Perinatal mental health training for Aboriginal communities

• Date:

  15 - 16 August 2012

• Location:

  Karratha, Western Australia

• Category:

  Indigenous

Overview

Funded through the Australian Government Rural Health Alliance the training will enable health professionals working with Aboriginal families to support emotional, physical and social wellbeing needs of regional communities. The training will incorporate local culture, traditions and beliefs and utilise local resources and expertise.

This training will support the health workforce to:

• have confidence in engaging Aboriginal mothers, fathers and families
• develop a greater understanding of PIMH and attachment
• clarify appropriate pathways to care.

Contacts

Colin Wood
Public Relations Manager
Social Outreach and Advocacy at St John of God Health Care
Ph: (08) 6103 5590
Mobile: 0415 222 805
Email: colin.wood@sjog.org.au

Links

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• View website: St John of God - Social Outreach and Advocacy Services