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ABORIGINAL MEN’S HEALTH & WELLBEING –
SOUL BROTHERS
Get fit & deadly by taking responsibility for yourself.
When: Wednesdays, from Feb 6
Where: Club Synergy 24/7
Time: 6pm
Cost: FREE
To become involved contact Jye Millgate
6766 1394 or jye.millgate@healthwise.org.au
Soul brothers is an Aboriginal men’s health & wellbeing program worked collaboratively between HealthWISE and Yaamanhaa Aboriginal Men’s Group – Tamworth
Men’s health & lifestyle workshop
Inviting Aboriginal men and youth to join us for:
• a yarn about their health and wellbeing
• Learn how to access service providers
• listen to guest speakers
• have a yarn with other men in a culturally safe space
• have a meal after the presentations.
These workshops will be incorporated with the Yaamanhaa Aboriginal Mens’ Group monthly meetings
When: Last Wednesday of the month, commencing 27 March
Where: HealthWISE Tamworth
213 Peel St
Time: 6 -8pm
Cost: free
To become involved contact Jye Millgate or Glenn Allan on 6766 1394
E: jye.millgate@healthwise.org.au or glenn.allan@healthwise.org.au
Maruma-li yinarr – To heal Aboriginal Women
Womens’ Health & Social Wellbeing program for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women.
Join Maruma-Li Yinarr for:
– Group fitness for all levels
– Presentations on womens’ health issues –
diet, movement and overall health
– Health support & assistance
– Health checks to monitor results
– A safe place to yarn- YARN UP Circle
Join our social group circuit or select from a
range of individual workout plans we have designed.
When: Every Tuesday for 8 weeks –
Starting 12 February
(12 February – 2 April, 2019)
Where: Club Synergy 24/7
106 Kable Ave, Tamworth
Time: 5:30-7pm
cost: FREE – transport available
To become involved, contact Tara Anderson:
6766 1394 or tara.anderson@healthwise.org.au
This program is worked collaboratively between HealthWISE & Tamworth Aboriginal Medical Service (TAMS) & University of Newcastle Department of
Rural Health (UONDRH)
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This program is funded by the Department of Health
GARAH SKIN CHECK CLINIC
HealthWISE Primary Health Care & Demoscopy Nurse Chloe Orman will be holding a skin check clinic.
When: Thursday, 21 February
10:30am-1.30pm
Where: Club hotel, Garah
Time: BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
Please call HealthWISE Narrabri 6792 5514
This program is supported by the HNECCPHN
HealthWISE – creating healthier communities.
Healthy bladder and bowel information session
Continence – Healthy bladder and bowel habits can help you avoid bladder and bowel control problems such as incontinence. Incontinence can have a major impact on your quality of life.
Join HNEH Continence Nurse Codie Millgate, and HealthWISE Registered Nurse Fiona Robertson
for a light lunch and an information session about continence management and some
general information about being and keeping healthy.
Where Boggabri RSL
When Tuesday, 26 February
Time 10:00am
FREE HEALTH CHECKS
Blood Pressure
Blood Glucose
Have a chat with our registered nurse about any health concerns you may
Please contact Fiona Robertson to RSVP by 25 February, or for more info, on 6792 5514.
This program is supported by the HNECCPHN
Caring About Dementia
HealthWISE New England North West with the support of Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation are pleased to bring you this series of videos, for carers of people living with dementia with some tips and hints that may help you in your very important role as a Carer.
Watch these videos at a time that suits you and return to watch them throughout your journey in caring for someone with dementia.
NEED TO TALK? Help is at hand…
DROUGHT RELIEF
This service provides person-centred, psychological support and strength-based strategies for people whose lives have been directly impacted by the ongoing drought and are experiencing mild to moderate mental health symptoms.
This service is currently being offered in
Barraba, Gunnedah, Manilla, Quirindi, Tamworth and Walcha.
For a referrals to this service please
down load this form:
Referrals can be faxed to 1300 452 059 or emailed to mentalhealth@healthwisenenw.com.au
For more information, please contact HealthWISE 1800 931 540
PLEASE NOTE HEALTHWISE IS
NOT A CRISIS SERVICE
IF ANY PERSON IS AT IMMEDIATE RISK OF HARM PLEASE CALL 000
If you would like any further information about any of these services or events, please call HealthWISE on 1800 931 540.
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Our purpose is to help regional communities manage their health needs by increasing access to quality services and health education.
