45 pmPhone Number: (07) 40569120Location: IKC Building Noble Drive.

YARRABAH SOCIAL HOUSINGAll tenants are responsible for doing their own pest management, keeping property clean and free from any rubbish. 2 x domestic animals only and No horses allowed.

Programs or activities provided: • Tenancy Management • Routine inspections • Works requests refer to BAS 1300 650 910 or by using the Blue phoneReferral required: NoClient group: Whole CommunityIs there a cost for your service: No costOpening hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Fridays 9:00 am to 11:30 am Phone Number: (07) 40569120Location: Administration Building, 56 Sawmill Road

MUNICIPAL SERVICES Programs or activities provided: • Rubbish Collection • Rates • Roads Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30pmPhone Number: (07) 40569120Location: 56 Sawmill Road


REV LLOYD FOURMILE AQUATICS CENTRE The Aquatic Centre also holds a number of events through the year, such as

• Dive-in movie nights for families

• Pool Parties

• Swimming competitions for Children

• Check in with Aquatic Centre Manager for dates and times.

Programs or activities provided: • Wednesday - The public, children/youth swimming lessons

• Thursday - Women in sports personal tness training with Mat De Rose

• Friday -Survival swimming for women

Is there a cost for your service: Yes

Opening hours: Monday & Tuesday Closed

Wednesday- 4pm – 7pm

Thursday- 4pm – 7pm (8:30 for night-time planned activities)

Friday- 4pm – 7pm (8:30 for night-time planned activities) Saturday-10am – 4pm, Sunday-10am – 4pm

Phone Number: (07) 40569337

Location: Backbeach road, Yarrabah (next to PCYC)

YARRABAH DAYCARE CENTRE The rst 5 years of a child’s life is the most important. While at the Yarrabah Daycare Centre your children will gain many skills and become capable and condent learners. Early Childhood Centres provide children the opportunity to learn and to interact with other children. They are great experiences for all ages.

The Yarrabah Daycare Centre is a 42 place centre where 0- 5 year olds are educated using the early years framework. Children at the centre have access to technology and a variety of resources. Educators help children prepare for life at school and help set the foundations.

Programs or activities provided: • Daycare activitiesClient group: 6 weeks - 5 year old childrenIs there a cost for your service: YesOpening hours: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 5:30pmPhone Number: (07) 40560765Location: Sawmill Road next to the Pre-Prep Building.

QGAP SERVICES Programs or activities provided: • Provide state Government Services including postal service Client group: Whole CommunityIs there a cost for your service: YesOpening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:30pm. Phone Number: (07) 40569120Location: 56 Sawmill Road.

YARRABAH ARTS PRECINCTIncludes: The Menmuny Museum and the Arts and Crafts Centre

Cultural Afrmation

Programs or activities provided: Provide cultural and historical information and display historical and cultural artefacts from the community and Produces local Arts & Crafts for sale. For Community Members, tourists and school groups

Is there a cost for your service: Entry fee for visitors to Museum

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm

Phone Number: (07)40 569 249



Yarrabah Seahawks Rugby League Football &Sports Club Aboriginal CorporationYARRABAH SEAHAWKS JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUBPrograms or activities provided: • Runs the Junior Rugby LeagueAge demographic: 06 to 17 year oldsIs there a cost for your service: Yes, Registration feesOpening hours: Monday’s & Wednesday’s Training daysPhone Number: Mobile: 0475 872 968Location: Jilara Oval - Back Beach Road

YARRABAH SEAHAWKS SENIOR RUGBY LEAGUE FOOTBALL CLUBPrograms or activities provided: • Runs the Senior Rugby LeagueAge demographic: 18 years + older, Local Community MembersIs there a cost for your service: call 0401 571 360Opening hours: Tuesday’s & Thursday’s are Training DaysPhone Number: Mobile: 0401 571 360Location: Jilara Oval - Back Beach Road


Notes


Notes

This program is funded by the Australian Government

Documents

187786 - Mission Australia - Yarrabah Directory...Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Programs or activities provided: Provides legal advice and representation regarding