Collaborative Initiatives
Nurturing Healthy Families
The Home Based Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network
The Home Based Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (formerly known as the Release program) was established in early 2001 in Perth's northern suburbs to support people who want to manage their withdrawal from alcohol and drug use in their own environment. Under the scheme, an experienced nurse works closely with the person's local doctor and visits them at home regularly throughout their withdrawal.
The program was initiated in response to a need that had been identified by the Sisters of St John of God to augment the WA Drug Abuse Strategy.
The program involves assessing each client, monitoring their medication, evaluating their progress and liaising closely with their doctors. Advice, education and practical assistance are also provided.
Leviticus Loans Scheme
The Sisters of St John of God are one of the partners in this no-interest loan scheme initiated by a network of Christian agencies in WA in 1998. Donations of capital over a three year period enabled the project to get off the ground. The capital is used to provide loans to the materially disadvantaged, particularly refugees and migrants who are unable to access other support.
North Metropolitan Community Drug Service Team
St John of God Health Care Subiaco, in partnership with the State and Federal Government Drug Abuse Agencies provide counselling and intervention programs for substance abuse users in the northern suburbs of Perth. This program provides counselling, parent support, community advocacy and education.
South West Community Drug Service Team
St John of God Health Care Bunbury in conjunction with State and Federal Government Drug Abuse Agencies provides counselling and intervention programs for substance abuse users in the Bunbury and South West WA. This program provides counselling, parent support, community advocacy and education.
Northern Suburbs Outreach
St John of God Foundation provides funding which enables the "4C's Mission " to provide outreach and counselling to families and individuals affected by substance abuse, domestic violence and families in crisis.
Literacy Programs
St John of God Health Care in partnership with the State Government provides literacy programs at its Subiaco and Geelong hospitals to train staff for whom English is a second language.
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