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Updates and Community Highlights

Stay connected with the latest news, events, and community initiatives. From cultural celebrations to important updates about our services, this section keeps you informed about what’s happening and how you can be part of it.

Narang Bir-rong is certified as a Great Place To Work

We are the first Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation to receive this certification! At Narang Bir-rong we take culture seriously. It guides everything we do. As a leader in Aboriginal Out of Home Care our employees

Our Elders: Essential to our Community

The dynamic and intricate system of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander kinship is rarely understood by non-Indigenous ideas of family. Our traditional culture’s strengths in family functioning and raising children, and our complex knowledge systems,

How COVID-19 is increasing the ‘digital divide’

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community are far-reaching, with members of our community disproportionately affected physically, psychologically and socially. A recent report by World Vision Australia and

For community, by community: The importance of Aboriginal-led initiatives during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc across Australia and the world. Almost every person in Australia has been affected in some way, but the virus – and government response – is disproportionately impacting our Aboriginal

Survival Day: the long-term impacts of colonisation and assimilation on Aboriginal people in Australia

Content warning: The following article discusses sensitive material that may be difficult for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers. As another Survival Day approaches, many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the country experience

Celebrating Aboriginal fathers

Father’s Day is a time for us to celebrate the Aboriginal fathers, grandfathers, uncles and carers in our community. These men play a vital role in the lives of our children and young people, and

Behaviour management in out-of-home care

While fostering a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life, often children and young people in care have experienced trauma that can create mistrust of adults. Because of this, they can sometimes respond

Child Protection WeekEvery child in our community deserves a fair go

With Child Protection Week recently taking place, we wanted to shine a light on the work our amazing team is doing to support Aboriginal families and reduce the number of Aboriginal children and young people in out-of-home

For community, by community: The importance of Aboriginal-led initiatives during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc across Australia and the world. Almost every person in Australia has been affected in some way, but the virus – and government response – is disproportionately impacting our Aboriginal

Preparing for A Foster Placement

Becoming a foster carer can be a life-changing experience for both you and the child in your care. For first-time carers, preparing for a foster placement can seem daunting, so we’ve put together some hints and

A Carer by Nature: Dianna

A simple conversation with a friend sparked something in Dianna and gave her the courage to become a foster carer. At a crossroads in her life, Dianna was deciding what to do next and her

An Extended Family: Julie and Dean

Becoming foster carers had been on Julie and Dean’s mind for some time, but life had always got in the way. When they were in their 50s, they decided that it was the right time

2024 NAIDOC Charity Ball

Thank you for being a part of this memorable night.
We look forward to your continued support and participation next year.
Keep The Fire Burning: Blak, Loud & Proud!

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