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Family & Community Services
Ngatanwarr!
(Welcome!)
We are committed to building a strong, healthy Aboriginal community. We offer holistic services that support healthy lifestyles, connection to culture and place. At Gunditjmara, we are dedicated to stepping up our efforts in addressing the issues. We understand through cooperation and community empowerment we believe we can facilitate progress and growth for. We are always striving to make a difference, and invite you to learn more and be part of the community.
We recognise that connection to culture, family, community, and Country is important when building strong Aboriginal communities.
When you work with us, we will ensure that your voice is heard. Our aim is that you receive the care, support and opportunities for connection to culture and community that best supports you. We believe that everyone has the right to live a happy and healthy life and we are here to walk beside you every step of the way. We understand that you are the expert of your life and we are committed to listening and empowering you throughout your journey.
Skye Munro
Manager Family & Community Services
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Youth Programs
Mondays
4:30 pm
Aboriginal Cultural Planning Support
A cultural support plan is an individualised plan or support agreement that aims to develop or maintain children's cultural identity through connection to family, community and culture, while they are in care.
Koori Youth
Justice (KYJ)
The Koori Youth Justice Program aims to engage with young people who are currently on Justice or Diversionary Orders and or transitioning Post and Pre- Court Orders.
Better
Futures
Engaging earlier with care leavers, we support them to have an active voice in their transition planning, and providing culturally appropriate individualised supports both in-care and post-care.
Koorramook
Playgroup
Your child will be introduced to stimulating and engaging developmental experiences and activities aimed at getting your child/children kindergarten and school ready in a culturally safe environment.
Aboriginal
Kinship Care
Aboriginal Kinship Care maintains bonds during times when an Aboriginal child might not be able to live with their parents and helps them stay connected to culture and feel supported by the community.
Koori Pre School Assistant (KPSA) Cultural Advisor
Providing Koorie Cultural educational programs
to kindergartens, both council and private organisations, in the Warrnambool, Moyne and
Corangamite shires.
Targeted Care Packages
Care Packages are tailor-made specifically to suit each individual child. Our aim is to provide culturally safe and considered support that encourages happy, healthy, strong children and growing young adults.
Women's Programs
Adult Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB)
This program provides holistic support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that are experiencing social, emotional, cultural and mental health challenges.
Financial
Counselling
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Yarning Circle (Women's Group)
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Aboriginal Tenancy
at Risk (ATAR)
Get support in areas including; if you're having trouble paying your rent, having disagreements with neighbours, or advocating on your behalf in relation to issues relating to maintenance or any other housing-related matter.
Family Safety & Healing - Victim/Survivor
Culturally sensitive, confidential, and professional support for Aboriginal people and to non-Aboriginal partners of Aboriginal women or fathers of Aboriginal children who have been impacted by family violence .
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Men's Programs
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Aboriginal Tenancy
at Risk (ATAR)
Get support in areas including; if you're having trouble paying your rent, having disagreements with neighbours, or advocating on your behalf in relation to issues relating to maintenance or any other housing-related matter.
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Family Safety & Healing - Men Who Use Violence
Culturally sensitive, confidential, and professional support for Aboriginal men who use family violence and to non-Aboriginal partners of Aboriginal women or fathers of Aboriginal children who use family violence.
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Family Programs
Family Safety & Healing - Victim/Survivor
Culturally sensitive, confidential, and professional support for Aboriginal people and to non-Aboriginal partners of Aboriginal women or fathers of Aboriginal children who have been impacted by family violence .
Integrated Family
Services (IFS)
The IFS Program provides culturally sensitive, confidential, professional advocacy and support services to vulnerable Aboriginal families living in South West Victoria who are requiring some extra parenting support.