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Palmerston Association

Locality: Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9328 7355

Address: 134 Palmerston Street 6000 Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.palmerston.org.au

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25.01.2022 The Palmerston Perth team were joined by Jonathon Garlett to celebrate #NAIDOC2020. Jonathon entertained with his didgeridoo and spent time talking about his culture and what NAIDOC means to him.

24.01.2022 A conversation could change a life Join Palmerston for a morning tea at the Denmark Community Resource Centre on RUOK Day, September 10th at 10:00 am to chat about what to say after ‘Are you ok?’ To inquire or register, call Denmark Chamber of Commerce on 9848 2065

24.01.2022 *Talk early... Talk often* ALBANY Come and join our 'talk early, talk often' information session this Thursday, 6.00pm at the Albany Public Library. Find out how to talk to your child about mental health and suicide as well as alcohol and other drugs. See the flyer below for more information.

23.01.2022 Palmerston CEO Emma Jarvis and Wungening Aboriginal Corporation CEO Daniel Morrison were joined by Department of Justice WA Commissioner Tony Hassall , Assistant Commissioner Cheryl Clay and Superintendent James Schilo, along with their executive team to enjoy a tour of the new alcohol and other drug recovery and rehabilitation unit at Casuarina Prison last Friday. Palmerston and Wungening have partnered to deliver the new Solid Steps AOD recovery program in the unit which will commence in October 2020.

22.01.2022 Palmerston Farm TC residents are celebrating #NAIDOC2020 with a revised traditional menu all week. Today, our Elders, Uncle Charlie, Aunty Helen and Aunty Dorothy were joined by CEO Emma Jarvis and Farm TC residents to make and enjoy a delicious kangaroo stew and damper.

21.01.2022 #NAIDOC2020 Residents from Beela Valley attended the Shire of Harvey culture and history expo and learnt about bush food, language and artwork. A number of traditional weapons and tools were also on display. Some of the TC staff attended a smoking ceremony in Bunbury by Max Jetta in conjunction with the Department of Corrections Adult and Youth Justice team.

21.01.2022 National Reconciliation Week The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2021 is ‘More than Words’. Starting on 27 May, this week is about recognising that recon...ciliation is an action, with all of us playing our part to collectively build relationships and communities. Some local champions who are leading the way with their actions are the 15 Mt Barker participants in the Men’s Bush Classroom program. This was run by Palmerston Association in partnership with Mt Barker Police, Great Southern Aboriginal Health Service and Mount Barker Aboriginal Progress Association, under the guidance of local Noongar Elders. Participants covered many topics across a 10-week program, one of which was increasing awareness of alcohol-caused health issues. The message of saying no to alcohol and drugs was painted onto doors by Bush Classroom participants, who entered them into Mt Barker Creative Doors Festival. One of these designs was nominated for the ‘Best Painted Door’ category! #NRW2021 #MoreThanAWord Reconciliation Aust My Healthy Great Southern Mt Barker Aboriginal Community Centre Great Southern District - WA Police Force Mountains and Murals Mount Barker What's On in Mt Barker WA

21.01.2022 Connect Wanju supports people on bail appearing before the Magistrates Court to access support and treatment for alcohol and other drugs (AOD), health, housing and employment. If this may be able to support you, or someone you know, more information on eligibility can be found here. https://magistratescourt.wa.gov.au/G/general_court_interven

21.01.2022 A reminder that tonight we mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a candlelight vigil in Albany. Light a candle as a symbol of support for suicide prevention and join as at 6.30pm on Albany Townsquare. Everyone is welcome. ... https://gsweekender.com.au/september-candle-vigil-for-suic/

20.01.2022 Lifeline WA was delighted to attend the Mental Health information evening alongside Black Dog Institute and Palmerston Association. The event was organised by s...tudent Nicole, a member of the UWA Engineering Club, The University of Western Australia. Rochelle, Lifeline WA's Community Engagement Coordinator, gave a presentation on reducing the stigma, what happens when you call Lifeline and the Lifeline chat and text service. So great to see good eggs like Nicole proactively organising events that will hopefully remind students that Lifeline WA are here and always will be should you need help. 13 11 14 | 24/7

20.01.2022 Join this important community event to help reduce harm - Thursday 20 May 2021 at 11.30am. Help is available if you or someone close to you is experiencing problems with methamphetamine use: - Alcohol and drug support line: 1800 198 024 - Parent and family drug support line: 1800 653 203 ... Great Southern Community Alcohol and Drug Service - Albany: 9892 2100 - Katanning: 9821 8306

19.01.2022 Our teams in Perth, Peel and the South West remain available to provide support and counselling over the phone and video platforms this week. Please call your local branch for further information on bookings this week. Services in the Great Southern will continue to operate at this stage and we will update you with any changes. Stay connected, reach out to others and take care this week.

