The City of Stirling sits on land known as Mooro Country, home to the Wadjak Nyoongar people for more than 40,000 years. The City respects and honours the Wadjak Nyoongar Elders past, present and emerging.
Mirrabooka NAIDOC Event
The Mirrabooka NAIDOC Event is a vibrant and inclusive festival designed to honour and celebrate the rich heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and communities. It aims to bring community together through ceremony, entertainment and cultural activities, fostering a sense of belonging, pride, and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Established in 2009, the event has grown to become one of the most popular events on the local NAIDOC calendar.
The event is organised by the Mirrabooka NAIDOC Committee, and hosted at Stirling Leisure - Mirrabooka. Committee members include local Elders, not-for-profit organisations, and community representatives and is held during NAIDOC Week each July.
Mirrabooka NAIDOC is proudly supported by the City of Stirling. If you would like to find out more about Mirrabooka NAIDOC you can contact kaya@stirling.wa.gov.au
City of Stirling Reconciliation Action Plan 2026
The City’s Reconciliation Action Plan was developed with help from Indigenous organisations and communities as well as the broader community.
Partnerships are essential for the successful implementation of the plan, as we work towards building a stronger community where relationships are based on respect, appreciation and understanding of each other’s cultures, traditions and lifestyles.
Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group
The City's Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group (RAPWG) meets quarterly to assist in the implementation of our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) 2021 - 2023. The current RAP working group recognise the positive contributions that people from all backgrounds can make towards reconciliation and welcomes the involvement of community members to join us on our reconciliation journey.
For more information, please contact the City's Social Impact team.
Resources for Elders
Provides assistance for older Aboriginal People and can assist those aged 50 and above to access culturally appropriate aged care services
Phone: (08) 94797566 or 1800 655 566 (freecall)
Email: rights@advocare.org.au
Website: Visit the Advocare website.
Can assist frail elderly or disabled Aboriginal people with transport to appointments, counselling and social support
Warwick Phone: (08) 9447 0810
Guildford Phone: (08) 9379 1944
Website: Visit the People Who Care website.
Can help with home and personal care, food services, transportation and social support and activities.
Phone: (08) 9205 7632
Email: senior.services@stirling.wa.gov.au
Website: Visit the Stirling Senior Services page.
Can assist Aboriginal women with legal and financial concerns
Phone: (08) 61640650
Website: Visit the Djinda Services website.
Resources for young people
Helps young people appearing in Perth Children’s Court by providing support and referrals to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Can assist with accommodation, education and training, substance abuse, health, finances, and family issues.
Phone (08) 9265 6666 or 1800 019 900 (Freecall from anywhere in WA)
Visit the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia website
Support service for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.
Phone (08) 9325 7528
Help line 1300 252 666 (for the cost of a local call)
Visit the AI-Anon Family Groups Australia website
Provides information, support, advocacy, referral, and case management to young people experiencing substance use issues, mental health issues or finding work.
Phone (08) 9342 9669
Located in Joondalup can help young people 12-18 years with substance issues, mental health concerns, legal matters and health and fitness.
Phone (08) 9300 7300
Visit the Centrecare website
Helps those aged 12 - 25 requiring support for alcohol and other drug issues.
Phone (08) 9208 9555
A free and confidential service for those aged 12 - 21 who require assistance with drug and alcohol issues. Provides a range of treatment and support services.
Phone (08) 9222 6300
Visit the Mission Australia website
Free and confidential service for people aged 12 - 25 offering support for mental health, drug and alcohol issues, physical and sexual health and help with work and study matters. Services in Osborne Park and Joondalup.
Phone
- Osborne Park (08) 9208 9555
- Joondalup (08) 9301 8900.
Supports individuals who are exiting homelessness services but who still require additional support. Can assist with finding stable accommodation, working through personal issues such as substance use, mental health, and wellbeing.
Phone (08) 9300 2677
Visit the Youth Futures WA website
Provides treatment and services for people of all ages who are experiencing problems due to alcohol and other drug use.
Phone (08) 9219 1919
Provides medium to long tern supported accommodation in West Leederville and West Perth for young people 16-25 years who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Phone (08) 9388 2791
Email info@picys.org.au
Visit the Perth Inner City Youth Service website
Provides help to people aged 12 - 25 years in the Perth Metro area who are experiencing substance use and/or mental health issues.
Phone (08) 6212 8700
Visit the Mission Australia website
Provides sexual health, mental health, support services and education. Services are sensitive and responsive to the needs of diverse communities.
Phone (08) 9482 0000
Email hello@waac.com.au
Empowers Indigenous people to support each other in living healthy, culturally rich lives with access to education and employment opportunities. Runs weekly groups suitable for Aboriginal young people in Balga
Phone (08) 9342 0708
Visit the Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Resource Centre website
Provides assistance to young people who are at risk from harm within the Perth Mero area. Has a range of services including outreach.
Phone 0404 819 400
Provides culturally secure and holistic programs and strategies that inform, educate, and address the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs, and other substances on individuals, families and communities and strengthen the mind and body, and heal the spirit. Has services for 8–25-year-olds.
Phone (08)9221 1411
Mirrabooka Hub (08) 65581041
Email info@wungening.com.au
Provides support and case management to young people under the age of 18 in the Perth metro area. Operates the YARS programme on Friday and Saturday nights 9pm - 5am in Northbridge.
Phone (08) 6212 8700
Offers counselling, education and advocacy to young Western Australian’s who are experiencing mental health issues. Has locations in Joondalup and Burswood.
Phone (08) 6266 4333
Email hello@youthfocus.com.au
Can assist those ages up to 24 years with emergency relief, crisis accommodation and alcohol and other drug issues.
