Ask whether they use a local Aboriginal community controlled health service

AHCWA is the peak body for these services across WA.

Recheck by 26 Sep 2027

Source: About AHCWA · No current cultural review recorded

Find a service

• Find an AHCWA member serviceCommunity-controlled services listed by area; confirm the appropriate service with the person.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: AHCWA member services · No current cultural review recorded

WACHS regional directories

• WACHS regional directoriesOfficial regional service directories. Contact details and hours should be confirmed with the service.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: WA Country Health Service regional directories · No current cultural review recorded

Offer 13YARN

A crisis line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, open 24 hours.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: 13YARN — national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people · No current cultural review recorded

Book Aboriginal Interpreting WA for Aboriginal languages

WA Health guidelines name it the primary language service for Aboriginal people in WA.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: Language Services Guidelines · No current cultural review recorded

Book an on-site or video interpreter for mental health

WA Health guidelines say phone interpreting is not suited to sensitive interviews such as mental health.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: Language Services Guidelines · No current cultural review recorded

AIWA language list

• AIWA language listConfirm the person’s language and interpreter availability with AIWA; the list does not establish availability in each health region.

Recheck by 27 Sep 2027

Source: Languages available through AIWA · No current cultural review recorded