Wellbeing

[Audio] RESIDENT ORIENTATION NORMANTON RECOVERY & WELLBEING SERVICE. Our focus is on supporting Aboriginal communities in developing their own solutions to living long healthy lives; strengthening culture; and regaining our spirit. Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners and Country: The Normanton Recovery and Community Wellbeing Service ( NRCWS) would like to respectfully acknowledge the Kukatj, Gkuthaarn and Kurtijar peoples, the Traditional Owners of the land on which the NRCWS residence is located. The NRCWS would also like to pay their respects to the Traditional Owners of the Lower Gulf communities who access the NRCWS, the Lardil, Kardil, Kaidilt, Waanyi and Tagalaka peoples. The NRCWS would like to pay its respects to past, present and emerging Elders, from each of these language groups and communities..

[Audio] Congratulations and welcome to the Normanton Recovery Family. As you are aware, the purpose of Normanton Recovery Community and Wellbeing Service ( NRCWS), is to support you in your recovery from AOD misuse. This means that you will be required to actively participate in a range of individual and group programs and activities, specifically designed to help you to stay strong. This involves participating in drug and alcohol counselling, education and testing, regular health checks, as well as self-help strategies to help you gain more control of your AOD misuse issues. This Centre will also work with you on managing some of the impacts that your usage has had on your overall health and wellbeing, your quality of life and lifestyle, your relationships, your finances and capacity to earn, your standing in the community, any legal obligations and restrictions etc. Stages of Recovery Program, It is encouraged that all residents undertake a basic 12 week residential intensive program, which consists of the following 3 stages. Stage 1 (Weeks 1 – 4): Holding and Healing – This is a period of intensive support mentally, emotionally and physically to enable residents to stabilize and to prepare for a life without alcohol and drugs. Stage 2 (Weeks 5 – 8): Recovery Intensive: Challenges, Choices and Changes – The focus of this phase is to help residents to: weigh up their options, challenge themselves to do things differently, and to make some changes in lives and lifestyle choices. Stage 3 (Weeks 9 – 12): Contribution, Connections and Community – This final period prepares residents for their return to community as an active and respected member of the community..

[Audio] Our center's workforce consists of both male and female workers, all of whom are dedicated to supporting the health, wellbeing and recovery of individuals who are struggling with issues associated with drug and/or alcohol misuse, and their families. The team is committed to ensuring that 80% of its workers are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Where possible, workers from the local Traditional Owner groups are recruited to the team. Our Staff. The Service Manager, is responsible for the overall management of the department within the Normanton Recovery Centre. Our Administrators are responsible for all respected administrative duties. The Maintenance Officer appointed is responsible for maintaining our grounds. The Wellbeing Case Workers are responsible for the individual support of clients (both NRCWS and the community), group activities and programs. Support Staff are responsible for the support for clients and the wellbeing team..