Community Newsletter February - March 2018

In this issue: Calendar of events 1

Executive 2 Family Services 5

Children’s Services 6 Education 10 Health Services 12

Community Notices 23

Photo: (L-R): Rebecca Casson (CEO—Committee for Geelong), Brian Cooke (CEO—Geelong Cats) , Warren Snowdon MP, Richard Marles MP and Rod Jackson— (FED CATS EVENT—December 2017)

Calendar of Events Want to get the February Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Community Newsletter by 13th ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL APOLOGY TO THE Page 33 STOLEN GENERATIONS email? 17th-18th Woorrangalook Koori Surf Title Page 30 Send an email to: emma.mcpherson@wathaurong 24th PAKO FESTIVAL Page 35 .org.au March Epilepsy Awareness Month

12th Labour Day Co-operative CLOSED Your details will be added to our email list; and you 15th NATIONAL CLOSE THE GAP DAY 34 will be emailed each new 30th Good Friday Co-operative CLOSED

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Phone: 03 5277 0044 Lot 62 Morgan Street North Geelong Victoria 3215 Fax: 03 5278 4123 Postal Address: Like us on Facebook E-mail: [email protected] PO Box 402 Wathaurong Aboriginal Co Op Website: www.wathaurong.org.au 1 - North Geelong Victoria 3215

Chief Executive Officer

Happy New Year to all our Community Members; in this the 40th year of Wathaurong. If you are interested in joining the 40th Year Celebration Committee, please contact Kym Monohan on 5292 9828. I would like to welcome our newly elected Board Members, Mick Ryan and Craig Edwards; as well as our newly co-opted Board Members, Wendy Brabham and Corrina Eccles. Sharelle McGuirk is interim Chairperson until the first Board Meeting in February 2018. completing a post graduate paper on International Models of Care; and we look forward to working with her; whilst highlighting our own model of care.

A reminder that NAIDOC week, this year, runs from July 8th – 15th—I would also like to ask that any Community Members interested in working on the NAIDOC Committee contact Kym Monohan on 5292 9828, as soon as possible. In early January, I was involved in the formal handover of the Disability Units to two of Wathaurong’s Community Elders.

Photo (L-R): Kym Monohan, Rod Jackson, Sharelle McGuirk, Angeline Ferdinand (Melb. Uni.), Wendy Brabham and Mick Ryan

We were pleased to have Minister Warren Snowdon visit at

Morgan Street site, to discuss out programs and services; as well as areas in need of funding.

Photo (L-R): Official handover of Disability Units on 5th January 2018, with Rod Jackson and Liz Abrahams , with our Community Elders

I would like to express my congratulations to Jill Gallagher AO, in her new role as Victoria’s Treaty Advancement Commissioner. Ian Hamm will be Acting VACCHO CEO, in her

absence.

I would like also, to sincerely thank Denise McGuiness who

attended the last Community meeting and provided a Photo: (L-R): Kerrie Alsop, James Jose, Minister Warren Snowdon MP, Kiralee Hogema, Phillip King fantastic comedy presentation for our Community Members provided called “FLUSHED: A KUNI COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!”, January 15th marked the opening of the Legal Year at the through Cancer Council Victoria. I would like to offer my thanks to Emma McPherson, who Geelong Magistrates Court/ Koori Court , with much organised both the All Staff Christmas Party and coordinated anticipation for continuing with great outcomes for our the our end of year BBQ Celebration. community. For our Family & Children’s Services, we saw the Paediatric I was involved in discussions around our offering of an Submission with four Ministerial representatives. Optometry Service out of our Colac site; in collaboration with We are working closely with the Barwon Hubs Leadership Barwon Health and Colac Area Health; so stand by for more Group towards providing services through a city centre Family details on this. Safety Hub, from around March this year; where victims and We were really thrilled to have funding approved, for the their families can seek advice and support services; with two fantastic Homework Centre, that is run on a weekly basis by Wathaurong roles to be advertised shortly; for an Aboriginal Sandra and Aunty May. Practice Manager and Hub Worker. I would like to welcome Herb Goonan, who has re-joined I am looking forward to working with all of you in what is Wathaurong as Family Services Manager as well as Jacqui shaping up to be a great year! Dawson and Catherine Fletcher who have commenced as

Home Care Workers. Rod Jackson We met late in December with Angeline Ferdinand who is

Chief Executive Officer Chairperson

Happy New Year to all our Community Members; in this the Hello members, 40th year of Wathaurong. If you are interested in joining the Welcome to our first Newsletter for 2018 and I hope that you all enjoyed a safe, happy and relaxing fes-

40th Year Celebration Committee, please contact Kym tive season with family and friends. For those of you who may have lost loved ones uringd this time, on Monohan on 5292 9828. behalf of the Board, we extend our sincere condolences to you. I would like to welcome our newly elected Board Members, As Interim Chairperson, this is my first Chair report, and I look forward the year ahead and the many Mick Ryan and Craig Edwards; as well as our newly co-opted

Board Members, Wendy Brabham and Corrina Eccles. Sharelle things the Board, our organisation and our community can achieve throughout 2018. McGuirk is interim Chairperson until the first Board Meeting in There has been considerable change with the Board since our October/ November 17 Newsletter, follow- February 2018. ing our community elections. As was announced at our community meeting, the Board welcomes two completing a post graduate paper on International Models of newly elected members, Mr. Craig Edwards and Mr. Mick (Michael) Ryan who bring considerable commu- Care; and we look forward to working with her; whilst nity experience, knowledge and skills to the table. I look forward to many robust conversations and highlighting our own model of care. working together in the best interests of this community. In welcoming them, we say good bye two proud wise women who have talked, negotiated and advocated tirelessly for this community for A reminder that NAIDOC week, this year, runs from July 8th – many years. On behalf of the Board, I acknowledge and send heartfelt thanks to our former Board members, the previous Chairperson Ms. 15th—I would also like to ask that any Community Members Annette Xiberras and Aunty Colleen Howell. Both Annette and Colleen’s commitment to this community, their guidance, strength, and interested in working on the NAIDOC Committee contact Kym support has been invaluable; and I wish them both the very best in your future endeavors. Monohan on 5292 9828, as soon as possible. During the community Board election process we received two unexpected Board member resignations from Mr. Brian McKinnon and Mr. In early January, I was involved in the formal handover of the Lowell Hunter; which left two additional short term Board vacancies. Again, on behalf of the Board, we thank Brian and Lowell for their Disability Units to two of Wathaurong’s Community Elders. time and commitment during their respective time on the Board.

Upon advice from our governance body, we were able to co-opt two new Board members at our first Board meeting following the Novem-

Photo (L-R): Kym Monohan, Rod Jackson, Sharelle McGuirk, Angeline ber AGM. With that we welcomed, Ms. Wendy Brabham and Ms. Corrina Eccles onto the Board. Both long term community members, Ferdinand (Melb. Uni.), Wendy Brabham and Mick Ryan Wendy and Corrina bring a wealth of education and community/ family services experience to the Board. Furthermore and perhaps for the first time in Wathaurong’s history, we have two Traditional Owners, Craig and Corrina on the Board

We were pleased to have Minister Warren Snowdon visit at which will enrich and enhance all that we do for the organization and community.

Morgan Street site, to discuss out programs and services; as At this stage the Board have not elected Office Bearers (Chairperson, and Secretary), although this activity will take place at our first 2018 well as areas in need of funding. Board Meeting in mid February. Community members will be advised as soon as possible following this Board meeting.

Yet another thank you to Kym Monohan for Acting CEO at short notice was Rod was on extended leave. It’s always difficult to ‘fill someone

else’s shoes’, especially at Executive level where there are so many competing demands for time, resources,nds fu and the like. In closing, I personally, look forward to working with our new Board colleagues Craig, Mick, Wendy and Corrina and I thank the community

for their trust and faith (in us as a Board), to lead Wathaurong in 2018.

