Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Communities
Aboriginal Health Unit – learn more.
Getting help from Barwon Health’s Koorie Mental Health Liaison Officer (26 and over) and Koorie Youth Mental Health Liaison Officer (0-26 years)
The Koorie Mental Health Liaison Officer and Koorie Youth Mental Health Liaison Officer assist First Nations people with cross-cultural communication and information, while they use Barwon Health Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol Services.
You can request Koorie Mental Health or Koorie Youth Mental Health Liaison Officer support from Barwon Health staff if you are presenting for care at University Hospital Geelong.
Koorie Mental Health Liaison Officer availability: 8am to 4pm, M: 0466 378 409
Koorie Youth Mental Health Liaison Officer availability: 8:30am to 4:30pm, M: 0478 267 784
Click here for other community organisations that can provide support.