Australians living in the remote Northern Territory on the Tiwi islands have been facing some of the highest crime rates in the nation. Local elders are now looking to remedy that through a grassroots approach that will provide support for families in the community.
The new Child and Family Centre in the Tiwi Islands aims to help achieve better outcomes for local Indigenous people
Ms Clancy says this at a smoking ceremony in Wurrumiyanga, as the community mark a new way forward for the Tiwi islands. The family centre took years to achieve, after Tiwi elders identified a problem with safety and health in their community. Ms Alimankinni believes its best for the community to have a family centre where they can go to and feel a sense of belonging.
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