Indigenous families - Resources
Information and resources relevant to practitioners working with Indigenous families. Suggestions for additional resources are always welcome at afrc@aifs.gov.au.
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Early Childhood
Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC)
SNAICC is the national non-government peak body in Australia representing the interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. The SNAICC Resource Service (SRS) seeks to fill resource gaps identified across the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family and children’s services sector and provide a central information sharing clearinghouse. The SRS hosts resources, information on conferences, projects, training and workshops and yarning topics.
Aboriginal Early Childhood Services Support Unit (AECSSU) - NSW new
AECSSU has an aim in common with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children's services, to promote the educational development of the children through provision of high quality early childhood programs. Programs must be culturally relevant to the children and enhance their self-esteem through the reinforcement of their cultural heritages. Information on programs and training, links, resources and publications are on site.
Family and children lead agencies and peak bodies
Karu Aboriginal Family Support Agency in the Northern Territory
Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council (QAICH) new
QAIHC is the state peak body representing the Community Controlled Health Sector in Queensland at both state and national level. Its membership comprises 19 Community Controlled Health Services (CCHS) located throughout Queensland.
Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency (VACCA) new
VACCA is a statewide Aboriginal community controlled and operated service established by our community in 1977. VACCA was given the responsibility by their community to promote, advocate and achieve positive changes in the lives of Aboriginal children, young people, their families and their community premised on human rights, self determination, cultural respect and safety.
Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi – Doing Good Work for Families
Waltja Tjutangku Palyapayi Aboriginal Corporation is a community-based organisation, working with Aboriginal families in remote Central Australia.
Health
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples – Mental health info
Auseinet informs, educates and promotes good practice in a range of sectors and the community about mental health promotion, prevention, early intervention and suicide prevention across the lifespan.
Aboriginal Drug and Alcohol Council (ADAC) - SA new
ADAC helps to ensure the development of effective programs to reduce harm related to substance misuse in Aboriginal communities. This mission will be carried out principally as an information and advisory centre for the Aboriginal community, the wider community and to relevant professionals and institutions, on substance misuse issues.
Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet
The Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet makes comprehensive, up-to-date information accessible to people interested in the health of Indigenous Australians. It provides a range of resources. Information is available on data sources, current research, theses, full text material, research findings and bibliographic data.
Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health
The Cooperative Research Centre for Aboriginal Health is a virtual organisation of 12 Core Partners and six Associate Partners representing health service and health policy agencies, universities and research centres across Australia. It aims to do research that will improve Aboriginal health.
Koori Druginfo
Alcohol and drug related information for the Koori community.
National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) new
NACCHO is the national peak Aboriginal health body representing Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services throughout Australia.
Success Stories
Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation - (ANTaR's) booklet of Success Stories in Indigenous Health shows that Indigenous-led health care initiatives often get the best results. The stories demonstrate that progress in improving Indigenous health is achieved when there is significant engagement with the Indigenous communities concerned and appropriate funding and support provided.
Parenting
Community resources online - Good stuff for Aboriginal families
Family Action Centre - Indigenous Programs for fathers
The Family Action Centre has a growing commitment to supporting indigenous communities and service organisations to deliver strength based approaches when working with families.
Hey, Dad! For Indigenous Dads, Uncles and Pops - Evaluation Report (PDF 679KB)
Parenting SA – Aboriginal Parent Easy Guide
Parenting and Child Health – Family & Relationships
Information for parents on a wide range of family and relationship issues, and how they affect the development of children and young people. Specific guides for Aboriginal families are available.
Raising Children Network – Indigenous Parents
Government Services
Australian Government Programs and Services for Indigenous Australians
This directory contains links to the most significant Australian Government programs for Indigenous people.Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs – Indigenous Parenting and Family Well Being Services Directory
Indigenous Justice Clearinghouse
Key Reports
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission : Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Bringing them home: The 'Stolen Children' report
Report of the Northern Territory Board of Inquiry into the Protection of Aboriginal Children from Sexual Abuse 2007
Ampe Akelyernemane Meke Mekarle - 'Little children are sacred' report (PDF 6.7M)