Professionals who work with children and families
If you are a professional who works with children and families (e.g. teachers, doctors, or police) and you have concerns about a First Nations family, you can refer them to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Wellbeing Services.
Family Wellbeing Services are a one stop shop specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families to access support to improve their social, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing, and build their capacity to safely care for and protect their children.
Anyone can refer a family to Family Wellbeing Services for help. You can:
Your nearest Family Wellbeing Service will be in contact with you to discuss the referral details.
If we receive information to suggest a child may be in need of protection, a report will be made to Child Safety.
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Wellbeing Services brochure brochure , flyer flyer and poster are available for professionals and families.
You can make contact by visiting us in person, calling 1300 117 095 to find a service near you or by completing our online referral form.
To find your closest Family Wellbeing Service, view the below map and zoom in or search by location, selecting your preferred search distance.
View the list of all Family Wellbeing Services locations.
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