Activity details
The Western Australian Department of Communities funds 2 Indigenous Healing Services for children and young people and their families who have experienced child sexual abuse, family and domestic violence or are displaying harmful sexual behaviours. These services provide holistic therapy and counselling, adopting traditional Aboriginal healing practices and recovery for children and their families. The service aims to reduce the harmful impacts of family and domestic violence and support families and communities in keeping children safe from violence and abuse.
Implementation progress update
A new Indigenous Healing Service for Newman was announced in June 2025. For more information see First Indigenous Healing Service for Newman.
The Department of Communities has commenced an evidence based analysis of its funded Child Sexual Abuse Therapeutic Services and Indigenous Healing Services in consultation with the sector and other key stakeholders, to inform options for future service system enhancements and commissioning of these services.
More information
- Learn about the National Plan to End Violence against women and children 2022-2032.
- Read the First Action Plan 2023-2027.
- Browse the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Action Plan update.