On Track to Thrive is an early intervention program targeted at 5- to 9-year-olds who may be at risk of progressing to the criminal justice system. The $7.8 million two-year pilot will provide a pathway to support children and their families to prevent offending from eventuating.
Under the program, at-risk children will be referred to tailored and intensive support services focused on their health, home life and education. The pilot has been designed to reflect the unique needs, strengths and contexts of the Armadale and Geraldton communities.
Each site will support up to 25 children a year with integrated, culturally responsive, trauma-informed support services. Family participation in the program is voluntary, and each child will receive up to 12 months of wraparound support.
On Track to Thrive is being delivered by the Department of Justice, in partnership with the WA Police Force and the Departments of Communities, Education and Health.
At each location, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations will be working with families to support children who have been referred by WA Police.
Karla Kuliny had been engaged to deliver in-home support services in Armadale, while Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical Services will provide health and in-home services in Geraldton.
A newly-appointed Expert Reference Group of specialists with child development, cultural and community knowledge is providing advice and oversight to the program.
For more information, visit the On Track to Thrive program webpage.
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