Residential Recovery Centres

Ngwala aims to create the environment for positive change for people whose lives have been affected by drugs and alcohol, through a holistic approach which recognises the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our people. Ngwala provides rehabilitation services to men and women through our residential centres in metropolitan and regional Victoria.

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Galiamble
is a 24 hour residential alcohol and rehabilitation centre for men located in St Kilda. Admission to the centre is on a voluntary basis and court referrals are also taken. The facility can take up to 16 clients at a time and accepts men over 18 years of age. It offers clients a relaxed home like atmosphere for their recovery.

Clients are required to participate in a range of culturally relevant self help and self development programs and activities each day. A Clinical Psychologist is also available to provide counselling to clients. Professional tutors run the following programs and activities for clients: The length of stay varies for each client, however, clients are encouraged to stay a minimum of 3 months. This is to allow them time to fully understand their alcohol or substance abuse problem and time to develop the skills and strategies needed to remain drug and alcohol free once they leave the centre. Galiamble staff encourage family members, friends and partners to keep in contact with clients while they are recovering in the Centre.

Our staff recognise that most people do not know about or are unfamiliar with alcohol or substance abuse. As part of the recovery program we try to educate family members, friends and partners about the trauma our clients are going through with their addiction so they can understand it and help the client when they leave the Centre. Clients also utilise other services provided by Ngwala, particularly outreach and support services once they leave the Centre.

Assistance is also provided to clients to apply for and obtain accommodation from the Ministry of Housing. This is to ensure that they have somewhere to live once they leave the Centre. Clients are referred to other Koori and mainstream agencies as the need arises.

Services include Self Esteem and Anger Management Family and Domestic Violence Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings Individual and Group Counselling Relapse Prevention Computer skills Art and Leatherwork Men's Talking Circle Contact Details Email Mark Hammersley Ph: 9534 1602 Fax: 9534 1119

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Winja Ulupna

Winja Ulupna is the Yorta Yorta word for "Women's Haven'. It is a 24 hour a day Residential Alcohol Rehabilitation Centre for Koori women who suffer from alcoholism or a drug dependency problem. Admission to the centre is on a voluntary basis and court referrals are also taken.
The facility can take up to 8 clients at a time and accepts women over 18 years of age. It offers clients a relaxed home like atmosphere for their recovery. Clients are required to participate in a range of culturally relevant self-help and self-development programs and activities each day. Professional tutors and qualified Counselors run the following programs and activities for clients:

The length of stay varies for each client, however, clients are encouraged to stay a minimum of 3 months. This is to allow them time to fully understand their alcohol or substance abuse problem and time to develop the skills and strategies needed to stay clean once they leave the centre. Winja Ulupna does not have the facilities to cater for children. Staff also encourage family members, friends and partners to keep in contact with clients while they are recovering in the Centre. Our staff recognise that most people do not know about or are unfamiliar with alcohol or substance abuse.

As part of the recovery program we try to educate family members, friends and partners about the trauma our clients are going through with their addiction so they can understand and help the client when they leave the Centre. Clients also utilise other services provided by Ngwala, particularly outreach and support services. Assistance is also provided to clients to apply for and obtain accommodation from the Ministry of Housing to ensure that clients have somewhere to live once they leave the Centre. Clients are referred to other Koori and mainstream agencies as the need arises.

Services include: Parenting Skills Women's Health and Nutrition Abuse and Group Therapy Self Esteem and Anger Management Family and Domestic Violence Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous meetings Individual and Group Counselling Relapse Prevention Computer skills Art

"Farm Rescue" Work for the Dole Program A 26 week program commenced March 2007 in partnership with Golbourne Valley Job Network and The Factory Graduates will receive a Certificate II Rural Operations (agriculture) after completing a minimum 400 hours. Units include: OHS, Observe environmental work practices, Work effectively in the industry, workplace communications as well as Tractor Driving, Chemical Users Certificate Graduation will be held on the 6th August.

A welding program commenced in May 2007

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Koori Youth Alcohol & Drug Healing Service.
Ngwala Willumbong and YSAS and have been appointed as a partnership to implement and operate a residential recovery centre.
The implementation of the KYA&DHS by the Ngwala/YSAS partnership builds on existing and previous collaborations of the two agencies. These include training, workforce development, cultural awareness, co-casework with Koori young people. A close relationship between Ngwala and YSAS has existed for several years with discussions and dreams about the KYA&DHS taking place for the last 2 -3 years.