With thanks, Photo (L-R): Official handover of Disability Units on 5th January 2018, with Rod Ms. Sharelle McGuirk Jackson and Liz Abrahams , with our Community Elders Interim Chairperson

I would like to express my congratulations to Jill Gallagher AO, Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative LTD in her new role as Victoria’s Treaty Advancement – st Commissioner. Ian Hamm will be Acting VACCHO CEO, in her Community Meeting Thursday 1 March 2018 Agenda absence. Commencement: 5:00pm

I would like also, to sincerely thank Denise McGuiness who 1. Welcome by Chairperson attended the last Community meeting and provided a 2. Respect Protocol – minutes silence Photo: (L-R): Kerrie Alsop, James Jose, Minister Warren Snowdon MP, Kiralee fantastic comedy presentation for our Community Members 3. Apologies Hogema, Phillip King 4. Previous Minutes called “FLUSHED: A KUNI COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE!”, provided th a) 28 August 2017 th January 15th marked the opening of the Legal Year at the through Cancer Council Victoria. b) 11 December 2017 I would like to offer my thanks to Emma McPherson, who Geelong Magistrates Court/ Koori Court , with much 5. Wurdi Youang Update organised both the All Staff Christmas Party and coordinated 6. Youth Funding discussion anticipation for continuing with great outcomes for our the our end of year BBQ Celebration. 7. Treaty Update community. For our Family & Children’s Services, we saw the Paediatric 8. Meeting closed I was involved in discussions around our offering of an Submission with four Ministerial representatives. Optometry Service out of our Colac site; in collaboration with 20A FORSTER ST, NORLANE 3214 * PO Box 402, NORTH GEELONG 3215 We are working closely with the Barwon Hubs Leadership PH: (03) 5277 0044 Barwon Health and Colac Area Health; so stand by for more FAX: (03) 5278 4123 EMAIL: [email protected] Group towards providing services through a city centre Family details on this. Safety Hub, from around March this year; where victims and We were really thrilled to have funding approved, for the their families can seek advice and support services; with two DISCLAIMER: fantastic Homework Centre, that is run on a weekly basis by Wathaurong roles to be advertised shortly; for an Aboriginal The views, information or opinion expressed in the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd. bi-monthly newsletter are Sandra and Aunty May. Practice Manager and Hub Worker. I would like to welcome Herb Goonan, who has re-joined solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative I am looking forward to working with all of you in what is Wathaurong as Family Services Manager as well as Jacqui Board of Directors, Management, Community Members or employees. The primary purpose of the Newsletter and its con- shaping up to be a great year! Dawson and Catherine Fletcher who have commenced as tents to educate and inform. This publication does not constitute medical, legal or other advice or services. Home Care Workers. Rod Jackson Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd recommends that readers use caution / discretion when reading this document; We met late in December with Angeline Ferdinand who is as it may contain images and/ or names of deceased persons.

2 3

Member’s Code of Conduct

WATHAURONG ABORIGINAL CO-OPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP - CODE OF CONDUCT A code of conduct or behaviour can be described as a set of statements that set out what we consider to be an acceptable standard of behaviour and conduct. This code explains how we expect our members to behave. This code of conduct provides a guide and basis of expectations for r ou members. It encourages commitment to ethical and professional behaviour and outlines the principles on which Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative is based.  Treat each person as an individual.  Show respect and courtesy to all involved  Display appropriate and responsible behaviour in all interactions.  Display responsible behaviour in relation to alcohol and other drugs.  Act with integrity and objectivity.  Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.  Respect the rights and worth of every person, regardless of their age, race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion.  Encourage and support opportunities for people to learn appropriate behaviours and skills.  Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a safe environment.  Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a harassment-free environment.  Do not tolerate abusive, bullying or threatening behaviour.  Recognise that all members have the right to privacy and confidentiality.  If a member acts in a way that is detrimental to a member, client, staff and/or property the Board can suspend that member immediately. They will have the right of appeal by calling a Special General Meeting. Remember, you are not only a representative of Wathaurong but also of Aboriginal people. Behaviour, both positive and negative, casts a shadow over all of the members of Wathaurong. Think carefully about how your actions, words and behaviour will impact upon others around you. The Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Board may apply the following sanctions to any member found to be in breach of the Code of Conduct based on the seriousness and frequency of their behaviour: 1. Caution 2. Direction to leave the organisation event 3. Attendance at a meeting with Directors to discuss the breach and appropriate sanction/s 4. Participation in personal development 5. Suspension from organisation activities 6. Expulsion from the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative (according to constitution) Any member who is alleged to have breached the code of conduct will always be given a “right of reply”. They will also be offered the opportunity to bring a support personany to official discussions regarding the alleged breach. In the case of a dispute with Directors an independent mediator may be retained to mediate the dispute. The Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will at all times ensure that any person undergoing any of the above procedures will be dealt with in a sensitive and confidential manner,rrespective i of the alleged breach of the Rule or Code of Conduct.

Member’s Code of Conduct Family Services WATHAURONG ABORIGINAL CO-OPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP - CODE OF CONDUCT A code of conduct or behaviour can be described as a set of statements that set out what we consider to be an acceptable standard of behaviour and conduct. This code explains how we expect our members to behave. This code of conduct provides a guide and basis of expectations for r ou members. It encourages commitment to ethical and professional behaviour and outlines the principles on which Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative is based.  Treat each person as an individual.  Show respect and courtesy to all involved  Display appropriate and responsible behaviour in all interactions.  Display responsible behaviour in relation to alcohol and other drugs.  Act with integrity and objectivity.  Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.  Respect the rights and worth of every person, regardless of their age, race, gender, ability, cultural background, sexuality or religion.  Encourage and support opportunities for people to learn appropriate behaviours and skills.  Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a safe environment.  Ensure your decisions and actions contribute to a harassment-free environment.  Do not tolerate abusive, bullying or threatening behaviour.  Recognise that all members have the right to privacy and confidentiality.  If a member acts in a way that is detrimental to a member, client, staff and/or property the Board can suspend that member immediately. They will have the right of appeal by calling a Special General Meeting. Remember, you are not only a representative of Wathaurong but also of Aboriginal people. Behaviour, both positive and negative, casts a shadow over all of the members of Wathaurong. Think carefully about how your actions, words and behaviour will impact upon others around you. The Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Board may apply the following sanctions to any member found to be in breach of the Code of Conduct based on the seriousness and frequency of their behaviour: 1. Caution 2. Direction to leave the organisation event 3. Attendance at a meeting with Directors to discuss the breach and appropriate sanction/s 4. Participation in personal development

5. Suspension from organisation activities 6. Expulsion from the Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative (according to constitution) Any member who is alleged to have breached the code of conduct will always be given a “right of reply”. They will also be offered the opportunity to bring a support personany to official discussions regarding the alleged breach. In the case of a dispute with Directors an independent mediator may be retained to mediate the dispute. The Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative will at all times ensure that any person undergoing any of the above procedures will be dealt with in a sensitive and confidential manner,rrespective i of the alleged breach of the Rule or Code of Conduct.

4 5

Children’s Services

An after school program for Primary School

aged children Hey Kids! Let’s have an after school catch up! Tell us about your day and participate in other fun activities while learning about your culture, making new friends and seeing old friends too! Deadly! When: Every Wednesday Time: 3:45pm—5:00pm Starting Wednesday, 7th February 2018 Venue: Wathaurong Community Hub 20A Forster St, Norlane Dance Craft

For more information, please contact: Kristi Watts (03) 5292 9843 Email: [email protected]

6 Children’s Services Children’s Services

An after school program for Primary School aged children Are you interested in learning more about what a kinder program can offer your Hey Kids! child? How to enrol your child into kinder? Or finding out what kinders are close to home? Let’s have an after school catch up! Come and have a yarn with us at one of our Kinder Info Sessions! Tell us about your day and participate in other fun Corio/Norlane Grovedale activities while learning about your culture, making new friends Session 1 and seeing old friends too! Session 2 Session 1 Session 2 Date: Mon 19th March Date: Thurs 22nd March Date: Tues 20th March Date: Wed 21st March

Deadly! Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Time: 12pm-1pm Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm Time: 12:30pm-1:30pm

When: Every Wednesday Location: Location: Location: Location: Wathaurong Community Wathaurong (Milla Milla Grovedale Community Grovedale Community Hub Hub Playgroup) 62 Morgan St, Hub (Moonah Room) (Moonah room) Time: 3:45pm 5:00pm Nth Geelong 20A Forster St, Norlane 45 Heyers Rd, Grovedale 45 Heyers Road, Grovedale Starting Wednesday, 7th February 2018 Venue: Wathaurong Community Hub

20A Forster St, Norlane Dance For more information, or to RSVP please contact: Craft Tahlia Dempsey KPSA at Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Ph: (03) 5292 9829 Email: [email protected] For more information, please contact: You can enrol your child as soon as they turn 2 years old! Kristi Watts (03) 5292 9843 Email: [email protected]

6 7

Children’s Services

Sunday 4 11 18 25

Saturday 3 10 17 24 PAKO FESTA

1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm s Servicess Servicess Servicess - - - ’ ’ ’

