About Us
‘Making a Difference’ epitomises who we are and how we work at EPIS.
It reflects our vision, our values and our mission; it underpins the work we do every day within our Communities.
It is the way the Board, management and staff strives to have EPIS recognised within the Inland Pilbara and Western Desert of WA.
We provide quality services to some of Australia’s most vulnerable individuals and communities.
Our service is built on good systems, significant resources, strong networks, partnerships, and the determination to be the best at what we do.
Caring is what we do best.
Who We Are.
EPIS is a not-for-profit organisation servicing those in need in the Newman area in Western Australia.
What We Do.
EPIS provides a basic support to the frail, aged, disabled, people with long-term conditions and their carers.
How We Do It.
We help by providing personal care, transport, respite care, domestic assistance, social support, centre based daycare and home-based nursing.
Our Ethos
We respectfully acknowledge that we work on Aboriginal land and pay our respects to community members and elders, past and present.
Our Vision, Mission, Values and Focus
EPIS Board and members are united in their description of EPIS as an organisation who takes very seriously it’s mandate to care:
Mission.
To provide an integrated range of basic support services to people who are frail aged, people with disabilities, people who have long term medical conditions and their carers. We do this so people can continue living at home and within their community, as well as enhancing their quality of life.
Vision.
To be the leading provider of quality frail aged and disability services to communities across the East Pilbara.
Values.
- CHOICES: The right of people to make choices in their own lives.
- RESPECT: The right of people to have dignity, respect, privacy and confidentiality.
- TRUST: The right of people to be valued as individuals.
- SERVICES: The right of people to access services on a non-discriminatory basis.
- HONEST: The right of the community to have an accountable and responsible service.
Locations
Newman Head Office
Ph: 08 9175 5179
702 Les Tutt Drive, Newman WA 6753
nicola.lake@epis.org.au
Newman Day Centre
Ph: 08 9175 1666
702 Les Tutt Drive, Newman WA 6753
newman@epis.org.au
Nyabalee House
Ph: 08 9175 1666
702 Les Tutt Drive, Newman WA 6753
respite@epis.org.au
Marble Bar Day Centre
Ph: 08 9176 1060
F: 08 9176 1069
Lot 19 Francis Street, Marble Bar WA 6760
PO Box 102
marblebar@epis.org.au
Tom Price Day Centre
Ph: 08 9189 2260
F: 08 9189 2284
32 Wattle Street, Tom Price WA 6751
PO Box 472
tomprice@epis.org.au
Desert Project
Ph: 0497 801 192
communities@epis.org.au
Our Team
EPIS is the leading provider of quality Aged Care and Respite Services in the Inland Pilbara and Western Desert. Our staff are dedicated to delivering a range of services with care and compassion.
Training forms a significant part of staff development and mandatory training in areas of Workplace Health & Safety, medication management, manual handling and safe driver training is undertaken throughout the year.
All staff are required to have a police clearance, working with children check, comprehensive first aid training and a drivers licence or willingness to obtain one. Cultural Awareness training is offered on a regular basis and is essential for working within local Communities.
EPIS employ over 30 staff and have a very small volunteer base. We care for over 200 people each year in remote areas of the Pilbara and Western Desert.
We have a strong team culture and reflect our Organisation’s vision, mission and goals with pride each day as we deliver services in-home and community care, home care packages and cottage and flexible respite care.
We have a strong Aboriginal workforce sponsored through the National Jobs Creation Package, building skills and knowledge in caring for our ageing communities.
With a strong commitment to working with other health professionals and partners to ensure the highest level of care for our communities, the EPIS core values are consistently reflected in our everyday work life.
Katrina Galley
Chief Executive Officer
Mandy Medlen
Director Financial Services
Director Operations
Aakriti Yadav
Human Resources Officer
Helen Medlen
Finance Officer
Elina Losaki
Finance Officer
Roderick McLeod
Care Team Leader
Kavita McLeod
Care Team Leader
Damien Kelly
Support Worker
Natalie Tapera
Care Team Leader
Tendayi Jayangwe
Support Worker
Tupou Kore
Support Worker
Tupou Fifita
Support Worker
Dave Woodhead
RDI Commercial Manager
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