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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
Position Title: Peer Support Personnel
Program: Through-Care
Classification: SCHADS Award, Level 1
Vacancy: part-time/ full time (various)
Organization: Yeddung Murra
Location: Fadden, ACT
ORGANISATION OVERVIEW
Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal Corporation aims to help relieve disadvantage amongst the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT and surrounding region.
By partnering with our stakeholders and other agencies, the corporation will provide ‘good pathways’ to clients facing the challenges of:
Our guiding principle is ‘Everyone deserves another chance’. Ultimately, our goal is to bring about positive change in the lives of our clients by instilling a greater sense of purpose and value in them.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Throughcare aims to support the successful reintegration of offenders returning to the community at the end of their head sentence—i.e., prisoners released with/without parole. The Prison to Work report described the concept of ‘throughcare’ in the following terms:
Prisoner throughcare projects provide comprehensive case management for a prisoner in the lead up to their release from prison and throughout their transition to life outside. Projects aim to make sure prisoners receive the services they need for successful rehabilitation into the community… Good throughcare ‘starts in custody well before walking out of the prison gate’, and provides hands on, intensive support, especially at the moment of release.
For more information please click Here.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As part of Yeddung Mura’s partnership with ACT Corrective Services’ throughcare program, the Outreach worker will be responsible for applying case management practices to clients who have been released from the Alexander Maconochie Centre.
The Outreach worker will be required to establish links with the local Aboriginal community in the region to encourage and support clients with reintegration.
Under limited direction, the role will involve (but not limited to):
The outreach worker must demonstrate exceptional client engagement and case management skills, including sound interviewing skills.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
WHAT YOU WILL REQUIRE
Technical expertise
Qualification or relevant experience
Knowledge and skills
Demonstrated ability to:
Pre-employment checks
Employment will be subject to pre-employment security checks, including:
For More Information:
Position contact: Priestley Obed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0400 702 741
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
Position Title: Outreach Worker
Program: Through-Care
Vacancy: Fixed Term Contract
Organization: Yeddung Murra
Location: Fadden, ACT
This is an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position which is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorized under section 14(d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
ORGANISATION OVERVIEW
Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal Corporation aims to help relieve disadvantage among the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT and surrounding region.
By partnering with our stakeholders and other agencies, the corporation will provide ‘good pathways’ to clients facing the challenges of:
Our guiding principle is ‘Everyone deserves another chance’. Ultimately, our goal is to bring about positive change in the lives of our clients by instilling a greater sense of purpose and value in them.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Throughcare aims to support the successful reintegration of offenders returning to the community at the end of their head sentence—i.e., prisoners released with/without parole. The Prison to Work report described the concept of ‘throughcare’ in the following terms:
Prisoner throughcare projects provide comprehensive case management for a prisoner in the lead up to their release from prison and throughout their transition to life outside. Projects aim to make sure prisoners receive the services they need for successful rehabilitation into the community… Good throughcare ‘starts in custody well before walking out of the prison gate’, and provides hands on, intensive support, especially at the moment of release.
For more information please click Here.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As part of Yeddung Mura’s partnership with ACT Corrective Services’ throughcare program, the Outreach worker will be responsible for applying case management practices to clients who have been released from the Alexander Maconochie Centre.
The Outreach worker will be required to establish links with the local Aboriginal community in the region to encourage and support clients with reintegration.
Under limited direction, the role will involve (but not limited to):
The outreach worker must demonstrate exceptional client engagement and case management skills, including sound interviewing skills.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
WHAT YOU WILL REQUIRE
Technical expertise
Qualification or relevant experience
Knowledge and skills
Demonstrated ability to:
Pre-employment checks:
Employment will be subject to pre-employment security checks, including:
Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration.
Valid driving license
For More Information:
Position contact: Priestley Obed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0400 702 741
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
Position Title: Mentor
Program: Through-Care
Vacancy: part-time/ full time (various)
Organization: Yeddung Murra
Location: Fadden, ACT
ORGANISATION OVERVIEW
Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal Corporation aims to help relieve disadvantage amongst the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT and surrounding region.