Friday Friday 2 9 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am 16 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am 23 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am Children Children Children

1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm

s Servicess s Servicess Servicess Servicess - - - - ’ ’ ’ ’

Children Thursday 1 8 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am 15 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am 22 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am Children Children Children - - - -

Parent Group Forster St.Forster (11.00 1.00) St.Forster (11.00 1.00) Wednesday 7 14 Parent Group 21 Parent Group 28 Group Parent St.Forster (11.00 1.00) Forster St.Forster (11.00 1.00)

Tuesday 6 13 NATIONAL APOLOGY TO THE STOLEN GENERATIONS 20 27

Monday 5 12 19 26

p a

9 l

l u 2 9 i 5

o 4 4 r 5 9 Wed 52770044 M 7 52728861 - - 1 g 2 9 a y Services 5 l 8 Rosewall Rosewall 9.00 - 1.30 9.00 - 1.30 ) (03) (03) l Mon 0 3 a i Kindergarten Kindergarten Christmas Party Community Kids 4 l 0 ( 0 For more INFOFor more on the 0458201193 Please call Kerrie Black Nth Geelong 3215 Nth Geelong Lot 62 Morgan St M P And your to register KIDS WathaurongChildren's Phone: Admin: Admin:

Children’s Services Children’s Services

11 18 25 4 Sunday

Sunday 4 11 18 25

10 17 24 PAKO FESTA 3 Saturday

Saturday 3 10 17 24 31

1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm s Servicess s Servicess s Servicess - - - ’ ’ ’

9 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am

16 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am

23 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am 2 Friday Friday Children Children Children 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm s Servicess Servicess Servicess Servicess - - - - ’ ’ ’ ’

OPERATIVE CLOSED -

Friday Friday 2 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am 9 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am 16 Playgroup Milla Milla 11.00am 23 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am 30 FRIDAYGOOD CO Children Children Children Children 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm 1.00pm s Servicess s Servicess s Servicess s Servicess

- - - - ’ ’ ’ ’ - - - - -

8 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am Children Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am

15 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am 22 Milla Milla Playgroup 11.00am 1 Thursday Children Children Children

s Servicess Servicess Servicess Servicess s Servicess ’ ’ ’ ’ ’

- - - -

NATIONAL CLOSE THE GAP DAY LAST DAY OF ONETERM Thursday 1 Play- Milla Milla group 11.00am 1.00pm Children 8 Play- Milla Milla group 11.00am 1.00pm Children 15 Play- Milla Milla group 11.00am 1.00pm Children 22 Play- Milla Milla group 11.00am 1.00pm Children 29 Play- Milla Milla group 11.00am 1.00pm Children

- - - -

Parent Group 7 Forster St.Forster (11.00 1.00) 28 Group Parent St.Forster (11.00 1.00) 14 Parent Group St.Forster (11.00 1.00) 21 Parent Group St.Forster (11.00 1.00) Wednesday

Forster St.Forster (11.00 1.00) St.Forster (11.00 1.00) St.Forster (11.00 1.00) Wednesday 7 Parent Group 14 Group Parent St.Forster (11.00 1.00) 21 Parent Group 28 Parent Group

6 27 13 NATIONAL APOLOGY TO THE STOLEN GENERATIONS 20 Tuesday

Tuesday 6 13 20 27

OPERATIVE

5 26 12 19

Monday

Monday 5 12 DAY LABOUR CO 19 26 CLOSED

p 9 a 9

l 2 l u 2

9 l u i 5 5

i 4 ed o 4 4 o 5 r 5 9 M r 7 52770044 7 52728861 - - 1 52770044 52728861 M 2 2 9 g a Services 5 a y Services 5 l 8 Rosewall Rosewall 9.00 - 1.30 9.00 - 1.30 ) y Rosew ll ) (03) l (03) l Mon - Wed Wed Mon - (03) Mon 0 (03) 3 l Or Admin on: 3 a i Kindergarten Kindergarten Kind rgarten Christmas Party (03) 5277(03) 0044 Community Kids a 4 i ACTIVITIES CALL: 0 l 0 SCHOOL HOLIDAYSCHOOL For more INFOFor more on ( l ( 0 For more INFOFor more on the 0458201193 Please call Kerrie Black Nth Geelon 3215 Lot 62 Mor an St M 0458201193 Nth Geelong 3215 Nth Geelong Ebony 0439 619 786 on Kristie Kristie on 0439 906 191 P Lot 62 Morgan St WathaurongChildren's And your to register KIDS WathaurongChildren's M Phone: P Admin: Phone: Admin: Admin:

8 9

Education & Training

Homework CENTRE

Mondays 4pm to 6pm

Commencing: Monday 5th February 2018

Don’t forget your homework! Organised activities running throughout the session. Snacks provided!

20A FORSTER STREET NORLANE Contact: Sandra Brogden 0417 855 334 Aunty May Owen 0417 031 087

Education & Training Education & Training

Homework CENTRE

Mondays 4p to 6p

Co encing: Monday 5th February 2018

Don’t forget your homework! Organised activities running throughout the session. Snacks provided!

20A FORSTER STREET NORLANE Contact: Sandra Brogden 0417 855 334 Aunty May Owen 0417 031 087

10 11

Health Services

Dr Catherine Eltringham Psychologist – Paul Thornton Every Wednesday and Thursday All day Tuesday Dr David Corbett BY REFERRAL ONLY Every Thursday Located in Admin Building

Dr Ed Poliness Council Worker-Mental Health endorsed Week 1 & 3 – Monday & Tuesday Every Thursday Week 2 & 4 – Monday, Tuesday & Friday BY REFERRAL ONLY Located in Admin Building Dr Jim Galvin Every Tuesday & Friday Paediatric Clinic Fortnightly on Tuesday afternoons Dr Bridgette Agosinalli Weekly commencing in 2018 Every Monday & Thursday BY REFERRAL ONLY Please note there is a two month waiting list Dr Tom Bradey Every Monday & Friday BARWON HEALTH DENTAL@WATHAURONG Each Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Dr Lou Sanderson Please call BH dental and speak to Sarah to make Every Tuesday & Thursday an Appointment on 5272 2847

Diabetes Educator – Olga Lutzko BARWON CENTRE AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT Monthly on a Tuesday afternoon (CASA) BY REFERRAL ONLY Every Friday afternoon Located in Admin Building BY REFERRAL ONLY

Psychiatrist – Dr Russell Golden COLAC GP CLINIC — Alternating Wathaurong GP Every Monday & Wednesday Open every Monday, book appointments through BY REFERRAL ONLY Wathaurong Health Services Located in Admin Building Wathaurong Health Service operates Psychiatric Registrar - Dr Doulas Bromley Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Every Wednesday & Friday To book an appointment or find out more details BY REFERRAL ON on services available, please phone (03) 5277 Located in Admin Building 2038

Endocrinologist – Dr Sam Worboys Monthly on a Thursday afternoon BY REFERRAL ONLY

Health Services Health Services

Dr Catherine Eltringham Psychologist – Paul Thornton Every Wednesday and Thursday All day Tuesday Dr David Corbett BY REFERRAL ONLY Every Thursday Located in Admin Building

Located in Admin Building BY REFERRAL ONLY Discuss topics such as sleep settling, Psychiatrist – Dr Russell Golden COLAC GP CLINIC — Alternating Wathaurong GP Every Monday & Wednesday Open every Monday, book appointments through play development, looking after BY REFERRAL ONLY Wathaurong Health Services yourself, feeding fussy eaters and Located in Admin Building more. Wathaurong Health Service operates Psychiatric Registrar - Dr Doulas Bromley Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Every Wednesday & Friday To book an appointment or find out more details Drop in Maternal Child Health Visits. BY REFERRAL ON on services available, please phone (03) 5277 Contact: Catherine Gibbs for more Located in Admin Building 2038 information

Ph: 52 77 20 38 Endocrinologist – Dr Sam Worboys Bring your baby, toddlers and Monthly on a Thursday afternoon preschoolers along for a play Mobile: 0438 572 088 BY REFERRAL ONLY Lunch will be provided

12 13 Health Services

Track your child's growth and development

Discuss parenting and concerns about your child

Maternal health and wellbeing

Regular Visits can mean early detection of issues or concerns with your child

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Flexible Service delivery Home Visits/Appointments/Groups

For more info contact Larissa Martino or Catherine Gibbs Ph: 52 77 20 38 Mobile: 0438 572 088 Email: [email protected] [email protected]

