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25.01.2022 Some great feedback for our Koori Men’s Group: ‘Since attending the men’s group he has been much happier and has appeared much more confident and mature. This has also been recognised by his employment agency and his grandparents’. Well done lads! That’s so great to hear. #southcoastams #scmsac #aboriginalhealth #shoalhavenkoorimensgroup #koorimensgroup #yarnaboutwellbeing

23.01.2022 On 1 January 2021, the well-known Family Referral Service, managed by NSW Health, will transfer to the Department of Communities and Justice. It will be called Family Connect and Support and we are pleased to announce that we have been chosen as the provider for the Illawarra Shoalhaven region. Being selected as a service provider is a testament to our dedicated team and their commitment to the wellbeing of our families and communities. The new mainstream service will bring t...ogether families, support services, and community resources so that our children and young people are safe and well. Culturally supportive and flexibly tailored to a family’s individual needs, our Family Connect and Support service will offer help as early as possible. For more information about Family Connect & Support visit: https://www.facs.nsw.gov.au//al/family-connect-and-support

23.01.2022 FREE NRT is still available to help our community quit smoking! If you would like more information, contact the Tackling Indigenous Smoking Team on 1800 215 099 and speak to our deadly team today! #BeSmokeFreeBeHealthyBeDeadly

23.01.2022 SCMSAC members are invited to the newly renovated Jane Ardler Centre for our 2020 Annual General Meeting, at 5pm on the 21st January 2021. RSVP to [email protected] or call 4448 0200. Not a member? Contact us to sign up for 2021 https://bit.ly/3rh9Waj... Need to update your details? Members can update their contact details with us here: https://bit.ly/3az0wkG

23.01.2022 This NAIDOC week 2021 we are celebrating our cultural knowledge and understanding of Country. Country is more than a place. Country we speak about like a person, sustaining our lives in every aspect - spiritually, physically, emotionally, socially, and culturally. This week all Australians can celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest continuing culture on the planet. Heal Country, heal our nat...ion. #scmsac #southcoastams #aboringalhealth #NAIDOC #NAIDOCweek #NAIDOC2021 #NAIDOCNowra #healcountry

22.01.2022 With COVID restricting our regular annual events held up and down our coast, our team used the quieter celebration to reflect on this year’s theme & to hear some local knowledge, history and language from our CEO Craig Ardler. Craig talked about our long history connected to the land, and spoke about the strength and resilience shown by our ancestors both past and present. Reflecting on our local history and yarning with our team and board members renewed our commitment to the wellbeing of our mob and nurtured our pride in our culture - the oldest living culture in the world. #NAIDOC2020

21.01.2022 Looking for something to do with the kids this NAIDOC week? Check out this colouring sheet created by Gubbi Gubbi artist Maggie-Jean Douglas for NAIDOC this year. Get your colouring sheet here: https://bit.ly/3dsh1Q9 Read more about the artist here: https://bit.ly/3jmSZtw... #scmsac #southcoastams #aboringalhealth #NAIDOC #NAIDOCweek #NAIDOC2021 #NAIDOCNowra #healcountry

21.01.2022 Our Wreck Bay Outreach Clinic will now be open Mondays & Thursdays. Please call our friendly team weekdays 9-5 to book an appointment on 4448 0200.

20.01.2022 While we can’t be together celebrating NAIDOC this week, we can get out and connect with Country. Do you know what beach this is? Let us know below and if you've been out and about somewhere nice and share your pics with us! #healcountrysouthcoast #scmsac #southcoastams #aboringalhealth #NAIDOC #NAIDOCweek #NAIDOC2021 #NAIDOCNowra #healcountry #scmsactis #tacklingindigenoussmoking #besmokefreebehealthybedeadly #besmokefree #CommitToQuit #scmsacevents #healcountrysouthcoast

19.01.2022 Happy National @NaidocWeek! Celebrating NAIDOC Week each year reminds us of the ongoing aspirations of our communities and provides an opportunity for us to celebrate Indigenous achievements, history, culture, and survival of the oldest continuing living culture on the planet. Although this year’s COVID restrictions mean we aren’t celebrating with community at our annual event, we are taking the time to reflect on this year’s theme, ‘Always Was, Always Will Be.’ The theme rec...ognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years and celebrates our spiritual and cultural connection to this country. Find out how you can get involved with this year’s activities celebrating the theme ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ at www.naidoc.org.au #NAIDOC2020 #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC

