We acknowledge and pay respect to the people and their land that we connect with.
We work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to help them overcome drug and alcohol problems and bring about a sense of wellbeing.
We support families and friends.
We bring cultural understanding and respect to our counselling services.
We also provide yarning and a range of other supports.
Our friendly staff will talk to you about how we can best help out.
Queensland Services
AOD Counselling
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Problems with alcohol or drugs? We want to support you and your mob. We work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are having a challenging time with alcohol or drugs.
Find out more >CLAIS
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Based on the Gold Coast, our Clinical Liaison Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Service (CLAIS) supports young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families who have problems with alcohol and other drugs.
Find out more >The Strong Community Aboriginal Resilient Kids Program
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The Strong Community Aboriginal Resilient Kids program provides free mental health and wellbeing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, aged 8 to 18.
Find out more >For Young People
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Drugs or alcohol taking over? We can help. We work with young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to help them overcome drug and alcohol problems and bring about a sense of wellbeing.
Find out more >Shanty Creek Residential Rehabilitation
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In this beautiful, scenic, farming area in the Atherton Tableland, a culturally tailored live-in recovery program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is working to heal lives and spirits.
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