- $250,000 one-year grant awarded to Ngunytju Tjitji Pirni Aboriginal Corporation to develop Goldfields Indigenous Healing Service
- Part of the Cook Labor Government's ongoing commitment to keeping children and young people safe
The Cook Labor Government has awarded a $250,000 grant to support the development of a Goldfields Indigenous Healing Service (IHS) as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping children and young people safe.
Ngunytju Tjitji Pirni (NTP) Aboriginal Corporation has been awarded the one-year grant to undertake community engagement, determine the viability of a Kalgoorlie-Boulder IHS and develop a place-based service delivery model.
The IHS model provides services for children and young people impacted by abuse including child sexual abuse and is informed by traditional and local Aboriginal healing practices.
The State Government is committed to supporting Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations (ACCO) and recently awarded NTP the Goldfields Intensive Family Support Service (IFSS) contract.
IFSS provides intensive support to children and families at risk of involvement or involved with the child protection system.
The contract was awarded as part of the Cook Labor Government's Earlier Intervention and Family Support (EIFS) commissioning of services across Western Australia, which are delivering a record level of Aboriginal-led support for children and families.
As stated by Child Protection Minister Jessica Stojkovski:
"The safety and wellbeing of children and young people is a priority of the Cook Government.
"We're continuing to invest more than ever into keeping children and young people safe across Western Australia.
"This $250,000 grant will help the development of a Goldfields Indigenous Healing Service to provide more support for those living regionally.
"Importantly, it will also help boost ACCO-led service delivery to ensure our communities have access to culturally appropriate supports."
As stated by Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent:
"The establishment of a Goldfields Indigenous Healing Service represents a meaningful step forward in supporting those in our community who are suffering the most and are the most vulnerable.
"We welcome any new service for the Goldfields region, and this one will make a real difference in our community.
"It's vital we continue to invest in initiatives that promote healing, safety, and wellbeing especially for our children and young people.
"I'm proud to see the Cook Labor Government continuing to deliver real, practical support that helps strengthen families and build healthier futures across the region."
