Professionals who work with children and families
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.
How to refer a family
Anyone can refer a family to Family Wellbeing Services for help. You can:
- find a local service to contact or visit using the service locator
- complete an online referral form.
What happens when you refer a family
Your nearest Family Wellbeing Service will be in contact with you to discuss the referral details.
Making a report to Child Safety
If we receive information to suggest a child may be in need of protection, a report will be made to Child Safety.
Promotional materials
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Wellbeing Services brochure (PDF, 486 KB) (DOCX, 15 KB), flyer (PDF, 250 KB) (DOCX, 12 KB) and poster (PDF, 297 KB) are available for professionals and families.
How can I contact Family Wellbeing Services?
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.
Find your nearest Family Wellbeing Service
To find your closest Family Wellbeing Service, view the above map and zoom in or search by location, selecting your preferred search distance.
View the list of all Family Wellbeing Services locations.
Services delivered by:
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Health Service (ATSICHS) Brisbane
Cape York and Gulf RAATSICC
CQID
CRAICCHS
Gidgee Healing
Girudala
Goolburri
Gungarde
Gurriny
Kalwun
Kambu Health
Kummara Association
Kurbingu Youth Development
Mamu Health Service Limited
Moreton ATSICHS
Mulungu
Mununjali
Mura Kosker Sorority
The Murri School
Nhulundu
NPA Family and Community Services
Palm Island
Pormpur Paanthu Aboriginal Corporation
Refocus
TAIHS
Wuchopperen Health Service
Yulu-Burri-Ba - Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health