WentWest Stories, Baabayn: Karri’s Story
Baabayn Aboriginal Corporation connects Aboriginal community members to services that help them recover from trauma, reconnect to their community, and build a sense of self-worth and confidence. Baabayn has strong contacts in the community and prides itself on providing a welcoming environment where individuals and families can heal. The organisation runs activities, drop-in support and […]
WentWest Stories: Jayda’s Story
The burden of disease is the measurement used to calculate the impact of living with a particular health concern. Anxiety disorders are the leading cause of the total burden of disease for 15-24-year-old females [1]. The Youth Enhanced Support Service (YESS) is a holistic mental health program for 12-25-year-olds of all genders and cultural backgrounds run […]
WentWest Stories, headfyrst: Max’s Story
The headfyrst program is a collaborative service between the Salvation Army Youthlink and selected headspace Youth Mental Health Centres in Western and South Western Sydney. This innovative, free service helps 12-25-year-olds experiencing a dependency on alcohol and other drugs along with mental health issues. In Australia, data suggests that over a third of 15-19-year-olds are […]
WentWest Stories, YOTS: Darrel’s Story
Young people are often alienated from their community and family when tackling alcohol and drug abuse issues. Without support and guidance, this can make it even harder for them to reach out and get help. Youth Off The Streets (YOTS) is a community organisation supporting young people who are dealing with alcohol and other […]
WentWest Stories, Safe Space: Lorna’s Story
Safe Space is a welcoming community environment that allows people experiencing suicidal ideation and psychological distress to access timely and responsive support. The centre is run by trained mental health specialists, peer workers and support workers, who promote the wellbeing of clients outside of a clinical setting. Safe Space is a walk-in service for […]
WentWest Stories, CRC: Trent’s Story
The Community Restorative Centre (CRC), provides throughcare, post-release, and reintegration programs to people transitioning from prison back into the community who are struggling with addiction. WentWest supports CRC’s Prison Transition Program and Pathways Home Program in Western Sydney. Trent* is a young Aboriginal man who has been in and out of custody multiple times […]
WentWest Stories, WSD: Jarrah’s Story
Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD) is a joint initiative between the Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN), Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), PwC, and Diabetes NSW & ACT. WSD’s Diabetes Case Conferencing (DCC) program helps GPs manage patients with type 2 diabetes. As a diabetes ‘hotspot’, chronic health management is a priority area in […]
WentWest Stories, KEYS: Tamara’s Story
The Western Sydney Kids Early Years (KEYS) Network is the first of its kind in New South Wales. It is designed to align social and health sector agendas to deliver cohesive client services. KEYS relies on multi-sector collaboration to develop a coordinated care model for those stuck in a cycle of disadvantage. The KEYS Network […]
WentWest Stories, WSD: Matthew’s story
Western Sydney has been labelled a diabetes ‘hotspot’, with over half of the population at risk of developing diabetes. Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD) is an initiative co-led by four partner organisations; Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), Western Sydney Primary Health Network (WSPHN), PwC, and Diabetes NSW & ACT. The Diabetes Case Conferencing (DCC) […]
WentWest Stories, WHOS: Eli’s Story
We Help Ourselves (WHOS) run therapeutic programs for those recovering from alcohol and other drug dependencies. The Opioid Substitution To Abstinence Residential (OSTAR) program is a live-in program designed to help people reduce their dependencies on methadone and other opioid addictions. Using a Therapeutic Community (TC) model, clients receive drug reduction treatment and counselling, […]