The Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions have a number of Indigenous health programs established. NCACCH, at ground level, enables a localised input into those health issues not already covered, which also enables those issues to be addressed immediately.

North Coast has also engaged consultants to help establish a set of guidelines and procedures . These instruments, as well as a register of service providers will ensure the accountability and efficiency of provision of services for many years to come.

NCACCH has been busy over the last several months continuing to promote the services of the brokerage model and keeping the public informed by attending functions, producing flyers, other promotional material as well as our network of referrers.

In July we held a stall at the NADIOC celebrations held at Cotton Tree park.

August this year we attended the Aged Care Expo which was held at Cota Hall Maroochydore.

September saw NCACCH represented at the Festuri Multi cultural festival held at the Sunshine Coast University.

In October Chairperson Tom Cleary and EO John Spink made a flying visit to Canberra to talk with the Department of Health and Ageing, receiving a standing ovation following a powerpoint presentation.

To ensure quality management and outcomes, NCACCH continues to hold workshops and forums to ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date with the progression and where we are at with the Brokerage Model.

Sponsorship

NCACCH was once again proud to be a sponsor of the Life Skills program, a program initiated by the Cultural Healing team to assist indigenous students at the Gympie High School.

Continuation of our funding the Aboriginal Liaison Officer position at the Gympie Hospital.

Sponsorship of a perpetual trophy for outstanding academic achievement to an Indigenous student at the Kawana State High School presentation day.

Our association with the Jabba Jabba Immunisation program.

Continuation of our association with the Rotary club of Noosa in sponsoring their annual children's Xmas festival (free movie tickets for members)

The Future Parents Program at Pomona.

Kawana State High School annual ASSPA break-up

Buddina State School ASSPA for students and parents to attend excursions

Referrers

Please note Sharon Barry has been seconded on a temporary basis by Qld Health to a position outside the district.

Sharon’s position as Aboriginal Liaison Officer at the Nambour hospital has been taken by Doreen Lingard from Redcliffe who will attend to your referral needs at the Nambour hospital. Doreen can be contacted on the same number (5470 6600). Please make Doreen welcome.

Billie Scott has moved to Brisbane to a new job and as such has had to resign from her position as a referrer in the Noosa/Tewantin area. Sharon Blaney (Noosa) and Noel King (Coolum) will continue to service this area.

Your Resource Centre

Come and see your resource centre, training/meeting room, whether to just browse or for the purpose of research.

Titles available and issues covered include;

.Age and Health Care
.Health Partnership
.Mental Health
.Sexual Health
. HIV/Aids
.Health Care General
.Nutrition
.Domestic Violence
.Substance Misuse
.Legal Aid
.Education and Employment
.Centerlink
.Government
.GST / Tax
.Work Place Relations
.Reports
.Journals/Periodicals
.North Coast also has a room/facility for hire with electronic whiteboard, overhead projector, TV/Video and data projector for powerpoint presentations available for small (up to 12) for
meetings/workshops/training.

Place of knowledge

All books and equipment are available for your use.

North Coast Aborginal Corporation for
Community Health

Chairperson - Tom Cleary
(Caloundra/Currimundi)
Secretary - Merle Tilbrook
(Kawana)
Treasurer - Noel King
(Coolum/Nambour)
Committee - Jill Hogarth (Caloundra)
Committee - Olive Bennett (Gympie)
Committee - Helen Felstead ( Tin Can Bay)
Committee - Lorraine Harvey (Hinterland)

Phone: 07 5443 3599
Fax: 07 5443 8899
P O Box 479, Cotton Tree 4558
Email: ncacch1@bigpond.com