Community and Family Support
Supporting Aboriginal children, young people and families
Warlga Ngurra provides culturally safe, strengths-based and family-focused support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Women, children, young people and families.
Our CAFS program provides a range of supports designed to strengthen families, build individual capacity, promote wellbeing and help children and young people reach their goals.
We recognise the importance of culture, family and community in the wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people and families. Our team works alongside families in a respectful, culturally safe and trauma-informed way, building on their existing strengths and connections.
Our CAFS Support
Youth Individualised Support
Our Youth Individualised Support provides flexible, one-on-one support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young people.
Support is tailored to each young person’s individual needs, interests and goals and may include:
- Building confidence, resilience and independence
- Developing life skills and positive relationships
- Support with education, training and employment pathways
- Connecting with community, culture and positive activities
- Developing personal goals and working towards independence
- Assistance to access appropriate services and supports
- Support with navigating challenges and making positive choices
- Advocacy and practical support
We work with young people to identify their strengths and goals and support them to build the skills, confidence and connections they need to move forward.
Parenting Programs
Our Parenting Programs provide culturally safe support for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander parents and carers.
Programs are designed to strengthen parenting confidence, family relationships and children’s wellbeing. Depending on the program and individual needs, support may include:
- Building parenting knowledge, skills and confidence
- Strengthening parent-child relationships
- Understanding children's behaviour and developmental needs
- Supporting positive communication and connection within families
- Developing strategies to manage challenges at home
- Promoting children's safety, wellbeing and healthy development
- Building family strengths and resilience
- Connecting families with other appropriate supports and services
Our parenting support recognises that families bring their own knowledge, strengths and experiences. We work with parents and carers, not simply for them, to develop practical strategies that work for their family.
Family Support
CAFS can also provide support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families experiencing challenges that may affect their wellbeing, relationships or ability to thrive.
Support may include:
- Family support and early intervention
- Strengthening family relationships and connections
- Support to improve family wellbeing
- Information, advocacy and practical assistance
- Connecting families with culturally appropriate services
- Support to navigate service systems
- Supporting connection to culture, family and community
- Connecting families with other appropriate supports and services
Culture is at the heart of our support
As an Aboriginal Organisation, Warlga Ngurra understands the importance of culture, identity, family and community to the wellbeing of Aboriginal children, young people and families.
Our programs are delivered in a way that respects each person’s culture, experiences, strengths and choices. We aim to create safe and supportive spaces where children, young people and families can build confidence, strengthen connections and achieve their goals.
Who can access CAFS?
The CAFS program is specifically for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children, young people, parents, carers and families who meet the relevant program eligibility requirements.
Eligibility and referral pathways may vary depending on the individual program or support being accessed.
If you are unsure whether CAFS is right for you or your family, contact our team to discuss your circumstances and available support options.
Need support?
If you are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander young person, parent, carer or family looking for support, contact Warlga Ngurra to find out how we can help.
Phone: 02 4950 1566
Email: info@warlgangurra.org.au
Supporting our young people. Strengthening our families. Connecting to culture and community.
