These resources has been put together to provide some information about holistic ways to support your young people’s social and emotional wellbeing.
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OCHRE Opportunity Hubs
Opportunity Hubs aim to provide Aboriginal young people with the confidence and knowledge to follow a supported pathway between school and further education and/or employment. Opportunity Hubs support linkages between education and sustainable jobs for Aboriginal young people.
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Council for Intellectual Disability- Aboriginal Health Worker Guide
The Aboriginal Health Worker Guide is for First Nations people with intellectual disability and their supporters to learn about Aboriginal Health Workers and what they do.
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Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant
Elsa Dixon Aboriginal Employment Grant (EDAEG) is a NSW Government Initiative that utilises a number of strategies to develop and support Aboriginal people through the creation of training and employment opportunities.
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Aboriginal Health Unit at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead
The Aboriginal Health Unit, located on level one of the hospital, provides information and support for Aboriginal families. It is a place where Aboriginal families can meet, have a cup of tea, share a meal or use the phones in a relaxed, culturally appropriate environment.
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Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW
The AH&MRC is the voice on Aboriginal Health and the peak body who represents ACCHOs in NSW that play a vital role in addressing the needs of Aboriginal people and improving Aboriginal health outcomes.
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National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO)
NACCHO, the national peak body representing 146 Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) across the country on Aboriginal health and well being issues, provide an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service (ACCHS) that delivers a holistic and culturally appropriate health services is an incorporated Aboriginal organisation initiated by and based in a local Aboriginal community.
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Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Services
Aboriginal Maternal and Infant Health Services (AMIHS) support pregnant women, their families and community. AMIHS can help you with: your health during and after your pregnancy, your baby’s health and how they’re growing.
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Headspace- ‘Take a Step’ resources
‘Take a Step’ resources have been developed in partnership with the headspace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Youth Reference Group (Womenjeka Reference Group), Marumali Consultations, the headspace National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group and headspace National.
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Building Strong Foundations (BSF) service
BSF services are for Aboriginal children, families, and communities. BSF services support you with: feeding, settling and sleeping, health and development, being school ready.