Yoorana Gunya Family Healing Centre Aboriginal Corporation in Forbes, New South Wales | Community organisation

Yoorana Gunya Family Healing Centre Aboriginal Corporation

Locality: Forbes, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6850 1222

Address: 40-70 Church Street 2871 Forbes, NSW, Australia

Website: http://Yooranagunya.com.au

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25.01.2022 Your Health Your Future. When patients complete their 715 health check they will receive a goody bag to spread the message of health. Heres Patti and Karen with a little more information for you.

25.01.2022 There are concerns Australias second wave of coronavirus could spread to Forbes despite the shire remaining COVID-free since the pandemic began. Its prompted the establishment of a permanent pop-up clinic in town to improve testing accessibility. #9News

25.01.2022 Exciting position vacant as a Care Link Worker/Receptionist for Maari Ma Health Aboriginal Corporation. Please contact Donna Jeffries for more information.

25.01.2022 Women’s Mental Health Awareness Day was held at YG last Thursday 29th OCT for Mental Health Month. The women enjoyed a presentation from our physiotherapy students who had been with us for five weeks, information, stories from other women, mental health gift bag and bingo! We were overwhelmed from the support we received from local Forbes businesses who donated prizes for the women.

25.01.2022 Walk n Talk For Life in conjunction with YG will be held on Tuesday 29th September at Lions Park, begins at 9.30am till 11.00am. Free sausage sizzle and free shirts available for those who participate in the walk.

24.01.2022 Exciting job opportunity as a trainee Aboriginal Health/Social and Emotional Wellbeing Worker. Please call or email Donna Bliss for any inquiries on 02 6850 1222, [email protected]

23.01.2022 Due to cancellations, there are appointments available today with Dr Alana, please call 6850 1222 to book.

21.01.2022 Exciting Opportunity for Youth! Forbes Shire Council’s Youth Action Team is pleased to launch an exciting new program for 2021, Adulting101! The free program ...begins in February 2021 and runs over ten weeks. Council will work with the 7 contractors to bring the program together to deliver a range of programs including First Aid and CPR, Barista Training, Community Safety and Gambling Awareness, Basic Computers Skills and Resume and Interview Techniques. As the saying goes; never stop learning, because life never stops teaching. Registration forms can be located here: https://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au//families-and/youth-programs

19.01.2022 This week is the official celebration of NAIDOC week which is usually held in July, however with the restraints of COVID-19 restrictions, the date was changed. Always Was, Always Will Be is this years NAIDOC theme. The 2020 theme celebrates the oldest culture on the planet, our First Nations culture, going back more than 65, 000 years. The 2020 theme is about empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to continue thriving. Joins us this Friday 13th November at the Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre for our community NAIDOC celebrations beginning at 4.30pm.

19.01.2022 Staying well as you age, a fact sheet from Jean Hailes to celebrate Womens Health Week. Check out more of their resources at https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/

19.01.2022 NAIDOC 2020 - Always was, always will be The Forbes Aboriginal community has come together once again to plan a COVID-safe celebration for NAIDOC this year. Com...mittee members from Yoorana Gunya Family Healing Centre Aboriginal Corporation, Binaal Billa FVPLS, Wiradjuri Cultural and Environmental Rangers, @Amaroo, CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes - CCWF, Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre and Forbes Shire Council as well as community members and representatives from our local schools have joined forces to design a family-friendly celebration to be held at the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre on Friday November 13th from 4:30pm 8pm. We hope you can join us! See more

18.01.2022 Its National Child Protection Week, celebrating its 30th year with the theme Putting Children First. There is free online learning available through Esafety. The online learning includes learning for children about being eSafe and learning for parents about their children using popular social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat and more. Check out the link and join child protection week activities with your children. https://www.esafety.gov.au//national-child-protection-week

17.01.2022 Good morning, due to most of our appointments being done via the phone (unless directed otherwise by your GP) we have installed an intercom for safety reasons. Shoutout to Steele Technology for installing our intercom! Simply press the intercom on arrival to receive reception for any inquiries.

