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A short guide to information and resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers, and for services that want to support them well.
Yarning-style projects
Support activities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers often use yarning, sharing experience in conversation, alongside awareness-raising for the services that work with carers.
Shoulder-to-Shoulder booklet
Shoulder-to-Shoulder information booklet: information for Aboriginal families who have a child or young person with a disability.
Resources and links
- Aboriginal Resources and Pathways website
- Aboriginal links: sites with information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture.
- Aboriginal Carers Support Guide
- Carer information and statistics
- Media release on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (archived)
General information only. This guide runs no program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander carers and does not take referrals or enquiries.