The City of Stirling sits on land known as Mooro Country, home to the Wadjak Nyoongar people for more than 40,000 years. The City respects and honours the Wadjak Nyoongar Elders past, present and emerging.
Reconciliation Action Plan
The City of Stirling has been home to Wadjak people for over 40,000 years. Wadjak is one of 14 language groups that are part of the Nyoongar nation that covers the south west of Western Australia.
We are committed to improving the relationships between non-Indigenous Australians and our Indigenous communities.
The City’s Reconciliation Action Plan was developed with help from Indigenous organisations and communities as well as the broader community.
Partnerships are essential for the successful implementation of the plan, as we work towards building a stronger community where relationships are based on respect, appreciation and understanding of each other’s cultures, traditions and lifestyles.
Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group
The City's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RAPWG) meets quarterly to assist in the implementation of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2021 - 2023. The current RAP working group recognise the positive contributions that people from all backgrounds can make towards reconciliation and welcomes the involvement of community members to join us on our reconciliation journey.
For more information, please contact the City's Social Impact team.
Resources for Elders
Resources for young people
Aboriginal Legal Service Youth Engagement Program
Helps young people appearing in Perth Children’s Court by providing support and referrals to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Can assist with accommodation, education and training, substance abuse, health, finances, and family issues.
Phone (08) 9265 6666 or 1800 019 900 (Freecall from anywhere in WA)
Visit the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia website
Alateen
Support service for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Phone (08) 9325 7528
Help line 1300 252 666 (for the cost of a local call)
Visit the AI-Anon Family Groups Australia website
Balga Detached Youth Work Project
Provides information, support, advocacy, referral, and case management to young people experiencing substance use issues, mental health issues or finding work.
Phone (08) 9342 9669
Centrecare Youth Support Service (CYSS)
Located in Joondalup can help young people 12-18 years with substance issues, mental health concerns, legal matters and health and fitness.
Phone (08) 9300 7300
Visit the Centrecare website
DAWN Youth Project
Helps those aged 12 - 25 requiring support for alcohol and other drug issues.
Phone (08) 9208 9555
Drug and Alcohol Youth Services (DAYS)
A free and confidential service for those aged 12 - 21 who require assistance with drug and alcohol issues. Provides a range of treatment and support services.
Phone (08) 9222 6300
Visit the Mission Australia website
Headspace
Free and confidential service for people aged 12 - 25 offering support for mental health, drug and alcohol issues, physical and sexual health and help with work and study matters. Services in Osborne Park and Joondalup.
Phone
- Osborne Park (08) 9208 9555
- Joondalup (08) 9301 8900.
Housing Support: North Metro
Supports individuals who are exiting homelessness services but who still require additional support. Can assist with finding stable accommodation, working through personal issues such as substance use, mental health, and wellbeing.
Phone (08) 9300 2677
Visit the Youth Futures WA website
Next Step Drug and Alcohol Service
Provides treatment and services for people of all ages who are experiencing problems due to alcohol and other drug use.
Phone (08) 9219 1919
Perth Inner City Youth Service
Provides medium to long tern supported accommodation in West Leederville and West Perth for young people 16-25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Phone (08) 9388 2791
Email info@picys.org.au
Visit the Perth Inner City Youth Service website
SHIFT Youth A&OD Outreach Service
Provides help to people aged 12 - 25 years in the Perth Metro area who are experiencing substance use and/or mental health issues.
Phone (08) 6212 8700
Visit the Mission Australia website
WAAC - Western Australian Aids Council (pronounced whack)
Provides sexual health, mental health, support services and education. Services are sensitive and responsive to the needs of diverse communities.
Phone (08) 9482 0000Email hello@waac.com.au
Visit the Western Australian Aids Council website
Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Resource Centre
Empowers Indigenous people to support each other in living healthy, culturally rich lives with access to education and employment opportunities. Runs weekly groups suitable for Aboriginal young people in Balga
Phone (08) 9342 0708Visit the Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Resource Centre website
Whitelion
Provides assistance to young people who are at risk from harm within the Perth Mero area. Has a range of services including outreach.
Phone 0404 819 400Visit the Whitelion website
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation (formerly Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Service)
Provides culturally secure and holistic programs and strategies that inform, educate, and address the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs, and other substances on individuals, families and communities and strengthen the mind and body, and heal the spirit. Has services for 8–25-year-olds.
Phone (08)9221 1411Mirrabooka Hub (08) 65581041
Email info@wungening.com.au
Visit the Wungening website
YouthBeat
Provides support and case management to young people under the age of 18 in the Perth metro area. Operates the YARS programme on Friday and Saturday nights 9pm - 5am in Northbridge.
