Wurli-Wurlinjang alcohol and other drug unit

• Reach:

  NT

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

Wurli-Wurlinjang opened a dedicated alcohol and other drug unit for a team of three qualified drug and alcohol workers to operate from. The unit is increasing their focus on reducing substance use among Indigenous people in the Katherine area, including working with young girls and elders to educate them about foetal alcohol syndrome, and educating men about supporting their partners to not drink during a pregnancy. The unit is operational from December 2010.

Abstract adapted from Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service

Contacts

Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service
25 Third Street
Katherine NT 0850
PO Box 896
Katherine NT 0851
Ph: (08) 8972 9123
Fax: (08) 8972 2376

Links

• View information: Wurli-Wurlinjang - Health promotion/substance misuse
• View contact details: Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service
• View website: Wurli-Wurlinjang Aboriginal Health Service