Marijuana or “Gunja” The most commonly used and abused illegal drug in the NPA. Many people consider that it is harmless and just helps the smoker to relax. This is far from the truth.   How is Marijuana Used? Gunja is usually smoked as a cigarette (joint) in a bong or bucket bon

For the last month the NPA Healing Centre Family and community Services has been home to a life size crocodile constructed out of bamboo and recycled ghostnets. As part of the 2011 Yumpla/NPA Art & Culture Festival, year 11 and 12 art students from senior campus visited the NPA He

22nd-26th  August The HACC Team organised a lovely week for the over 50 Seniors during Seniors Week 2011. The public Hall at Seisia was the venue for the week and the Chronic Illness Reduction Team were lucky enough to be invited along to deliver a health education session. We joined

The incidence of sexually transmitted diseases within the community remains a challenging concern for local health workers. Last October/November a Young Persons Check was conducted across the communities which targeted Youth between the ages of 15-24 years.  The check included screen

The Chronic Illness Reduction Team were invited to deliver a Health Education session to trainees at the TAFE on the 18th August. The trainees were preparing to enter the workforce so the session was aimed at promoting general wellbeing and self care. Feedback following the session wa

A Celebration of Achievement for two directors Karyn Sam and Linda Wapau who recently graduated with a Certificate IV Business – Governance   As Directors of the corporation it is important to ensure appropriate skills and knowledge is obtained to ensure effective and accur