Phone (08) 6212 8700Email youthbeatwa@missionaustralia.com.au
Visit the Mission Australia website
Youth Focus
Offers counselling, education and advocacy to young Western Australian’s who are experiencing mental health issues. Has locations in Joondalup and Burswood.
Phone (08) 6266 4333Email hello@youthfocus.com.au
Visit the Youth Focus website
Youth Futures Joondalup
Can assist those ages up to 24 years with emergency relief, crisis accommodation and alcohol and other drug issues.
Phone (08) 9300 2677Visit the Youth Futures WA website
YouthLink
Helps young people 13-24 years in the North Metro area who are hurting from abuse or neglect, suffering from substance misuse and addiction, who are having trouble with relationships or homeless and those with depression, anger, self-harm or suicidal ideation.
Phone (08) 92274300 (Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm) or 1300 362 569 (local call rates from landlines)Resources for families
Spiritual and cultural wellness resources
Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Program (Women’s Health and Family Services)
Assists Aboriginal women and their family members who are impacted by their own or other family members drug and alcohol misuse.
Phone: (08) 6330 5400
Visit the Women's Health and Family Services website.
Aboriginal Family Respite Service
Assists Aboriginal carers and families where people are experiencing or are affected by a mental illness.
Phone: (08) 9206 6200
Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Provides accommodating for Indigenous Australians who need to be away from home to access education, employment, or health services.
Phone: (08) 9349 2548 / 1800 640 836
Visit the Aboriginal Hostels Limited website.
ARBOR (Active, Response Bereavement Outreach)
Provides home visiting, counselling, peer support and referral services for people who have been bereaved by suicide
Phone: 1300 114 446
Visit the ARBOR website
Fair Game
Charity which provides sporting equipment for health and wellness programs for Indigenous communities also runs volunteer-based sports and fitness activity sessions for Aboriginal people
Email: committee@fairgamewa.org
Visit the Fair Game website.
Growing Strong, Staying Strong - Ruah
A wellness program to help people manage worries and celebrate their strengths and resilience.
Phone: (08) 9485 3939
Visit the Ruah website.
Housing Support: North Metro
Supports individuals who are exiting homelessness services but who still require additional support. Can assist with finding stable accommodation, working through personal issues such as substance use, mental health, and wellbeing
Phone: (08) 9300 2677
Visit the Housing Support: North Metro website
Moorditj Yarning
An Aboriginal specific program run by Relationships Australia who can help with counselling for individuals, couples, or families around a broad range of issues. They also offer craft groups, men’s groups, women’s groups, and children’s groups to assist with healing
Phone: 1300 364 277 / Joondalup (08) 6164 0440 / West Leederville (08) 6164 0400
Visit the Moorditj Yarning website.
Naala Djookan Healing Centre
Provides a variety of wellness activities and practical support services like legal support and financial counselling to educate and empower women, whilst strengthening connections and friendships.
Phone: (08) 9205 7555Email: programatnaala@stirling.wa.gov.au
Visit the Naala Djookan Healing Centre website
Nar-Anon Aboriginal Alcohol & Drug Service
Provides culturally secure and holistic programs and strategies to inform, educate and address the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and other substances on individuals, families, and communities.
Phone: 1300 652 820Stirling Women’s Centre
Provides help for women and children experiencing family or domestic violence.
Phone: (08) 9205 7375Email: womensr@stirling.wa.gov.au
Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Resource Centre
Aims to empower Indigenous people to support each other in living healthy, culturally rich lives with access to education and employment opportunities, additionally they run several groups for Aboriginal people of all ages
Phone: (08) 9342 0708Visit the Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Resource Centre website.
Wungening Aboriginal Corporation (Formerly Aboriginal Alcohol & Drug Service)
Offers treatments, education programs, yarning and natural healing therapies to Aboriginal people of any age who need help with substance abuse issues.
Phone: (08) 9221 1411 / Mirrabooka Hub (08) 6558 1041Email: info@wungening.com.au
Visit the Wungening Aboriginal Corporation website.
Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation
Provides Aboriginal people and their families autonomous community-based healing, counselling, support, and advocacy services
Phone: (08) 9428 3700 / 1800 469 371Visit the Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation website.
Additional resources
- Moorditj Djena provides a free foot care and a diabetes education service for Indigenous people. For more information, please visit the Moorditj Djena website
- The Aboriginal family respite service assists Aboriginal carers and families where members are experiencing or are affected by a mental illness. For more information, please phone (08) 9206 6209 or email afr@unitingcarewest.org.au
- Nar-Anon is an anonymous, self-help program for families and friends of compulsive drug users. For more information, please visit the Nar-Anon website.
- WADJAK Northside Aboriginal Resource Centre aims to empower Indigenous people to support each other in living healthy, culturally rich lives with access to education and employment opportunities. For more information, please visit the WADJAK Northside website.
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Other resources
For more information, please contact the City's Community Development Officer.
