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Media Release: New Eye Health Clinic Opens at GRAMS
Posted 18 May 2023 Media Release: New Eye Health Clinic Opens at GRAMS

The Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Service (GRAMS) in partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation and the University of Western Australia (UWA), are opening a new Eye Health Clinic at GRAMS today.

Birds and BBVs Training at GRAMS
Posted 12 May 2023 Birds and BBVs Training at GRAMS

The Birds and BBVs two-day STI and BBV training was delivered at GRAMS on 2-3 May. 11 people participated in the training from GRAMS, WA Country Health Services and other outreach services, Desert Blue and ICARE.

Women's Health Day at GRAMS
Posted 12 May 2023 Women's Health Day at GRAMS

What an incredible day we had at GRAMS for Women's Health Day! On Wednesday 10 May, we had 123 amazing women come through GRAMS Geraldton Clinic to prioritise their health and wellbeing for Women’s Health Day.

GRAMS employees undertake essential first aid training
Posted 20 April 2023 GRAMS employees undertake essential first aid training

Beach Day at Carnarvon Fascine for School Holidays
Posted 20 April 2023 Beach Day at Carnarvon Fascine for School Holidays

Carnarvon parents and children enjoyed a beach day last week on Wednesday 12 April at Carnarvon’s Fascine as part of the Shire of Carnarvon’s 2-week school holiday program.

Epic day of fun at Carnarvon’s Kids Fest!
Posted 20 April 2023 Epic day of fun at Carnarvon’s Kids Fest!

The Shire of Carnarvon in partnership with GRAMS Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) team, hosted Kids Fest at Baxter Park yesterday. The event was held with a smoke-free policy in place, creating a healthy and safe environment for all attendees.

School holidays kicked off in Carnarvon with a fun-filled basketball
Posted 20 April 2023 School holidays kicked off in Carnarvon with a fun-filled basketball event hosted by PCYC

The community event saw a great turnout, with kids from different age groups coming together to participate in the sport.

GRAMS staff and community members complete Certificate II in Indigenous
Posted 10 April 2023 GRAMS staff and community members complete Certificate II in Indigenous Environmental Health Training

GRAMS staff and community members recently completed Certificate II Indigenous Environmental Health Training and they could not be happier with how it all went.

Look after your kidneys and they will look after you
Posted 21 March 2023 Look after your kidneys and they will look after you

On Thursday 9 March GRAMS held a Kidney Health Day at the Geraldton clinic for World Kidney Day. We had the Midwest Regional Renal Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) team helping us highlight the importance of taking care of your kidneys and getting them checked regularly by a doctor.

GRAMS attends the 6th National Social and Emotional Wellbeing Forum in
Posted 17 March 2023 GRAMS attends the 6th National Social and Emotional Wellbeing Forum in Perth

GRAMS Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Social and Emotional Wellbeing team, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Health Promotion Officer and Social Support Officer all attended the 6th National Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Forum in Perth from the 27 February to 3 March 2023.

GRAMS attends Champion Bay Senior High School 2023 Mental Health Expo
Posted 24 February 2023 GRAMS attends Champion Bay Senior High School 2023 Mental Health Expo

GRAMS Social Emotional and Wellbeing (SEWB) team attended Champion Bay Senior High School’s Mental Health Expo on Wednesday 22 February. The aim of the Expo was to highlight the importance of mental health and introduce students to local services. Over 14 local services attended, providing activities to students that promote good mental health.

URITE day @ GRAMS
Posted 22 February 2023 URITE day @ GRAMS

Thanks to all that attended GRAMS URITE Day in Geraldton!

GRAMS supports Ochre Ribbon Week
Posted 21 February 2023 GRAMS supports Ochre Ribbon Week

Last Friday 17 February GRAMS Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) team had a stall set up at the Rocks Laneway for Ochre Ribbon Week. Organisations from around Geraldton came together to raise awareness of the impacts of domestic and family violence.

GRAMS spreads important messages this Valentine’s Day
Posted 16 February 2023 GRAMS spreads important messages this Valentine’s Day

This week is Sexual Health Week! To raise awareness GRAMS set up a display at the Geraldton clinic for Valentine’s Day on Tuesday 14 February.

SWEB & Suicide Prevention Coordinator attend a short-term Accommodation
Posted 07 February 2023 SWEB & Suicide Prevention Coordinator attend a short-term Accommodation Workshop

Last Thursday, The Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) and the Suicide Prevention Coordinator Maxine Ryder and Gwen Rakabula attended the consultation workshop.