14 Health Services Health Services

rack your chil 's rowth an evelo ment Hi, My Name is Catherine Gibbs. I am a proud Wemba Wemba/ Wergaia woman but I was born and raised on Wathaurong Country. Some of you may already know me as I have been an active mem- Discuss arentin an concerns a out your chil ber of the community for as long as I can remember. I used to work at Wathaurong glass until I left to have children in 2011. I have two kids, Tirranna who is 6 and Sebastian who is 5. I have just started Maternal health an well ein working at Wathaurong as the Aboriginal support worker in the Ma- ternal Child Health program. I look forward to catching up with you and your children and watching them grow. Re ular Visits can mean early etection of issues or concerns with your chil Hi, my Name is Larissa Martino I am the new Maternal Child Health Nurse at Wathaurong. We nes ay, hurs ay, Fri ay I have worked for Wathaurong previously in Aboriginal Stronger Families, In Home Support and KMS program. Flexi le Service elivery I moved from Griffith New South Wales about 4 years ago where I Home Visits/A ointments/Grou s worked at The Aboriginal Medical service as a Midwife AND Mater- nal Child Health Nurse for about 10 years. I have three children Rose 17, Lucy 14 and Joe 12 years and am en- joying the move down to Victoria where I am now closer to my family . For more info contact Larissa Martino or Catherine Gi s Ph: 52 77 20 38 Mo ile: 0438 572 088 Contact: Catherine Gibbs Email: Ph: 52 77 20 38 larissa.martino@wathauron .or .au Mobile: 0438 572 088 catherine. i s@wathauron .or .au

14 15

Health Services

Hello Everyone, My name’s Kiralee Hogema. I’m excited to let you know that I will now be located at the Colac Aboriginal Gathering Place at 4 Miller Street, Colac every Monday, from 10.30am till 2.00pm. Feel free to contact me on 0409 902 249; or please drop in.

Health Services Health Services KMS CORNER

KMS Newsletter DEC 2017/JAN 2018

CONTACT DETAILS: Happy New Year From The KMS Team KMS phone - 0419530722 Mandy Miller KMS Midwife [email protected] Welcome to the first KMS corner for 2018! Tamara Hunter KMS Aboriginal Health Worker [email protected] Thank you to everybody for their support last year and we look Hello Everyone, Athalie Madden KMS Midwife forward to working with you all again in 2018. [email protected] My name’s Kiralee Hogema. I’m excited to let you know In 2017, we had 25 births and celebrated with our 200th baby born through the program last year. We are looking forward to that I will now be located at having another busy year and lots of healthy pregnant woman and babies. the Colac Aboriginal Gathering BIRTH NOTICES

Place at Congratulations Congratulations Kristy Meiselbach Jessica and Jason 4 Miller Street, Colac every on the safe arrival of on the safe arrive of Master Sterling Brouet Miss Shayde Williamsons

Monday, from 10.30am till

2.00pm.

Feel free to contact me on

0409 902 249; or please drop in.

16 17

Health Services

Chronic Disease Clinic

BEGIN with an Adult Health Check If you have a Chronic Condition we will organise a thor- ough assessment with the Chronic Disease Clinic at Chronic Disease Health Team If the Chronic Health Team find that your results are not within normal ranges we will work with you by making appropriate referrals and help you

on the road to self management Follow up and feed back Check your results with one of the team to see how your health has improved

Ongoing Support from Wathaurong Aboriginal Health Worker, Chronic Disease

Create a Care Plan with one You will have 3 monthly of our team that suits your check-ups so that you can individual needs and set review your progress and goals and targets you can get support. You will also achieve. We will then work have the opportunity to to help you to take charge join in on groups activities of your health and information sessions

Want more information Contact: Kiralee Hogema or Henri Korevaar (03) 5277 2038

Health Services Health Services

Chronic Disease Clinic

BEGIN with an Adult Health Check Codeine upscheduling If you have a Chronic Condition we will organise a thor- A factsheet for Victorian alcohol and other drugs service providers ough assessment with the Chronic Disease Clinic at

Chronic Disease Health Team Significant changes are occurring in 2018 regarding low- This upcoming change will not affect medicines that are If the Chronic Health Team find that your results dose codeine- containing medicines. Alcohol and other already only available with a prescription. are not within normal ranges we will work with drugs (AOD) service providers may see increased demand by clients for their services. What should people with chronic or you by making appropriate referrals and help you This factsheet is intended to provide information about acute pain do? these changes . Victorians with genuine pain concerns should first speak to on the road to self management their doctor about alternative options that are available to What is changing? Follow up and feed back them. Alternative options may include other over-the- As a result of changes being introduced by the counter medicines, prescription medicines or non drug Commonwealth Government, from 1 February 2018, all therapies from allied health professionals. Check your results with one of the medicines across Australia that contain codeine will require Many people will be able to manage their acute pain with a prescription. team to see how your health has safer, non-codeine medicines. Those with chronic pain may Why is this change being made? be referred to a pain specialist or to a pain management improved clinic. Codeine is derived from the opium poppy and is an opioid. Ongoing Support Codeine converts to morphine in the body and is used as an How will this affect my service? analgesic. This drug is linked to serious harm including The changes in the scheduling of codeine may make people from Wathaurong Aboriginal opioid tolerance, dependence, liver toxicity as a result of excessive paracetamol use (in combination analgesics), aware that that they are using these medicines in an Health Worker, Chronic Disease perforated/ bleeding stomach ulcers as a result of excessive inappropriate way or have become dependent on opioids. ibuprofen use (in combination analgesics) and even death. Some people become dependent without knowing this has Create a Care Plan with one You will have 3 monthly Research has found that over the counter, low-dose happened. Once identified, these clients may seek medicines with less than 30mg of codeine, when used for treatment for their substance use. AOD service providers of our team that suits your check-ups so that you can pain relief, has very little additional benefit compared to may experience an increase in demand, although the level and timing of any increase is not easy to predict. individual needs and set review your progress and similar medicine without codeine. Given the high levels of risk and the relatively low levels of It is likely that prescribers (doctors and nurse practitioners) goals and targets you can get support. You will also therapeutic benefits, the Therapeutic Goods Administration and pharmacists will be the first allied health professionals to notice the change. have the opportunity to has made the decision that codeine products need the achieve. We will then work oversight of a doctor. Pharmacotherapy to help you to take charge join in on groups activities What medicines will be affected? Opioid replacement therapy or pharmacotherapy is well of your health and information sessions Medicines that will require a prescription from 1 February established in Australian and in many parts of the world as include: an effective treatment for opioid dependence.  codeine containing combination pain killers (for Currently there are approximately 14,000 Victorians on example medicines trading under the brands of pharmacotherapy. Panadeine, Nurofen Plus, Mersyndol and their generic equivalents) and Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone) may be one treatment Want more information  codeine containing cough, cold and flu option suitable for people who have developed a products (for example medicines trading under dependency from using codeine and can be prescribed by a the brands of Codral, Demazin and their generic equivalents). GP or nurse practitioners in their own practice. Contact: Kiralee Hogema or Henri Korevaar (03) 5277 2038

1Codeine

18 19

Health Services

The Victorian Policy for maintenance pharmacotherapy for Rehabilitation opioid dependence states that all medical practitioners (and There are currently 240 residential rehabilitation beds nurse practitioners with a notation for a category in which across the state. Residential rehabilitation capacity is the prescribing of buprenorphine/naloxone is authorised), increasing throughout Victoria with 100 additional beds may prescribe buprenorphine/ naloxone for up to five clients being implemented. Once all new facilities are fully without the requirement to complete pharmacotherapy operational, residential rehabilitation bed numbers will have training. increased by 68 per cent.

