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It really pumps our tyres to hear that we have made a difference. Read some stories from former residents about their experience of our program and the journey they have taken after leaving us.
Are you a former resident of Nama? Do you know someone who has been to Nama? We’d love to hear from you. drop us a line here and tell us how things are going.
Alex Martin – ‘I found the right track’
Alex came to us in 1992 to find his way back on track, Alex stayed with us for thirteen months and in that time found the right track he was looking for . He came back to visit us and share his story and show that he really appreciated the...
Djhan – ‘I learned how to stand back up with pride’
I came to Namatjira Haven in 2018 as a spiritually broken man. I had lost a lot of my life morals and values to substance abuse and found myself totally disconnected from my culture and my own identity. Today I am grateful for Nama and its program and staff. With...
Terry McGrath – “Giving back”
Hi, my name is Terry McGrath and I am currently the Team Leader at Namatjira Haven. I began my employment here in January 2007, originally as a Case Worker. I have held the position of Team Leader for approximately 10 years. I am also a Registered Nurse. I have qualifications...
