Yumi Kaziw Program (Children)
If your child or a family member’s child are showing negative behavioural signs, withdrawal, neglect or acting out, our Yumi Kaziw Program can provide families and kinship structures with strategies and tools to help express children’s feelings, thoughts and ideas.
We help children to process their thoughts and impulses, and encourage them to confidently speak about their experiences. We encourage all families to engage with our Yumi Kaziw Program if they experience challenges at home or in school.
How does Mura Kosker help?
To join the program, simply contact the Mura Kosker Sorority Intake Officer to register and speak to a team member from the Yumi Kaziw Program.
Nurture our Future. What you see on the outside isn’t always the same on the inside.
Our free resources are created to help families prevent domestic and family violence.
What does Domestic & Family Violence look like?
Domestic and Family Violence occurs when one person in any type of relationship uses violent and/or abuse tactics to maintain power and control over the other person in a relationship. People who experience these acts of abuse or violence often feel fearful and unsafe.
Domestic violence can begin small with verbal abuse and matters can escalate into physical violence and other forms of domestic & family violence.
Where does Domestic & Family Violence happen?
It can happen anywhere. At anytime. However, the most prominent place is at home. Disallowing a partner to see family, monitoring spending habits and restricting the practice of religious beliefs are all acts of domestic violence.
Research shows that if a child is the victim of violence, parents and step-parents are most likely to be the perpetrators. Children and young people are also at risk of witnessing violence between other family members.
Get more information
We are passionate about keeping our communities informed about Domestic and Family Violence.
Meet our Family Healing Support Team
Salome (Olive) Whap
Counsellor – Women
Yuriko Nakachi
Counsellor – Children
Rodney Mabo
Support Officer – Men
Jackson Ahwang
Support Officer – Men
Other Domestic & Family Violence Services
Lena Passi Women’s Shelter
07 4069 1366
Based on Thursday Island, Lena Passi provides crisis/short-term supported accommodation and associated support services for women and children.
DV Womensline
1800 811 811
Help for women to escape domestic violence. Call their 24-hour hotline if you need emergency support, housing and transport.
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277
Provides confidential counselling session for couples or individuals experiencing hardships or abuse.
Kids Help Line
1800 551 800
This is a free private and confidential service for young people aged 5 to 25 in Australia.
