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  2. Gulgihwen Program for Men

Gulgihwen Program for Men

Gulgihwen means "change" in the traditional local language.

Our Program is designed for Aboriginal men aged 18 years + and is intended to provide education and support towards addressing the issues of substance misuse and related harms such as criminality, and to improve health and well-being.

With the support of experienced Staff we offer a compassionate and culturally focused professional program of change, centred on self responsibility to achieve your goals in healing.

How long is the Program?

There is no set program length - it is up to you to decide how much time you think you need to work on the things you identify as being important to your healing. We recommend a minimum stay of 8 weeks to really make any progress. The average stay is around 3 months and there are options for up to 9 months for men addressing complex substance misuse and related issues.

Download the program brochure.

How much does it cost?

Residents pay the equivalent of 65% of whichever Centrelink payment they receive. This goes towards to costs of board and lodgings and program resources. Residents who do not receive Centrelink (self funded or Private Health Fund) costs will be negotiated but will not exceed 65% of the DSP.

How long does it take to get in?

There is always a waiting list due to demand. How long you wait until a place is available depends on how many others are on the list and on your individual circumstances. Men from our local area who have poor health will get priority. We can tell you more what the wait time is likely to be when you apply and begin the assessment process. 

Please note: There may be ongoing disruptions to processing applications due to the pandemic. If your application is successful you may be required to undergo rapid antigen testing before admission and after you are admitted. Our priority is limiting transmission of the virus in our local community.

You are welcome to submit an application, but please be aware there could be delays depending on the local situation.  Keep coming back to this webpage for further updates. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.

What does the program look like?

Here is an example of the program structure. Current as at July 2021. Note this will change from time to time.

 

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Before 8.30am

Breakfast

& Shower

Breakfast

& Shower

Breakfast

& Shower

Breakfast

& Shower

Breakfast

& Shower

Breakfast

& Shower

Breakfast

& Shower

8.30am

Chores

Chores

Chores

Chores

Chores

 

 

9.00am

House Meeting

House Meeting

House meeting

House Meeting

House Meeting

Chores

Chores

9.30am

Shop run

House clean

Counselling till 2pm

TAFE

Shop run

Put on cook out

Counselling till 2pm

Self directed art and fitness

Self directed art and fitness

Counselling till 2pm

House meeting

Wash vehicles

11am

Group

TAFE

Group

Group

Group

9.45am 2nd Sat Outing/Shop Run

 Wash vehicles

12.15pm

Lunch

Lunch 12.45

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Visitors 12.30

1.30pm

 

QML Pathology

Case management tasks

Art based yarn

Men’s Leadership

Music & doctor

1 pm Case management tasks

2nd Sat Outing

2nd Sat visitors

Visitors

2.30pm

Gardening

Art based yarn

Men’s Leadership

Music & doctor

2pm Grounds & equipment maintenance

2nd Sat Outing

2nd Sat visitors

Visitors

 

Gardening

Art based yarn

Men’s Leadership

Music

 

Grounds & equipment maintenance

2nd Sat Outing

2nd Sat visitors

Visitors

4pm

Pack up gardening

Pack up art

Pack up activities

Own activities Residents

Own activities Residents

4pm Returned from outing

Visitors leave by 4.30pm

5.30pm

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

Dinner

6.30pm

Relaxation

NA Lismore

optional

Fire Circle

Relaxation

 Relaxation

Relaxation

Relaxation

11.00pm

Lights off

Lights off

Lights off

Lights off

Lights off

Lights off

Lights off

Residents are to attend all activities unless specifically excused for a valid reason. Men attending optional group must attend the group. All residents must attend weekly Fire Circle.

Residents MUST hand their phones in at 10.45am (back at 4.30pm) and 9.30pm (back at 7am) and before all Meetings or activities if occur before 11am.

Smoking is not allowed on site or in vehicles and must occur in designated area only.

How do I apply?

There are 2 types of applications we accept - a Self Referral (where you apply yourself) and a Referral from someone else who is supporting you in a professional capacity. This could be a Doctor, a Solicitor, a Corrections Officer, or a Case Worker for example.

If you are ready to apply, and have looked at the Eligibility Criteria, here are links to the application process:

  • Self Referral Application Form
  • Professionals Referral Information

Published: 31st October, 2019

Updated: 24th February, 2022

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Location: 108 Whites Lane, Alstonville, 2477

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Updated: 24th February, 2022

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