Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities

Good practice principles: A rights-based framework for engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples A framework developed by the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) and 1800RESPECT.

Breaking The Cycle of Trauma, Koori parenting: What works for us This Victorian Aboriginal Health Service Resource conveys key messages and practical strategies to help Koori parents break inter-generational cycles of trauma within their families. Poster and postcard versions of the resource are also available.

The Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service

The 1800RESPECT website

Indigenous Constitutional Recognition through a Voice In the course, you’ll discover what is meant by Indigenous Constitutional Recognition through a Voice – and what a Voice to Parliament is, and is not. You will also learn why a Referendum is required to make it happen.

Working with Aboriginal community members experiencing family violence

Yarn SafeA video by VACCA that demonstrates instances of culturally unsafe language and provides information and guidance to support the use of language that is culturally safe and inclusive.

• Childs Voice Booklet VACCA Download the Child’s Voice tool which aims to help workers engage with kids and get to know them, understand their worries and wishes and develop plans that are child centred and informed.
• SNAICC SNAICC is the National voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families.
• Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Information and Resource Guide Victorian Department of Education & Training
• Healing our children and young people: A framework to address the impacts of domestic and family violence This resource is for policy makers and practitioners working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children who have experienced domestic and family violence and have come into contact with child protection systems. This framework is designed to be implemented in local contexts, to meet local needs.
• Webinar: Responding to family violence in First Nations families to support children’s social and emotional wellbeing This webinar drew on the voices, experiences and knowledge of First Nations practitioners to explore how services can better listen to, engage with, and support First Nations communities.
• Webinar: Supporting the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children through a collaborative community approach The presenters explored the practical implementation of collaboration with Aboriginal communities and how this sits alongside traditional therapeutic approaches in non-Aboriginal services to deliver positive outcomes, particularly for infant and child mental health.

• 13YARN  National crisis support line for mob Designed, led and delivered by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, 13YARN (on 13 92 76) will offer a confidential, one-on-one yarning opportunity for mob with a Lifeline Australia trained Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Crisis supporter 24 hours, 7 days a week.  13YARN is was developed in collaboration with Lifeline Australia and Gayaa Dhuwi (Proud Spirit) Australia. The service has been co-designed with expertise from Lifeline and several Aboriginal mental health professionals including NACCHO Australia, Black Dog Institute Aboriginal Lived Experience team and the Centre for Excellence in Suicide Prevention. We have also sought input from Torres Strait Islander, remote, regional, and urban peoples with lived experience.  If you, or someone you know, are feeling worried or no good, we encourage you to connect with 13YARN on 13 92 76 (24 hours/7 days) and talk with an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter.
• Call It Out – Reporting Racisim The Call it Out portal is now accepting reports of interpersonal or systemic racism. The platform is run by the Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education & Research and the National Justice Project.
  Organisers say this makes it the first independent and Indigenous-led alternative to traditional racism complaint systems and legal processes
• A Quick Guide to Child Protection for Koori Families A guide developed by the Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service.
• Koori Family Violence Police Protocols: what you can expect Aboriginal Family Violence Prevention and Legal Service Victoria guide for Koori families.

Yarning Up on Trauma

VACCA’s training program where participants discuss the nature and effects of trauma including physical, social, emotional and spiritual impacts on Aboriginal families. There is a focus upon understanding trauma in the context of Aboriginal history: through colonisation, stolen generations, disadvantage and institutionalised racism. Across the four days map this history to place the trauma of Aboriginal people today within that context.

Emerging Minds

Free online training is available from one to four hour modules covering a range of topics, including working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

• Maggolee A website showcasing good practice in the way local government engages with Aboriginal communities.
• Melbourne Local Aboriginal Networks and Gathering Places
• Local Aboriginal Networks and Gathering Places
• Koori Curriculum The Koori Curriculum is an Aboriginal Early Childhood consultancy that supports early childhood educators to grow their cultural confidence and capacity.