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GRAMS

Locality: Geraldton, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9956 6555

Address: 60 Rifle Range Rd 6530 Geraldton, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.grams.asn.au

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25.01.2022 MEET THE GRAMS TEAM Rhonda Bradley | Midwife Rhonda’s primary role is to provide care for women in pregnancy and following the birth of their baby. Her favourite part about the job is meeting the newborn baby. Rhonda’s caring nature allows her to connect and guide families through the exciting journey of welcoming a new baby into the world. ... Rhonda also has an adventurous side, having gone scuba diving and sky diving how thrilling! To find out more about the antenatal and postnatal services that Rhonda provides, please visit our website: www.grams.asn.au/services/services.aspx

23.01.2022 GRAMS and Peter Kenyon from Bank of IDEAS have been travelling to Mt Magnet and Carnarvon to facilitate suicide prevention workshops for contribution towards the development of local Community Safety Action Plans around Suicide Prevention and Mental Well-being. The Suicide Prevention Trial Team have met and connected with the local Men’s Group, the Women’s Group, PCYC and Real Futures in Carnarvon and Mt Magnet where the groups shared their knowledge of the community, discuss...ed the impacts of suicide, mental health and social and emotional wellbeing in the Community. The GRAMS team would like to thank everyone for generously sharing and we value your contribution to your local community plans. What a very enriching exercise it has been. https://www.grams.asn.au//grams-promoting-mental-health/24 Shire of Carnarvon Shire of Mount Magnet City of Greater Geraldton Geraldton PCYC Real Futures Pty Ltd

22.01.2022 Remember to be gentle on yourself, love yourself, and forgive yourself. If you’re feeling troubled or having difficulty coping, don’t be afraid to get the help you need. If you need someone to talk to, call GRAMS on (08) 9956 6555 and press option 2. We are here for you.

22.01.2022 GRAMS offer counselling and support groups to help give you resources and motivation to quit. Smoking cessation groups can help you identify the mental, physical and social aspects of smoking. Take the first step to quit smoking today and join one of our smoking support groups! To find out when our next session is, please call (08) 9956 6555.

22.01.2022 Welcome to our physiotherapy students doing their placement in Geraldton! Looking forward to seeing you all at the clinic

20.01.2022 The GRAMS team continues to deliver support to community members by giving away COVID-19 care packages in Carnarvon and surrounding remote Indigenous communities. We enjoyed working with the Home and Communuty Care (HACC) team and being able to make a meaningful difference to those in need. https://www.grams.asn.au//delivering-more-covid-19-care/23

20.01.2022 A great day shared by all at the Hapee-ear Health screening and Health promotion day at the Mungullah village. The success was largely attributed to the collaboration and support of various stakeholders, Hearing Australia, Population Health Carnarvon, Carnarvon Aboriginal Medical Service and the ABC Foundation who provided us with a great venue at Mungullah village. The best part of the day was seeing that the children were engaged in all activities and having FUN! ... https://www.grams.asn.au//hapee-ear-health-screening-at/26 See more

20.01.2022 COVID-19 has had a massive impact on everyone’s lives, and it is important now more than ever to look after your health and wellbeing. Women’s Health Week is a reminder to take time to focus on your health and make positive changes to improve your physical and emotional health. Here are some healthy behaviours you can try: Do some exercise Create a healthy meal plan ... Watch a comedy Ask for support Get a health check Women's health physio is available at GRAMS every Wednesday. Call (08) 9956 6555 to book an appointment.

18.01.2022 It is important to maintain a healthy immune system to help fight against coronavirus. Focus on staying mentally and physically strong during COVID-19 by following these simple steps: Get plenty of rest Drink plenty of water Have a healthy diet Take your usual medications... Seek for medical help See more

18.01.2022 Suicide Prevention Day aims to raise awareness on mental health issues and strategies to prevent suicide. GRAMS is committed to reducing the cause, prevalence and impact of suicide on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, their families and communities. We offer social and emotional wellbeing programs, support groups and helpline for people experiencing emotional distress and require support. To find out more, please visit our website: www.grams.asn.au/services/programs.aspx

18.01.2022 U RITE? Are you feeling down? Do you need someone to talk to? Come join our support groups to talk about your feelings, discuss your experiences, problems and strategies for coping in a safe environment. Being connected to others can help improve your mental health and wellbeing. Find out when our next session is by calling (08) 9956 6555.

