Working with & Understanding First Australians

Working with & Understanding
First Australians
TRAINER
Ivan Clarke
Ivan has many years
experience as a
counsellor, clinical &
educational consultant,
and group leader in the
Strong Aboriginal Men’s
Program. He was the
senior Aboriginal
counsellor with Link-Up
NSW specialising in
supporting stolen
generation clients with
alcohol and other drug
issues, trauma, grief and
loss, dual diagnosis and
mental health issues. In
2011 Ivan commenced
working as the State
Wide Educator for the
Education Centre Against
Violence.
Information:
Vicki 96206272
vickiw@fwtdp.org.au
Morning tea and lunch
provided, for special
dietary needs contact
Vicki 2 weeks prior to the
event on 9620 6172 /
vickiw@fwtdp.org.au
A Workshop for Non-Aboriginal Workers who have limited knowledge
or experience working with the Aboriginal Communities
The First Australians have a rich culture of family, kinship, nations
and protocols that have endured and still thrives today.
In this workshop we will look at key historical events and how they
have impacted on Aboriginal families, children and communities in the
past and into the present, as well as practical strategies for working
with Aboriginal children, families, communities and peers.
Register online at www.fwtdp.org.au
CODE:
WS15ACA
DATE:
5th March 2015
TIME:
8.45am—4.00pm
VENUE:
Rooty Hill RSL, Rooty Hill
COST:
$77 Members
$132 NGO Non-members
$165 Govt.
This workshop will explore…..

Our understanding of the impact of key historical events on Aboriginal
families and communities in the past and present

Awareness of Aboriginal nations, cultural practices, protocols, family and
kinship systems

The impacts of colonisation on the thoughts, actions and ideals of Aboriginal
families and communities

How our own thoughts, actions and ideals have impacted our work with
Aboriginal families and communities

Practical strategies for working with Aboriginal children, families, communities
and peers