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; and
• 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; and
• 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 (CFLCs).