North Coast
A key highlight was our involvement in the regional Far North Coast social planning committee
along with other key stakeholders across the region and government. As a group, we reviewed the
social plan and identified regional needs. We agreed to work on three key areas; improving outcomes
for children, reducing domestic violence and reducing homelessness. To achieve this we are using
a Results Based Accountability Framework for implementation planning. This process will enable us
as a service sector to work together to improve outcomes for children and families across the region
in ways that are measurable. Across the region the outcomes we are working towards in relation to
children include:
• Children and young people are happy and safe – born healthy, enjoy being at school, have
social opportunities and skills
• Children are ready for school
• Young people are finishing school with good social, literacy, numeracy skills and progress to
further education and/or work
• Families are supported to provide children the best possible start in life
Interrelate had the pleasure of auspicing the 2015 NAIDOC weekly schedule of events in the Far
North Coast. Tracey Mickley from the Family Referral Service organised six events between 6-11 July
in collaboration with Aboriginal workers and other agencies in our region. This week of activities was
led by an Aboriginal Steering Committee and all funding was achieved through grant applications
and donations. Mereki, our Aboriginal Community Development worker, provided children’s
activities and the entire Interrelate team supported the events. These included:
• Jar Jum Preschool Flag Raising Ceremony & Morning Tea - Over 40 people attended and
we were able to highlight that children are the next generation and created a family centred
celebration.
• Police Citizen Youth Club Vacation Care Cultural Sharing & Blue Light Disco - This event provided
a safe and culturally enriching activities for young people.
• Young NAIDOC Workshops and Parade - Workshops at Nglalingah Land Council/ Parade at
Lismore Workers Club - Young NAIDOC Participants took part in workshops and activities held
at the Land Council focusing on Dream, Believe, Achieve and Connecting with local elders and
community members.
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The North Coast region assisted 2,784 people this year.