TW HUB PROGRAMS

Programs, supports and community activities provided at the TW Hub change regularly based on the needs and feedback received from the local community.

Please contact the TW staff member indicated below for more information about programs and services provided to Aboriginal community members.

WOMEN’S GATHERINGS

Women’s programs and activities are provided at the Hub (and at other locations as needed) on regular Tuesday mornings between 10am - 1.00pm.

This is a very dynamic program which changes regularly depending on the interests and priorities of women (of all ages) who access the Hub regularly.

The program includes a variety of visiting speakers, workshops, yarning circles and creative/craft sessions. Previous examples have included:

  • researching family genealogy

  • budgeting and financial literacy

  • cooking on a budget

  • healing circles

CONTACT:
For more information about women’s programs, contact:
Leticia Rickett: Aboriginal Families Thrive Support Officer
E: lrickett@redcross.org.au / T: 0410 726 585

MEN’S GATHERINGS

Men’s programs and activities are provided at the Hub (and at other locations as needed) on regular Friday mornings between 10am - 12.00pm.

The program includes a range of educational, information, social and cultural sessions (identified by the men at the beginning of each term). Examples include:

  • IT literacy and education

  • concessions and budgeting

  • personal development

  • accessing services such as NDIS

  • community outings.

CONTACT:
For more information about men’s programs, contact:
Simon Talanskas: Justice Reinvestment Program Coordinator
E: stalanskas@redcross.org.au / T: 0420 450 295

TW COMMUNITY EVENTS

The TW Hub hosts community events and celebrations throughout the year - in general during significant weeks (such as NAIDOC) and during school holidays.

CONTACT:
For more information about coming events, contact:
Simon Talanskas: Justice Reinvestment Program Coordinator
E: stalanskas@redcross.org.au / T: 0420 450 295

20 STEPS - POST RELEASE SUPPORT

20 Steps provides a ‘stepped approach’ to supporting men and women to take the essential practical steps required for successful first return to community within the first 90 days (such as access to ID, housing, Centrelink services, health checks, budgeting skills, basic computer literacy, cultural and community connection).

The program is supported with grants from the Department for Correctional Services (DCS) and the Paul Ramsay Foundation (PRF) to employ Aboriginal support officers to increase TW’s capacity to deliver intensive and coordinated support services to people following release from prison.

CONTACT:
For more information about 20 Steps, contact:
Deb Moyle: Justice Reinvestment Program Manager
E: demoyle@redcross.org.au / T: 0410 228 451

Aboriginal Families Thrive Program

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Aboriginal Families Thrive Program - Individual support

The TW team provide individually tailored and flexible support for Aboriginal community members and families.

Community members

The TW Hub provides an open door approach - individuals and their families are welcome to visit the Hub (at 36 Dale Street, Port Adelaide) to have an informal conversation with one of the Aboriginal Families Thrive Support Officers in the first instance. Community members are also welcome to call in advance to make a specific time to meet with one of the team.

Agency referrals

We encourage agencies to contact the team prior to referring a community member / family to the Hub for support to ensure we have a good understand of the purpose of the referral and all necessary individual consents to share information are in place, and to discuss our ability to provide the support services the person needs.

What to expect

The TW Hub is a welcoming community space for individuals / families to meet and discuss their situation with a TW team member.

When a person enters the Hub door, they do so first and foremost as a community member, not as a client. The team meet the person ‘where they are at’ and offer a flexible approach to working alongside each other to improve or develop whatever it is they are hoping to achieve.

Examples of outcomes for community members

  • Access to 100 points ID for work and other purposes

  • Improved housing security by working together with the family and the housing provider

  • Improved health and mental health through consistent contact and encouragement to keep appointments and health goals

  • The confidence to apply for jobs and attend interviews

  • Improved family stability following family and agency ‘case conference’ meetings hosted by the team at the Hub

  • Improved confidence to reconnect with community and navigate the many services involved after leaving prison

  • Access to psychology assessment and treatment and substance use harm minimisation case management through the visiting services available at the Hub

  • Connection to culture and other community members through the programs, activities and celebrations provided at the Hub.