Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services
Information to help you connect yourself with the correct services
It has been over 40 years since policy shifted away from the forced removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. However the policies of forced removal have left a legacy of trauma and loss that continues to affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, families and individuals.
Disconnected from family, culture, heritage and their land, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who themselves have 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. Family Inclusion in the Hunter is committed to working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and linking them in with services that can meet their needs.
Services specialising in supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families:
Muloobinba Aboriginal Corporation
Family support, emergency support and OOHC.
Yudhilidin
Support for mental and social wellbeing
YARN Psychology Services
Help coping with everyday life and stressful events
Aboriginal Outreach Services
Connecting you with local community and services
Wandiyali
Out of home care assistance
Wiyiliin Ta Counselling Team
Mental health, emotional and behavioural support
Birra-li Aboriginal Birthing Service
Culturally appropriate support and education during pregnancy, after birth and for children
Nikinpa Aboriginal Child and Family Centre
Early education and care service for children aged from 6 weeks to 6 years
Warlga Ngurra Women and Children's Refuge
Crisis accommodation for ATSI Women and children escaping from domestic violence
Aboriginal Hostels Limited
Accommodation for Indigenous Australians who need to be away from home to access life-changing education, employment, health and other services
Awabakal Ltd
Primary health care, aged care, children and family services
Aboriginal Legal Service
Legal Services
Indigenous Women’s Legal Service
Free confidential legal information, advice and referrals for women in NSW with a focus on family law, domestic violence and sexual assault
Durungaling Hostel
Accommodation for Indigenous people who need to be away from home for a range of reasons
Northern NSW Aboriginal Tenants Service
Information on rights as an Aboriginal tenant
Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES)
National Aboriginal recruitment and group training company
Bahtabah Local Aboriginal Land Council
Assists familes in need
Darkinjung Local Aboriginal Lands Council
Assists familes in need
Wonnarua Nation Aboriginal Corporation
Representatives of the Wonnarua people
Worimi Conservation Lands
Provide public access and promote safe and sustainable recreational and commercial use of the land
Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Lands Council
Assists familes in need
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