Oyster Tribe’s
Aboriginal Advocacy & Advice Workshops
Supporting Families, Strengthening Communities
Program’s Core Objectives
To support Aboriginal families and strengthen communities by providing practical advocacy, legal advice, and education on navigating the child protection system.
- Empower parents and carers with knowledge of their rights and responsibilities.
- Facilitate healing, restoration, and community connection
- Provide hands-on guidance for legal and kinship care processes
- Deliver ongoing advocacy and support for families in need.
For more information, may contact Sheena Olsen at 0422 596 182 or send us an email at admin@oystertribe.org.au
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Program Models and Activities:
At Oyster Tribe Aboriginal Corporation, we are committed to supporting families and strengthening communities through practical, culturally grounded advocacy and advice. Our Aboriginal Advocacy & Advice Workshops are a cornerstone initiative, delivered in partnership with the Oyster Care Foundation and the Aboriginal Legal Service, and funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services.
Aboriginal Advocacy & Advice Workshops
Core Objective:
Empower Aboriginal families with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to navigate the child protection system, safeguard their rights, and foster community healing.
Program Focus Area:
- How the Child Protection System Works
Demystifying processes and providing clear, accessible information for families. - Rights and Responsibilities of Parents/Carers
Equipping participants with practical knowledge to advocate for their children and themselves. - Kinship Care, Guardianship & Restoration
Exploring pathways to keep children connected to family, culture, and community. - Legal Processes
Guidance on Section 90 applications, court orders, and the steps involved in seeking restoration or support. - Advocacy & Community Support Follow-Up
Ongoing assistance to ensure families are supported beyond the workshop, with connections to relevant services and networks.
Major Partners
Corporate Partner
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The scale of the problem
87%
of Aboriginal women experience family violence at some point in their lives – nearly double the rate of non-Indigenous women
Ready to start your healing journey? Our Aboriginal-led programs provide safe, culturally appropriate support for women and girls across NSW.
3 in 4
Aboriginal children in out-of-home care could be prevented with proper family support and healing programs
38,300
Aboriginal people experiencing homelessness in Australia, with women and children disproportionately affected
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Admin@oystertribe.com.au
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(02) 5858 4029
Objectives and Outcomes:
The Aboriginal Advocacy & Advice Workshops are designed to support families and strengthen communities by providing culturally safe, practical guidance and advocacy. Our objective is to empower Aboriginal parents, carers, and kinship networks with the tools and knowledge to navigate the child protection system, uphold their rights, and foster healing within community.
By delivering targeted workshops and ongoing support, we aim to achieve the following outcomes:
Increase understanding of the child protection system . Equip families with clear, accessible information on how the system works, demystifying processes and reducing barriers to engagement.
Empower parents and carers with rights-based knowledge.
Ensure participants are fully informed about their rights and responsibilities, enabling them to advocate effectively for their children and families.
Promote kinship care, guardianship, and restoration
Support pathways that keep children connected to family, culture, and community, and provide guidance on legal processes such as Section 90 applications and orders.
Strengthen advocacy and community support networks
Facilitate ongoing follow-up and access to community services, so that families are supported beyond the workshop environment.
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Our resource library offers culturally grounded materials to support your healing journey and cultural connection. From program guides to wellness resources, each document is created with respect for traditional knowledge and contemporary needs of Aboriginal women, families, and communities.
Aboriginal Advocacy & Advice Workshops
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Our Frequently Asked Questions
Oyster Tribe is committed to providing exceptional support and assistance to individuals with disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling and independent lives. Our comprehensive range of services includes Support Employment.
Our workshops are open to all Aboriginal parents, carers, kinship networks, and community members who want to better understand the child protection system, their rights, and available support services.
We focus on how the child protection system works, your rights and responsibilities as parents or carers, kinship care and restoration pathways, legal processes (including Section 90 applications), and ongoing advocacy and community support.
Our team provides ongoing advocacy and community support follow-up. You can reach out to our facilitators for further advice or to participate in our regular, fortnightly workshops for continued guidance.
Simply contact Sheena Olsen at 0422 596 182 (sheena@oystertribe.org.au) or Kaliah Ryan at 0480 571 918 (kryan@oystertribe.org.au). You can also visit our website at www.oystertribe.org.au for more details and upcoming event dates.
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Head Office
5 Fleet St, North Parramatta NSW 2151
Regional Office
99 Wingewarra St, Dubbo NSW 2830