15.01.2022 Introducing Dr Chris who will be at Yoorana Gunya for the week, please call 6850 1222 to book an appointment. If you see Dr Chris friendly face, be sure to say hello!

15.01.2022 Hi everyone, please note our GPs are still available for appointments, please call reception on 02 6850 1222 for new patients enquires/forms. Thank you.

14.01.2022 To continue to provide safety to our patients and staff, GP appointments will be done via phone call or facetime, due to the rising risk of COVID-19. It will remain the decision of the GP whether patients will enter the building for their appointments, telehealth appointments will be accessed upon arrival. YG entrance doors will remain closed, please call reception for any enquiries 02 6850 1222.

14.01.2022 Free hearing check for Aboriginal children or children with hearing difficulties 0-5 years between Tuesday 30th June to Thursday 2nd July. Please call Patti at Yoorana Gunya for more information. Parents/Carers will need to sign a consent form prior to the audiologist appointment.

14.01.2022 Binaal Billa have an exciting position as a Community Support Worker, please see the pictures for more information.

13.01.2022 Forbes Laverty drive-through clinic will be operating 5 days per week for the week 14 September 8am until 1pm. No referrals are necessary, members of the public just arrive and drive through for their testing.

13.01.2022 Calling All Artists! The University of Sydney School of Rural Health (Dubbo/Orange) is excited to announce the launch of our Wiradjuri Art Design Contest. We ar...e seeking an artist from the Wiradjuri nation to complete a series of three artworks, with the successful applicant being awarded $2500. Applications close January 15, 2021. Details about the project and how to apply can be found on our website: sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/wiradjuri-art

13.01.2022 As you all know, all of our appointments are being conducted via telephone or video call. If you want a more personalised appointment during COVID-19 with your GP and choose the video call, follow these steps to get you started.

12.01.2022 Thank you to the The Bakehouse for catering for YG last week with delicious fresh sandwiches and wraps & for gifting us this beautiful cake! Its so important to support local at these times, how lucky are we to live in a supportive community like Forbes.

11.01.2022 DRIVE THRU COVID-19 TESTING CLINIC MONDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 10AM - 5PM TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 9AM - 3PM HAROLD STREET FORBES

11.01.2022 Check out the article for our Women's Mental Health Awareness Day held on the 29th November.

10.01.2022 Targets will not drive change, the Priority Reforms will! The new National Agreement on Closing the Gap is built around four Priority Reforms to change the wa...y governments work with our communities, organisations and people across the country. Governments need to do more to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, but importantly, they also need to do things differently. The Priority Reforms are based on what Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been saying for a long time is needed to improve the lives of our people #PriorityReforms #ClosingtheGap #NationalAgreement For more information https://coalitionofpeaks.org.au/priority-reforms/

10.01.2022 Binaal Billa will be at Yoorana Gunya 25th November from 11am - 1pm for White Ribbon Day. They will be providing an information stall and free cupcakes. Pop down and have a yarn.

09.01.2022 Audiologists from the HAP-EE program will be visiting Yoorana Gunya every four weeks working the Tuesday-Thursday to provide services to children of the age 0-5. The dates will include: Tuesday 28th July - Thursday 30th July Tuesday 25th August - Thursday 27th August... Tuesday 22nd September - Thursday 24th September Tuesday 20th October - Thursday 22nd October Tuesday 17th November - Thursday 19th November Tuesday 15th December - Thursday 17th December Call 02 6850 1222 for appointments.

09.01.2022 Congratulations to our CEO, Donna Bliss for being awarded the Indigenous Person of the Year at our Forbes NAIDOC celebrations. Check out the article by The Forbes Advocate for Taylor's speech on 'Always Was, Always Will Be'.

09.01.2022 The optometrist will be visiting Yoorana Gunya on the 14th of August, please call reception to make appointments. 02 6850 1222.