The GOS team spread Christmas cheer in Carnarvon
Posted 14 December 2022 The GOS team spread Christmas cheer in Carnarvon

Last week the staff from Gascoyne Outreach Services (GOS) spread Christmas cheer through Carnarvon by delivering Christmas hampers to 30 of their clients.

Red Dust Healing workshop with local Carnarvon football clubs at
Posted 14 December 2022 Red Dust Healing workshop with local Carnarvon football clubs at Dalmacija Club

GRAMS Suicide Prevention Coordinator David Batty delivered another powerful Red Dust Healing workshop on Monday 21st of November at the Dalmacija Club in Carnarvon in partnership with the West Australian Football Commission.

Deadly five days in Shark Bay for Tackling Indigenous Smoking Youth
Posted 14 December 2022 Deadly five days in Shark Bay for Tackling Indigenous Smoking Youth Leadership camp

Local kids aged from 3 to 16 recently attended a smoke-free Youth Leadership camp in Denham hosted by Carnarvon Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) and Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Cultural Adventures.

GOS team organise another men’s meet to address anti-social behaviour
Posted 14 December 2022 GOS team organise another men’s meet to address anti-social behaviour

Carnarvon men including Yingardda men met on Wednesday 30th of November to talk about starting a strategic plan to engage with our young men and teenagers about the impacts of negative anti-social behaviour.

Great day out in Mungullah
Posted 14 December 2022 Great day out in Mungullah

Last month the Gascoyne Outreach Services (GOS) team hosted an event in Mungullah Village for local children and community members. It was a great day with representatives from Carnarvon Police, Western Australia Football Commission, Shire of Carnarvon, Regional Alliance West and Stephen Michael Foundation.

TIS team up with Sky Box Studio to deliver a four-week boxing program for
Posted 13 December 2022 TIS team up with Sky Box Studio to deliver a four-week boxing program for the Deadly Sista Girlz

The Geraldton Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) team has teamed up with Sky Box Studio to deliver a four-week boxing program for the Deadly Sista Girlz from Champion Bay Senior High School.

2022 NAIDOC Ball
Posted 09 December 2022 2022 NAIDOC Ball

Thank you to everyone who came along to the 2022 NAIDOC Ball at the QEII Centre in Geraldton. It was a great night with a Welcome to Country by Derek Councillor and live music by Henry & Ranahl Band.

Coming together to raise awareness about domestic violence
Posted 09 December 2022 Coming together to raise awareness about domestic violence

The Carnarvon Gascoyne Outreach Services (GOS) team along with men and women from the community came together on Friday 2nd of December to raise awareness for domestic violence as part of the 16 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence 2022.

Great turnout for Carnarvon Men’s Meeting
Posted 02 December 2022 Great turnout for Carnarvon Men’s Meeting

GRAMS Gascoyne Outreach Services hosted a Men’s Meeting on Tuesday 29 November at Gwoonwardu Mia.

Women's Red Dust Healing Workshop
Posted 29 November 2022 Women's Red Dust Healing Workshop

Last Tuesday, 23 women attended the Red Dust Healing workshop in Carnarvon facilitated by GRAMS Health Promotion Officer David Batty.

2022 Elders Christmas Lunch
Posted 10 November 2022 2022 Elders Christmas Lunch

Join us for the 2022 Elders Christmas Lunch!

Towards Tobacco Free by 2030
Posted 17 October 2022 Towards Tobacco Free by 2030

Last week, TIS members from around WA gathered on Whadjuk country for the Towards Tobacco Free by 2030 Symposium hosted by Make Smoking History.

FAMILY FUN DAY – GERALDTON 2022
Posted 12 October 2022 FAMILY FUN DAY – GERALDTON 2022

The GRAMS Tackling Indigenous Smoking team held their annual Family Fun Day on Thursday 6th of October.

Prostate Awareness Month
Posted 09 September 2022 Prostate Awareness Month

Make sure you’re in it for the long haul and around longer for family and friends.

GRAMS holds Red Dust Healing workshop with local NDIS provider AVIVO
Posted 08 September 2022 GRAMS holds Red Dust Healing workshop with local NDIS provider AVIVO

Last Tuesday 30th September, David Batty (Suicide Prevention CLO) from GRAMS facilitated a Red Dust Healing workshop with seven employees from AVIVO Geraldton. AVIVO provides care services for people who need support due to disability, ageing or mental ill-health.

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