Children and young people should have a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their lives.
We will seek to understand each person’s strengths, goals, identity, communication style, preferences and support needs.
We understand that trauma can influence a person’s emotions, behaviour, relationships and sense of safety.
Rather than asking, “What is wrong with this person?” we seek to understand, “What may have happened, and what support does this person need to feel safe?”
Healing often occurs through stable and dependable relationships.
Our staff will aim to be calm, consistent, respectful and emotionally available while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
We respect the cultural identity, family relationships, language, community and traditions of every person we support, and recognise the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children maintaining connections with family, community, Country and culture.
Arising Project will seek guidance, partnerships and cultural oversight from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and community-controlled organisations.
Where it is safe and consistent with a child’s care plan, we will support meaningful relationships with parents, siblings, extended family, carers and other significant people.
Children and families are more than the difficulties they have experienced.
We focus on capabilities, interests, aspirations and opportunities, not just risks, behaviours or diagnoses.
Strong outcomes require shared responsibility. We aim to work constructively with:
