BREWARRINA ABORIGINAL HEALTH SERVICE
Brewarrina Aboriginal Health Service
Brewarrina Aboriginal Health Service Ltd (BAHS) has opened its doors again to provide a much needed health care delivery to Aboriginal people living in the town and district.
This has been made possible through the Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service Co-operative Ltd (WAMS) accepting an invitation from the OATSIH within the Department of Health & Ageing, to auspice the health service and to commence the training and management program that will transfer administrative skills to the organisation.
This development has been agreed to by the boards of both Aboriginal organisations. The Board of BAHS acknowledges the commitment from WAMS in assuming this demanding task and is pleased with the response from the Community with daily increases in the number of patients using the Health Service.
- Prepare the building for re-opening – repair and renovate.
- Check equipment for safety, purchase new equipment as identified.
- Offer clinical services working with staff from the local Health Service.
- Recruit staff to operate the service as a local Aboriginal Community Controlled organisation.
WAMS will be working with members of the Brewarrina community on this project for three years. You will have noticed people working at the premises during this year. It is anticipated that their will be clinical staff available at the Service on specified days in August to commence basic health assessment, referrals and care. WAMS thank the community for their patience and look forward to working with them in the future.
GEORGE FERNANDO
CHAIRPERSON,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
July 2004.
for further information call: (02) 6828 2972
or
fax: (02) 6828 2346 - attention to the "WAMS
Chairperson")
Team Leader/Community Nurse
Hellen Mannix is the Community Nurse. Hellen has spent many years at the local Health Service and is a familiar face around the community. She works with all agencies in the community and arranges visiting services to BAHSL for the clients.
Aboriginal Health Worker
Charlee-Sue Frail is the Aboriginal Health Worker for the Brewarrina Aboriginal Health Service.
Enhanced Primary Care Nurse
Wendy Bradley is the Enhanced Primary Care Nurse for the Brewarrina Aboriginal Health Service.
Receptionist
Asa Townsend is the Receptionist for the Brewarrina Aboriginal Health Service.
Maintenance Worker
Chris Boney is the maintenance worker and is responsible for keeping the garden and yards clean and tidy.
Security
Ab Seaton is responsible for Security for the Brewarrina Aboriginal Health Service.
