Bunjilwarra Koori Youth Alcohol and Drug Healing Service

VAHS and YSAS partnership – Bunjilwarra

Bunjilwarra Koori Youth Alcohol and Drug Healing Service

VAHS and YSAS partnership – Bunjilwarra

Bunjilwarra is a 12 bed Alcohol and Other Drugs residential rehabilitation and healing service for Aboriginal young people (male and female) aged between 16 and 25 years. It is a purpose-built, statewide service situated on a 1.7 hectare site in Hastings, Victoria.

Bunjilwarra is staffed 24 hours a day by a team of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal workers. They are skilled in the areas of alcohol and other drugs, mental health, and complex life experiences so they can help you during your journey. The program is structured with therapeutic activities including individual and group therapy, regular recreational, educational and training opportunities. These all help develop living skills, strengthen cultural identity, and increase physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

Email info@bunjilwarra.org.au

03 5979 2011
Hastings, Victoria
Language Name Region

Bunurong

Cohort

Children and Youth | Individuals

Service Type

Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service | Children and Youth Service

Resource Type

Program/Service

Topic

Cultural Safety | Culture | Healing | Mental Health | Self-Harm | Social and Cultural Determinants | Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) | Stress | Substance Use

CONTACT US

If you have any questions or would like more information, you can email via our contact form

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