Phone (08) 9300 2677
Helps young people 13-24 years in the North Metro area who are hurting from abuse or neglect, suffering from substance misuse and addiction, who are having trouble with relationships or homeless and those with depression, anger, self-harm or suicidal ideation.
Phone (08) 92274300 (Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm) or 1300 362 569 (local call rates from landlines)
Resources for families
Child and Adolescent Health Services - Community Health
Aboriginal Health Workers and Nurses support families with children in the 0 - 5 year age group.
Mirrabooka Community Health: (08) 9345 7105
Joondalup Community Health: (08) 9400 9538
North Metro Women’s Health Program
Assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to access healthcare and health screening programs.
Phone (08) 9380 7781
Women’s Health and Family Services
Provides a range of services for Aboriginal women including medical care, alcohol and other drug support, child and maternal health, mental ill health care, counselling and transportation to health services where required.
Phone (08) 6330 5400
Visit the Women's Health and Family Services.
Moort Boodjari Mia (Formally the Aboriginal Maternity Group Practice)
Free pregnancy service for Aboriginal women helping them in the antenatal and postnatal period. Home visiting available. Mirrabooka on Thursdays and Joondalup by appointment
Phone 0406 880 162
Breast Cancer Care WA - Indigenous Program
Provides practical assistance, breast care nurses, home visits, transport, financial assistance and counselling to Aboriginal people diagnosed with breast cancer.
Phone (08) 9324 3703
Visit the Breast Cancer Care WA website
BreastScreen WA
Free two-yearly mammograms for Aboriginal women 40 years and older. Locations in Joondalup, Mirrabooka, Padbury, and Perth City.
Phone 132 050 to make an appointment
Cancer Council of Western Australia
With an Aboriginal Project officer available the Cancer Council Can assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with education in cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment knowledge for cancer related illness
Phone 131 120
Visit the Cancer Council WA website
Derbarl Yerrigan
Offers health and wellness services to Aboriginal people. General Practitioner services, eye and ear health, physiotherapy, maternal and child health service and chronic disease management.
Mirrabooka (08) 9344 0444
East Perth (08) 9421 3888
General enquiries 1300 420 272
Visit the Derbarl Yerrigan website
Diabetes WA Aboriginal Health Programs
Provides education and support services to help prevent and manage diabetes.
Phone (08) 9325 7699
General enquiries 1300 001 880
Government Dental Clinics
Provides help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for dental healthcare.
Warwick Dental Clinic: (08) 9447 8011
Joondalup Dental Clinic: (08) 9300 1620
Morley Dental Clinic: (08) 9375 9107
Heart Foundation WA Aboriginal Health
Works in partnership with other healthcare agencies to provide cardiac rehabilitation for local Aboriginal people.
Phone: (08) 9388 3343
Visit the Heart Foundation WA website
Outcare
Assists partners and their families as well as newly released prisoners with free blood testing, hepatitis B Vaccination and support and education on blood-borne viruses
Phone (08) 6263 8622
North Metro Yarning it Up Program
Assists aboriginal people and community groups to reduce smoking related harms.
Phone (08) 9380 7728
Spiritual and cultural wellness resources
Assists Aboriginal women and their family members who are impacted by their own or other family members drug and alcohol misuse.
Phone: (08) 6330 5400
Visit the Women's Health and Family Services website.
Provides accommodating for Indigenous Australians who need to be away from home to access education, employment, or health services.
Phone: (08) 9349 2548 / 1800 640 836
Provides home visiting, counselling, peer support and referral services for people who have been bereaved by suicide
Phone: 1300 114 446
Visit the ARBOR website
Charity which provides sporting equipment for health and wellness programs for Indigenous communities also runs volunteer-based sports and fitness activity sessions for Aboriginal people
A wellness program to help people manage worries and celebrate their strengths and resilience.
Phone: (08) 9485 3939
Visit the Ruah website.
Supports individuals who are exiting homelessness services but who still require additional support. Can assist with finding stable accommodation, working through personal issues such as substance use, mental health, and wellbeing
Phone: (08) 9300 2677
Visit the Housing Support: North Metro website
An Aboriginal specific program run by Relationships Australia who can help with counselling for individuals, couples, or families around a broad range of issues. They also offer craft groups, men’s groups, women’s groups, and children’s groups to assist with healing
Phone: 1300 364 277 / Joondalup (08) 6164 0440 / West Leederville (08) 6164 0400
Provides a variety of wellness activities and practical support services like legal support and financial counselling to educate and empower women, whilst strengthening connections and friendships.
Phone: (08) 9205 7555
Provides culturally secure and holistic programs and strategies to inform, educate and address the harmful effects of alcohol, drugs and other substances on individuals, families, and communities.
Phone: 1300 652 820
Provides help for women and children experiencing family or domestic violence.
Phone: (08) 9205 7375
Email: womensr@stirling.wa.gov.au
Aims to empower Indigenous people to support each other in living healthy, culturally rich lives with access to education and employment opportunities, additionally they run several groups for Aboriginal people of all ages
Phone: (08) 9342 0708
Visit the Wadjak Northside Aboriginal Resource Centre website.
Offers treatments, education programs, yarning and natural healing therapies to Aboriginal people of any age who need help with substance abuse issues.
Phone: (08) 9221 1411 / Mirrabooka Hub (08) 6558 1041
Email: info@wungening.com.au
Provides Aboriginal people and their families autonomous community-based healing, counselling, support, and advocacy services
Phone: (08) 9428 3700 / 1800 469 371
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