Building Resilience and Nurturing Safe, Thriving Homes
Through the Targeted Early Intervention program, NBAC supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in building resilience, strengthening connections, and creating safe, nurturing homes where children and young people can thrive.
What is TEI?
The Targeted Early Intervention (TEI) program is designed to support children, young people and families at the earliest stages of need. By addressing challenges early, TEI helps prevent crises, reduce risks, and strengthen family bonds. Our approach is child-centred, family-focused and culturally grounded, ensuring that every family feels safe, respected and supported.
Our Approach
At NBAC, TEI is built around three key principles:
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Culture at the centre
– embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, traditions, and community connections in everything we do. -
Strengths-based practice
– recognising the abilities and potential within each family and building on what’s already strong. -
Holistic support
– looking at the whole picture, including emotional, social, educational and cultural needs.
Services We Provide
Our TEI program offers tailored support for families, including:
Casework and mentoring
helping parents and carers develop practical skills, routines and confidence.
Parenting programs
workshops and one-on-one support to strengthen parenting capacity and knowledge.
Youth programs
activities that support wellbeing, resilience, cultural identity and leadership in young people.
Community connection
creating safe spaces for families to engage with Elders, cultural activities and peer support.
Practical assistance
linking families to housing, education, health and other essential services.
Who We Support
TEI is available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people and families across our communities who may be:
Experiencing stress or challenges that put family stability at risk.
Wanting extra support to build parenting confidence.
Seeking stronger connections to culture and community.
Looking for positive activities and opportunities for their children and young people.
Why Early Intervention Matters?
When challenges are addressed early, families are more likely to stay together, children feel safer and more secure, and communities grow stronger. Early support helps to reduce the likelihood of out-of-home care, improve school engagement, and build a sense of belonging and identity.
Walking Together with Families
Our TEI team walks alongside families, not ahead of them. We listen first, then work together to create practical, culturally meaningful solutions. By partnering with families and the community, we empower children and young people to grow safe, proud and connected.
Strengthening Families. Nurturing Futures.
Every family has strengths worth building on. Through Targeted Intervention, we provide early support and practical guidance that helps parents and children stay safe, confident, and connected. By fostering resilience, strengthening relationships, and honouring cultural identity, we walk alongside families to create nurturing homes where children and young people can thrive together, and for the long term.
