Updates and Community Highlights
Stay connected with the latest news, events, and community initiatives. From cultural celebrations to important updates about our services, this section keeps you informed about what’s happening and how you can be part of it.
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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
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A Carer by Nature: Dianna
A simple conversation with a friend sparked something in Dianna and gave her the courage to become a foster carer. At a crossroads in her life, Dianna was deciding what to do next and her
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An Extended Family: Julie and Dean
Becoming foster carers had been on Julie and Dean’s mind for some time, but life had always got in the way. When they were in their 50s, they decided that it was the right time
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Magic Moments: Bree and Justin
With three adult children of their own, Bree and Justin felt like they had more to give as parents. For them, raising their own biological children was just the start, and by becoming foster carers
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Narang Bir-rong is certified as a Great Place To Work
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
- Articles, Events
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
2024 NAIDOC Charity Ball
Thank you for being a part of this memorable night.
We look forward to your continued support and participation next year.
Keep The Fire Burning: Blak, Loud & Proud!
