Big Buddy Program St George

In April 2018 Goondir commenced the implementation of the Big Buddy Project in St George. This project is proudly funded by the Western Queensland Primary Health Network until December 2018.

The Big Buddy Program is open to any St George Indigenous Youth aged 12-17 years. The Key Outcome focus of the Big Buddy Program are as follows:

1. Promoting Life Skills
    a. Events Management
    b. Exposure to small business
    c. Improving self-worth
    d. Catering and budgeting skills

2. Mentorship
    a. Pairing youth with role models
    b. Utilising High Profile People

3. Education
    a. Homework support
    b. Accredited training
    c. Support with awareness of and assistwith traineeship / scholarship applications
    d. Improving health literacy

4. Improving Social Interaction
    a. After school activities
    b. Sporting / cultural events
    c. Discos
    d. Other events

For further information call the Goondir Health Services St George Clinic on 07 4625 5040.

We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we share our lives, care for our families, communities and country to create the best possible future for all our children for the generations to come. We acknowledge Elders both past and present and acknowledge Elders from the Stolen Generation. It is their strength and spirit that makes our work possible. It is to their memory we dedicate our efforts.

Goondir Health Services acknowledges all support provided by the Australian Government

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent should be aware that the Goondir Health Services website may contain images and names of people who are deceased

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OUR VISION

To improve the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to a standard at least equal to that of the wider Australian community by providing holistic health care and medical services that meet best practice standards.

OUR MISSION

To equip the organisation with the appropriate medical facilities and resources to deliver programs in a culturally appropriate and sensitive manner to improve the health and well-being of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the service region.