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Moorditj Koort

Locality: Medina, Western Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 8 6174 7000

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24.01.2022 Mother's Day is coming up and in support for one of our local Aboriginal Community groups, Ngalla Yorga's Women's Group are having a Mother's Day raffle. To be in the draw to WIN this basket full of goodies, you can purchase tickets from our Medina office 150 Gilmore Ave, Medina. Tickets cost $5 for 3 tickets or $2 for 1. For more information visit Moorditj Koort's Medina office or call us on 6174 7000.

24.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who submitted entries for our art competition. We are trying to get in contact with the winner, once we have and presented their prize, we will update the community. Thank you for your understanding and support for Moorditj Koort. MK Team

23.01.2022 As we start sharing spaces with others again, it is important to still keep our distance and maintain good hand hygiene. Remember - where possible dont shake hands or exchange physical greetings, stay 1.5m apart and wash your hands regularly (especially after being in public places). Learn more: www.health.gov.au/

23.01.2022 Just a reminder if you or someone you know is a gifted artist! Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation is running an Art Competition until 30 June 2020. The winning artist will receive $5000 and the artwork will be used for promotional purposes at Moorditj Koort. MKAC is seeking artwork which reflects its vision heading into the future. MKAC will accept the following mediums - painting, drawing or a digital image (not a photograph) and the artwork must include colours of Moordi...tj Koorts logo and reflects the Purpose, Vision and Values. To enter, simply print out and complete an entry form. If required, please contact us if you would like us to email all entry forms. To submit your form, email this through to [email protected] along with a high-resolution photo of your artwork. It is possible to deliver in person to Cockburn, but we will need you to call before visiting. Please review the Competition Terms and Conditions before entering. If you would like more information, please contact Kerry Reid on (08) 6174 7000 or a message through Facebook.

23.01.2022 If you have any cold or flu-like symptoms, however mild, you should get tested for coronavirus (COVID-19). Free coronavirus (COVID-19) tests are available at s...tate and territory testing clinics. For more information, visit: https://www.health.gov.au//what-you-need-to-know-about-cor #coronavirusaustralia #covid19

23.01.2022 Just a reminder if you or someone you know is a gifted artist this comp closes very soon! Moorditj Koort Aboriginal Corporation is running an Art Competition until 30 June 2020. The winning artist will receive $5000 and the artwork will be used for promotional purposes at Moorditj Koort. MKAC is seeking artwork which reflects its vision heading into the future. MKAC will accept the following mediums - painting, drawing or a digital image (not a photograph) and the artwork mus...t include colours of Moorditj Koorts logo and reflects the Purpose, Vision and Values. To enter, simply print out and complete an entry form. If required, please contact us if you would like us to email all entry forms. To submit your form, email this through to [email protected] along with a high-resolution photo of your artwork. It is possible to deliver in person to Cockburn, but we will need you to call before visiting. Please review the Competition Terms and Conditions before entering. If you would like more information, please contact Kerry Reid on (08) 6174 7000 or a message through Facebook.

23.01.2022 Moorditj Koort are currently looking for an Admin/Receptionist to manage our Medina front desk. If you think you have the skills to manager daily task and can perform a variety of administrative and clerical tasks, please click on the link below or head to SEEK for more information. Applications close 15th April 2021. https://www.seek.com.au/job/51983435

22.01.2022 The Moorditj Koorts NDIS Team are holding an information session in the Wheatbelt Region of WA next week! DATE:Thursday 23rd July 2020 TIME: 11am - 2pm WHERE: ...Apex Park, Moora WA BBQ lunch, giveaways and hampers... Come on down if youre in the area!

22.01.2022 Good Morning All, Angela Ryder and Carolyn Mascall from Relationships Australia and Renee Gill from Djinda Service facilitated the Aboriginal Family Safety Project Workshop at Moorditj Koort with some of the local community.

22.01.2022 If you are heading to a protest this weekend please make sure you are protecting yourself and others from COVID-19. Where possible: - Adhere to social distancing as best as possible - Use hand sanitiser and wash your hands regularly... - Use of face masks is recommended and encouraged This is how to wear a fabric mask safely during COVID-19 from the World Health Organisation.

21.01.2022 In memory of Annaleisse, if you would like to pay your respects and support the family please make your way to Parliament House tonight at 5pm.

21.01.2022 We are currently looking for an Indigenous Outreach Officer This is a full-time position, based in Medina WA 6167 Please apply via seek at the link below Applications close 10th of September 2020.... https://www.seek.com.au/job/50503646

21.01.2022 Feeling Fearful or Uncertain? Here are a few tips to help you cope. If you need someone to yarn to, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or find your local Headspace at www.headspace.org.au. Alternatively, you can contact your local Aboriginal medical service or GP.

