Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Line

Operated by Health Insurance Commission. Copies of "Well and Good" magazine and other HIC literature available.
ATSI Access Line: 1800 556 955, or 1800 079 098

Aboriginal Health Team

Aboriginal health workers work with the aboriginal community on a range of community and health promotion projects. The aims of the team are to promote positive respectful partnerships with key ATSI organisations and groups, other departments and community organisations, to address priority issues and develop relevant programs (e.g. in family and child health, and cardiovascular disease and diabetes), to improve access to Macarthur services, and to develop the Macarthur ATSI team.

Current Projects
Aboriginal Home Visiting Program: supports antenatal and postnatal Aboriginal families in Macarthur
Outreach Clinics: Out reach clinics operate an antenatal service, counselling, dental and midwifery services at Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation and speech pathology
Safer Koori Kids in Macarthur: A branch of the Home Visiting Program concerning child protection issues
Partnership Agreement: between Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation and Macarthur Health Service
Cultural Awareness: A Cultural Awawreness course has been running since 1999, and is now compulsory for all Macarthur Health Service staff
Men's Group: has been operating at Miller to discuss men's health and develop community projects. Soon for Tharawal.
After School Project: Addresses diabetes and other health education within the Macarthur Aboriginal community. A consortium between Diabetes Australia, Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation, Macarthur Aboriginal Health Team and the Health Promotion Team. It is a fun afternoon for school children. Activities include touch football, painting and music based around eating nutritious food.

Contact Campbelltown Community Health Centre

Aboriginal Legal Services

2/103 Moore St Liverpool 2170
Phone: (02) 9824 1589

Aboriginal Medical Service, Redfern

36 Turner st, Redfern NSW
PO Box 1174 Strawberry Hills 1012
Phone: (02) 9319 5823
Fax: (02) 9319 3345

Indigenous Women's Program - Womens Legal Resource Centre

Freecall: 1800 639 784

Kari Aboriginal Resources

Aboriginal substitute care organisation. Professional support for carers while thy in turn provide a family for children or young people who need help, care, support and adult attention.

Level 1, 131 George St Liverpool NSW 1871
PO Box 721 Moorebank 1875
Phone: (02) 9822 4922
Fax: (02) 9824 0748

Ooranga Wandarrah Multifunctional Aboriginal Childrens Service

Child care centre catering for 35 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 2-6.

187 Riverside Dr Airds 2560
Phone: (02) 4620 0298
Fax: (02) 4620 0708

Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation

Programs
Women's Health: Conducted by a women's health nurse once a month: pap smears, advice on contraception, menopause advice, breast screening. A female aboriginal worker is on duty 5 days a week to provide support with women' issues.
Hearing Program: Screening tests are performed throughout the schools within the area. A GP working with the service can refer to Australian Hearing Services or specialists if needed.
Eye Health Program: An optometrist visits every second Wednesday to deal with diabetic or general eye problems.
Paediatric Clinic: Held every second Thursday. Referral is necessary from the Tharawal doctor. The service is free.
General Practitioners: A number of GPs attend Tharawal. Call the medical receprionist for an appointment.
Diabetes Education: A diabetes nurse educator visits every wednesday. There are 2 health workers available 5 days a week for diabetes care. Medical care is available from the doctors. Referral to a podiatrist is available.
Maternal Health Team: Available 5 days a week to assist women with pregnancy tests, antenatal shared care with Campbelltown Hospital, pregnancy bookings and post-natal checks.
Dental Service: Dental services are available. They include x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures, mouth guards and specialist referrals.
Sexual Health: A sexual health worker is available at Tharawal.
Alcohol and other Drugs: A worker in alcohol and other drugs is available.
ENT Specialist: Monthly visits by an ENT specialist from Westmead occur. Referral by a Tharawal doctor or hearing Team member is necessary.
Immunisation Program: Immunisation is available through the doctor or nurse.
Antenatal Home Visiting Program: This service is available. A project officer is available to support and work with pregnant women and children up to 2 years.
Other Services: Visits from Centrelink, the Department of Housing, the Chamber Magistrate, and family counsellors occur on a regular basis.

187 Riverside Dr Airds
PO Box 290 Campbelltown 2560
Phone: (02) 4628 4837
Fax: (02) 4628 2725, or (02) 4625 6278
Medical fax: (02) 4627 8066

Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council
220 West Parade, Couridjah
PO Box 20 Buxton 2571
Phone: 4681 0059
Fax: (02) 4683 1375
Email: tharawal@ideal.net.au

Wirringa Baiya, Aboriginal Women's Legal Centre

Freecall: 1800 686 587