Aboriginal Services in Torres
What Is This?
Aboriginal Services are resources and support that's tailored to Indigenous Australians. Providing health, education, employment and cultural needs.
How Is It Funded?
They are typically funded by government allocations, grants, and partnerships with non-profit organisations.
How To Access?
Access is usually through direct contact with service providers, community centres, or government agencies specialising in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander affairs.
Related categories
The following categories may be related to your search:
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General Advocacy Services
Diverse Communities & Social Services (DCSS Australia Inc.) Indigenous & LGBTIQA+ Community Justice and Social Services Charity / Not-For-Profit & Charity Community Consultants (NFPCCC) Indigenous DGR PBI Charities
#Dcss - Diverse Community Justice & Social Services (Www.Dcssjustice.Au) #Lgbtiq #Multicultural #Disability #Firstnations #Indigenous #Diversity #Equality #Inclusion #Dei #Nfp #CharityThis program enables us to assist people who are disadvantaged and who genuinely want to change their lives. Clients can complete a WDP through our organisation, for more information please visit: https://www.dcssaustralia.org/services or email Justice@dcssaustralia.org
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Aboriginal Health Services
Integrated Team Care
Torres Health Indigenous CorporationThe Integrated Team Care Program was established to improve chronic conditions outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people by improving access to primary health care, including cultural appropriate mainstream services, and by providing care coordination and access to brokerage funds (Supplementary Services) for eligible clients.
Thursday Island
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Community Health & Medical
Social and Emotional Wellbeing Services
Torres Health Indigenous CorporationTorres Health Indigenous Corporation (THIC) delivers Social & Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Services within the Torres Strait Islands to increase awareness on Mental Health, SEWB and adoption of self-care behaviours within communities. Improve access to prevention and early intervention MH and SEWB support services & to build capacities of Torres Strait communities to respond to community needs.
Thursday Island
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General Aboriginal Services
Pasco Care
Pasco Care is a NDIS Registered Provider delivering supports to First Nations People. We are experts in Mental Health and Disability Support services. Community Access, Accommodation, Daily support and Support connections and Coordination. We understand the importance of delivering a culturally safe and competent service to ensure fair and equitable access to all.
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General Advocacy Services
General Aboriginal Services
General Legal Assistance & Information
Community Information & Referral Services
QIFVLS - Cairns Office
Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal ServiceWe are a free legal service, for Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people, affected by family violence and/ or sexual assault. Our organisation was established to deliver culturally appropriate legal services including community education and community legal education.
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General Legal Assistance & Information
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Legal Service Queensland - Thursday Island
Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld South)Services Provided: Criminal, Civil and Family Law
Thursday Island
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Allied Health
Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA)
Indigenous Allied Health AustraliaIndigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) is a national, member-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander allied health organisation. IAHA leads sector workforce development and support to improve the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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General Legal Assistance & Information
QIFVLS - Thursday Island
Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Legal ServiceWe are a free legal service, for Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander people, affected by family violence and/ or sexual assault. Our organisation was established to deliver culturally appropriate legal services including community education and community legal education.
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Hospitals
Thursday Island Community Wellness Centre
Torres And Cape Hospital And Health ServiceThe Thursday Island Community Wellness Centre (CWC) was officially opened in 2014. The CWC was part of the State Government’s strategy aimed at improving health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and was funded under Rehabilitation Pathways and Chronic Disease facility programs by the Australian government.
Thursday Island
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General Accommodation Services
Thursday Island Hub Tenancy Services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Housing
Department Of Housing & Public Works (Housing)Housing Services (part of the Queensland Department of Housing and Public Works) plays an important role in providing housing assistance to people who need it most. The department supports a social housing system that provides safe, secure, affordable and appropriate housing options which improves the lives of Queenslanders.
Thursday Island
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Child Protection Services
Cape York North and Torres Strait Islands Child Safety Service Centre
Department Of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child SafetyChild safety service centres provide support and a range of services to children, young people, families and carers to ensure children's safety and wellbeing and to prevent children from being harmed.
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Peak Bodies
Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) - Cairns
NQPHNNorthern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is working to make health better for all people in North Queensland. We have a focus on improving health for populations that are most at risk, such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and older Australians. We are actively engaging people in communities through our Community Advisory Groups.
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Disability Information & Counselling
General Legal Assistance & Information
Your Story Disability Legal Support
Your Story Disability Legal Support empowers people with disability to safely share their story with the Disability Royal Commission and connect with local support services. We work in partnership with communities to deliver a person centred, trauma-informed and culturally safe legal service.
Servicing this region
The following businesses may not be located in Torres Community but they service the area:
