Emotional Health
Cancer Council Western Australia
Cancer Council Western Australia is a non-government, community supported charity that aims to minimise the effect of cancer on our community through research and education.
The Cancer Council also provides people affected by cancer (whether they are patients, careers, family and friends) with support to enhance their quality of life.
Resources
- A range of booklets for people living with cancer.
- Brochures on bowel, prostate, testicular, breast, gynaecological and lung cancer.
- WA Healthy Business brochure
- Library
Services
- Cancer Council Helpline - 13 11 20 weekdays 8am to 8pm. Enquiries officers and registered nurses at the Cancer Council Helpline are happy to talk to you about any issue relating to cancer.
- Cancer counseling - (08) 9382 9338. Offers a comprehensive and professional counseling service for people diagnosed with cancer, their families and friends.
Programs
- A range of cancer peer support groups
Events
These events help raise funds for cancer research and services as well as increasing awareness about cancer.
- Relay for Life
- Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea
- Daffodil Day
- Pink Ribbon Day (breast cancer awareness)
- National Skin Cancer Action Week
Contact Details
Phone: (08) 9212 4333
Web: www.cancerwa.asn.au
Email: inquiries@cancerwa.asn.au
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Employee Assistance Programs are conducted by many employers to provide a confidential service for all employees and their families to deal with problems that may be causing difficulties in their work or personal lives. EAP is usually provided by an outside organisation as part of an employees work entitlements. Use of EAP will not affect job status or security. The human resources section of large organisations or senior management can provide information on whether your workplace has an EAP. The contact details of your EAP provider should be included in an employee induction program.
Relationships Australia (WA)
Relationships Australia (WA) is committed to enhancing the lives of communities, families and individuals by being the leading professional provider of quality relationship support services. There are nine branches throughout Western Australia. All programs and services offered by Relationships Australia WA are operated under service agreements with either state or federal governments. Further funding comes from Healthway, client fees, donations and corporate sponsors.
Services
- Realtionship counselling
- Family mediation
- Employee Assistance Services
- Migrant access and support
Programs
- Relaltionship skills courses
- Family skills and parenting courses as well as seminars
- Family violence intervention and research program
- Fly/in fly/out courses for coping with new lifestyle
- Mens courses
- Training and development courses for professionals
Contact Details
Phone: (08) 9489 6363
Free Call: 1300 364 277
Web: http://www.relationships.com.au
Email: info@wa.relationships.com.au
FPWA - Sexual Health Services
FPWA - Sexual Health Services is a non-government not-for-profit organisation providing sexual health information, services and training. FPWA advocates for sexual health practices which are safe and are committed to excellence in sexual health care, affirming that all people are sexual throughout life, have a right to information and choice, and that acceptance of sexulaity is integral to health.
Resources
Information sheets include:
- Contraception
- Pregnancy
- Relationships
- Safe sex
- Sexually transmissable infections and HIV/AIDS
Services
- Clincal Services - confidential consultations with general practitioners and registered nurses on sexual health issues, testing and treatment. For example, Pap smears, HIV screening, contraception, fertility and menopause issues.
- Sexual Health Helpline - qualified staff are available to provide information, advice and referrals on sexual and reproductive issues for individuals and health professionals.
- Roe Street Centre for relationships
- Library and bookshop
Programs
- Education and Training - sexuality and reproductive health education and training programs available for schools, community groups and organisations.
- People 1st Programme (PIP) - provides education and counseling serices for people with a developmental, intellectual or learning disability for parents, carers and service providers.
Contact Details
Phone: (08) 9227 6177
Helpline:(08) 9227 6178 (sexual Health)
Rural: 1800 198 205
Web: http://www.fpwa.org.au
Email: sexhelp@fpwa.org.au
Quarry Health Centre: (08) 9430 4544
People 1st Program: (08) 9227 6414
Roe St Centre: (08) 9228 3693
Mentally Healthy WA
Did you know there are things you can and should do to protect and promote your mental health? Just in the same way you should eat healthy food, exercise, drink alcohol moderately and quit smoking, there are activities that can boost your mental well being. Subscribe to the bi-monthly Act-Belong-Commit newsletter to learn about activities. Send an email to j.ambridge@curtin.edu.au and type "subscribe" in the subject line.
To find out more about Act-Belong-Commit, click on the link below or phone Mentally Healthy WA.
Resources
- Act Belong Commit brochure
- Act Belong Commit poster
- Bi-monthly newsletter
- Stickers
Contact Details
Phone: (08) 9266 1709
Web: http://www.actbelongcommit.org.au
Email: j.ambridge@curtin.edu.au
Centrecare
Centrecare is a not-for-profit Western Australian organisation which provides quality professional counseling, support,mediation and training services encouraging all persons to develop to their full potential. There are ten locations throughout Western Australia. All Centrecare counsellors are professionally qualified and meet the requirements of the Family Law Act. They receive ongoing professional development and supervision.
Resources
Brochures are available on the following topics:
- Abuse
- Gambling
- Mediation
- Family Conflict
- Alcohol and drugs
- Financial difficulties
- Ministry of Housing accommodation services
Services
- Counseling Services are provided on a range of issues, including family conflicts, personal, unplanned pregnancy, gambling, alcohol, loss and grief, relationships, separations and divorce.
- Family and Child Mediation Service
- Supported Housing Assistance Program
- Centrecare Corporate - targeting individuals, teams andorganisations through a range of services including Employee Assistance Program (EAP), corporate coaching, management consulting, dispute resolution, counseling, critical incident response and training.
Programs
Workshops are set up for groups to attend and include the following areas:
- Self-development
- Anger management
- Depression
- Improving your self-esteem
- Effective parenting
- Grief and loss
- Training for health professionals
Contact Details
Phone: (08) 9325 6644
Web: http://www.centrecare.com.au
Email: enquiries@centrecare.com.au
Kinway Counselling
Anglicare WA is one of the largest social service providers in Western Australia. Kinway counselling provides relationship services and practical help including realtionship counselling, services for families, victims of violence and employees. Kinway counselling services are provided across most of Western Australia with centres in Albany, Karratha, Dampier, Derby, Broome and Kunnunurra, in addition to several metropolitan locations.
Resources
The following brochures are provided:
- Education and course calendar
- Men's Time
- Professional development training programs
- Mums and Dads forever
- Children's contact centres
- Parent Adolescent Counselling Service
Services
- Relationship counselling, education and training
- Family court and separation services
- Parent and adolescent counseling service
- Victims of Crime support services
- Employee Assistance Services - counselling for employees
- Rural Services - available to people anywhere in Western Australia that is outside of the metropolitan area.
Programs
- Men's Time group programs: for men who want to improve their relationships.
- Family violence counselling: stopping the violence and repairing the damage.
Contact Details
Phone: (08) 9263 2050
Freecall: 1800 812 511 (for State-wide telephone counselling)
Web: http://www.kinway.org.au
Email: kinway.perth@anglicarewa.org.au