Prescribers should be encouraged to download the Recognising that residential rehabilitation doesn’t suit factsheet A brief guide to prescribing everyone, new day rehabilitation services have also been buprenorphine/naloxone if they wish to prescribe Suboxone implemented across the state, which are providing up to and have not attended training 500 additional places in treatment each year, with a (https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/about/publications/factsheet particular focus on regional Victoria. s/buprenorphine-naloxone-prescribing-guide). This additional capacity in AOD rehabilitation will allow for those misusing opioids such as codeine-based medicines to As a first step, clients seeking this treatment should talk to access treatment in a timely manner, should this type of their regular GP. If a client does not have a regular GP or if treatment be suitable for them. the client’s GP does not wish to prescribe pharmacotherapy, clients can to contact DirectLine to find Will codeine be monitored in an alternate provider close to them. SafeScript? Five Area-Based Pharmacotherapy Networks operate throughout Victoria and can be contacted for information SafeScript, Victoria’s real-time prescription monitoring about pharmacotherapy. Contact details for these Networks system, is a clinical support tool that will allow doctors, can be found at nurse practitioners and pharmacists to access an up-to-the- https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/about/publications/factsheet minute medication supply history of certain high risk s/information-on-victorian-pharmacotherapy-area-based- medicines for their patient at the point of consultation. This networks information will enable clinicians to make more informed For clients wanting to withdraw from their existing decisions about the safety of supply of high-risk medication. pharmacotherapy treatment, slow-stream pharmacotherapy SafeScript will be rolled out to over 1,900 medical clinics, reduction programs now operate in two residential 1,300 pharmacies and 200 hospitals in Victoria from late rehabilitation centres, Windana Therapeutic Community and 2018. Odyssey House Therapeutic Community. Codeine products that are Schedule 8 medicines (for Participation in the rehabilitation program may reduce the example, codeine linctus and codeine phosphate 30mg subjective distress of pharmacotherapy reduction. tablets) will be monitored from the commencement of SafeScript implementation. Slow reduction in a supportive treatment environment reduces the risk of relapse and overdose that may occur Other codeine-containing medicines will be included in during opioid neuroadaptation reversal. SafeScript at a later stage. This will allow clinicians time to adjust to the changes in clinical practice from the Withdrawal rescheduling decision before their inclusion in SafeScript. The Victorian Government offers both non-residential and Further information is available at residential withdrawal services to clients who may seek to https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/drugs-and- cease or reduce their use of codeine-based products. Non- poisons/safescript . residential withdrawal services are located in each of Victoria’s 17 catchments. Further information Residential withdrawal may be appropriate for people with For more information about codeine upscheduling please complex needs, including medically complex withdrawal visit the Therapeutic Goods Administration’s website symptoms and other life, family and accommodation (https://www.tga.gov.au/codeine-info-hub). circumstances. If you have any questions specific to codeine upscheduling There are currently 155 withdrawal beds across the state in Victoria, please email [email protected]. with 32 allocated for youth clients.

Withdrawal services can be accessed via DirectLine or a catchment and intake service. 2

Health Services Health Services Free 24/7 Mental Health Support services

For any imminent risks to health always Call Emergency Services (000)

The ACCESS Team (formerly Triage) Call 1300 094 187 24-hour service for people who may have a complex or serious mental illness and are in crisis. Services include: mental health assessments, early crisis intervention, referral to other services and telephone phone support to clients, families and other health workers. The clinician will determine the nature and urgency of the response required. It is a primary point entry to Barwon Health public mental health services and has referral linkages with Barwon Drug and Alcohol Services.

Lifeline Crisis intervention counselling support line. Telephone support service: Online Crisis Support Chat: 131114 https://www.lifeline.org.au/get-help/online-services/ crisis

DirectLine Providing advice on how to manage your alcohol or drug problem, and also refer you to specialist relationship and family support services.

Telephone support service Website;

1800 888 236 http://www.directline.org.au

Suicide Call Back Service Suicide Call Back Service is a nationwide service that provides 24/7 telephone, video and online professional counselling. This service offers 6 free counselling appointments for people over the ages 15 years & over experiencing distress.

Telephone support service Free Online Crisis Support Chat (Messaging or Video); 1300 659 467 https://www.suicidecallbackservice.org.au/

Kids Helpline Australia's only free, private and confidential, phone counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5--25.

Telephone support service Free Online Crisis Support Chat 1800 55 1800 https://kidshelpline.com.au/teens/get-help/webchat- counselling/

AskIzzy

For any health and wellbeing issues, use the AskIzzy App. to find the best suited contact to assist you

20 21

Health Services Bringing Them Home Program

This program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples separated from their families as a result of past govern- ments’ forced removal policies and practices., including institutional- isation , adoption or foster care. You are welcome to come in and talk with the BTH counsellor or have a chat over the phone. The program offers support in:

 Family history researching

 Counselling and group work

 Wellbeing Circle

 Cultural Outings

 Referrals to Link Up and Koorie Heritage Trust etc. Ph. Contact: 527208895/ 0418137545

Health Services Community Notices Bringing Them Home Program Victorian Aboriginal History

LIONEL EDMUND ROSE (1948-2011) "He became world champion at a time when, in two or three states of Australia, Aboriginal people weren't enti- tled to vote,'' Frank Quill Lionel Rose was a championship boxer. Born at Jackson’s Track in Gippsland; he and his family spent his early years in a bark humpy, made by his father Roy, before moving to Drouin. It was Lionel’s father (gunditjamara) who taught him to box; as he himself had been a boxer in his younger years. Rose was the first Aboriginal person to win a World title fight when he was just 19 years old and defended his title 4 times, over the fol- This program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander lowing 18 months. Along with his success, came accolades from both black and peoples separated from their families as a result of past govern- white Australians. ments’ forced removal policies and practices., including institutional- Rose was awarded an Member of British isation , adoption or foster care. Empire and also became Australian of the You are welcome to come in and talk with the BTH counsellor or year in 1968. While he was boxing, he got to meet Elvis Presley who he was a fan of. have a chat over the phone. During the 70s, he became a singer and The program offers support in: recorded songs such as “I Thank you” and  Family history researching “Pick me up on your way down”. He was inducted into the boxing Hall of Fame  Counselling and group work and had a postage Stamp released in his

 Wellbeing Circle honour. Rose was also awarded a life

 Cultural Outings time Achievement award at the Deadly Awards in 2007; and was a patron of the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service from its  Referrals to Link Up and Koorie Heritage Trust etc. inception. He passed away from illness aged 62.

Ph. Contact: 527208895/ 0418137545  http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/boxing-mma/lionel-rose-is-the-genuine-role-model-anthony-mundine-will-never-be/news-sto  https://www.vic.gov.au/aboriginalvictoria/community-engagement/leadership-programs/aboriginal-honour-roll/2011  http://ia.anu.edu.au/biography/rose-lionel-edmund-17824  http://www.elvis.com

22 23

Community Notices

A place for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander men to unwind & have a yarn after work, every second Thursday.

In previous years Men’s Group has offered the men of the Geelong Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community a regular place to connect, discuss men’s business and share culture. This regular place is opening back up throughout 2018; welcoming back the Men’s Group legends from the past & new friendly faces.

Ages: 16 years old and over (anyone under 16 years old requires supervision). If you’re interested just attend.

st Men’s Group 2018 Meeting Calendar 1 Quarter Men’s Group 2018 Men’s Group 2018 Men’s Group 2018

01/02/2018 15/02/2018 01/03/2018

5:30pm- 8:00pm 5:30pm- 8:00pm 5:30pm- 8:00pm

Forster Street Meeting Room Forster Street Meeting Room Forster Street Meeting Room

20a Forster Street, Norlane 20a Forster Street, Norlane 20a Forster Street, Norlane

VIC 3214 VIC 3214 VIC 3214 Men’s Group 2018 Men’s Group 2018 Men’s Group 2018

15/03/2018 29/03/2018 12/04/2018

5:30pm- 8:00pm 5:30pm- 8:00pm 5:30pm- 8:00pm

Forster Street Meeting Room Forster Street Meeting Room Forster Street Meeting Room

20a Forster Street, Norlane 20a Forster Street, Norlane 20a Forster Street, Norlane

VIC 3214 VIC 3214 VIC 3214

Ask your friends to record your favourite shows for you, change date night to a Wednesday, & those house chores can wait until Sunday.

Email or text the facilitators of enquiries;

Community Notices Community Notices

Hi everyone,

I am Joshua James; the first Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer (ACLO) for Victoria Police in Geelong. I am from the Noongar nation of Wardandi in the South West of Western Australia, Gnalla Karla Booja Country; that is roughly 200 km south of Perth. I moved to Geelong two years ago, after spending the last few years of my life living in Darwin.

