Alcohol and Other Drug AND Mental Health Services Directory

Ilpurla Aboriginal Corporation
aboriginal and torres strait islander social and emotional
well being, young people’s social and emotional well being
Local Government Area: MacDonnell Shire
Address:
Ilpurla is located on the Ernest Giles Road
Ilpurla
Postal: PO Box 5417
Alice Springs NT 0871
Telephone: (08) 8956 7046
Email:
valerieabbott4@gmail.com
Website:
Not available
Eligibility:
Non-Aboriginal people can also access the service
if it has capacity.
Fees:
$78 per day charge to referring agency. There are
some subsidies available for participants, but this
will vary according to individual circumstances.
Check with Ilpurla.
Hours:
Mon to Fri 8:30am - 4:30pm
Services Provided
Ilpurla Aboriginal Corporation provides rehabilitation services for young people
with social adjustment problems in relation to:
• Petrol sniffing and other forms of substance abuse
• Criminal and/or antisocial behaviour
Ilpurla provides a safe place in which people are able to confront and deal with
their issues, with the support and cultural guidance of staff and community. Ilpurla
also works with family groups to address issues with the whole family, as well as
running a range of diversionary programs for people referred through the justice
system.
It focuses on:
• promotion of self-respect, respect for others, land and culture;
• developing solid and positive futures by enhancing participants’ cultural
identity, sense of self, skills and confidence;
• providing support and assistance to other Aboriginal groups in the area; and
• undertaking a range of community development activities including
accommodation, social services and essential services infrastructure
development, and social and cultural development activities.
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