This program supports Indigenous families with a child or children aged from birth to 12 years living in the rural NSW towns of:
- Gulargambone
- Walgett (including Gingie and Namoi Reserves)
Working closely with families, our goal is to support and improve social, educational and well-being outcomes for children. This program is funded by The National Indigenous Australians Agency.
We do this by offering:
- practical support and advocacy for families to access services including those that promote and support health and wellbeing
- assistance to access childhood educational services such as supported playgroups, transition to school, preschool and school
- assistance to help parents/carers engage in their child’s education
- parenting support including information about health, budgeting, nutrition, time management, organisation skills, behaviour management, boundary setting and routines
- young mums' support group
- help to build self-esteem and empower families to stand up against violence and drug and alcohol abuse
- culturally safe Yarn Up groups
How to access this service
The Indigenous Parenting Support Service is free. Those interested can contact us directly or be referred by community groups or agencies.
