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We provide a range of youth services to support our young people on Palm Island. Programs include:

Indigenous Youth Connection to Culture (IYCC): provides activities recommended in the Palm Island Indigenous Youth Connection to Culture (IYCC) Community Plan, including: 

·         Secretariat support for the Youth Council and Youth Leadership activities

·         After Hours activities, including health and educational activites

·         Digital Footprint project: supporting young people to develop positive digital content of youth on and off the Island

Young Offenders Support Service (YOSS): provides a culturally safe service for young people who are at risk of becoming involved, or who are already involved in the Youth Justice System. Support is also provided to the families and caregivers of young people involved with the program.

For more information about what services and activities we provide, come down and see our friendly staff.

 

Contact Information and Opening Hours

Address

Bwgcolman House (The Mall), Palm Island

Phone Number

4791 4006

Opening Hours

Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm. A range of activities are held after hours.

Tackling Indigenous Smoking Program

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START YOUR JOURNEY TO QUIT SMOKING TODAY!

The Palm Island Community Company (PICC) Bwgcolman Healing Service is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) delivering targeted, culturally safe smoking cessation support to the Palm Island Community.

Our team works in collaboration with the Bwgcolman Healing Service and other local Service Providers to address the high rates of smoking and vaping which often leads to chronic conditions.

Our Approach to Smoking Cessation

The Bwgcolman Healing Service integrates tobacco reduction within its practice and social-emotional wellbeing frameworks through:

  • Culturally Safe Counselling provided in culturally responsive environments with a focus on holistic wellness through yarning about the smokes and referral to services like the Aboriginal Quitline Counselling Service on 13 78 48.
  • Integrated Team Care: Bwgcolman Healing clinicians and the Tackling Indigenous Smoking (TIS) Team can work with you to design a tailored plan to help you Quit and we can provide the resources you need to reach your goal.
  • Youth Engagement: The PICC Youth Team promote positive behaviours, healthy lifestyles, as well as drug and substance avoidance through school-based and individual yarning sessions.
  • Mobile Health Clinics: PICC brings preventative care, community-led campaigns and smoking cessation resources directly to local schools and other locations across community.
  • Hypnotherapy: If you are diagnosed with a chronic condition your Doctor can also refer you to the Hypnotherapy and Emotional Freedom Centre to Stop smoking naturally through a combination of psychological and clinical interventions.

How to Access Support to QUIT Smoking

  • Call the Bwgcolman Healing Service on 4445 4001 to book an appointment with your Doctor today!

If you STOP SMOKING TODAY: you’ll save anywhere between $13,000 and $20,000 per year (depending on the brand of cigarettes you smoke)… this would pay for an awesome holiday!

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