Berri

 

Services available to support local families, individuals, children and young people living in the Riverland


Aboriginal Family Care Advisory Forum

  • Provides advice to relevant organisations on culturally appropriate arrangements for Aboriginal children in Alternative care.

Community Development program

  • A wide range of services which address community issues and needs, and which involve all staff of the Riverland office.

Community Services Centre (Waikerie)

  • The Waikerie Community Centre provides a ‘one stop shop’ for people living in the area to agencies providing human services

Emergency relief

  • Assistance for people in financial crisis.

Family Relationship Service program

  • The purpose of the program is to improve the wellbeing of families and children by supporting positive family relationships through prevention and early intervention services.

Family Reunification

  • Intensive parenting, practical and family support to assist in the safe return of a child from alternative care to their own family.

Family Support

  • In-home support for families needing assistance with relationships, parenting, budgeting, home management, and linking with other community resources.

Foster and Respite care

  • Safe alternative care and accommodation for children who are unable to live with their own families.

Flying Start

  • A free, in-home early intervention parenting program to help families give their child (from 0 – 2 years) the best possible start in life.

Low Income Support program

  • Education projects aimed at raising community awareness of the issues related to poverty and its causes and ways of addressing poverty.

No Interest Loan Scheme (NILS©)

  • Assists eligible people to purchase essential goods, furniture, medical equipment, whitegoods etc.

Opening Doors - Riverland Aboriginal support program

  • A Supported Accommodation program for Aboriginal young people and young adults.

Supported Accommodation

  • Accommodation for families and single over 16 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, with support to help establish and reach specific goals.

Supported Tenancies

  • Counselling, practical support, advocacy and skill building for public and Aboriginal housing tenants at risk of eviction or homelessness.

Youth Development program

  • Riverland Aboriginal Youth Group (RAY)
  • Provides Indigenous young people in the Berri, Barmera and Gerard areas with social, recreational and educational acitivites.

 


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