Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services
It has been over 40 years since policy shifted away from the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. However those policies have left a legacy of trauma and loss that continues to affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families and individuals. Their children continue to be removed at higher rates and they spend more time in out-of-home care which is more often with carers who are not Aboriginal or Torress Strait Islander.
Disconnected from family, culture, heritage and their land, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – many who themselves experienced the out-of-home care system – now struggle to parent with limited understanding of who they are and where they come from, commonly with poor or absent parenting role models. FISH is committed to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents, families and communities and linking them with programs and services to meet their needs and rights.
Services specialising in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families and Communities
First Nations Women’s Legal Service Contact Liine
Free confidential legal information, advice and referrals for women in NSW with a focus on family law, domestic violence and sexual assault
Aboriginal Legal Service
Legal Services
Hunter Primary Care: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Health Services (various)
Connecting you with local community and services
Warlga Ngurra Women and Children's Refuge
Crisis accommodation for ATSI Women and children escaping from domestic violence
Nikinpa Aboriginal Child and Family Centre
Early education and care service for children aged from 6 weeks to 6 years
Aboriginal Maternal Infant Health Services (Hunter New England Health)
Culturally appropriate support and education during pregnancy, after birth and for children
Family Services
Family support, emergency support and OOHC.
Durungaling Hostel (Lambton)
Accommodation for Indigenous people who need to be away from home for a range of reasons
Wiyiliin Ta Counselling Team
Mental health, emotional and behavioural support
Primary health care, aged care, children and family services
NSW Aboriginal Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Services
Information on rights as an Aboriginal tenant
Out of home care, family preservation & restoration assistance
Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES)
National Aboriginal recruitment and group training company
Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Lands Council
Assists families in need
Worimi Conservation Lands
Provide public access and promote safe and sustainable recreational and commercial use of the land
Assists families in need
Assists families in need
Representatives of the Wonnarua people
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