Social & Emotional Wellbeing
Who we are:
The Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Social & Emotional Wellbeing team provides culturally appropriate support and services to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people. These services include:
Drug & Alcohol
Counselling
Psychology & Neuropsychology
Social & Emotional Wellbeing
Public Intoxication Response Service
Bringing Them Home (BTH) Stolen Generation support
Cultural Mentoring & Support
Community Engagement
Culture Care Connect - Suicide Prevention Program
We can assist our clients to:
Set social and emotional wellbeing goals
Access resources to support progress
Access services within and outside of Wathaurong to support your Social and Emotional Wellbeing
How to access:
The first step of asking for help is always the hardest! Our Social & Emotional Wellbeing services are provided by referral from our Wathaurong Health team, or other Wathaurong programs. Ask your Doctor or Wathaurong worker for a referral today! Call (03) 5277 0044 to make an appointment with a GP to get a referral, or have a yarn with your Wathaurong worker. If you would like more information, you can email our intake team at sewbintake@wathaurong.org.au
What we do
We aim to support clients seeking help with:
Mental health issues
Drug or alcohol issues
Stolen generations support
Cultural disconnection
How does it work:
Our work is underpinned by the Aboriginal Social & Emotional Wellbeing Framework. We support Community members in building their self-determination and to meet individual Social & Emotional Wellbeing goals.
FLEXIBLE, NON CLINICAL, ALONGSIDE MORE TRADITIONAL SETTINGS
Client Rights:
Confidentiality
Respect
Choice
Consent
Fairness
To be listened to
To be heard
Client Responsibilities:
Attend appointments/activities
Notify worker of appointment cancellations
Treat workers respectfully