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The Goorihouse Treatment ProgramThe Goori House Treatment Program has been extended to include the Halfway House programme and the Outreach Programme.
Goori House Treatment Programme
• 2 week window
• A three month primary treatment, residential period, contracted between the client and the management of Goori House.
• A substance abuse education program and counselling service – the Galangoor Therapy Program. This program was
initially
developed and utilised with Aboriginal men in correctional institutions.
Galangoor Programme has been furtherdeveloped for Goori House
clients during all stages of the treatment programme including the primary
treatment period. Inaddition to specific substance
abuse related content, it includes:• an education and counselling service addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural issues such as Historical
Critique of the past 200
years of Settlement, Stolen Generation, Deaths in Custody, Family Dynamics,
Time Lines.• Cultural Camps which instil a sense of belonging for clients by experiencing tribal customs, as well as being guided in
dealing with many conflicting
issues. These camps are planned for the Quandamooka, Batjalla, Gubbi Gubbi
Kabi Kabi,Ngui Ungara and Bundjulung
and other South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales areas)• A Working Skills education program in partnership with Yeronga TAFE providing all clients with an employment related
qualification on completion
of the Goori House program.• A close referral and support network available to all clients, including medical centres, Indigenous health workers,
alcohol and drug services,
and relevant community organisations and self-help support groups (such
as AlcoholicsAnonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Gamblers Anonymous).(Attachment
6 Referral and Support Network)• Upon completion of the Goori House programme – each client can exit Goori House or decide to progress into the
Halfway House programme:
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Action Plan Development which includes-
Employment and training goals-
Financial issues and Goals including a Budget-
Fortnightly timetable-
12 Step Meetings-
Volunteer work-
Medical & other Health issues-
Leisure goals-
Legal issues- Family
plans• 6 months, halfway house supported accommodation which is contracted between the client and the management of
Goori House• Individualised, case managed programme which includes relapse prevention, goal setting and career mapping,
employment and work skills
including interview techniques and referral to workplace environments and
opportunities forspecialised
volunteer training and mentoring support into the clients chosen workplace
or training environment.Upon completion of the Halfway House programme clients enter the Outreach programme:
• an action plan development period
• Individualised case management programme aiming at consolidation of the Goori House programme and the Halfway
House programme. This
includes follow up of training or educational programmes and/or referral
to appropriateworkplace environments with a strong
preference for a link to any training that has been undertaken. Sober up the man - the wife wins... Sober up the wife - the child wins... Sober up the child - the family wins... Sober up the family - the commmunity wins. |