Roddesa Mitchell
Member Advocacy and Information Officer
Being a fellow member, I understand the challenges many of our members face and it is my job to help support you. Whether it's navigating available programs, joining committees, or connecting you with essential services I'm here for you. For a broad overview of how I can be of help, please refer to the following list:
- Guidance on governance and committee applications.
- Addressing queries about member entitlements and programs
- Assisting non-members with membership applications.
- Connecting members to external support services (e.g obtaining a driver's license, accessing Aboriginal health and financial services, schools and more).
- Advocating for the general well-being of Banjima Members.
- Offering field support for members in hospitals or prisons.
- Providing 1-1 support to vulnerable members
Helpful Resources
Online Support
- Reading and Writing Hotline: Free service that helps adults link to services in the area to help improve their literacy skills. Call 1300 6555 06.
Job Ready Services
- Gumala Employment Skills and Development Officer - Offers career guidance, resume, cover letter, interview assistance
Useful Links
Karratha
Perth
Health
- Derbarl Yerrigan Aboriginal Medical Health Service (dyhs.org.au)
- Disability Services Provider
- Drug & Alcohol Services
- Gambling Addiction
Legal Services
Financial
- Gumala Membership Sponsorship: financial support to Members who have been given an opportunity to participate in a once in a lifetime educational, cultural or health and wellbeing related event.
Tom Price
Health Services
- Hope Community Services
- Pilbara Community Alcohol and Drug Services
- Nintirri centre (services – Early Years Care, Community Resource Centre, Health & Well-being, Family Violence Counselling, Art & Culture, Empowered Communities)
- Child Protection and Family Support Services
- Youth Centre – Centrelink Assistance, Legal Assistance, Mental Health & Well-being, Family & Parenting Support, Education Support, Employment & Training Services
Roebourne
Health Services
Legal Services
Other
Onslow
School Support
Legal Services
Health Services
Port Hedland/South Hedland
Health Services
Legal Services
Carnarvon
Health Services
- GRAMS Carnarvon
- Mental Health, Community Alcohol & Drug Service, Health Care & Home Care, Helping Minds, Sobering Up Centre
Legal Services
Education
Broome
Health Services
Legal Services
Meekatharra
Legal Services