21.01.2022 Just a reminder as this closes tomorrow! We are currently looking for an Indigenous Outreach Officer This is a full-time position, based in Medina WA 6167... Please apply via seek at the link below Applications close 10th of September 2020.

21.01.2022 If you need someone to yarn to, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or find your local Headspace at www.headspace.org.au. Alternatively, you can contact your local Aboriginal medical service or GP.

21.01.2022 Monday 26th October 2020 10:30am - 1pm MK Motion/ Elders group @ Moorditj Koort Cockburn Morning tea, Guest from Diabetes WA, Light gym session and Lunch Please call (08) 6174 7000 to book!

20.01.2022 Heading out to the shops? Physical distancing is one of the best ways to minimise your risk of catching coronavirus (COVID-19), so make sure you keep your distance at the supermarket. #coronavirusaustralia #covid19

20.01.2022 The National NAIDOC Dates have been postponed this year however, we couldnt let the original annual dates this week go by without celebration. Thank you to Dj...idi Djidi Aboriginal School Choir for helping us celebrate culture, language and community! Here they are, the Djidi Djidi koolangkas singing in language - Noongar welcome song, "Kaya" by Charmaine Bennell. Give them a like, love and share! Always was, always will be. #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #Noongar #Aboriginal #Indigenous #FirstNation #NAIDOC2020 #TorresStraitIslander #FirstLanguages

20.01.2022 The MK Fitness and Lifestyle gym Cockburn is open tonight 4:30pm-6pm. There will be a ladies BoxFit class from 5pm-6pm but the weights area will still be available to use. Please book in >> (08) 6174 7000

19.01.2022 Check-in reminder: dont forget to check in on your strong friend, your happy friend and your quiet friend. When you know a friend is going through a tough ti...me, it can be hard to know what to do or say. If you think your friend is having a tough time, its a good idea to reach out and offer support. For more tips visit > bit.ly/2DZwxEB.

18.01.2022 National Closing the Gap Day - Community Event This Thursday 18th March we will be have a Free BBQ. Join our team for information about our programs and enjoy the day with your chance to win movie tickets in our free raffle. Our Closing the Gap Day event will take place, near the roundabout of Cale Street and The Crescent in Midland. ... For more information please call our team on 6174 7000.

18.01.2022 If you are feeling unwell, please postpone your plans. That haircut, dinner with friends, dance class or work appointment can all wait if you are sick. By pri...oritising your health and staying home to recover, you will protect yourself and others. If you have any of the following symptoms you are eligible for COVID-19 testing: A fever (37.5C) Recent history of a fever (e.g. night sweats, chills) Acute respiratory infection (e.g. cough, shortness of breath, sore throat.) Acute loss of smell or loss of taste. Find further details on COVID-19 testing at www.wa.gov.au

18.01.2022 As of Saturday, 27 June further restrictions will be eased as part of Phase 4 of WAs roadmap. - All existing gathering limits removed with venue capacity determined by WAs 2 square metre per person rule. - Cafs, restaurants, pubs bars and nightclubs can open with unseated service. - All events including live music can resume, except for large scale multi-stage music festivals.... - The casino gaming floor can reopen with temporary conditions. Find out more about WAs roadmap: http://wa.gov.au/covid19roadmap

18.01.2022 On headspace Day we encourage young Australians to learn simple tips to help them build and maintain a healthy headspace. With the input of young people headspa...ce developed both a physical and digital wellbeing kit that provides 7 tips and everyday tools for building a healthy headspace. The tools provide practical ways young people can look after their mental health. While a healthy headspace action plan guides young people through a few easy steps to identify what can work for them and how they can take action. The headspace toolkit will improve young people’s understanding of their mental health and wellbeing by encouraging conversation and building healthy behaviour into their everyday life. There are some easy ways to get involved: 1. Use the tools in the online kit to practice a healthy headspace tip (visit headspace.org.au/tips). 2. Share ideas and talk with your friends and family. 3. Follow headspace on social media and share your favourite tip using #headspacetips and #headspaceday. 7 tips for a health headspace - wellbeing kits The physical toolkit provides 7 tips and everyday tools that young people can look after their mental health. A digital version of the kit will be available at headspace.org.au/tips to ensure young people across the country can use this valuable tool. Our seven tips for a healthy headspace are: 1. get in to life 2. learn skills for tough times 3. create connections 4. eat well 5. stay active 6. get enough sleep 7. cut back on alcohol and other drugs.

