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Elders Visiting Program Support

The Elders Visiting Program Support provides an opportunity for Elders to participate in, and promote more community involvement / input into a prisoner’s preparation for release. The program provides an opportunity for Elders to emphasise ‘mediated release’ and engage with community members and, where appropriate, have those community members attend mediated discussions with the offenders, in preparation for their release and return to community.

Suicide Prevention Program Katherine

The Suicide Prevention Program develops, promotes and delivers suicide prevention activities and builds community awareness and capacity to respond to suicide and other related issues.

The program aims to improve outcomes for people at risk of suicide across Katherine, Mataranka, Binjari, Lajamanu, Barunga, Beswick, Manyallaluk, Minyerri, Kalkarindji, and Jilkminggan.

National Psychosocial Support Program Darwin

The NPS program provides a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for people living with mental illness.
Psychosocial Support is recovery focused – We believe people can recover from mental illness and lead satisfying and rewarding lives.
We work closely with individuals to identify their own unique pathway towards recovery and resilience. Through our services, we deliver a combination of practical support and guidance to help people turn their lives around.

Short Term Accommodation

For children and adults with disabilities and high support needs to have short periods of time in a home setting with peers and support staff.

Supported Independent Living

Full time person-centred support and accommodation to enable people with a disability to access and enjoy a safe, comfortable and fulfilling life in their home and in the community.

Strong Steps AOD Counselling and Information Service

Strong Steps is a free service for individuals and families experiencing issues with methamphetamine, other drugs and alcohol. Strong Steps provides counselling sessions or you can drop in and we will provide you with information. We offer flexible services in a comfortable, confidential and child friendly environment.

Orange Sky Laundry and Showers

Our mobile van provides free washing & showers for people who are homeless or in need.  For a list of service locations and times, please see the Orange Sky website: https://locations.orangesky.org.au/

 

Tenancy Support Program

The MHACA Tenancy Support Program assists people who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing due to mental health difficulties. It is a participant-centred case management service with a focus on achieving sustainable tenancies tailored to individuals living with severe and persistent mental health issues.

The Tenancy Support Program develops a tailored plan to meet the specific needs of individuals and to help sustain their tenancies including through tenancy support, advocacy, case management, financial planning and referrals to other services.

Home Support Program

We provide a service that ensures your home is kept in a safe and habitable condition, including maintenance of both your home and garden. We also provide a travel service in the Darwin area through a voucher and booking system.

The service is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged over 50 years and non Indigenous clients aged over 65 years. Individuals are each assessed and prioritised for service.

The service is available to those who live in:

  • Their own home
  • A rental property
  • An independent living unit

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