Heart Health “For our people, By our people” |
In June 2009, DYHS in conjunction with The Heart Foundation implemented the heart health program, “For our People, By our People”. |
Marmun Pit Stop |
In 2004, DYHS adopted an initiative specifically targeted at men; the Marmun Pit Stop. |
Stolen Generation - Bringing them Home |
The Stolen Generation program provides a comprehensive service to improve the social and emotional well-being of Aboriginal people in the Perth metropolitan region. |
Maternal and Child Health Program |
This program aims to improve health of women during and after pregnancy and also young children especially aged 0-5 years |
Home and Community Care Program |
Derbarl Yerrigan's Home and Community Care (HACC) program aims to provide a comprehensive, coordinated and integrated culturally appropriate service to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander frail aged people and young people with a disability with in the Perth Metropolitan area. |
| Membership |
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Membership to the Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc is open to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are over the age of 18 years, who have applied for membership, in writing and have had their membership approved by a resolution of the Executive Committee. There are two categories of membership of Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Inc.
The subscriptions for Members and Associate Members is $3.00 per calendar year, alternatively $5.00 for a two year term if paid as an initial upfront payment, or other sum decided by the Members in general meeting. All members are entitled to receive notice of and attend General meetings and at the invitation of the Chair of any General meeting, to speak at the meeting. Associate members have no entitlement to vote or to be elected to the Executive Committee. |