18.01.2022 Did you know we now have a wonderful new female Doctor? Dr. Pacione is with us until the end of November and has appointments available at our McGrath St clinic as well as our Outreach clinics at Wreck Bay & Jerrinja. Contact our Health & Wellbeing team today to book your appointment: 1800 215 099

16.01.2022 Ready to make a difference in our community? We currently have several positions open in our Family Support and Permanency Support teams, head to our website to find out more: www.southcoastams.org.au/employment/

15.01.2022 Please note there will be no walk-in clinic today Friday 2nd July. Please contact reception to book an appointment: 4480 2000. #southcoastams #scmsac #aboriginalhealth

15.01.2022 Planning to visit one of our offices? We now have contactless check-in to ensure our offices are COVID-Safe. Visitors will need the Service NSW app to check-in. You can download prior to your visit, or our friendly team can assist you when you arrive. Please note: this does not include our clinics, it only relates to: ... 73 North St Nowra 59 Berry St Nowra 12 Comberton Grange Rd Falls Creek 79 Auburn St Goulburn See more

13.01.2022 Our Dental Clinic is now open on Thursdays. Book your next appointment by calling 4448 0200.

12.01.2022 Today is White Ribbon Day. White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement engaging men and boys to end men’s violence against women and girls, promote gender equality and create new opportunities for men to build positive, healthy and respectful relationships. If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know, we urge you to reach out. Contact our Health & Wellbeing team on 1800 215 099, or visit the white ribbon website to find out more www.whiteribbon.org.au

10.01.2022 There’s no denying it: Asking for help when we need it can be hard, and the isolation that COVID-19 can bring can make it seem even harder. Our wellbeing team are here to make the decision to reach out a little easier for our community and have shared some of their tips below. Our top tips for getting support: - Share a meal with a trusted friend or family member and yarn about things that you are struggling with... - Organise to go for walk with a friend or catch up for a cuppa at times of the day that are particularly challenging for you - Connect with a local support group like our Koori Men’s & Women’s Groups and Youth programs - Have a yarn with a therapist or counselor (we have a great culturally supportive mental health team here that can support you) - Sometimes there will be times when no one’s free to yarn to (or you don’t feel like talking to someone you know) This is a good time to call one of the support hotlines to get you through. You can check out a full list on our website here: https://bit.ly/3jwdm7K

09.01.2022 Our Koori Women’s Group gather on Tuesdays to support each other with social health and wellbeing concerns such as substance use, self-esteem, depression, identity, relationships, work/life balance, family, job readiness, health and general wellbeing. It’s a great bunch of women who enjoy yarning, art, craft and social activities. Interested in coming along? For more info and referral to our Koori Women’s Group contact our team at: [email protected] #scmsac #southcoastams #aboriginalhealth #shoalhavenkooriwomensgroup #kooriwomensgroup #yarnaboutwellbeing

08.01.2022 October is Mental Health Month. Did you know that one in five (20%) Australians aged 16-85 experience a mental illness in any year. The most common mental illnesses are depressive, anxiety and substance use disorder. We encourage you to take the opportunity to use the local services within the Shoalhaven area, if you require any further assistance for more information please don’t hesitate to contact our health and wellbeing team or the numbers listed below. Important Numbers... South Coast AMS 1800 215 099 Mental Health Helpline (24hrs) 1800 011 511 Lifeline (24hrs) 131 114 Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 See more

08.01.2022 COMING OF THE LIGHT Did you know Coming of the Light is a holiday celebrated by Torres Strait Islanders on 1 July each year? It recognises the adoption of Christianity through island communities during the late nineteenth century. In July 1871, the Reverend Samuel MacFarlane, a member of the Society anchored at Erub (Darnley Island) in the Torres Strait. He was accompanied by South Sea Islander evangelists and teachers. In defiance of tribal law Dabad, a Warrior Clan Elder o...n Erub welcomed the London Missionary Society clergy and teachers. The acceptance of the missionaries and Christianity into the Torres Strait Islands is often credited with ending conflict between different island groups. However, Christian principles were already somewhat compatible with Islander religion. The missionaries offered a more practical advantage. Torres Strait Islanders had been grossly exploited in the maritime industry. The missionaries provided some protection and assistance to Islanders who negotiated with outsiders in the maritime industry. The acceptance of missionaries and Christianity into Torres Strait led to profound changes that affected every aspect of life from that time onwards. Torres Strait Islanders living on the islands or on the mainland come together to honour this anniversary every year. Islanders of all faiths celebrate the Coming of the Light in a festival like no other in Australia. Activities include church services and a re-enactment of the landing at Kemus on Erub. Hymn singing, feasting and Ailan dans strengthen community and family ties.

