Boab Health Services has a new CEO with the February appointment of Matt Burrows. Laura Handscombe, who stepped-up into the role of acting CEO between October and January 2019, now resumes her role as Deputy CEO and Corporate Services Manager. Matt most recently was the CEO of Therapy Focus, one of Australia’s leading professional therapy …
By Cath Kavanagh, Mental Health Professional Rae (from our ITC Program) and I met Lucie almost 2 years ago when she started coming along to the Broome Cancer Support Group at Circle House. Lucie’s fit and healthy partner Roscoe had been diagnosed with melanoma cancer in 2016. While Roscoe underwent treatment both Lucie and Roscoe …
Boab Health Services will be closed from Monday 24 December and will reopen on Wednesday 2 January. Should you require urgent assistance during this time, please visit your nearest hospital or remote area clinic. Or call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Rural Link on 1 800 552 002. Rural Link is a free after-hours …
The festive season can be a time of fun and frivolity, but it can also take its toll on our mental health. Spending time with or without family and friends, financial stresses, packed calendars and long to-do lists can become overwhelming, and more stressful than day-to-day life. Our Survive and Thrive at Christmas Guide 2018 provides …
FREE upcoming workshops for people living with Type 2 Diabetes We have two upcoming DESMOND workshops in the West Kimberley: Broome – Friday 26 October (Lotteries House) to Saturday 27 October (Circle House). Looma Community – Tuesday 30 October to Wednesday 31 October. The abbreviation DESMOND stands for Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly …
Due to popular demand, our 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course is on again for another term. Commencing Monday 15th October, the course is held weekly at the Recovery Centre in Broome from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Plus a full day mini-retreat held on Sunday 25 November. Cost is $300. Concessional options available – please …
Our Broome, Kununurra and Wyndham offices are closing early on Friday 21st September for an opportunity for staff to celebrate Boab Health Service’s 20th Anniversary of providing primary health care services across the Kimberley. If you require urgent assistance out of hours, please contact your nearest clinic or hospital or for urgent mental health support …
Boab Health Services are excited to be partnering with WA Country Health Service and local accredited practising dietitians to deliver a 10-week evidence-based healthy lifestyle program in Kununurra during Term 4, 2018. The Better Health Program is a FREE community-based program for 7-13 year old children who are above a healthy weight, and their …
Boab Health Services are excited to announce we are holding ‘Art for Well Being’ art exhibitions in Broome and Kununurra during Mental Health Week 7 – 14 October 2018. The aim of this project is to celebrate works of art created by people with mental health issues and / or their family and friends. We invite …
Our West Kimberley dietitians ran some great activities at the Broome Boulevard for Smart Eating Week on February 15th, with the aim of increasing healthy food choices and awareness of smart eating amongst Kimberley residents . The team provided healthy snacks, demonstrations, recipe books and promotional giveaways and our dietitians were on hand to have …