Our vision for our district is to plan and deliver culturally safe, accessible, responsive, and flexible mental health services and emotional wellbeing support programs to all of our Aboriginal people and communities.
We offer a range of Aboriginal positions that could potentially provide assistance to you or a family member facing mental health challenges. If you're uncertain about where to begin, one of our staff members may be able to guide you and point you in the right direction.
Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officers - We have two Aboriginal mental health liaison officers: one in Cumberland and another in Blacktown. These professionals are available to support you and your family when you or a family member is in one of our mental health facilities. They can address various concerns, including advocacy, housing and Centrelink issues, and offer culturally sensitive support within the hospital setting.
Aboriginal Mental Health Peer Support Worker - This community-based position is held by someone with personal experience in mental health. Their role involves advocating for and engaging with clients and their families as a support figure. They assist from intake to exit, helping individuals overcome barriers within the mental health services using their own lived experience.
Aboriginal Mental Health Liaison Officer - Both inpatient and community roles provide cultural support for Aboriginal individuals, sharing cultural knowledge and consulting with the Aboriginal community, patients, and the health systems.
Aboriginal Care Navigator - These professionals facilitate engagement between different teams, working on care plans and assisting with treatment plans, referrals, and discharges. Whether it's a short-term or long-term situation, they ensure a coordinated approach to service delivery, ensuring that individuals remain central to the process. They also educate the workforce on effectively serving Aboriginal consumers.
Mental Health Clinician - This role involves conducting assessments, safety and risk evaluations, discharge planning, referral guidance, and ongoing cultural mental health assessments for clients.
Aboriginal Clinical Lead - This position supports mental health trainees during their three-year training program and provides culturally appropriate workplace support for both clinical staff and trainees.