For community, by community: The importance of Aboriginal-led initiatives during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc across Australia and the world. Almost every person in Australia has been affected in some way, but the virus – and government response – is disproportionately impacting our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Both the direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic on our people are wide-ranging, with […]
Narang Bir-rong is certified as a Great Place To Work
At Narang Bir-rong we take culture seriously. It guides everything we do. As a leader in Aboriginal Out of Home Care our employees are second to none and as a commitment to that culture all frontline staff must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
Our Elders: Essential to our Community
The dynamic and intricate system of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kinship is rarely understood by non-Indigenous ideas of family. Our traditional culture’s strengths in family functioning and raising children, and our complex knowledge systems, are vital to the wellbeing of all of our communities – as are our Elders. Australian Indigenous Elders: Traditional vs […]
Survival Day: the long-term impacts of colonisation and assimilation on Aboriginal people in Australia
Content warning: The following article discusses sensitive material that may be difficult for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers. As another Survival Day approaches, many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the country experience a resurgence of trauma, anger and deep sadness for the brutal injustices against those who have come before us – […]
Behaviour management in out-of-home care
While fostering a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life, often children and young people in care have experienced trauma that can create mistrust of adults. Because of this, they can sometimes respond or act in ways that carers find difficult to manage. It’s important to understand that the child or young person […]
Child Protection WeekEvery child in our community deserves a fair go
With Child Protection Week recently taking place, we wanted to shine a light on the work our amazing team is doing to support Aboriginal families and reduce the number of Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home care (OOHC). Keeping Them Safe Due to the severe over-representation of Aboriginal children in the child protection system, the NSW […]
Celebrating Aboriginal fathers
Father’s Day is a time for us to celebrate the Aboriginal fathers, grandfathers, uncles and carers in our community. These men play a vital role in the lives of our children and young people, and it is important that we promote positive fatherhood and address both the barriers and opportunities facing Aboriginal men today. Let’s […]
How COVID-19 is increasing the ‘digital divide’
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community are far-reaching, with members of our community disproportionately affected physically, psychologically and socially. A recent report by World Vision Australia and The Australian Literacy and Numeracy Foundation (ALNF), Connecting on Country: Closing the Digital Divide for First Nations students in the age […]
For community, by community: The importance of Aboriginal-led initiatives during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc across Australia and the world. Almost every person in Australia has been affected in some way, but the virus – and government response – is disproportionately impacting our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Both the direct and indirect impacts of the pandemic on our people are wide-ranging, with […]
Preparing for A Foster Placement
Becoming a foster carer can be a life-changing experience for both you and the child in your care. For first-time carers, preparing for a foster placement can seem daunting, so we’ve put together some hints and tricks to help you prepare. Before they arrive Welcoming a child or young person into your home is a big […]
