Family Support Worker

Yoorana Gunya both Male and Female support workers to provide support to Aboriginal families. The purpose of
the Family Support worker’s role is to support and advocate for Aboriginal families within the Forbes community to have a healthy life. This can include helping families with booking their medical appointments at Yoorana Gunya, referrals to other services, helping families with transition to school and more. Family supports priority is ensuring families are healthy, safe and children are given a good start to life. Yoorana Gunya works closely and strongely with families to overcome any issues affecting their children not attending school.

Family work provides families with the opportunity to connect and interact socially through cultural activities, events and other group activities. The Family Support