19.01.2022 Our face to face SMART groups are returning through July and some online meetings will continue to be offered. No bookings are necessary, just come along. See the updated calendar for details. https://www.palmerston.org.au/services/groups/

18.01.2022 The Solid Steps team are preparing for the kick off of the program this week at Casuarina prison developing team values guided by the Knowing, Being, Doing model.

18.01.2022 Today Palmerston celebrates 40 years of services within the WA community. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our clients, staff, volunteers and Board members who have joined us on our journey so far. Congratulations

17.01.2022 International FASD Awareness Day is held on the ninth day of the ninth month at 9.09am (9 September) to highlight the importance of nine months of pregnancy without alcohol. Staff at our Albany branch showed their support by wearing Red shoes. There was also an opportunity for clients, staff and visitors to share thoughts and ask questions via an interactive post-it notes wall display in reception. Please share all of your red inspired fashion on social media using the following hashtags: #RedShoesRock #FASDawareness For more information https://www.nofasd.org.au/blog/red-shoes-rock/

17.01.2022 Happy 40th Birthday Palmerston from the Great Southern team.

17.01.2022 Long day but great day filming with Palmerston Association. Amazing team at their Palmerston TC Farm doing great work.

17.01.2022 Join us as we mark World Suicide Prevention Day with a candlelight vigil in Albany. Light a candle as a symbol of support for suicide prevention on Thursday, September 10th and join as at 6.30pm on Albany Townsquare. Everyone is welcome. www.facebook.com/events/348687876161039/

16.01.2022 Last Friday, Anne and Mitch from our Mandurah team attended a homelessness week event hosted by Anglicare WA, Vinnies WA and Bridge Builders Inc.. The event included a sausage sizzle, a pop-up op shop, hairdressers, food and material resources, as well as having a bunch of local organisations provide information about their services.

16.01.2022 The Emergency Telehealth Service (ETS) is a new mental health crisis phone service available to young people and their carers across the metro area. More information below.

16.01.2022 As part of Homelessness Week, our team at both our Therapeutic Communities kindly donated food items to the local Intown centre in Bunbury. Residents enjoyed the opportunity to make connections with some senior residents interested in volunteer opportunities in the centre, a very positive outcome for all. Staff at the Shoe String Cafe were extremely grateful for the donations from Palmerston.

15.01.2022 Palmerston is delighted to announce that in a further partnership with Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, we have won another competitive tender to deliver "Connect Wanju" (Connect and Welcome) - a General Court Intervention Program within the Perth Metropolitan area. The Program aims to improve access to treatment and support services for accused persons within the court system through connecting people to opportunities for long term change, with a specific focus on: Socia...l and Emotional Wellbeing (Physical and Mental Health) Alcohol and other Drugs Socio-economic needs Homelessness We look forward to delivering these services from November 2020. Below is the Media Release for your information and sharing within community networks.

14.01.2022 The staff at Palmerston Rockingham branch celebrated our 40th birthday with a Botanical garden walking tour in Kings Park learning about the history of the garden and its native and imported plants!

12.01.2022 This election, it’s time for parties to commit to real change. To commit to creating a better and fairer society that genuinely works for the benefit of everyone and not just a few. To commit to an inclusive, just and equitable WA. https://www.facebook.com/WACouncilofSocialService/videos/745970046036905

12.01.2022 Penni is a Peer Support Worker with Palmerston and we would like to thank her for the courage she has shown in sharing her story, reposted here with permission. Penni is without doubt an asset to the local community and to Palmerston.

11.01.2022 Palmerston is humbled to know that during what is a very difficult time for the Unwin family, they have set up a JustGiving page to raise funds in memory of their son Anthony. Click on the link below for more information. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/anthonyunwin

10.01.2022 Some of Palmerston staff and former residents have made a video highlighting the benefits of attending our Therapeutic Community. http://bit.ly/FarmTCvideo

07.01.2022 If you or someone you know is having problems with alcohol or other drugs, we may be able to help you. Our services are free, confidential and everyone is welcome. For more information www.palmerston.org.au

