Children & Families
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54 Reasons (Save the Children) – Assertive Outreach for Young People
Positive choices, positive future. Assertive Outreach for Young People provides you with flexible and individualised learning opportunities, as well as support to connect with school, vocational training and job pathways. Our trained team of youth specialists and teachers will work with you to determine your interests and strengths and what skills you want to develop. If you are already in contact with the youth justice system or feel like you might be at risk, our youth specialists will work with you to identify goals and support you to stay on track.
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54 Reasons (Save the Children) – Family Support
Our suite of Family Support services vary and can be tailored to specific needs or goals you have for your family. When your parents understand what you need in order for your brain and body to develop, they are more able to provide parental warmth, sensitivity and meet your basic needs. Our Family Support services reframe parenting by encouraging parents to focus on what their child needs to support their healthy development, versus making mums and dads better parents.
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54 Reasons (Save the Children) – Journey of Hope
Our in-school wellbeing program, Journey of Hope, equips children and young people to identify, understand and normalise emotions, empowering them to cope and respond positively. Students from primary through to high school are supported to develop positive strategies so that they have the tools and language they need to express their emotions safely, cope with challenges, whilst building confidence and self-esteem.
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54 Reasons (Save the Children) – Play2Learn
Play2Learn, giving children the chance to learn, grow and develop through safe and supported play based education.Safe and supported play
We know from extensive research that providing very young children with opportunities to learn, grow and develop through safe and supported play is crucial in shaping a child’s cognitive, social and emotional health, and consequently their behaviour in adult life. But supported playgroups don’t only benefit children. They can also provide parents who may be struggling with access to support in a friendly, non-judgemental environment.Our Play2Learn program is the largest of our Early Childhood Care and Development programs in Australia and has been running for more than 30 years. We currently run more than 200 Play2Learn groups for children and parents living in remote and disadvantaged communities across Australia.Read more
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54 Reasons (Save the Children) – Settlement Services
54 reasons is part of the Save the Children global movement, which works with children and families throughout the settlement journey – from humanitarian programs in countries facing conflict, to aid and support in transit, to settlement in new countries.
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54 Reasons (Save the Children) – Specialist Violence & Assault Services
If you have been affected by any type of violence or assault, you have a right to be listened to, believed and helped. Depending on your specific needs, our staff can provide you with counselling, case management support and crisis response. Our experienced team will help you find a way forward by focusing on your healing and recovery. We will listen and work with you to determine the kind of support you need, and identify things you’d like to focus on. We also understand that the things you want help with may change over time, so our services are flexible.
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54 Reasons (Save the Children) – Student Advocacy Service
The Student Advocacy service provides a range of advocacy services aimed to ensure children and young people can access and participate in education, at Northern Territory government schools in the Darwin and Palmerston region.
We aim to provide children, young people and families with a greater understanding of children’s rights to inclusive education.
We work alongside children, young people, families and schools to prioritise and plan around the best interests of the child, by addressing their needs and goals in wellbeing, education and social development.
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Akeyulerre Healing Centre – Strong Families
Family life is central for Arrernte people, when the elders started Akeyulerre they wanted to make a place that families feel comfortable to sit down together, heal and show respect for each other. At Akeyulerre we support the cultural systems and connections that hold families together and keep them strong, we understand the importance and challenges of living in large family networks.
Our ‘family nights’ happen monthly, bringing together and celebrating Arrernte families, we share stories, teach our kids and enjoy time together. We run annual Healing Camps on country to deepen our connections and to keep teaching our young people about country, language and healing.
The heart of our families is with our elders. At Akeyulerre our elders are employed to guide our work, teach the younger generations and provide important healing services within our community. We support our elders to sustain their roles as knowledge holders and carers, in their families and communities, as well as offer practical help for everyday life.
Family Support Services
The Family Support Service program invites Arrernte families to share their stories about what is important for them to be strong and safe. Akeyulerre will work with our families and elders to apply their understanding of being resilient and connected, to inform a model of care that will help Anglicare work well with Arrernte families.Read more
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Alawa Aboriginal Corporation – After School Care
The After School Care operates week-days after school . The program provides activities for children from 5 yrs old to 16 yrs old. Activities are based around health, fitness , hygiene and team play.
The After School program has a policy “No School, No Pool” in partnership with the Minyerri Primary School. The Billa-Pool provides a refreshing activity for the kids to cool off of hot afternoons. Activities are also run at the recreation basketball court to keep our children fit and healthy.
The Vacation Care program operates through School Holidays. A schedule of activities are organised and planned to keep the children in community busy over the holiday period.
Volunteers are welcomed to help out in both programs, you must have a NT Working with Children card (OCHRE Card) and be fully COVID-19 vaccinated.
If you would like further information, please contact us on 08 89759797.
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Alawa Aboriginal Corporation – Minyerri Playgroup
The Minyerri Playgroup is a service provided to families with children aged from 6 months to 5 years old.
It is a safe place for families to bring their children and engage in a various activities. Activities the children participate in are; singing, dancing, painting, coloring, being read stories, playful art & craft and toy time.
The children are provided a light morning tea and healthy cooked lunch.
There is no cost to families.
The Playgroup center opens from 8am to 12 pm – Monday to Thursday.
Please contact us if you require further information on 08 8975 9797 or email us from the contact page.
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