Healing from Trauma (Indigenous Healing Services)
Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) delivers the Indigenous Healing Service (IHS) to support children, young people under the age of 18 and families heal from tough things that have happened – like abuse, violence, or harmful behaviour. By using a combination of traditional and contemporary healing approaches, the services encompass physical, social, emotional, cultural, and spiritual wellbeing. Through individual and group therapeutic yarning, counselling and community engagement. The program aims to reduce the harmful impacts of child sexual abuse, reduce the harmful impacts of family and domestic violence and support families and communities in keeping children safe from violence and abuse.
What we offer
- Individual and group therapeutic yarning,
- Counselling
- Support to develop age-appropriate, healthy social skills and keep safe strategies
- Assistance in safety planning
- Support strategies and safety planning for caregivers
Who can access this service?
This program is available to:
- Children
- Young people under the age of 18
- Families wanting to learn ways to keep their kids safe
Service hours
Services are available Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Funding partner
The program is funded by the Department of Communities as part of the Child Sexual Abuse Therapy Services and Indigenous Healing Services initiative.
How to access the IHS
For more information or to connect with the IHS team, phone 9177 8307, or email pams.ihs@puntukurnu.com.