By partnering with our stakeholders and other agencies, the corporation will provide ‘good pathways’ to clients facing the challenges of:
Our guiding principle is ‘Everyone deserves another chance’. Ultimately, our goal is to bring about positive change in the lives of our clients by instilling a greater sense of purpose and value in them.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Throughcare aims to support the successful reintegration of offenders returning to the community at the end of their head sentence—i.e., prisoners released with/without parole. The Prison to Work report described the concept of ‘throughcare’ in the following terms:
Prisoner throughcare projects provide comprehensive case management for a prisoner in the lead up to their release from prison and throughout their transition to life outside. Projects aim to make sure prisoners receive the services they need for successful rehabilitation into the community… Good throughcare ‘starts in custody well before walking out of the prison gate’, and provides hands on, intensive support, especially at the moment of release.
For more information please click Here.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Benefits of Mentoring
Nearly 1002 adults are released from ACT prisons each year. Almost all of them will eventually be released—and unless something changes, more than half will not be successful in re-entering their communities and will return to prison. It is estimated over $0.85 million dollars will be saved per year for 5 prisoners and $1.3 million dollars will be saved for 8 inmates avoiding recidivism. (The costing estimates are based on data provided by ABC news 30 January 2014 with an estimated cost of $465 per prisoner per day)
Mentoring program is an attempt to reduce recidivism and to help people avoid re-offending by promoting smooth transition back into the community.
Both Mentors and Mentees will be benefited by this program
Benefits for Mentees
Benefits for Mentors
The program has been targeted to assist the participant in obtaining meaningful employment, raising his education level, improving his attitude towards himself and others; and increasing his ability to function and participate in his community in a socially acceptable manner.
Where a prisoner is without strong connections, they are prone to stress and reinforcing feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.
Yeddung Mura is committed to the concept of a second chance for offenders and will work with stakeholders to seek the provision of such.
Mentor Roles and Responsibilities
Role
Responsibilities
Requirements
Time Commitment
Meeting Place
Pre-employment checks
Employment will be subject to pre-employment security checks, including:
For More Information:
Position contact: Priestley Obed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0400 702 741
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.
Position Title: Volunteer
Program: Through-Care
Vacancy: part-time/ full time (various)
Organization: Yeddung Murra
Location: Fadden, ACT
ORGANISATION OVERVIEW
Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal Corporation aims to help relieve disadvantage amongst the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the ACT and surrounding region.
By partnering with our stakeholders and other agencies, the corporation will provide ‘good pathways’ to clients facing the challenges of:
Our guiding principle is ‘Everyone deserves another chance’. Ultimately, our goal is to bring about positive change in the lives of our clients by instilling a greater sense of purpose and value in them.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Throughcare aims to support the successful reintegration of offenders returning to the community at the end of their head sentence—i.e., prisoners released with/without parole. The Prison to Work report described the concept of ‘throughcare’ in the following terms:
Prisoner throughcare projects provide comprehensive case management for a prisoner in the lead up to their release from prison and throughout their transition to life outside. Projects aim to make sure prisoners receive the services they need for successful rehabilitation into the community… Good throughcare ‘starts in custody well before walking out of the prison gate’, and provides hands on, intensive support, especially at the moment of release.
For more information please click Here.
Volunteering in Yeddung Mura (Good Pathways) Aboriginal corporation provides an opportunity for anyone to get involved in their community to assist detainees and their families. we are always ready to welcome new team members.
By joining the team you will get the opportunity to:
A minimum commitment of just four hours a week is required to volunteer.
No experience is necessary and all training is provided.
We invite volunteers from various backgrounds and experience levels, so if you have some spare time and want to give back to your community we’d love to hear from you.
For More Information:
Position contact: Priestley Obed
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0400 702 741
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the ACT, the Ngunnawal people. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.