I have been in the role of the Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer since August2017. This is a new role to the area and there are currently 13 ACLO’s across the state the next closest is in Ballarat. The ACLO program was introduced in 2005 as a strategy to A place for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander men to unwind & have a yarn address Recommendation 231 of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Cus- after work, every second Thursday. tody report from 1991. It is a direct strategy from the Aboriginal Justice Agreement, phase one. In previous years Men’s Group has offered the men of the Geelong Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community a regular place to connect, discuss men’s business and share culture. This regular place is opening back up The role of the Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer is to be an additional link and to strengthen the relationships between the Aboriginal community and the Victoria Police. I am here to assist and encourage Aboriginal people to throughout 2018; welcoming back the Men’s Group legends from the past & new friendly faces. ‘feel comfortable’ to discuss with police, issues surrounding crime and violence in the community. I cover country

Ages: 16 years old and over (anyone under 16 years old requires supervision). from Lara down to Apollo Bay including the Bellarine and Colac. I have always been focused on community and working with ours mobs. It is a personal ambition of mine to assist . If you’re interested just attend our people and make life just that little bit easier when it comes to either being a victim or offender when communication to Victoria Police. st Men’s Group 2018 Meeting Calendar 1 Quarter Men’s Group 2018 Men’s Group 2018 Men’s Group 2018 I have just started up a program in Geelong in January this year called “Live without Fear” which is an ACLO initia- tive that is used in other parts of the state assisting Aboriginal people with Warrants. If you think you may have a 01/02/2018 15/02/2018 01/03/2018 warrant for your arrest, I highly recommend reading the flyer that I have left at the Co-Op and all local police sta- tions and then contact me. I am here to help, rather than police come knocking at your door; which can be very 5:30pm- 8:00pm 5:30pm- 8:00pm 5:30pm- 8:00pm stressful and embarrassing for you and your family. Come to me and I can assist. Forster Street Meeting Room Forster Street Meeting Room Forster Street Meeting Room If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call me or 20a Forster Street, Norlane 20a Forster Street, Norlane 20a Forster Street, Norlane drop in to the Geelong Police Station and have a yarn. VIC 3214 VIC 3214 VIC 3214

Men’s Group 2018 Men’s Group 2018 Men’s Group 2018 Contact Details. Address: Geelong Police Station, 15/03/2018 29/03/2018 12/04/2018 110 Mercer Street Geelong. Phone: 03 5225 3202, Mobile 0459 874 368 5:30pm 8:00pm 5:30pm 8:00pm 5:30pm 8:00pm - - - Joshua James, Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer Forster Street Meeting Room Forster Street Meeting Room Forster Street Meeting Room (ACLO).

20a Forster Street, Norlane 20a Forster Street, Norlane 20a Forster Street, Norlane

VIC 3214 VIC 3214 VIC 3214

Ask your friends to record your favourite shows for you, change date night to a Wednesday, & those house chores can wait until Sunday.

Email or text the facilitators of enquiries;

24 25

Community Notices

It can be a bit concerning when memory problems start to happen more often than they used to. It can be difficult to know what to do, and sometimes it might be tempting to ignore the problems and hope they will all just go away!

However if you are finding that you are forgetting things more often than usual or having trouble with your thinking or decision making, it is wise to seek some advice.

Please give us a call at the Geelong office of Dementia Australia. At Dementia Australia we are good talkers, but we are even better listeners. We are happy to meet with you and/or your family members wherever you are and to hear your story so that we can help you find the right support to assist with your memory or thinking difficulties.

Many people also find our family information or group sessions very helpful. These sessions run regularly in Geelong and provide the opportunity to learn more about memory changes or dementia. The sessions also gives people a chance to talk with others who may be experiencing same worries and so provides a great way of being able to share ideas and strategies.

Our February/March 2018 Family Information sessions are:

7th February – “Introduction to Dementia” 6.30pm-9pm 7th March – “Effective Communication” 1.30pm -4pm

Phone 1300 526 576 for further information or bookings.

Our friendly team is based at the river end of Pakington St - and Karen, Nola, Louise, Jane, Narelle and Chris are always happy for you to drop in for a yarn or give us a call on 1300 526 576 if you would like any further information or to book into one of our next family information sessions in Geelong

Photo: Some happy customers at our recent Memory Lane Cafe. Memory Lane Cafes social And music afternoon tea events held regularly in Geelong. People with memory ossl or

Community Notices Community Notices

Prevention of Family Violence - Statement of Commitment

Local organisations say 'no' to family violence

On 30 November 2017, 23 local organisations including Wathaurong, signed a Statement of Commitment ac- knowledging that family violence is unacceptable. As leaders within the Greater Geelong community, they It can be a bit concerning when memory problems start to happen more often than they used to. It can be difficult to pledged to promote gender equity, respectful relationships and to share resources to develop their organisations and workforces. The City of Greater Geelong is coordinating conversations between signatories outab resource know what to do, and sometimes it might be tempting to ignore the problems and hope they will all just go away! sharing and a schedule of activities for 2018, which will encourage other organisations to sign the Statement of However if you are finding that you are forgetting things more often than usual or having trouble with your thinking Commitment. To mark the signing, local organisations attended a launch at the Geelong Conference Centre in or decision making, it is wise to seek some advice. Eastern Park Gardens, where VicHealth CEO, Jerril Rechter delivered an address on the important role that organisations can play in preventing family violence. Please give us a call at the Geelong office of Dementia Australia. At Dementia Australia we are good talkers, but we are even better listeners. We are happy to meet with you and/or your family members wherever you are and to hear Our partners who signed the Statement of Commitment are: your story so that we can help you find the right support to assist with your memory or thinking difficulties.  Barwon Area Integrated Family Violence Committee Many people also find our family information or group sessions very helpful. These sessions run regularly in Geelong  Barwon Child, Youth and Family and provide the opportunity to learn more about memory changes or dementia. The sessions also gives people a  Barwon Community Legal Service chance to talk with others who may be experiencing same worries and so provides a great way of being able to share  Barwon Health ideas and strategies.  Barwon Water  Bellarine Community Health Our February/March 2018 Family Information sessions are:  Bethany Community Support Inc. 7th February – “Introduction to Dementia” 6.30pm-9pm  City of Greater Geelong th  7 March – “Effective Communication” 1.30pm -4pm Deakin University  Diversitat Phone 1300 526 576 for further information or bookings.  G21 - Geelong Region Alliance  Gateways Support Services Our friendly team is based at the river end of Pakington St - and Karen, Nola, Louise, Jane, Narelle and Chris are al-  Geelong Chamber of Commerce ways happy for you to drop in for a yarn or give us a call on 1300 526 576 if you would like any further information or  Geelong Football Club to book into one of our next family information sessions in Geelong  Geelong Regional Library Corporation

 Give Where you Live Foundation Photo: Acting CEO, Kym Monohan (centre) presents Wathaurong’s Statement of  Leisure Networks Commitment at the City of Greater Geelong with CEO, Kelvin Spiller and Vi-  Salvo Connect Barwon cHealth CEO, Jerril Rechter.  The Gordon  The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre  Victoria Police  Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Ltd  Worksafe

Kelvin Spiller - CEO “Many City activities and staff have the ability to directly or indirectly influence, raise awareness and create positive action and outcomes in relation to family violence.” “We are proud to be collaborating with so many like-minded organisations to help prevent violence in our families, and those families we serve or interact with across our community.”

Individuals within our community who are experiencing family violence are encouraged to call The Sexual Assault and Family Violence Centre (formerly Barwon CASA/ Minerva Community Services) on 03 5222 4318, 1800 Re- spect (1800 737 732) or Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre Free Call 1800 015 188.

Photo: Some happy customers at our recent Memory Lane Cafe. Memory Lane Cafes social And music afternoon tea events held regularly in Geelong. People with memory ossl or Reference: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/news/item/8d537109909b586.aspx

26 27

Community Notices

WHEN? Tuesday Morning 10.00am Wednesday Afternoon 1.00pm

WHERE? Meet outside the main doors - Wathaurong Health Service, North Geelong

WALKING CAN: MORE INFORMATION  Help you to keep fit Contact:  Help you to lose weight Kiralee Hogema  Lower your blood pressure 0409 902 249  Control your diabetes  Improve your balance & mobility  Improve your mental health  Connect you with others

Community Notices

Community Notices Community Notices

WHEN? Tuesday Morning 10.00am Wednesday Afternoon 1.00pm Presented by: Aunty Eleanor Bourke WHERE?

