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Noongar Family Safety and Wellbeing Council Incorporated

The Noongar Family Safety and Wellbeing Council is an Aboriginal-led organisation working on Noongar Country to protect the rights of all Aboriginal children and to strengthen families. It provides a regional Aboriginal voice on child protection and out-of-home care, advocating for the safety, wellbeing and self-determination of Aboriginal children and families. The Council seeks to influence policy and legislation affecting Aboriginal communities and is engaged in Western Australia's out-of-home care reform. Its work is grounded in cultural identity, holistic healing and Aboriginal leadership, with a vision of a future where Aboriginal children and families are healthy, strong and empowered.

Legal entity name Noongar Family Safety and Wellbeing Council Incorporated
Starting off CASWA member since
Sector Child Protection and Family Support, Community Development
Core services
Location 1320 Hay Street, West Perth WA 6005
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Who we are

The Noongar Family Safety and Wellbeing Council is committed to a future for its people where Aboriginal children and families are healthy, strong and empowered. Working on Noongar Country, the Council provides Aboriginal leadership and a regional voice on the safety and wellbeing of Aboriginal children, particularly in relation to child protection and out-of-home care. It emphasises self-determination, cultural identity and holistic healing, and advocates to influence the policies and legislation that affect Aboriginal communities. The Council's work is guided by values including respect for cultural protocols, a commitment to excellence, Aboriginal empowerment, human rights, compassion, family-centred practice and non-violence. Through advocacy and representation it seeks to keep Aboriginal children connected to family, culture and community, and to ensure Aboriginal people help shape the systems that affect their children.

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Why partner with us

Talk to us about Aboriginal-led child protection and out-of-home care advocacy, keeping Aboriginal children connected to family and culture, and reform of the systems affecting Aboriginal children and families on Noongar Country.

Membership is free and open to all eligible Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) across Western Australia.

Joining provides your organisation with a powerful platform for influence, support and resource access.

Start the application process today.