08.01.2022 Its Womens Health Week, check out Jean Hailes for Womens Health website for resources all about womens health.

07.01.2022 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, join us at 11.00am down at the Forbes Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre for a sausage sizzle. Wear something bright for Sock it to Suicide.

07.01.2022 Its National Aboriginal Literacy Day! Here at YG we are launching a Mobile Childrens Library for Aboriginal children. So how does the library work and whats its purpose? ... When: Every Wednesday 3.30pm-4.30pm. The books will be stored on the Yoorana Gunya bus and will be going around to houses. The Mobile Childrens Library will have the same protocols as a typical library, except its on wheels! Children must sign their book in and out when its returned. Children will not receive another book unless their borrow is returned. Reading has some amazing benefits, research shows reading has great health benefits and makes us feel better and positive. Encourage children to read Encourage children and parents to spend time together reading Improve childrens literacy skills and build their vocabulary Keep childrens brains healthy Responsibility of returning books Monthly give always for children Please contact Patti on 02 6850 1222 for more information and to ensure she goes to your designated address.

07.01.2022 Its the responsibility of Yoorana Gunya to keep both our staff and patients safe at all times especially during COVID-19. Heres a picture of our ladies modelling the sneeze guards.

06.01.2022 A reminder to our patients that we have counselling, psychology and psychiatry all available via tele-link. Please call for more information.

06.01.2022 #acoffeeoncowal thank you to Evolution Mining for the coffee vouchers that they provided to frontline health worker. Our staff appreciated the special kind gesture!

06.01.2022 Our very own YG Elf's have brought some Christmas cheer whilst they have been out and about delivering hams and goodies to our lucky patients (who were randomly selected out of our system).

05.01.2022 Its important patients still receive their GP appointments. Most of our appointments are still being done via the phone as a recommended precaution. Please note, patients who need to attend to appointments at the clinic are assessed by the GPs before arrival. #keepourmobsafe

05.01.2022 Almost a year since we had Allan at our centre, painting our mural. Check out the beautiful meaning behind it. We love starting our journey through the day seeing the mural.

04.01.2022 Forbes COVID Drive Thru Testing Clinic is Monday 20th July from 10am till 3pm, Harold Street with entry via Court St Forbes. Please get tested if you are showing sign and symptoms of COVID-19. Lets all work together to minimise the risk of a second wave. Reminder - all YG appointments are being conducted via phone/facetime, unless the GP requires the patient at their appointment.... Call our friendly ladies on reception if you are unsure on 02 6850 1222. Stay healthy & safe everyone!

03.01.2022 To continue to keep our staff and community safe at all times during COVID-19, we are still assessing patients as they enter the YG practice and social distancing measures are still implemented. If you have any signs of symptoms of a cold, please wait in your car and phone reception. Please do not enter the YG building if you have recently been to Victoria, please call reception. ... Only one patient + another person is allowed in for an appointment. Please call us on 02 6850 1222 if you are unsure or need further guidance. Stay safe & healthy!

02.01.2022 COVID-19 NSW Hotspot update

02.01.2022 COVID-19 testing clinics are available through the week Monday, Wednesday & Friday in Hill Street behind Yoorana Gunya and the JREC Facility. Patients must obtain a referral from their GP. Any YG patients who believe they have COVID-19 symptoms, please call reception to organise a GP appointment conducted via the phone. The GP will then send you a direct referral to the drive through clinic.

01.01.2022 If patients are unable to bring a mask with them to their appointment, one of our health workers will provide them with one, prior to entering the premises. Please respect our procedures in ensuring safety to our patients and staff. Lets all work together, stay safe and healthy!

01.01.2022 Pop down and see the Binaal Billa team here at Yoorana Gunya and get a cupcake for White Ribbon Domestic Violence. Binaal Billa FVPLS

01.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/Binaal-Billa-FVPLS-101092931682803/ Please like and share Binaal Billas new page!