Meet outside the main doors - Wathaurong Health Service, North Venue: Geelong Library Geelong Date: Wednesday 7th March 2018 Time: 7:00—8:00pm

WALKING CAN: Enquiries: Vicky @ Geelong One Fire Ph: 0402 932 207 MORE INFORMATION  Help you to keep fit Contact: Link: www.grlc.vic.gov.au/whats-on  Help you to lose weight Kiralee Hogema  Lower your blood pressure 0409 902 249

 Control your diabetes  Improve your balance & mobility  Improve your mental health  Connect you with others

Geelong One Fire—Reconciliation Group Reconciliation in the Park Sunday 27th May. At Johnstone Park, Geelong Community Notices 10am-3pm

28 29

Community Notices

Community Notices Community Notices

Statement by National NAIDOC Co-Chairs Dr Anne Martin & ing of the Uluru Statement. They have marched, protested Mr Ben Mitchell and spoken at demonstrations and national gatherings for the proper recognition of our rights and calling for national NAIDOC Week 2018 will celebrate the invaluable contribu- reform and justice. tions that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women have made – and continue to make - to our communities, our Our women were heavily involved in the campaign for the families, our rich history and to our nation. 1967 Referendum and also put up their hands to represent their people at the establishment of national advocacy and Under the theme - Because of her, we can! - NAIDOC Week representative bodies from the National Aboriginal Congress 2018 will be held nationally from Sunday 8 July and continue (NAC) to ATSIC to Land Councils and onto the National Con- through to Sunday 15 July. gress for Australia’s First Peoples.

As pillars of our society, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander They often did so while caring for our families, maintaining women have played – and continue to play - active and sig- our homes and breaking down cultural and institutionalised nificant roles at the community, local, state and national lev- barriers and gender stereotypes. els. Our women did so because they demanded a better life, As leaders, trailblazers, politicians, activists and social change greater opportunities and - in many cases equal rights - for advocates, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women our children, our families and our people. fought and continue to fight, for justice, equal rights, our rights to country, for law and justice, access to education, They were pioneering women like Barangaroo, Truganini, employment and to maintain and celebrate our culture, lan- Gladys Elphick, Fannie Cochrane-Smith, Evelyn Scott, Pearl guage, music and art. Gibbs, Oodgeroo Noonuccal, Celuia Mapo Salee, Thancopie, Justine Saunders, Gladys Nicholls, Flo Kennedy, Essie Coffey, They continue to influence as doctors, lawyers, teachers, Isabel Coe, Emily Kame Kngwarreye, Eleanor Harding, Mum electricians, chefs, nurses, architects, rangers, emergency Shirl, Ellie Gaffney and Gladys Tybingoompa. and defence personnel, writers, volunteers, chief executive officers, actors, singer songwriters, journalists, entrepre- Today, they are trailblazers like Joyce Clague, Yalmay neurs, media personalities, board members, accountants, Yunupingu, Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Nova Peris, Carol academics, sporting icons and Olympians, the list goes on. Martin, Elizabeth Morgan, Barbara Shaw, Rose Richards, Von- da Malone, Margaret Valadian, Lowitja O’Donoghue, June They are our mothers, our elders, our grandmothers, our Oscar, Pat O’Shane, Pat Anderson Jill Milroy, Banduk Marika, aunties, our sisters and our daughters. Linda Burney and Rosalie Kunoth-Monks – to name but a few.

Sadly, Indigenous women’s role in our cultural, social and Their achievements, their voice, their unwavering passion political survival has often been invisible, unsung or dimin- give us strength and have empowered past generations and ished. paved the way for generations to come.

For at least 65,000 years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Because of her, we can! women have carried our dreaming stories, song lines, lan- guages and knowledge that have kept our culture strong and The National NAIDOC poster competition and award nomina- enriched us as the oldest continuing culture on the planet. tions will open in the coming weeks. Aboriginal and Torres Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women were there at Strait islander artists aged 13+ are encouraged to start work- first contact. ing on artwork which reflects the 2018 theme. Keep an eye on the website and the National NAIDOC Facebook page for

more details. They were there at the Torres Strait Pearlers strike in 1936, the Day of Mourning in 1938, the 1939 Cummeragunja Walk- For more information visit: naidoc.org.au Off, at the 1946 Pilbara pastoral workers' strike, the 1965

30 31

Community Notices

Want to be a Foster Carer?

What is a Foster Carer? Foster care provides care for a child or young person within a home environment by providing much needed stabil- ity and care during a time when they cannot live at home due to issues of risk or safety. Foster Carers are able to offer children and young people a safe and stable home environment and this plays a critical role in promoting a child and young person’s development and wellbeing. Wathaurong has now developed a program for the recruitment of foster carers within our community. Our children need your support in caring short term or long term. If you think you are the right person to foster a child we are willing to support the family. Types of foster care Overnight or emergency care Overnight or emergency foster care is for children when their safety is at immediate risk. Often called on at short-notice until a long-term plan for the child is developed. Respite care Respite foster care offers support for a child’s parents, guardians or regular foster carers by providing them with a break. These placements can be one or two weekends a month. Short-term care Short-term foster care provides care for up to six months while steps are put in place for the child to return to their home environment. Long-term care Long-term foster care provides a safe, loving and stable environment for a child or young person for a period of longer than six months, and in some cases a period of years. Foster Carers can assist by providing: Overnight or emergency care Respite for parents or other Foster Carers one week- end a month or once a fortnight Short term care (up to 6 months) Long term care (over 6 months) Who needs foster care? Children and young people who need foster care range from babies to teenagers. They come into care when they are unable to live at home with their parents or extended family for a wide variety of reasons. Why become a foster carer? Every night in Geelong, Colac and the Surf Coast there are several children and young people without safe and stable accommodation due to a critical shortage of foster carers. Being a foster carer provides an opportunity for you to make a huge impact in the life of a child. It is one of the most important and rewarding roles you can play in your community. By becoming a foster carer, you can help children and young people live a life that we all deserve. By providing love, safety and support in your own home, you can change someone’s life forever. Who can be a foster carer? Almost anyone can be a foster carer. Carers are ordinary people who do extraordinary things. How do I start my foster carer journey? Foster carers can: be individuals or couples Simply start by making an enquiry to be families from all backgrounds Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-op Foster have children of their own, or not Care Recruitment:

be working, not working, retired or studying. Phone: 5292 9808 or 0437 860 556 The most important thing is that you can provide a safe, stable and loving home environment.

Community Notices Community Notices

Want to be a Foster Carer?

What is a Foster Carer? Foster care provides care for a child or young person within a home environment by providing much needed stabil- ity and care during a time when they cannot live at home due to issues of risk or safety. Foster Carers are able to offer children and young people a safe and stable home environment and this plays a critical role in promoting a child and young person’s development and wellbeing. Wathaurong has now developed a program for the recruitment of foster carers within our community. Our children On 13 February 2008, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made a formal apology need your support in caring short term or long term. If you think you are the right person to foster a child we are to Australia’s Indigenous peoples, particularly to the Stolen Generations; willing to support the family. Types of foster care whose lives had been blighted by past government policies of forced child Overnight or emergency care Overnight or emergency foster care is for children when their safety is at immediate removal and Indigenous assimilation. risk. Often called on at short-notice until a long-term plan for the child is developed. Please join us to reflect, share and support one another Respite care Respite foster care offers support for a child’s parents, guardians or regular foster carers by providing them with a break. These placements can be one or two weekends a month. When : Tuesday the 13th of February, 2018 Short-term care Short-term foster care provides care for up to six months while steps are put in place for the child to return to their home environment. Time : 8.30am – 9.30am Long-term care Long-term foster care provides a safe, loving and stable environment for a child or young person for a period of longer than six months, and in some cases a period of years. Where : Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative Foster Carers can assist by providing: 62 Morgan Street, North Geelong Overnight or emergency care Respite for parents or other Foster Carers one week- (Courtyard behind the Administration Building) end a month or once a fortnight Short term care (up to 6 months) Long term care (over 6 months) Who needs foster care? Children and young people who need foster care range from babies to teenagers. They come into care when they are unable to live at home with their parents or extended family for a wide variety of reasons. Why become a foster carer? Every night in Geelong, Colac and the Surf Coast there are several children and young people without safe and stable accommodation due to a critical shortage of foster carers. Being a foster carer provides an opportunity for you to make a huge impact in the life of a child. It is one of the most important and rewarding roles you can play in your community. By becoming a foster carer, you can help children and young people live a life that we all deserve. By providing love, Parrwang Youth Arts safety and support in your own home, you can change someone’s life forever. Who can be a foster carer? Launching in February 2018. Almost anyone can be a foster carer. Carers are ordinary people The Geelong Performing Arts Centre in partnership with the Waddawurrung / Wathau- who do extraordinary things. How do I start my foster carer journey? rong Community will be running holiday and afterschool programs, for all young people Foster carers can: from kindergarten to year 12. be individuals or couples Simply start by making an enquiry to be families from all backgrounds Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-op Foster Free to attend; the programs will be facilitated by professional Aboriginal artists and ex- have children of their own, or not Care Recruitment: plore; music/song, dance, visual arts and drama. Full program to come.

be working, not working, retired or studying. Phone: 5292 9808 or 0437 860 556 The most important thing is that you can provide a safe, stable CONTACT: Kelly Clifford, Youth and Education at the Geelong Performing Arts Centre @ [email protected] / 5225 1207 and loving home environment.

