Council Services for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community

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We offer a range of services to support our local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members. 

Family Services

The Bubup Nganjin Program assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and children from birth to school age to connect with the following support services:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Parent Engagement Worker: Our Engagement Worker will home visit to personalise support to fit with a family’s needs and concerns. Together they will discuss goals for family and child, to build a healthy, nurturing environment to broaden their knowledge and strengthen family relationships.

  • Maternal and Child Health Nurse: Our MCH nurses deliver a flexible, culturally appropriate service to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families across the Hume municipality focusing on key ages and stages of children from 0-4 years. Centre appointments available.

  • Aboriginal Parents as Teachers Worker

  • Aboriginal Social worker available for families

    To sign up or find out more contact:

    Phone: 9205 2643

    Email: AboriginalEngagementTeam@hume.vic.gov.au

     

    Children Services

    We also offer programs to connect to the community including:

    • Early Start Kinder
    • Early Education and Care Services
    • Boorais and Beyond, facilitated playgroup
    • Koori Kids
    • Referral to support agencies

    To sign up or find out more contact:

    Phone: 9205 2643

    Email: AboriginalEngagementTeam@hume.vic.gov.au

     

    Youth Services

    Koorie Youth Drop In Program 

    For First Nations young people aged 12-18 years looking for a place to chill, yarn, connect with mob and celebrate culture. This is partnership program between Hume Youth Services and Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation.

    Registrations essential, walk-ins not available.

    Contact Beth on 0406 174 764 or email beth@sunburyaboriginalcorporation.org.au

    Click the link for more information https://www.hume.vic.gov.au/Things-to-do/Events/Events-Calendar/Koorie-Youth-Drop-In-Program

    Council works closely with community-led organisations including

    • Sunbury Aboriginal Corporation

    https://www.sunburyaboriginalcorporation.org.au/

    • Wandarra Aboriginal Corporation

    https://www.facebook.com/wandarragathering/