The first yarning circle explores different ways to think about health and wellbeing for your child, family and community. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health is viewed as a holistic concept that encompasses the importance of connection to land, culture, family, spirituality, and ancestry.  We look at what is important for your family and community and consider your child’s strengths and what they can do, rather than a diagnosis or concern that needs to be fixed.

The second yarning circle looks at how children, siblings and families are constantly learning, changing and growing, even when there are concerns about a child’s development. We explore the idea of when children develop, they do so within their own unique family, community and cultural environments – a process referred to connection and belonging. 

The third yarning circle looks at the importance of having strong and deadly connections with your child, family and community.  We work out what is important to your family and how the connections and interactions you have with your child can help you lead and learn together. 

This yarn explores how health care professionals can and will give advice to support your child’s development, but it is you who knows your child the best.  

The fourth yarning circle looks at the importance of wellbeing and staying connected to what grounds us.   It recognises that self care looks different for everyone and it is important to find what works for you.  There is no shame in taking a break and although looking after yourself can be difficult, it is important for staying strong.   

The final yarning circle looks at walking together to keep our children safe, strong, and connected to culture.  We explore tools and strategies for building relationships with professionals to ensure services are culturally safe and offer family and community centred care.