NSW Boosts Aboriginal Family Preservation

0:00A major win for Aboriginal families in New South Wales, the government just pumped $350 million into the Aboriginal family, preservation program, run by groups like the Therawall Aboriginal Corporation. This cash will roll out support to over 20 Aboriginal community organizations statewide, aiming to keep thousands of kids out of care by offering, therapy, parenting help, and housing links. The overhaul comes after years of calls for better services tailored by Aboriginal communities themselves. Take Tarnika Stewart, a 33-year-old mom who beat addiction, joined healing groups and camps, and closed her child protection case. Now she's got stable housing and a thriving son proving these programs work when they're right for the culture. Families and advocates are fired up, especially with indigenous kids making up 46% of out-of-home care in the state, over 10 times the... ...rate for non-indigenous children. Minister Kate Washington called it the missing puzzle piece, co-designed to actually fit what Aboriginal families need,

1:04a mid-growing scrutiny on the whole child protection system. Starting this July, the program hits over 4,000 at-risk families, with extra funding for 30 more organizations helping non-indigenous ones. Two, firewalls team will add five case workers and two program officers to run more parenting sessions, child care links, and women's groups. This boost is about breaking cycles, keeping kids connected to culture, family, and community. Because it really does take a village to raise a child. Raya, stay informed with Sydney News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.