Issue 16 May 2017
Po Box 166 ,Coober Pedy SA 5723 Ph:08 8672 5255
02 Page Harmony Day Program
Dr. Judy McDonald
Dr. Jodie Whillas
Dr. Helen Sage Dr.
03 Page Healthy For Life
Dr. John Guy
04 Page GP & Specialist Visits
Dentist
Carlier
03 Page Grief and Loss Workshop
Physician
Podiatrist Dietician
05 Page Harmony Day 10 Page New Staff 11 Page Birthday Wishes 12 Page Doctors & Specialist 2017
People from all nationalities joined in on the 18th of March Harmony Day Celebration in Coober Pedy. A day of fun was arranged by Delesh and Ramazan and it couldn’t have been a better day, planned with so many events from junior to adult Soccer to relays and great company from AHCSA Pulyu Blasters. The message was clearly marked through the bringing together of community together to celebrate such an event. We came together to celebrate as a community the gifts of each other’s cultures and to learn from each other. Harmony Day celebrates the cultural diversity, inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone in this great country we call Australia.
Josie Promoting positive messages of inclusiveness, belonging and respect, students were involved in the
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junior soccer matches and relays, showing great signs of sportsmanship and team spirit. Spectators saw both teams taking out a draw in the adults’
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soccer match. These events highlighted an oppor-
tunity to develop a broader
understanding around respect and
recognition
kids’ needs for a healthier founda-
tion. Over the past 3 months
the students have been out every
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for the local event.
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We as a nation are committed to revitalising and preserving a culture that will strengthen and nurture
existing
cultural
identity. It will help to increase capability and cohesion within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and build a greater understanding.
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Christine
Cultural-based activities like those displayed at the harmony day event through traditional food, could lead to many more things to come for future events. Pulyu Blasters provided education to the community with what could be or may be a turntable for some to change dirty habits to healthy habits. It was very informative. We also won’t forget the amazing event in which our CEO Priscilla Larkins burned grass on the relay event with Umoona Tjutagku Health Service taking out the winning team, thanks to Sarah (AHCSA), Melissa and Sophie.
Over 200 hundred people who turned out to participate in the ALI JOHNCOCK Trainee Aboriginal Health Worker
OLIVIA RYANJOHNSON / Drug & Alcohol Therapist
SOPHIE HENSCHKE / Suicid e Prevention Worker
multicultural event were spoiled for choice when it came to food options, with vendors offering tantalising treats from around the world. Cuisine ranged from Josie’s Jumping Jack Kangaroo Kebabs to Sammi’s hot and spicy Sri Lankan short-eats. Those with a desire for entertainment were satisfied by the magic local DJ Shan was also a highlight with music pumping through the air. The MC for the day, Drug and Alcohol Manager Monique (whom no one can hold down!) did an awesome job. The event was visited by the Local Mayor of Coober Pedy who had praised the event as a highlight of people in the community sharing each other’s culture, the love of sports, food and a great atmosphere.
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Appointments are required for all consultations and can be made by contacting our receptionist on 8672 4000 between the hours of 8.30 am - 5.00 pm, Monday -Friday
We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank our sponsors OZ Minerals, Lions Club, Johns Pizza Restaurant, Complete Personal, Coober Pedy Council, the Aboriginal Health Council, and of course the very best last -
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that everything was coordinated prior to the event and on the day.
The day was a great success with a large crowd turnout. UTHS hopes to continue with the event each year, to further promote a healthier community.
Our Objective Our Healthy for Life Program is an Australian Government Program that is aimed at helping Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to get better health. Trained Aboriginal Health Workers are available to provide guidance and health care with child development, children health, Immunisations child maternal health, men’s health, women’s health, diabetes and management of chronic disease.
DAS hosted a Grief and Loss Workshop facilitated by Family Relationship Centre Australia in March. It was a great success with attendance by both clients and workers across community organisations.
Program Objectives are to:
Better the quality of life for chronic and complex illness
Improve the health of mothers, babies and children
Improve the long term health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with
outcomes for our clients
Reduce the incidence of adult chronic illness over time
Our Programs REGULAR PROGRAMS How can the Healthy for Life Team help you?
Opening Hours Monday
9:00am - 4.30pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 4.30pm
Thursday
9:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
9:00am - 4:30pm
H4L has placed some working changes to help create better quality within the service and the usage of GPMP and our yearly cycles of care is increasing with the following benefit of increased Medicare rebates to the organization. Regular screenings include, STI. Bowel Cancer, Breast Screening. Immunizations, Trachoma and Hearing.
UTHS Healthy for Life
Lot 114 Hutchinson St. Coober Pedy SA 5723
For all inquiries please contact: Ph: (08) 8672 4075
Regular programs continue to include
Mothers and Babies’ play group Sewing Group. Kupa Piti Mamaku Group. H4L also participates in a School Program