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HISTORY
This Organisation was incorporated on the 19th April 1994 and funding was made available by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC). At present, Goondir Health Service’s major funding is from The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing, Office for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health (OATSIH).
This Organisation is a “Community Controlled” Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Service managed overall by a Governing Committee elected by it’s members.
ORGANISATIONAL CHART
AIM
To provide holistic, Primary Health Care and Medical Services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within our region.
OBJECTIVE
To improve the health status and well-being of Indigenous people by providing Primary Health
Care, Health Promotion and Education. This will in turn enable Indigenous people to determine
for themselves, improved health outcomes, as enjoyed by all Australians.
Our Commitment is to provide primary health care services to all Goondir clients, as their health and well-being is our number one priority.
SERVICES PROVIDED
Full Medical Facilities
Ante Natal Checks
Sound Referral Processes
Maternal & Child Care/Vaccinations
Full Health Screening
Women’s Health
Men’s Health
Sexual Health Promotion
Health education
Health Promotion
Hearing Health Screening in Schools and Clinics
Client Confidentiality Guaranteed
SPECIAL SERVICES
Home Visits: This service is primarily for the screening of Aboriginal Elders and for clients of the service who are unable to attend the clinic or need to be encouraged to visit General Practitioners..
Sexual Health Services: This service is provided to educate the community of sexual problems and diseases. Our Sexual Health Workers provide relevant support and/or treatment to do with sexually transmitted diseases.
Stolen Generation Counselling Services: We have Counsellors who can respond to a full range of emotional and social well-being issues for clients of the Stolen Generation. This includes those people who are currently going through family reunion, counselling to provide advice to clients that maybe “at risk” and referrals to specialists.
Child Hearing Health Services: This service is provided both within the Clinics and by visiting the School’s within the region to screen for any hearing health problems.
Transportation Services: This is a complimentary service offered by Goondir and is available for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander clients who do not own a car or do not have access to a vehicle. Goondir has strict policies for transportations and the main issue is our staff and clients safety. The Transport Co-Ordinator must first approve a request for transportation, with reasonable notice given. Requests are arranged simply by calling reception at each Clinic and leaving relevant details.
SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
CHRONIC DISEASE
The Service has a high proportion of Clients with chronic disease such as Diabetes and Asthma. Goondir is engaged in research programs funded by the Commonwealth Government and is in partnership with organisations such as The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and Asthma Queensland.
The aim of these programs is to help the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to manage their condition better, particularly through the assistance of Aboriginal Health Workers. The experience gained by Goondir will help the organisation to service the community and promote self management of these chronic diseases.
ACCREDITATION
Goondir seek to continually improve the standard of service it provides to its Clients. To achieve this, Goondir has become involved in Government sponsored accreditation schemes.
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TRAINING AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Training is an important aspect of Goondir’s operations with all staff participating in professional developement training. Every six months all Staff come together to participate in training and discussions on roles and responsibilities to improve the way we work. The Governing Committee also receives yearly training and workshops to review the organisation’s plans and policies. The Service believes that better trained people will be able to provide a better service.
Goondir’s Dalby practice has been recognised as a training centre for GP Registrars and Doctors who are gaining further training in Aboriginal Health. It means that our Senior Medical Officer is a highly qualified and experienced Doctor who is able to train and mentor others.
Goondir is now moving toward becoming a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) so that it can encourage its staff to provide training both inhouse and externally. This will mean that the better the skills of our staff, the better care our patients will experience.
STAFF POLICIES
All Staff access continual Education and Training
All Staff are committed to Quality Assurance and continued, improved quality of service delivery
All Clinic Staff hold current Senior First Aid Certificates
All Staff are to maintain strict confidentiality
All staff to accord politeness, respect and consideration to clients
DALBY
Dalby Medical Clinic can be found at 1 New Street Dalby QLD 4405
Dalby is the headquarters for Goondir Health Services, with the Administration office situated at 39 Pratten Street in Dalby.
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STOLEN GENERATION COUNSELLING SERVICES
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MILES
Our local Aboriginal Health Worker is located at the Community Health building at the Miles Hospital in Edith Street.
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OAKEY
Our local Aboriginal Health Worker is located at the Community Health building at the Oakey Hospital in Beale Street.
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ST GEORGE
The Goondir clinic at St George has undergone a major upgrade which includes a new medical facility. Follow the above link for full details.
DIRRANBANDI
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