Yowarling family project (Singing up)

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Yowarling family project provides counselling and support services for Aboriginal women who have alcohol and other drug issues, and their families. Play groups, children's workshops, training and activities are also available. The aim of the project is to reduce the negative impact of parental use of alcohol and other drugs on Aboriginal families with children up to the age of 18 years.

The project offers a variety of services including:

• alcohol and other drug awareness counselling
• self-esteem workshops
• referrals to other alcohol and other drug services and programs
• play groups
• cultural and recreational activities
• protective behaviour training.

Women's Health and Family Services abstract

Contacts

Averil Scott
Program Manager
Women's Health and Family Services
227 Newcastle St
Northbridge WA 6003
Ph: (08) 6330 5400
Toll free: 1800 998 399 (outside Perth metro area)
Fax: (08) 6330 5499
Email: info@whfs.org.au

Links

• View information: Yowarling family project (Singing up)
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