17.01.2022 Join Jamie at the Zone Youth Space for Boxfit sessions to learn self-defence, boxing and MMA skills in an intensive, hour long work out! Every Friday From 30th October 3:30-4:30pm... At the Zone Youth Space, Kwinana Ages 12-18 Call 9236 4550 for more info.

16.01.2022 Locations visited by confirmed COVID-19 cases. If you have been at any of the below locations at the times specified you need to attend a COVID clinic for testing and isolate at home until you receive a negative result. Continue to monitor for symptoms for 14 days following your visit. If you experience any symptoms at any time fever, coughing, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, loss of smell or taste go to a COVID clinic to be retested. Call the coronavirus (C...OVID-19) information helpline on 13 COVID (13 26843) https://healthywa.wa.gov.au/COVID19locations

15.01.2022 Congratulations to our Art Competition Winner Daphne Davis and her work titled "Protecting Our Country". "Protecting Our Country" is about our Elders protecting... and guiding our community and watching over us. Daphne is a 61 year old Wadjak Noongar Yorga who has lived in the community for 35 years, watching Moorditj Koort expand and grow. You can view the artwork at the Medina Office on Gilmore Avenue. Thank you to all those who submitted entries, and wish you good luck in the future. *Photo below: Daphne Davis (left) and Doreen Nelson - Chairperson of the Board of Directors (right)

15.01.2022 Feeling Sadness of Grief? Here are a few tips to help you cope. If you need someone to yarn to, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or find your local Headspace at www.headspace.org.au.... Alternatively, you can contact your local Aboriginal medical service or GP.

15.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE: This event is booked out. Unfortunately there are no more tickets available for this even. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Moorditj Koort will be holding NAIDOC Ball 2021 at the Gary Holland Community Centre in Rockingham Saturday 3rd July. This event is 18+ with ID required on entry. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased from Moorditj Koort head office 150 Gilmore Ave, Medina. Preferred payment by eftpos. For more information please call during of...fice hours on (08) 6174 7000. *Please be advised tickets are limited due to Covid-19 Restrictions. See more

14.01.2022 MK Fitness and Lifestyle Gym open tonight 4:30pm - 6pm. Our Personal Trainers will be on site ready for you to move it mob style!

14.01.2022 NAIDOC Perth Opening Ceremony 2020 All Stalls are now completely Full. There are 27 stalls in total.... Looking forward to seeing the Community at this event for the beginning of NAIDOC Week. Sunday 8th November 2020. Starting at 12pm Closing at 4pm Supreme Court Gardens Perth.

14.01.2022 FREE Community Event - Supporting Diverse Learners on Tuesday 30th March from 10am to 1pm. *Bookings are Essential. For more information please call Natalie on 0437 223 874 or Debra on 0436 022 530.

14.01.2022 Covid is restricting our lives, but we can look for new ways to keep making progress. Join us for #NewWaysNovember and find new and creative ways to keep learning and overcome frustrations www.actionforhappiness.org/new-ways-november

13.01.2022 Feeling Sad or Depressed? Here are a few tips to help you cope. If you need someone to yarn to, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or find your local Headspace at www.headspace.org.au. Alternatively, you can contact your local Aboriginal medical service or GP.

13.01.2022 We are seeking applications for Indigenous outreach Officers with strong links to the community to join our casual pool to provide support to our team. The role... of Indigenous Outreach officer is to provide non-clinical services and does not require any formal qualifications however it is strongly recommended that candidate have community links/based experience to be successful in this position. Non-clinical services include: -Provide transport to and from health appointments - Community liaison: establish links with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to promote the importance of improving health outcomes and encourage and support the increased use of health services. -Administration and support: assist the team members to identify barriers to health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people; - Provide practical assistance: provide assistance to identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to access services and attend appointments. - Provide feedback regarding access problems: provide feedback regarding barriers to health services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and, in conjunction with the care coordinator, work to implement solutions. If you would like top apply please click on the link below or contact our Human Resource team on 08 6174 7000.

12.01.2022 New Gym Timetable New Classes New Equipment New Morning Sessions... Starting Monday 8th June 2020 Bookings Only Healthy Lifestyle Team (08) 6174 7000 [email protected]

12.01.2022 This is the last day to submit your artwork to Moorditj Koort via email or in person. The winning artist will receive $5000 and the artwork will be used for promotional purposes at Moorditj Koort. If you would like more information, please contact Kerry Reid on (08) 6174 7000 or a message through Facebook.

