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Co-design case study: Nujum Jawa Crisis Stabilisation Unit at The Prince Charles Hospital open<\/h1><\/div>

\"NujumIn September, Elders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, representatives from the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health, and hospital and mental health staff attended a Smoking Ceremony performed by Uncle Allan and Community Open Day of the new Nujum Jawa Crisis Stabilisation Unit. Attendees had the opportunity to hear about the model of service and take a tour of the newly opened facility located at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH).<\/p>\n

Mental health crisis touches the lives of many families and communities. The new short-stay mental healthcare unit at TPCH provides faster and more appropriate care for people experiencing a mental health crisis in a comfortable and safe setting.<\/p>\n

The Nujum Jawa Crisis Stabilisation Unit, located next to the hospital\u2019s emergency department, runs 24\/7 so people can receive specialised and intensive mental health crisis care in a place that feels more culturally safe than the emergency department.<\/p>\n

Aunty Rosemary Hill was one of the attendees at the opening event and shared the importance of the facility for her family.<\/p>\n

\"Nujum\u201cI have supported and advocated for my family for so long at this Emergency Department and I have lost family, hopefully this place gives them a chance, said Aunty Rosemary<\/p>\n

Executive Director, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Sherry Holzapfel, said that this important service is much needed within our community and this is a key part of Metro North\u2019s journey to improve health equity outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am so pleased of the co-design and core principles of this service for our mob. This will be a safe space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their families seeking mental health crisis care in a less restrictive environment.<\/p>\n

The team at Nujum Jawa is made up of approximately 60 multidisciplinary staff, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander mental health workers, medical, nursing, allied health professionals, and a lived experience workforce to provide specialised care.<\/p>\n

Metro North Mental Health\u2019s inaugural Director of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Penny Dale, said it is important to provide people in mental health crisis with a
\nculturally safe, supportive, and welcoming environment.<\/p>\n

\"Nujum\u201cEmergency departments can be busy, noisy places at times and can be overwhelming for people in mental health distress,\u201d said Penny.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy having a responsive mental health service means it is more likely that people will seek the help they need sooner and reduce the risk of harm, and the Nujum Jawa Crisis Stabilisation Unit will help us to do that.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe interior has been designed to look less clinical and the model of care was developed after yarning with consumers, staff, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members, and also reflects the needs of those with a lived experience of mental illness to better support people in crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe short-term unit and lounge space has been designed so family members, carers and support people can also be there.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe connection to culture in mental health care settings is important to help promote healing and wellbeing,\u201d said Penny.<\/p>\n

Natural landscapes and culturally significant artwork are featured throughout the unit to create a welcoming and inclusive space for all who enter the service. The use of landscapes honours and respects connection to culture, the land, waterway and sea for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as being integral to health, wellbeing and belonging.<\/p>\n

The Golden Wattle, known as dilgur, is featured throughout, symbolises unity, resilience and strength and has significance for Aboriginal people as it was used to create hunting tools, musical instruments, as well as medicine.<\/p>\n

The $14 million unit is part of the Queensland Government Better Care Together funding.<\/p>\n

For more information about this referral service visit https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/tpch\/healthcare-services\/mental-health\/csu<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Source: This article is from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Health Year in Review 2024<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Nujum Jawa meaning<\/h3>\n

The name, Nujum Jawa (pronounced: Ujum Jarwa) Crisis Stabilisation Unit, was chosen in collaboration with Traditional Owners, Elders, consumers, carers, community members, and staff, and reflects the stories heard during community engagement.<\/p>\n

Nujum meaning Spirit, reflects the deep spiritual and interconnected beliefs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, emphasising the unity of all living things and their connection to land, sea, waterways, and ancestors.\u00a0 Jawa,” translating to “Tell, Talk, Say,” pays homage to the rich oral traditions and storytelling heritage intrinsic to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.<\/p>\n

A Turrbal Traditional Owner kindly gave permission for language to be used.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>

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