Sobering-up shelter (Yaandina Family Centre)

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Sobering-up shelter program, run by Yaandina Family Centre, was developed in response to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody (1987 - 1991). The shelter is a safe haven that provides 18 beds for community members over the age of 18 years, who are intoxicated and are at risk of harm, or who are engaging in antisocial behaviour. While the shelter does not supply counselling or medical attention, it acts as a referral service for clients, and will ensure that medical services are provided through the Roebourne Hospital.

Abstract adapted from Yaandina Family Centre

Contacts

Rebourne Sobering-up Centre
11 Queen Street
PO Box 22
Roebourne WA 6718
Ph: (08) 9182-1172

Yaandina Family Centre
51 Hampton Street
PO Box 228
Roebourne WA 6718
Ph: (08) 9182 1172
Fax: (08) 9182 1648
Email: info@yaandina.org

Links

• View information: Sobering-up shelter
• View information: WA sobering up centres - Yaandina Family Centre (Roebourne sobering-up centre)
• View contact details: Yaandina Family Centre
• View website: Yaandina Family Centre