The State Government has awarded a $250,000 grant to support the development of a Goldfields Indigenous Healing Service (IHS) as part of its ongoing commitment to keeping children and young people safe.
Ngunytju Tjitji Pirni (NTP) Aboriginal Corporation has been awarded the one-year grant to undertake community engagement, determine the viability of a Kalgoorlie-Boulder IHS and develop a place-based service delivery model.
The IHS model provides services for children and young people impacted by abuse including child sexual abuse and is informed by traditional and local Aboriginal healing practices.
The State Government is committed to supporting Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations (ACCO) and recently awarded NTP the Goldfields Intensive Family Support Service (IFSS) contract.
IFSS provides intensive support to children and families at risk of involvement or involved with the child protection system.
The contract was awarded as part of the State Government Earlier Intervention and Family Support (EIFS) programs across Western Australia - delivering a record level of Aboriginal-led support for children and families.
The State Government is committed to supporting ACCO-led service delivery in line with the National Agreement on Closing the Gap.
Read the Ministerial media statement: Grant awarded for Goldfields Indigenous Healing Service.
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