SOCIAL HEALTH

The Kambu Health Social Health program is a Queensland Government funded program to help deliver social and emotional support to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adult community of the West Moreton region.

Our deadly Social Health team are committed to providing culturally appropriate and confidential support to our mob through a holistic approach to care offering:

• Support and strategies to improve wellbeing

• Assistance and empowering you to working through challenges

• Counselling

This support is undertaken through two (2) main service modes:

• One-on-one basis for individuals requiring intensive support.

• Group basis to offer peer support and reduce social isolation

We aim to reconnect you with culture and identity, promote healing and empowerment, as well as equip you with the necessary tools, skills and support to make informed decisions in your life.

Any Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person aged 16 years and over within the west Moreton region.

Yarn with your GP at your local Kambu Health Clinic, they can refer you into the program. Or click here to download the self-referral form.

If you have accessed community treatment, hospital bed-based or community bed-based services in the local HHS mental health service, you will be prioritised for this service.

If you’re worried about your emotional wellbeing you might feel unsure about whether you need professional help to feel better because everyone experiences mental health issues differently.

There is a variety of signs you should look for to work out when to seek support, such as feeling low or sad, changes in mood, loss of interest in things you used to love to do, fatigue and low energy, changes in your body.

There is never a wrong time to seek help.

Making the decision to get support can be hard. You might feel uncomfortable asking for support or worry that your mental health isn’t ‘bad enough’ to bother a professional.

But, when it comes to mental health, there is no wrong time to ask for help.

No, the Kambu Health social health program is free.

Make an appointment with a GP from one of the Kambu Health Clinics

• Ask for a referral to the Kambu Health Social Health Program

• At your appointment, explain your story and any problems you are having

• OR self-refer.

You can contact the Kambu Health, Social Health team by email: socialhealth@kambuhealth.com.au or phone: (07) 3810 3000.

No, unfortunately Kambu Health is not funded to provide emergency housing. If you need crisis accommodation please call the Queensland homelessness hotline on 1800 474 753

Unfortunately, the Kambu Health social health program is not funded to provide financial support. However, we can put you in contact with local services that are funded to provide emergency financial and food supports.

Yes, Kambu Health Social Health Program do offer counselling.

Social Health unfortunately are not funded to provide clinical psychologist services, however, our General Practitioners (GPs) can assist by creating a mental health care plan and providing a referral to a psychologist if requested.

If you would like to be referred to a psychologist, please call Kambu Health Ipswich Clinic on (07) 3810 3000 to book an appointment with one of our General Practitioners (GPs).

No, our social health program is not funded to provide transport services. We can however we can come to you for your appointments.

While we do our best to minimise wait times, availability can vary depending on demand and program capacity.

If you experience a mental health emergency, please call 000. If you are in crisis or need to yarn, please call 13YARN (139276) which is a 24/7 Indigenous crisis support service run by mob for mob. If you are having tough mental health concerns, please call Acute Mental Health on 3810 1111.