The FUTURE OF
FIRST NATIONS
BEGINS AT THE
GRASSROOTS.
We are resilient
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We are strong
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We are grassroots heroes
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We are resilient · We are strong · We are grassroots heroes ·
WUNYA. KAYA. NGAJI GURRKIN. HI. WE ARE GRASSROOTS PROJECTS.
We are dedicated to promoting the well-being and empowerment of first nations communities.
we provide services for mob by mob.
Allied Health
100% for Mob, by Mob; our Allied Health professionals combine both learned and lived experience to deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed care that goes beyond typical therapy. We ground our interventions in a core understanding of the need for cultural connection, wisdom and the inherent power this brings. We provide action-focused solutions to address barriers and combine standard practises with more mob-friendly methods such as art and narrative therapy to better draw out information and target tailored solutions. We are experts in AOD, Domestic and Family Violence, Justice and Legal Systems, Grief and Loss and improving Social and Emotional Wellbeing for our mob.
We support the assessment of and intervention for:
WORKSHOPS
Tailored to empower our mob by encouraging and empowering them to be the best versions of themselves. We often aspire to the highly successful sporting icon or the high achiever in business. Our groups focus instead on the Grassroots Heroes. The Auntie who helped get us all to school, the Mother/Father who broke the cycle and created lasting change for their kids and future generations. We have overcome, we will overcome and we can all be our own Grassroots Heroes.
We walk alongside our people as they identify and develop the tools needed to strengthen their resilience and unlock their own Grassroots Hero identity. In this way, we build stronger Mob and a stronger community for all of us.
Our workshops focus on practical tools utilising lived and learned experience and wisdom across:
Grassroots Projects is a 100% Aboriginal organisation and is 'For Mob, by Mob'.
We provide evidence-based, trauma-informed care tailored to the unique needs of Mob.
We offer holistic solutions that cover both Social and Emotional Wellbeing and work-preparatory training. We are proudly 100% Aboriginal owned and staffed and each of us has a deep connection to and understanding of the barriers faced by Mob.
Our staff is composed entirely of individuals with lived experiences who bring a deep understanding of the challenges facing our people and a passion for creating positive change.
We also recognize the value of learned experience and strive to incorporate best practices from a wide range of fields. Our programs and initiatives are designed to be evidence-based, culturally appropriate, and accessible to mob.
• Substance dependency and/or other addictive behaviours
• Homelessness and housing instability
• Justice/Legal system barriers
• Family support including child protection and/or family and domestic violence
• Personal crisis and immediate intervention needs
• Cultural support and connection
• Advocacy, referral and co-servicing with yourselves and other local supports to build a tailored, holistic plan that focuses on ensuring the client has full wraparound support
• Cultural Connection
• Healthy Body, Healthy Mind
• Self Confidence
• Challenging Self Limited Beliefs
• Practical Money Matters
• Becoming Strong
• Resilience
CORPORATE TRAINING
Provider training for your frontline staff aiming to provide a greater understanding of the needs of Mob and the challenges we face. Sessions aim to support your teams to build the practical tools and knowledge needed to turbo-charge their appointments, undertake stronger quality assessments and better time interventions and supports. Our firm belief is that the right intervention at the wrong time is still the wrong intervention. This leads to employment fallouts and reduces the effectiveness of supports.
FIRST NATIONS EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
At Grassroots Projects we understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with supporting First Nations employees.
Our First Nations Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is specifically designed to provide culturally safe, trauma-informed support, ensuring your First Nations employees feel empowered, understood, and valued in the workplace.
WHY CHOOSE OUR FIRST NATIONS EAP?
Our program is built on a deep understanding of the cultural, social, and historical factors impacting First Nations peoples. We provide tailored support that respects cultural values, spiritual beliefs, and community connections.
Recognizing the intergenerational trauma experienced by many First Nations peoples, our EAP offers healing-focused services designed to help employees navigate personal and professional challenges while maintaining their connection to culture and identity.
Our program addresses all aspects of health-emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. We walk alongside employees on their journey to resilience, helping them achieve balance in both their personal and work lives.
SERVICES WE OFFER:
• Counselling and Emotional Support: Confidential, one-on-one counselling sessions with culturally aware professionals who specialize in trauma, mental health, and well-being.
• Career Guidance: Helping First Nations employees develop their career paths, set achievable goals, and thrive in the workplace.
• Crisis Support: Immediate support for employees facing personal or work-related crises, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
LET'S WORK TOGETHER
Together, we can create a workplace where First Nations employees thrive, and your business flourishes.
the status quo is unacceptable and demands urgent action.
mental health & Well-being
31%
Approximately 3 in 10 First Nations adults reported experiencing ‘High or Very High’ levels of psychological distress and an estimated 24% of First Nations Australians have been diagnosed with a mental health or behavioral condition.
homelessness
20%
First Nations Australians make up roughly 20% of the of the estimated number of people experiencing homelessness and an even larger amount lack access to affordable, secure and appropriate housing.
employment
25.9%
A significant gap in employment rate has existed between First Nations Australians (49.1%) and Non-Indigenous Australians (75%) for more than a decade.
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