Children, Youth and Family Services Aboriginal Best Start
Aboriginal Best Start is an early intervention and prevention program aimed at improving the health, development, learning and wellbeing of children from conception to primary school. It brings together parents, health, education and community service agencies into a partnership that concentrates on meeting the needs of young children. The service is available for children from birth to three years and their families.
Aboriginal Family Led Decision Making (AFLDM)
AFLDM provides a culturally respectful process that allows Aboriginal families and Aboriginal communities to have a voice in decision making for their children in relation to child protection matters.
Aboriginal in Home Support
This program is targeted to all Aboriginal families and women with new babies who may also have other small children. The support is available from birth through to three years to those who wish to participate and who live within one of the five catchment areas.
Boorai – Indigenous Supported Playgroup
The Indigenous Supported Playgroup provides opportunities for children and parents to interact through play. It provides opportunities for young children to develop and grow, to learn and practise new skills including social skills in a place where they can have fun playing with other children, their parents and other adult caregivers. It also provides a safe and nurturing environment for Aboriginal children and their families.
Cultural Support Planning
This service provides a Cultural Support Plan for children in the child protection system. The plan is developed by workers, carers and family members in order to allow the child in care to develop and maintain and establish links to country, community and family in a safe and appropriate manner.
Family Connections Worker
This program recognises the need for fathers and other male caregivers to be given positive role models and a voice in the raising of their children. The program aims to strengthen and support parenting capacity while respecting cultural identity.
Integrated Family Services – Indigenous Aboriginal Family Preservation
The Integrated Family Services – Indigenous (IFSI) program works to promote the safety, stability and development of children, young people and their families. IFSI aims to provide a culturally appropriate service to families to assist them in providing a safe, healthy, and nurturing family environment.
Out of Home Based Care – Koori Kare (Foster Care)
Out of Home Based Care provides a safe and stable home for a child who is temporarily unable to live at home. Koori Kare provides a 24-hour telephone response for after-hours emergencies.
Kinship Care
Kinship Care is a safe home provided by extended family or friends for children who are unable to be cared for by their own parents. This ensures family connections and cultural identity are retained.
Phone: 03 5150 0700
Email: cyfsreception@gegac.org.au
Address:
37-53 Dalmahoy Street, Bairnsdale VIC 3875, Australia
Services Provided:
Maternal and Child Health Services