16.01.2022 We visited Carnarvon Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation - Pulanji Mia recently to deliver training and support to the AMS and evaluate strategies in improving the services and programs aimed at promoting Aboriginal community health and wellbeing. The Health Promotions team is excited to launch new health promotion initiatives and exploring how we can continue to deliver valuable health promotion programs to the community going forward. https://www.grams.asn.au//health-promotions-kicks-off-i/25

15.01.2022 Congratulations to Kirk, Colin, Cameron, Anthony and Douglas for completing the Environmental Health Training course. Our Clean-up Crew is committed to helping the community by providing home care service including but not limited to maintaining the lawn, gardening, clearing rubbish and debris and basic plumbing. To find out how you can access the Clean-up Crew services, please visit our website: https://www.grams.asn.au//clean-up-crew-steps-up-to-hel/35

13.01.2022 We are excited to share with you the GRAMS 2021/22 Calendar! Available for sale at the GRAMS Geraldton clinic for $15! The calendars feature all the amazing photos from the NAIDOC Photography Competition and their individual stories. Limited stock available so don't miss out on getting the very special calendar!

11.01.2022 MEET THE GRAMS TEAM Robert Mariani | Care Coordinator Robert is our Care Coordinator for the Integrated Team Care Program. His role involves coordinating multidisciplinary care for clients who have multiple, complex or significant chronic conditions. His favourite part about his role is helping people manage their condition and improving their health, particularly with clients newly diagnosed with non-terminal cancer. ... Robert has a hobby in playing the guitar and has had his guitar signed by one of the world’s best guitarists, Tommy Emmanuel! Keep up the great work Rob

11.01.2022 MEET THE GRAMS TEAM Rodney Ryan | Indigenous Outreach Worker Rodney is our outreach worker providing transport services to our GRAMS clients, picking them up from their homes and bringing them to the clinic. Rodney plays an essential role in ensuring our patients make it to their appointments in order to improve their health and wellbeing. ... Rodney enjoys working with the patients and has a strong passion for working within the Aboriginal community and making a positive difference. Thank you for all your hard work Rodney!

10.01.2022 The Geraldton PCYC and the GRAMS Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) team is supporting youth wellbeing through friendly sport competitions. The pool competition winner, Michael Ryan, played against ten other boys, taking home a $50 Sports Power gift voucher. Michael wanted to take this opportunity to share the message, smoking isn’t smart to discourage his peers from smoking. https://www.grams.asn.au//grams-tis-team-encourages-you/28

09.01.2022 It is normal to feel overwhelmed from time to time. If you are finding difficulty coping, here are some tips to help: Organise your room to declutter your space and mind Focus on your hobbies and try new ones Go outside and adsorb some vitamin D Spend quality time with your loved ones

07.01.2022 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMS The GRAMS Tackling Indigenous Smoking Team will be heading out to the Shire of Mount Magnet and Shire of Yalgoo for the upcoming school holidays! We are looking forward to providing fun and exciting activities to all the kids who attend. We will be in Mt Magnet on the 5th - 6th of October ... and in Yalgoo from the 7th -10th of October. We are excited to see you all.

06.01.2022 Tobacco excise tax has increased, making it more expensive to buy cigarette and tobacco products. That's another reason to quit smoking! To find out more on how you can start quitting, contact the GRAMS TIS Team on (08) 9956 6555.

06.01.2022 Looking for a unique Christmas gift? Give them a GRAMS 2021/21 Calendar featuring all the fantastic NAIDOC Photography Competition entries. Get them at the GRAMS office for just $15! Limited stock available, so hurry and get yours quick!

05.01.2022 Please be informed that the GRAMS Elders Day is cancelled this week and will be recommencing in two week's time on Friday 9 October.

02.01.2022 The TIS team enjoyed delivering the NAIDOC Drum Beat and Smoking Education program in September to Waggrakine Primary School and Mullewa District High School. The team also had a great time facilitating the program weekly at Geraldton PCYC. The Drum Beat program is a fun and engaging program that helps students connect, share ideas and experiences. The TIS team looks forward to helping more students achieve positive social and emotional outcomes through the program.

01.01.2022 You can see these Exercise Physiology students doing their placement and running exercise programs at the GRAMS clinic. Great to have you here ladies!