Aboriginal kinship program (Grannies group)

• Reach:

  SA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Current

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Aboriginal kinship program (Grannies group) is a peer support network of Aboriginal grandparents who advocate on behalf of issues affecting their children, grandchildren and their community. The grandparents meet every fortnight and meetings focus on:

• discussing drug use issues and the effect on the community
• providing support to other grandmothers, grandfathers and families
• discussing issues with relevant representatives from government, Aboriginal and community organisations
• providing opportunities for people to access outreach support
• working cooperatively with all key stakeholders to provide direction of issues impacting on the Aboriginal community.

The aims of the group are:

• to establish network and support systems within the group and community
• to reduce drug related deaths in the Nunga community
• to create an awareness of drug issues and to offer support and encouragement for a community approach to resolving issues
• to ensure grandmothers and grandfathers can access financial assistance when caring for their grandchildren
• to ensure Aboriginal organisations that receive funding to service the Aboriginal community are accountable
• to inform others within and outside the community about its purpose and hopes of achievement.

Abstract adapted from Council of Aboriginal Elders of South Australia

Contacts

Diana Grose
The Parks Community Centre
Cowan St
Angle Park SA 5010
Ph: (08) 8240 9633
Mobile: 0422 000 393
Email: Diana.grose@health.sa.gov.au

Links

• View information: Aboriginal kinship program (Grannies group)
• View news item: 'Grannies' offer a guiding hand
• View website: Council of Aboriginal Elders of South Australia