12.01.2022 Being active makes a big difference to your physical and mental health. Find a daily activity that works for you. For ideas visit: https://www.health.gov.au//exercising-and-staying-active-d

11.01.2022 We are currently advertising two Outreach Officer Positions at our Midland and Cockburn Offices. Outreach Workers must have strong links with the community in ...which they work and possess effective communication skills. The role of an Outreach Worker is to provide non-clinical services and does not require formal qualifications. Both positions are advertised on Seek, so please submit your details and resume at the below links Midland Position: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50211838 Cockburn Position: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50211964

11.01.2022 Ear health for kids is extremely important. The AHCWA Ear Health team has developed a fantastic new resource where kids can join Simon and his friends to learn about their ears while playing Simon Says games. The resource is available now for download from the AHCWA website at:https://www.ahcwa.org.au/earhealth

11.01.2022 Moorditj Koort Cockburn Gym this week.... Thursday Ladies kickboxing is cancelled. We will be back on next week, 24th September. Friday - Open gym from 9am u...ntil 12pm. All fitness levels welcome!

10.01.2022 Congratulations to our very own Nakita Little on Sports Person of the Year Award for NAIDOC Week. "Being acknowledged by my elders and youth for the hard work during the year makes it all worthwhile. Really appreciate the community I work with." Too deadly

10.01.2022 Good Morning Everyone, The MK office is closed for a Staff Development Day across all three sites (Kwinana, Cockburn and Midland). Please email us at [email protected] and we will get back to you as soon as we can. ... If you require urgent medical assistance please call 000 or visit your closest Hospital Emergency Department. Thank you for your understanding, MK Team

10.01.2022 Dont miss out on medical treatment and routine check-ups. If you need to speak to your doctor or health professional, most face-to-face services are available. Alternatively, you can opt for phone or internet appointments using telehealth.

09.01.2022 School holidays is coming up fast and now that restrictions have eased people are interacting more and more. For children in particular, as they start to socialise, its important we all regularly wash our hands with soap and water and cover coughs and sneezes. If your child has symptoms such as a cough or high temperature, keep them home and get them tested.

06.01.2022 Sometimes you need to take a moment, get away from work and work on yourself. Its okay not to feel okay. Look after yourself, eat and sleep well, get out into nature and yarn to your family and friends. Visit headspace.org.au/sewb for more mental health tips

06.01.2022 With restrictions easing, keep up with good habits and a steady routine. Make your physical and mental health a priority! Visit https://headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support/covid-19 for tips and support.

05.01.2022 Although we dont have any new cases of COVID-19 in WA, we still need to take care when out and about. Please continue to practice social distancing, practice good hygiene and please stay home if you are unwell.

05.01.2022 External Position Vacant This position is located at UWA as an Aboriginal Health Practitioner. The research project associated with this position aims to improv...e the brain health of older Aboriginal people. As part of a team you will facilitate and support older Aboriginal participants to attend and take part in twice weekly Dementia Prevention & Risk Management Program (DAMPAA) healthy lifestyle sessions, assist in building and strengthening the research partnership with Moorditj Koort, assisting with the recruitment and screening of research participants, conduct health screening and complete data collection with eligible Aboriginal community members, data management, facilitating research participants engagement in the project and keeping accurate records. **This position is not with Moorditj Koort** Apply at the below link: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50150782

03.01.2022 Opportunities to come for displaced apprentices and trainees. Skilled workers are essential to our economy and as part of WAs COVID-19 recovery, emp...loyers are being offered financial incentive to re-engage apprentices and trainees. The Apprenticeship and Traineeship Re-engagement Incentive is available for those who had their contracts terminated on or after 1 March this year. Up to $6000 of financial support is available until 30 June 2021. further information and the Out of Contract Register for apprentices and trainees can be found at: www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/employersupport

03.01.2022 GYM OPEN TONIGHT 4:30PM-7PM Isaiah - 4:30PM Kirsten - 6:15PM Please book!! (08) 6174 7000 [email protected] ... The last open gym session this year will be Thursday 17th December. The gym will then re-open after 4th Jan 2021. Access to our personal trainers between these dates may be available but the service will be at their own private pricing. Happy Holidays from the MK Healthy Lifestyle Team

02.01.2022 CLOSING THE GAP DAY - MIDLAND Join us for our first Closing the Gap "Movie Night" in Midland Friday 26th March 2021 from 5:30pm. Tickets available from Moorditj Koort Midland Office - 22 Junction Parade, Midland.... For more information please call us on 6174 7000.

01.01.2022 Ladies Kickboxing is 6:30pm - 7:30pm tonight, Cockburn gym. Bring a friend!

01.01.2022 MK Fitness and Lifestyle Gym open tonight 4:30pm - 6pm. Our Personal Trainers will be on site ready for you to move it mob style!