What Does a Shelter Do and What Are the Possibilities: A Holistic Model of Care
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Room 2: In-Person Only
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 |
| 9:20 AM - 9:40 AM |
| Room 2 |
Overview
Karen Dini-Paul, Warringu ATSIC & Davina Hickling, Warringu Atsi Corporation
Speaker
Karen Dini-Paul
Executive Director
Warringu ATSIC
What Does a Shelter Do and What Are the Possibilities: A Holistic Model of Care
9:20 AM - 9:40 AMAbstract
A National Plan Response: Indigenous-focused theory of change and the implications for a holistic model of care in the shelter setting.
Two fundamental questions were asked:
1. What does an effective, holistic model of care for shelters for First Nations women and children leaving family violence situations look like?
2. How can community-led shelters achieve this model of care despite limited access to funding and resources?
Identifying the ways in which a holistic model of care could reduce instances of family violence through opportunities for trauma-informed healing and early intervention, Warringu ATSIC developed a model to address the unique needs of First Nations women and children seeking safety and support in shelter.
Incorporating development across the five themes of Health, Children, Parenting, Housing and Home Making, Warringu delivers a robust, child and parent-centred support model that addresses the ongoing colonial impacts and systemic barriers through a First Nations community-led and informed practice.
Applying an indigenous lens to the theory of change, Warringu focusses on the Closing the Gap outcomes, person-centred coordination and integration that includes an intersectional approach.
Indigenous-focused theory of change is cultural competence and safety; formal partnerships and shared decision-making; targeted reforms.
Key Learnings:
Indigenous Lens in the Theory of Change;
Community-led shelters addressing DFSV within the First Nations context by acknowledging the unique socio-cultural dynamics within indigenous communities. Culturally adapted educational programs, community-led advocacy and accessible support services that are mindful of indigenous worldviews and justice concepts.
Two fundamental questions were asked:
1. What does an effective, holistic model of care for shelters for First Nations women and children leaving family violence situations look like?
2. How can community-led shelters achieve this model of care despite limited access to funding and resources?
Identifying the ways in which a holistic model of care could reduce instances of family violence through opportunities for trauma-informed healing and early intervention, Warringu ATSIC developed a model to address the unique needs of First Nations women and children seeking safety and support in shelter.
Incorporating development across the five themes of Health, Children, Parenting, Housing and Home Making, Warringu delivers a robust, child and parent-centred support model that addresses the ongoing colonial impacts and systemic barriers through a First Nations community-led and informed practice.
Applying an indigenous lens to the theory of change, Warringu focusses on the Closing the Gap outcomes, person-centred coordination and integration that includes an intersectional approach.
Indigenous-focused theory of change is cultural competence and safety; formal partnerships and shared decision-making; targeted reforms.
Key Learnings:
Indigenous Lens in the Theory of Change;
Community-led shelters addressing DFSV within the First Nations context by acknowledging the unique socio-cultural dynamics within indigenous communities. Culturally adapted educational programs, community-led advocacy and accessible support services that are mindful of indigenous worldviews and justice concepts.
Biography
Karen Dini-Paul is the Executive Director of Warringu ATSIC - specialist domestic and family violence service. Karen brings a fresh perspective to Warringu that recognises the expertise and valuable contribution Warringu can make in influencing changes needed in the Sector.
Karen's heritage is her mother, an Arrernte woman from Alice Springs and Italian Father who emigrated to Australia.
Karen was born in Cairns and worked most of her life in this community.
Karen’s career and personal objectives have been dedicated to improving the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through strategic advocacy and influencing policy and system reform.
Davina Hickling
Operations Manager
Warringu ATSIC Corporation
What Does a Shelter Do and What Are the Possibilities: A Holistic Model of Care
Abstract
A National Plan Response: Indigenous-focused theory of change and the implications for a holistic model of care in the shelter setting.
Two fundamental questions were asked:
1. What does an effective, holistic model of care for shelters for First Nations women and children leaving family violence situations look like?
2. How can community-led shelters achieve this model of care despite limited access to funding and resources?
Identifying the ways in which a holistic model of care could reduce instances of family violence through opportunities for trauma-informed healing and early intervention, Warringu ATSIC developed a model to address the unique needs of First Nations women and children seeking safety and support in shelter.
Incorporating development across the five themes of Health, Children, Parenting, Housing and Home Making, Warringu delivers a robust, child and parent-centred support model that addresses the ongoing colonial impacts and systemic barriers through a First Nations community-led and informed practice.
Applying an indigenous lens to the theory of change, Warringu focusses on the Closing the Gap outcomes, person-centred coordination and integration that includes an intersectional approach.
Indigenous-focused theory of change is cultural competence and safety; formal partnerships and shared decision-making; targeted reforms.
Key Learnings:
Indigenous Lens in the Theory of Change;
Community-led shelters addressing DFSV within the First Nations context by acknowledging the unique socio-cultural dynamics within indigenous communities. Culturally adapted educational programs, community-led advocacy and accessible support services that are mindful of indigenous worldviews and justice concepts.
Two fundamental questions were asked:
1. What does an effective, holistic model of care for shelters for First Nations women and children leaving family violence situations look like?
2. How can community-led shelters achieve this model of care despite limited access to funding and resources?
Identifying the ways in which a holistic model of care could reduce instances of family violence through opportunities for trauma-informed healing and early intervention, Warringu ATSIC developed a model to address the unique needs of First Nations women and children seeking safety and support in shelter.
Incorporating development across the five themes of Health, Children, Parenting, Housing and Home Making, Warringu delivers a robust, child and parent-centred support model that addresses the ongoing colonial impacts and systemic barriers through a First Nations community-led and informed practice.
Applying an indigenous lens to the theory of change, Warringu focusses on the Closing the Gap outcomes, person-centred coordination and integration that includes an intersectional approach.
Indigenous-focused theory of change is cultural competence and safety; formal partnerships and shared decision-making; targeted reforms.
Key Learnings:
Indigenous Lens in the Theory of Change;
Community-led shelters addressing DFSV within the First Nations context by acknowledging the unique socio-cultural dynamics within indigenous communities. Culturally adapted educational programs, community-led advocacy and accessible support services that are mindful of indigenous worldviews and justice concepts.
Biography
Bio coming soon...