32 33

Community Notices

NATIONAL CLOSE THE GAP DAY

THURSDAY 15TH MARCH 2018

But in reality, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People can expect to live up to 10–17 years less than non-Indigenous Australians.

Working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is one of the critical success factors. With continued support from the public, we can ensure the Aus- tralian Government continues to work with Indigenous communities, recommit additional funding and invest in real partnerships.

Website: https://www.oxfam.org.au/what-we-do/indigenous-australia/close-the-gap/get-involved-with-close-the-gap/

with Christine Couzens MP, Ambassador for Closing the Gap, together with our CEO and HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER When : Thursday the 15th of March, 2018 Time : 12.30 – 1:45pm Where : Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative 62 Morgan Street, North Geelong (Courtyard behind the Administration Building)

Community Notices Community Notices

NATIONAL CLOSE THE GAP DAY

THURSDAY 15TH MARCH 2018

Equal access to healthcare is a basic human right; and in Australia; we expect it. So what if we told you that you can expect to live almost 20 years less than your next-door neigh- bour? You wouldn’t accept it. No-one should. "Reflections of Culture" is the theme for 2018 with international cuisine from some 20 local com- But in reality, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People can expect to live up to 10–17 munity groups represented in food stalls at West Park and along Pakington Street. years less than non-Indigenous Australians. With the theme being announced Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative are thrilled, once Working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is one of the again, to take part in the spectacular and iconic event that is the Pako Festa Parade, with such enormous success in previous years we have once again worked hard to find a way that we critical success factors. With continued support from the public, we can ensure the Aus- can artistically and culturally participate. Given that Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative is a tralian Government continues to work with Indigenous communities, recommit addition- service agency that provides a large range of service and supports to a large group of Aborigi- al funding and invest in real partnerships. nal people from many different places this year that will be our reflection, that we are from many places but we all live together, respectful of each others family and cultural ties to this Website: https://www.oxfam.org.au/what-we-do/indigenous-australia/close-the-gap/get-involved-with-close-the-gap/ country and their own.

The Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative are looking for 50 participants to join with us this Pako Festa and bring your knowledge, wisdom and cultural pride. Due to Occupational Health and Safety reasons we are capped at 50 positions in the parade. To register your interest in partici- with Christine Couzens MP, Ambassador for Closing the Gap, pating please contact Kerrie Black to fill out your forms and get your participation registration together with our CEO and HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER package.

When : Thursday the 15th of March, 2018 This year no participants aged under 3 years old will be allowed to ride in the trailer, all children participating must be within arms reach of their parents or guardians at all times. Time : 12.30 – 1:45pm What to wear - we are encouraging children and adults alike to wear lap laps and ochre/ Where : Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative markings that are traditional to your country/ place and connection. If you don’t know what markings or colours are appropriate—it’s a perfect opportunity to speak to your Elders or Com- 62 Morgan Street, North Geelong munity Leaders and build those roots strong in the next generation. For those not in traditional (Courtyard behind the Administration Building) dress please wear black leggings, shorts and t-shirts.

Contact Kerrie Black to complete the registration forms and to collect your participation registration package: Kerrie Black on 0408 919 492 or [email protected]

34 35

Community Notices

Volunteer Position - Playgroup Bus Driver Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative requires a friendly bus driver to assist with the pick-up and drop-off of clients who attend the Milla Milla Playgroup. This would be required on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the school terms. Position requires the following:

 Must have a full drivers license with an LR (Light Rigid) condition

 Must be willing to undertake a police check

 Must have or be willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check

For further information please call Fiona Ryan on (03) 5277 0044 or email: [email protected]

Have you got 2 hours a week to help with our children's education and to ensure their success in the world? Please leave your contact details with reception at the Co-op: (03) 5277 0044

Community Notices Community Notices

CAMP LICOLA – TRARALGON Volunteer Position - Playgroup Bus Driver Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative requires a friendly bus driver to assist with the pick-up and drop-off of clients who attend the Milla Milla Playgroup. This would be required on Thursdays and Fridays throughout the school terms. Position requires the following:

 Must have a full drivers license with an LR (Light Rigid) condition

 Must be willing to undertake a police check

 Must have or be willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check Camp Licola is an outdoor activities camp operating in Licola, near Traralgon. Geelong Lions Club support children to experience a fun five days away, giving them the opportunity to meet new friends, and in some cases, reconnecting with those they may have met previously. For further information please call Fiona Ryan on (03) 5277 0044 Wathaurong has five places secured each year; and children are invited from across our organisation. or email: [email protected] This year it was our Out-of-Home Care and Family Services program areas, who selected the lucky five children.

Activities included: Canoeing, Flying Fox, Giant Swing, Slip n Slide, Trampoline and many other fun activities. I found myself also getting involved in the activities, and conquered my ownfears in a lot of ways.

I attended the camp for the first time as a Wathaurong staff member, and hadn a amazing time. This is not without saying; the days were long and sometimes the nights longer but I would not have had it any other way.

Children as we know are vulnerable, no matter what background they come. Our children; although they may not be in the care of their own families; are always supported in who they are and where they belong. This camp has created an endless and continuing opportunity for children. They have gained confidence and in a lot of ways, independence,. One of the most oignantp things for me was trust and who children will give permission to; in order to gain that trust.

Have you got 2 hours a week to help with our Working with children; and especially with these kids’ circumstances; is one of the most rewarding gifts; for those of us who become involved. I would highly recommend staff who have not experienced any- children's education and to ensure their success in the world? thing like this before; to step forward and go on this camp.

Please leave your contact details with reception at the Co-op: Well done to us; and our flourishing partnership with Geelong Lions Club. (03) 5277 0044 Tammy Lovett Convenor – AFLDM

36 37

Community Notices

Community Notices Community Notices

16 Rodney Road, North Geelong, Victoria, 3215 Ph: (03) 5272 2881 We are committed to providing quality support and programs for our community and clients. We welcome feedback and suggestions to improve our programs. How can you give us feedback ? Complete a feedback form, fill it out and hand to reception (anonymously if you like) or write a letter and post it, marked Attention: Tony Meagher, Operations Manager. [email protected]

Centrelink School Terms Dates for 2018 Ron Smith the Aboriginal Liaison Officer attends the Co-operative Term 1 30 January - 29 March to help clients with Centrelink Term 2 16 April - 29 June issues. If you would like to speak with Ron, he is at the Co –op. Term 3 16 July - 21 September between 10.00am—11.00am Term 4 08 October - 21 December every Tuesday.

38 39

Community Notices Assistance and Emergency Services Service Contact

Are you seeking emergency accommodation? Call Salvo Connect (Homeless Support Provider 03 5223 5400 for over 25s) for advice on housing and welfare support

Barwon Youth (Homeless Support Provider for 24 and under) can help young people with 03 5221 4466 accommodation and welfare support, give them a call

If you need help in an emergency you can contact Ambulance, Fire Brigade and Police 000

Are you struggling with finances and need some emergency relief or advice? Diversitat may be 03 5221 6044 able to help you out.

If you require food vouchers, talk to Uniting Care or Salvo Connect 5223 5400

For medical, health and well being support, contact Wathaurong Health Centre 03 5277 2038

In the event of a medical emergency Barwon Health Emergency Department have the facilities 03 4215 0000 and expertise

For situations requiring police support or advice, call Geelong Police 03 5225 3100

If you require Family Violence & Sexual Assault Support the Barwon Centre against Sexual 03 5222 4318 Assault provides services, advice and expertise.

For Drug and Alcohol advice, contact Direct Line 24 hour referral service. 1800 888 236

If you, a friend or family member need immediate advice, call the Suicide Hotline. 1300 651 251

Do you feel unsafe because of Family Violence? Support is only a phone call away. 03 5224 2903

If you need legal advice or support, get in touch with the Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service. 1800 064 865

Need to update your details?

We maintain the mailing list and this helps us to keep in contact with you. We may need to send you newsletters, update the waiting list for WAC housing, or provide members with meeting dates, community events etc. Members please remember to update your details. Family members if you know of someone who has moved recently— please ask them to update their details by calling the Co-operative 5277 0044 or letting reception know, when you are next in.