Page 5005 - Week 13 - Thursday, 2 November 2017
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(4) There are currently 486 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children registered to participate in Growing Healthy Families across the three child and family centres.
(5) The following outcomes are being achieved:
• Strengthened links to Koori Preschool;
• Increased participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and their families in the program;
• Successful community events promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture; and
• Programs are culturally proficient, safe and relevant to local community.
Attachment A
The following table shows the Growing Healthy Families programs facilitated at Gungahlin Child and Family Centre
|
Program |
Description |
Who |
|
Boys Group |
A group for Aboriginal boys facilitated by an Aboriginal man. Activities include traditional games, sports and mentoring. |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys. |
|
Deadly Bubs |
A supported playgroup focusing on strengthening community and cultural connections and promoting positive child-parent relationships |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children under five and their parents and carers. |
|
Girls group “Tiddas” |
Cultural, Hip-hop and contemporary dance to achieve confidence and build self-esteem. |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander girls. |
|
Parents Group |
Art and craft, traditional/ non-traditional encouraging entrepreneurship. |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents, carers, grandparents. |
|
Tracks to Reconciliation Event |
Celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, involving a walk around the local area to identify places/services of interest and significance. |
A community wide event promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and participation. |
|
NAIDOC by the Lake |
An annual community education event organised for families at the Belconnen Arts Centre. This is an opportunity to learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures |
A community wide event promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and participation. |
|
Deadly Mob |
A school based program focusing on the physical, social and cultural wellbeing. |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children at Harrison Primary School. |
Attachment A
The following table shows the Growing Healthy Families programs facilitated at West Belconnen Child and Family Centre
|
Program |
Description |
Who |
|
Koori Kids |
Koori Kids focuses on healthy lifestyle choices, confidence building, positive role modelling, aspirations, creative arts, and future pathways. |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children aged 8-12. |
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