11: Links to the community
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Family worker resources
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A family-centered approach is a way of working in partnership with families to help them make their own decisions.
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This page provides links to resources, services, government agencies and support organisations working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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Children do well when their parents feel supported and accepted in their communities. You can help rainbow families feel like they belong in your community by being inclusive and respectful.
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Most parents need support. Support helps you be the parent you want to be.
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A confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter. 13YARN empowers our community with the opportunity to yarn without judgement and provide a culturally safe space to speak about their needs, worries or concerns.
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Teaching activities in Children's Resources
To accompany this module, please use the following resources from Children's Resources:
1. We Remember: Australia's story eBook and accompanying resources, including a downloadable, printable eBook, audio and video read-along versions, Key Word Sign lessons, extension teaching activities, and printable teaching materials. This book is layered so it can be used from preschool age, right through to upper primary school-aged children. Each of the audio, video and interactives have reduced narration for the younger version of the eBook.
2. We Remember songs. There are lyrics, guitar and keyboard chords and recordings to sing along to.
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Resources for parents and family workers
There is some good research-based information in these online articles. There will also be many tips that are relevant for family workers.
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This book was written by one of our Steering Committee members, who helped write and edit many of the modules in these programs. The book is available for purchase and is not part of the free resources in this project. However, it is a highly recommended resource.