Taikurtirna Tirra-apinthi
Making Families Safer

 

What we offer

Taikurtirna Tirra-apinthi is a culturally responsive, trauma-informed, family focused approach to reduce the number of Aboriginal children entering out-of-home care. 

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Taikurtirna Tirra-apinthi is focused on achieving the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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The model is based on the understanding that it is in the child’s best interests to remain in the care of their family if it is a safe option.

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Practitioners support parents to address the issues that place their children at risk of being removed. This model includes family led decision making, coordination of safety plans, therapeutic and trauma-informed practical support.

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This is an outreach model to engage families where they feel safe, either in their homes or elsewhere. 

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Eligibility 

To be eligible for Taikurtirna Tirra-apinthi , families must meet all of the following criteria: 

• Have children in the family home or children are part of the family 

• Have at least one parent or child of Aboriginal or Torres Strait descent 

• Have at least one child who is at imminent risk of removal into care 

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Get started

Referrals must come from the Department of Child Protection. We cannot accept outside referrals.  

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Locations

• Western Adelaide