About the Program
The Stronger, Safer Families Outreach Hubs (Safety Hubs) provide culturally responsive support to Aboriginal families experiencing family, domestic and/or sexual violence.
The program takes a whole-of-family approach, with individual Men's, Women's and Children's practitioners walking alongside family members to support their individual and collective needs.
Using holistic, trauma-informed and therapeutic practice, the Safety Hubs work with families to address family, domestic and sexual violence, strengthen safety and wellbeing, and support positive and lasting change.
How We Can Support You
The Safety Hubs provide flexible, culturally responsive support tailored to the individual needs of each family member and the family as a whole.
Support focuses on:
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Strengthening the safety of women, children and families
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Reducing family, domestic and sexual violence
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Individual support for family members
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Supporting the needs and goals of the family as a whole
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Therapeutic and trauma-informed support
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Strengthening family wellbeing
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Supporting positive and lasting change
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Connecting families with other services and supports where needed
KWY practitioners walk alongside families throughout their support, recognising the individual experiences, strengths and needs of each family member.
Who Is the Program For?
The Stronger, Safer Families Outreach Hubs are for families who:
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Have at least one parent who is Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
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Are experiencing family, domestic and/or sexual violence within the home
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Have children living in the family home or children who are part of the family
Families must meet all three criteria to be eligible for the program.
Where Is It Available?
The Stronger, Safer Families Outreach Hubs are available across:
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Northern Metropolitan Adelaide
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Southern Metropolitan Adelaide
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Berri and the Riverland region
How to Access the Program
Referrals are welcome from individuals, families, community members, government and non-government organisations, and other services. Self-referrals are also accepted.
