Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) will deliver the first Indigenous Healing Service in Newman, as part of the new Pilbara Safe Spaces program.
The Indigenous Healing Service will be run in collaboration with Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) Aboriginal Corporation and the Newman Women’s Shelter, commencing later this year.
Together, the Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations will provide children and young people at risk with a temporary safe place at night, as well as culturally appropriate supports during the day.
The Indigenous Healing Service will include services for children and young people impacted by abuse or family and domestic violence that are informed by traditional and local Aboriginal healing practices.
Outreach services will also be provided to the remote communities of Jigalong, Punmu, Parnngurr and Kunawarritji.
Pilbara Safe Spaces is funded for the next five years through a $22 million joint contribution from BHP and Fortescue under the Resources Community Investment Initiative.
A further $7.3 million is being provided through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Regional Reform Fund for the Indigenous Healing Service and program administration.
Led by the Pilbara Development Commission, the Pilbara Safe Spaces program aims to keep young people safe and away from antisocial behaviour, while providing culturally responsive follow-up and outreach services – including life skills, education and employment – to address underlying and intersecting issues for vulnerable, at risk, unsupervised young people.
For more details, see our web page or visit the Pilbara Development Commission website.
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