06.01.2022 Last Thursday the Great Southern Noongar Emerging Leaders Group and Palmerston Albany held the Annual Meth Awareness March. People gathered with a police escort and marched up the main street to raise awareness. Members of the Albany community then joined together in the Town Square and listened to guest speakers who spoke on this important issue. ... If you or someone close to you is experiencing problems with methamphetamine use, help is available. Alcohol and drug support line: 1800 198 024 Parent and family drug support line: 1800 653 203 Availability 24 hours, 7 days a week Great Southern Community Alcohol and Drug Service Albany: 9892 2100 Katanning: 9821 8306

06.01.2022 Training for AOD Volunteers - The long standing MHC Volunteer program has two intakes for 2021. Start your training and placement here as an AOD counsellor. Applications for the Feb 2021 intake close on 23 November. https://www.mhc.wa.gov.au/training/training-for-volunteers/

05.01.2022 Palmerston Albany is offering FREE half a day safeTalk and ASIST Tune-up 11 (ASIST training refresher) suicide prevention training on 9th September 2020 at 30 Graham Street, Albany. Training is open to everyone. To inquire or register, call 08 9892 2100 or email [email protected]

05.01.2022 Albany team are running face to face SMART Recovery Groups at the Palmerston office. Two groups are offered - Wednesdays from 5.30pm-7.00pm and Thursdays from 1pm-2.30pm. SMART recovery aims to help individuals gain control over their addictive behaviour. Groups are flexible, so participants can attend for as many weeks as they like. No bookings are necessary. https://www.palmerston.org.au/services/groups/

05.01.2022 If you know someone who needs assistance - such as financial assistance, food hampers, emergency accommodation - Community services continue providing assistance to people seeking help, and this includes emergency relief providers. You can search for help on the WAConnect site. https://waconnect.org.au/

04.01.2022 Palmerston is proud to be named finalist in the 2021 Community Services Excellence Awards! CSEA recognise the outstanding work and achievements of the community service sector in WA, and commemorates the positive difference made to people, families, and communities through innovative and creative practice. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on Tuesday 23 February in Fremantle. Tickets to the awards are now on sale! www.cseawards.org.au/registration The awards ar...e a partnership between WACOSS and the Department of Communities, and are supported by Lotterywest. #CSEA2021 #CommunityServicesExcellenceAwards

03.01.2022 We are very excited to announce that Palmerston Association in partnership with Wungening Aboriginal Corporation, have won the competitive tender to deliver Solid Steps AOD Recovery Program within the brand new Recovery and Rehabilitation Community Unit at Casuarina Prison. This new partnership has drawn on agency strengths and expertise in residential and community alcohol and other drug programs, adult justice, Aboriginal engagement and case management to design and deliver... a tailored, culturally competent and evidence-based Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Program to 128 prisoners that is based on therapeutic community principles. The program will commence in October 2020. Please visit out website for more information. https://www.palmerston.org.au/palmerston-to-deliver-brand-/

03.01.2022 On Monday morning the Palmerston Great Southern team began a week of activities and celebrations in recognition of #NAIDOC2020. The Welcome to Country was followed by Rod and Bec putting up the flag in our window facing out into the street. The flag which has been lit up, will remain up for the duration of the week.

03.01.2022 More than a word. Reconciliation takes action. Palmerston CEO Emma Jarvis joined the WACOSS Board at the National Reconciliation Week Breakfast this morning to acknowledge Reconciliation Action Week 2021. #ReconciliationWeek #MoreThanAWord

02.01.2022 Palmerston Albany celebrated NAIDOC week with Great Southern Aboriginal Health Services and the Noongar community. Everyone enjoyed storytelling by elders, drumbeat, playgroup & face painting. Our very own uncle Rod served the iconic sausage sizzle.

01.01.2022 This week is NAIDOC Week(8-15 Nov) and events will be held across Australia celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The theme this year is Always Was, Always Will Be. Always W...as, Always Will Be recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years. NAIDOC Week 2020 acknowledges and celebrates that our nation’s story didn’t begin with documented European contact whether in 1770 or 1606 - with the arrival of the Dutch on the western coast of the Cape York Peninsula. The very first footprints on this continent were those belonging to First Nations peoples. NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. It’s about seeing, hearing and learning the First Nations’ 65,000+ year history of this country - which is Australian history. We want all Australians to celebrate that we have the oldest continuing cultures on the planet and to recognise that our sovereignty was never ceded. For us, this nation’s story began at the dawn of time. Always Was, Always Will Be. Palmerston will be holding events across our sites this week.

01.01.2022 SMART Recovery Groups are run every week across Palmerston branches to help individuals gain control over their addictive behaviour. Groups are flexible, so participants can attend for as many weeks as they like. No bookings are necessary. Visit our website to find the closest SMART Recovery group being held near you. https://www.palmerston.org.au/services/groups/