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Kambu Family Wellbeing Service practices a preventative and
holistic approach.
We actively contribute to building deadly families in our
community and support positive life choices by incorporating culture into our
community learnings to address
underlying issues that are impacting daily lives.
Kambu Family Wellbeing Service implements a holistic
approach to support families to connect with their community and culture.
What is the Family Wellbeing Service and what do they do?
Kambu Family Wellbeing Service provides in-home support and
connects you with services to help
with the challenges of raising a family.
Who do we support?
Kambu Family Wellbeing Service walks alongside indigenous
families experiencing life challenges and would benefit from support.
·
The child/ren or a parent identifies as an
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person
·
The child/ren are between the ages of 0 - 18 years
·
The family would benefit from access to the
Family Wellbeing Service
Please note that when concerns relate to an unborn child the
pregnant woman must provide consent
How do we provide support?
In-home & community-based support & advocacy
Parenting programs
Groups E.G: Men's group, Deadly Mums group, etc
Types of support provided to families:
Child wellbeing - assists with routines and managing the day
to day running of the house.
Parenting Skills - understand kids needs and development,
discuss alternative forms of discipline and link with parenting programs.
Domestic and Family Violence Support - explore conflict
between parents and/or child/ren.
Household relationships - improve Child/Parent relationships
and communication skills.
Social and/or community support networks- connect with local
peers, elders, services and groups.
Housing, Food, Clothing and Budgeting - make sure there is
good tucker, appropriate housing and working together towards goals for
household needs.
Physical health and disabilities - promote healthy
lifestyles, access to health checks, medical specialists and create connections
to NDIS.
Mental and Emotional Health - emotional support for the
tough stuff, including help with depression, anxiety and self-harm.
Alcohol and/or drug misuse - the impact it has on families.
How do I access the service?
Complete the online referral form:
https://qld-families-referrals.infoxchangeapps.net.au/
This referral form is for both
families and service providers. We recommend you gain consent from the family
prior to making a referral.
Who can refer a family?
·
Self-referral
·
Family
and Child Connect
·
Department
of Education and Training
·
Queensland
Police
·
Queensland
Health
·
Aboriginal
medical services
·
Community
controlled health services
·
Other
Government and Non-Government agencies
·
Intensive
Family Support
Family Wellbeing Service
155 Patrick Street, Laidley QLD 4341
Ph: (07) 5465 3353
Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
