Suport Aboriginal families through the Aboriginal Family Safety Workers in Child and Family Learning Centres

An Aboriginal Family Safety Worker in each of Tasmania's regions (North, South and North-West) delivers culturally appropriate support and engagement with Aboriginal families on activities that:

• promote family safety and raise awareness of family violence impacts on children
• overcome barriers to engagement and participation in early years learning environments
• support transition to school.

Activities undertaken by Aboriginal Family Safety Workers include:

• connecting families with specialist supports and services
• supporting the delivery of the trauma-informed evidence-based The Shark Cage Program for women that have experienced family violence
• working in partnership with Aboriginal Early Years Education Worker to deliver Pataway Play playgroup for all children 0-5 years to connect to, and learn about Aboriginal culture.

For more information about Child and Family Learning Centres see About Child and Family Learning Centres (CFLCs) - Department for Education, Children and Young People.