Who is this service for?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People who:
- Under the care of the Department of Child Safety (e.g. Foster Care or Living Arrangements)
- Unable to live with their Indigenous Family or Kin
- Would benefit from support to stay connected to their Culture, Community, and Family
Referrals
This service is currently not open for self-referrals, but children and families are welcome to discuss a referral with their Child Safety Officer or the Strong in Family & Culture Manager.
- Calling your local CQID office
How CQID can help?
- Give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children, Young People and Families a voice in decisions that affect them
- Actively find and connect Children, Young People and Families and Kin networks
- Support regular contact with Maternal and Paternal Family across generations
- Help children feel proud of their Cultural Identity and Land and Sea Connections
- Work with residential care staff to build cultural understanding
- Support non-Indigenous Foster Carers/Carers to promote Cultural Connection
- Strengthen Children and Young People’s sense of belonging and improve their social and emotional wellbeing