05.01.2022 Foster carers play a vital role in changing the lives of children and young people by providing support, guidance, and love. It’s a special and rewarding job that needs someone with an extraordinary heart. If you’ve been thinking about becoming a foster carer, our friendly team is here to provide all the support, information, and guidance you need. Start your journey by connecting with us today 1800 215 099. #scmsac #southcoastams #aboriginalhealth #FosterCarers

05.01.2022 Remember this NAIDOC activity? Flash back to a past NAIDOC Family Fun Day where this board was painted. Where you there? Do you know what year it was? Tell us in the comments below. #scmsac #southcoastams #aboriginalhealth #NAIDOCnowra #NAIDOCWeek #NAIDOC

04.01.2022 Please note that our Jerrinja Clinic will be closed tomorrow Tuesday 10th November for Sorry Business. Our Wreck Bay Clinic will be open and our Jerrinja Clinic will reopen on Thursday & Friday. For any enquiries please call reception: 4448 0200

03.01.2022 Our Jerrinja Outreach Clinic will be open this Friday. Please call our friendly team weekdays 9-5 to book an appointment at Jerrinja Clinic on 4448 0200.

03.01.2022 We are happy to announce that the Jane Ardler Centre renovations are finished and we are now open! The upgrade has been thoughtfully designed to provide the optimum patient journey for our clients and we are very excited to welcome you back. Whilst we still have a few finishing touches to complete, clinic appointments at McGrath Ave have now finished and are being held at the Jane Ardler Centre, with dental appointments set to begin next week. ... We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients and staff for their patience and understanding throughout the renovation process and hope that when you visit the Jane Ardler Centre you will see all the hard work was well worth it. If you have any questions about our new premises, please contact our friendly reception team on 4448 0200.

02.01.2022 Do you recognise these faces? Flash back to NAIDOC last year when we weren’t able to celebrate our annual NAIDOC event with community but still managed to find space to celebrate and smile with our team. #scmsac #southcoastams #aboringalhealth #NAIDOC #NAIDOCweek #NAIDOC2021 #NAIDOCNowra #healcountry

01.01.2022 Our Cockatoo naming competition is now closed and the judges are carefully sorting through the entries. A big thank you to all the deadly kids who entered and provided us with some great options! The winner will be announced soon so stay tuned! #scmsac #southcoastams #aboringalhealth #NAIDOC #NAIDOCweek #NAIDOC2021 #NAIDOCNowra #healcountry #scmsactis #tacklingindigenoussmoking #besmokefreebehealthybedeadly #besmokefree #CommitToQuit #scmsacevents

01.01.2022 The Shoalhaven NAIDOC Committee has unfortunately had to make the difficult decision to postpone the Shoalhaven NAIDOC Family Fun Day for 2021. Hopefully it may be rescheduled for the September School Holidays. Be sure to follow the @shoalhavennaidoc2021 event page for all the latest info. The Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council have also decided to postpone next week’s NAIDOC Event held at Wreck Bay due to the current NSW Health COVID-19 restrictions. The Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community Council will provide more information regarding when it will be held in the coming weeks.

01.01.2022 As we come to the end of Mental Health Month take a minute to tune in to your mind and body, stay connected to yourself and our community. We encourage you to contact our Health & Wellbeing team if you need any assistance or just want to have a yarn on 1800 215 099.

01.01.2022 This year is the 13th Anniversary of the National Apology to the Stolen Generations. It’s estimated that as many as one in three Indigenous children were taken from their families between 1910 and the 1970s which affected most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia, and locally, the Aboriginal children who were forcibly taken from their families and placed in the Bomaderry Children’s Home, one of the first institutions established in NSW in 1908. Stol...en Generation children and their families suffered a huge amount of grief and trauma; losing their connections to family, identity, land, language, and culture, grief that continues today. The National Apology to the Stolen Generations by the Australian Government in 2008, acknowledged the trauma and grief suffered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as a result of past government policies, particularly the removal of children from their families. As well as commemorating the Apology today, we also want to recognise, acknowledge and support our Stolen Generations in their ongoing journey to healing. Watch or read the full speech below.